--- title: "Orthodontists in Leighton Buzzard | Compare Practices" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/leighton-buzzard description: "Compare 5 orthodontic practices in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire: treatments listed, NHS or private." updated: 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Orthodontists in Leighton Buzzard Compare 5 orthodontic practices in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Leighton Buzzard](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/leighton-buzzard) ## Compare Orthodontists in Leighton Buzzard 5 practices are on our register for Leighton Buzzard. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Banning Dental Group and Skin- Leighton Buzzard](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/banning-dental-group-and-skin-leighton-buzzard) SW11 8DD | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 5.0 (630 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Old Bank House Dental Surgery Ltd](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/old-bank-house-dental-surgery-ltd) LU7 1RT | Not listed | Private | 5.0 (14 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Premier Smile Dental Excellence \| Dentist in Leighton Buzzard](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/premier-smile-dental-excellence-dentist-in-leighton-buzzard) LU7 1HJ | Not listed | Private | 5.0 (228 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Smile Creations](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smile-creations) | Not listed | Private | 4.6 (20 reviews) | Under a mile | | [West Street Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/west-street-dental-practice) LU7 1DD | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.1 (99 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Leighton Buzzard at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Central Bedfordshire | | NHS dental services | NHS Central East 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 | Around the England average | | Population | 37,469 | | Residents under 16 | 18.4% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,795 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 6.9% aged 16 to 24 and 33.9% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 18.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 6,486 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 19.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England | | Access within Central Bedfordshire | 1st closest to an orthodontic practice of 145 places in the county (the county median is 3.2 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.2 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.3% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Central Bedfordshire | | Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 36 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Leighton Middle School — 0.4 miles Brooklands Middle School — 0.6 miles Gilbert Inglefield Academy — 0.7 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 6 schools, about 4,568 pupils (DfE) | | Schools in council area | 134 schools, 49,817 pupils (DfE) | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [Linslade](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/linslade) [Leedon](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/leedon) [Old Linslade](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/old-linslade) [Heath and Reach](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/heath-and-reach) [Bragenham](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bragenham) [Ledburn](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ledburn) [All Areas in Central Bedfordshire](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/central-bedfordshire) 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 Leighton Buzzard How many orthodontists are there in Leighton Buzzard? There are 5 orthodontic practices on our register for Leighton Buzzard, 2 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Leighton Buzzard offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Leighton Buzzard: Banning Dental Group and Skin- Leighton Buzzard, West Street Dental Practice. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Leighton Buzzard has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Banning Dental Group and Skin- Leighton Buzzard has the highest average rating on our register for Leighton Buzzard: 5.0 from 630 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Leighton Buzzard? 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 Leighton Buzzard | Compare Practices Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/leighton-buzzard](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/leighton-buzzard) ## 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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