--- title: "Orthodontists in Buckhurst Hill, Essex | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/buckhurst-hill description: "Compare 1 orthodontic practice in Buckhurst Hill, Essex: treatments listed, NHS or private, public ratings and distance from the town centre." updated: 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Orthodontists in Buckhurst Hill Compare 1 orthodontic practice in Buckhurst Hill, Essex by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Buckhurst Hill](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/buckhurst-hill) ## Compare Orthodontists in Buckhurst Hill 1 practice is on our register for Buckhurst Hill. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/first-ortho-first-impressions-2) IG9 5BS | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 5.0 (108 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Buckhurst Hill at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Redbridge | | NHS dental services | NHS North East London Integrated Care Board | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) | | Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city | | Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England | | Population | 10,738 | | Residents under 16 | 17.8% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,413 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 12.5% aged 16 to 24 and 24% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 2,891 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 7.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 18 practices, more than 89% of towns in England | | Access within Essex | 41st closest to an orthodontic practice of 721 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.6 miles away, closer than 90% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.1% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex | | Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 8 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Trinity Catholic High School — 0.4 miles Heathcote School & Science College — 0.9 miles Woodford County High School — 1.0 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 15 schools, about 20,321 pupils (DfE) | | Schools in council area | 94 schools, 59,357 pupils (DfE) | | 5-year-olds with visible decay | 31% across the local ICB (OHID) | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [Monkhams](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/monkhams) [Woodford Wells](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/woodford-wells) [Woodford Green](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/woodford-green) [Chingford Hatch](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/chingford-hatch) [Friday Hill](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/friday-hill) [Hatch Lane](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/hatch-lane) [All Areas in Essex](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/essex) Practice information is compiled from official public sources including CQC, NHS registers, and practice websites. Listings are informational and are not clinical endorsements. ### Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontists in Buckhurst Hill How many orthodontists are there in Buckhurst Hill? There is 1 orthodontic practice on our register for Buckhurst Hill, 1 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Buckhurst Hill offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Buckhurst Hill: FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Buckhurst Hill has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions has the highest average rating on our register for Buckhurst Hill: 5.0 from 108 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost 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. 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. Citation details Title Orthodontists in Buckhurst Hill, Essex | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/buckhurst-hill](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/buckhurst-hill) ## Ready to get your quote? Upload your photos and get clinician-reviewed options for braces or clear aligners. [Start My Free Quote](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Find an Orthodontist](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations) Prefer to learn first? 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