Orthodontic practices near Appspond
On our practice register: 21 practices within 5 miles of Appspond, 61 practices within 10 and 267 practices within 20. The closest is UK Dental Specialists in St Albans, 1.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK Dental SpecialistsSt Albans | 1.5 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (879 reviews) |
| ST ALBANS ORTHODONTIC CENTRESt Albans | 2.3 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Visage Dental St AlbansSt Albans | 2.3 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (114 reviews) |
| The Maltings Dental SurgerySt Albans | 2.3 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (1,236 reviews) |
| Invisalign St AlbansSt Albans | 2.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| St Peters Lodge Dental PracticeSt Albans | 2.5 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (450 reviews) |
| Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant CentreSt Albans | 2.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (184 reviews) |
| Dental Specialists St AlbansSt Albans | 2.6 miles east | – | – | – | 4.6 (31 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Appspond with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is St Albans, 1.5 miles south-east; the next are Hemel Hempstead (3.4 miles west) and Apsley (3.6 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| St Albans | 11 | 1.5 miles south-east |
| Hemel Hempstead | 6 | 3.4 miles west |
| Apsley | 1 | 3.6 miles west |
| Redbourn | 1 | 4.0 miles north |
| Watford | 5 | 4.8 miles south |
| Harpenden | 6 | 5.3 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Appspond
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant Centre in St Albans (5.0 from 184 reviews), 2.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant CentreSt Albans | 5.0 (184 reviews) | 2.5 miles north-east |
| Landmark DentalHemel Hempstead | 5.0 (158 reviews) | 3.4 miles west |
| Visage Dental St AlbansSt Albans | 5.0 (114 reviews) | 2.3 miles east |
| Alban City Dental & Surgical CentreSt Albans | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 2.7 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Appspond at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | St Albans |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 18.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,458 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 26.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 42 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 21 practices, more than 92% of towns in England |
| Access within Hertfordshire | 150th closest to an orthodontic practice of 421 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.5 miles away, closer than 75% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.4% here, against 7.8% across neighbourhoods in Hertfordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 19 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Marlborough Science Academy — 1.7 miles Longdean School — 2.3 miles Parmiter's School — 2.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 8,269 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | UK Dental Specialists, St Albans — 2 miles Orthoplus Hemel hempstead, Hemel Hempstead — 3 miles Hemel Smile Studios, Bennetts End, Apsley — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 61 within 10 miles, 267 within 20 miles |
Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE school statistics and Get Information About Schools, OHID Fingertips, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Appspond
The nearest practice to Appspond is UK Dental Specialists in St Albans, 1.5 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 61 practices, and within 20 there are 267.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant Centre (2.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; St Albans Orthodontics (2.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Appspond list clear aligners, the nearest 1.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Appspond are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is ST ALBANS ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, 2.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 19 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Appspond
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Orthodontist in Appspond: This page was put together for people in Appspond who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Appspond itself or elsewhere in Hertfordshire.
Local orthodontic signals in Appspond
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Appspond itself. The nearest recorded are UK Dental Specialists in St Albans, about 2 miles away; Orthoplus Hemel hempstead, about 3 miles away; and Hemel Smile Studios, Bennetts End in Apsley, about 4 miles away.
Appspond in context
Officially, Appspond is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Central East Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Appspond. Census figures show 18.6% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,458 residents in the neighbourhood around Appspond, 8.4% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (21), Appspond has more choice than 92% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Appspond attend schools such as The Marlborough Science Academy (1.7 miles) and Longdean School (2.3 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Appspond close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Appspond is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 19 miles away.
A quick look at Appspond
The nearest other location we cover is Potters Crouch, around 1 km to the south-east.
Compare nearby areas
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Potters Crouch, Sergehill, Bedmond, Waterdale, Chiswell Green, and Bricket Wood.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Appspond
Starting orthodontic treatment in Appspond can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Appspond
Practices serving Appspond differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Appspond is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Appspond sits within NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 18.6% of Appspond's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.4% of the 1,458 residents in Appspond's census neighbourhood, above the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (21), Appspond has more choice than 92% of towns in England. Families in Appspond are served by secondary schools including The Marlborough Science Academy (1.7 miles) and Longdean School (2.3 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. Appspond's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Appspond is about 19 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Appspond
The orthodontic landscape in Appspond offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Appspond offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Appspond. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Appspond
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Appspond, Hertfordshire within a broader nearby area. This page links onward to Potters Crouch, Sergehill, Bedmond, Waterdale, Chiswell Green, and Bricket Wood for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Appspond
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Appspond often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Appspond?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Appspond is UK Dental Specialists in St Albans, about 1.5 miles to the south-east. The next closest are ST ALBANS ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (2.3 miles) and Visage Dental St Albans (2.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Appspond?
Our register has 21 practices within 5 miles of Appspond, 61 practices within 10 miles and 267 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Appspond?
The nearest practice to Appspond that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is ST ALBANS ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, about 2.3 miles to the east. Others nearby include The Maltings Dental Surgery (2.3 miles) and Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant Centre (2.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Appspond, Hertfordshire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Appspond, Hertfordshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.