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title: "FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions | Orthodontist in Buckhurst Hill"
url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/first-ortho-first-impressions-2
description: "FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions, orthodontist in Buckhurst Hill: address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status."
updated: 2026-10-20
publisher: Virtual Consultant Online
---

# FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions

First Floor, Mountcharm House, Queen's Rd, Buckhurst Hill IG9 5BS, UK, [Ilford](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/buckhurst-hill) IG9 5BS

5.0 (108 reviews)

Ceramic Braces

Clear Aligners

Fixed Braces

Invisalign

Lingual Braces

NHS Braces

Retainers

[020 8518 1022](tel:020 8518 1022) [Visit Website](http://www.firstortho.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7428274858694939944&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:info@firstortho.co.uk)

## About This Practice

FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions provides orthodontic treatment to patients in Buckhurst Hill. This is the only practice we currently have on record for Buckhurst Hill. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are Woodford Dental Care in Woodford Green (about 1 mile away), Chingford Smile & Orthodontic Studio in Chingford (about 2 miles away), and Apolline Dental in Chingford (about 2 miles away). The practice is reported to offer on-site parking and wheelchair access. The practice address is First Floor, Mountcharm House, Queen's Rd, Buckhurst Hill IG9 5BS, UK, postcode IG9 5BS. According to the practice's own website, it also serves Gants Hill and Loughton. Adult orthodontics is reported as a particular focus of this practice. The practice offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces. Patients have rated this practice 5.0/5 across 108 reviews. Digital scanning (such as an iTero-style intraoral scanner) is reported to be used at this practice. This practice provides both NHS and private orthodontic care. Treatment at this practice is reported to be provided by a specialist orthodontist, rather than a general dentist.

## FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions at a Glance

| Address | First Floor, Mountcharm House, Queen's Rd, Buckhurst Hill IG9 5BS, UK, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5BS |
| --- | --- |
| Nation | England |
| NHS dental services | NHS North East London Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Funding listed | NHS and private |
| Treatments listed | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, Lingual Braces, NHS Braces, Retainers |
| Public rating | 5.0 out of 5 from 108 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | Woodford Dental Care, Woodford Green — 1.3 miles |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |

Sources: our orthodontic practice register, ONS geography via postcodes.io and UK NHS dental charge schedules. Distances are straight-line.

## Around FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions

FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions sits in a census neighbourhood of 1,761 residents, 6.8% of them aged 10 to 15, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Families here are closest to Trinity Catholic High School (1.0 miles). Within three miles there are 6 other orthodontic practices on our register. Its public rating is the highest of the 7 rated practices within three miles. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 8 miles away.

| Neighbourhood residents | 1,761 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
| --- | --- |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.6% aged 16 to 24 and 35.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | Trinity Catholic High School (1.0 miles); Heathcote School & Science College (1.3 miles); West Hatch High School (1.3 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 6 (2 offer NHS, 5 list clear aligners, 4 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 1st of 7 rated practices within three miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London (about 8 miles) |
| Residents in IG9 | 8,733 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) |
| Households without a car in IG9 | 15.8% |
| Residents per square kilometre in IG9 | 2,793 |

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.

[Orthodontists in the IG9 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/ig9)

## NHS Orthodontics in Buckhurst Hill

NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course.

NHS dental services in this area are commissioned by NHS North East London Integrated Care Board.

FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility.

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## Frequently Asked Questions

Does FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions offer NHS treatment?

FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility.

What treatments does FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions offer?

FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment.

Is FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions run by a specialist orthodontist?

FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions is reported to be led by a specialist orthodontist, rather than a general dentist offering orthodontic treatment. Confirm current registration directly with the practice.

Does FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions use digital scanning?

FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment, which can remove the need for traditional dental impressions.

Does FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions treat children as well as adults?

FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions is reported to focus on adult orthodontic treatment.

Is FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions accessible?

FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions is reported to offer on-site parking and wheelchair access. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting.

Where is FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions located?

FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions is located in Ilford.

How many orthodontists are there in Buckhurst Hill?

FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions is currently the only orthodontic practice we track in Buckhurst Hill.

How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions?

NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. 18-year-olds in qualifying full-time education are also exempt, as are adults on certain benefits or low incomes, and one charge covers the full course from fitting to retainers.

What other orthodontists are near FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions?

The nearest other practices on our register are Woodford Dental Care (Woodford Green, about 1 mile away), Chingford Smile & Orthodontic Studio (Chingford, about 2 miles away), and Apolline Dental (Chingford, about 2 miles away). Distances are straight-line from the practice.

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## Nearby Orthodontists

The 6 practices closest to FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions on our register: 2 list NHS orthodontics, 5 list clear aligners and 4 list fixed braces. The nearest is Woodford Dental Care, 1.3 miles away.

| Practice | From FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Woodford Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/woodford-dental-care), Woodford Green | 1.3 miles south | – | ✓ | – | – | evenings/weekends | 4.7 (667) |
| [Chingford Smile & Orthodontic Studio](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/chingford-smile-orthodontic-studio), Chingford | 1.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.3 (143) |
| [Apolline Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/apolline-dental), Chingford | 1.6 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.9 (418) |
| [Alluring Smiles Dental Practice & Smile Design](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/alluring-smiles-dental-practice-smile-design), Chingford | 1.7 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign | 4.6 (25) |
| [Oak Hill Dental and Implant Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/oak-hill-dental-and-implant-centre), Highams Park | 2.2 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 4.8 (307) |
| [Chingford Mount Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/chingford-mount-dental-practice), Highams Park | 2.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.8 (635) |

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions.

[Woodford Dental Care — Woodford Green (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/woodford-dental-care)

[Chingford Smile & Orthodontic Studio — Chingford (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/chingford-smile-orthodontic-studio)

[Apolline Dental — Chingford (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/apolline-dental)

[Alluring Smiles Dental Practice & Smile Design — Chingford (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/alluring-smiles-dental-practice-smile-design)

[Oak Hill Dental and Implant Centre — Highams Park (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/oak-hill-dental-and-implant-centre)

[Chingford Mount Dental Practice — Highams Park (3 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/chingford-mount-dental-practice)

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Checked 24 May 2026

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