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Orthodontic practices near Bamville Wood

On our practice register: 19 practices within 5 miles of Bamville Wood, 58 practices within 10 and 178 practices within 20. The closest is Hertfordshire Centre For Dentistry in Harpenden, 1.2 miles north-west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Hertfordshire Centre For DentistryHarpenden1.2 miles north-west✓✓✓4.9 (255 reviews)
Harpenden Dental PracticeHarpenden1.3 miles north-west––✓5.0 (69 reviews)
Harpenden Smiles Dental StudioHarpenden1.3 miles north-west––✓4.9 (274 reviews)
Bowers Way Dental SurgeryHarpenden1.3 miles north-west–––4.3 (61 reviews)
Brace OrthodonticsHarpenden1.3 miles north-west✓–✓3.5 (19 reviews)
Harpenden Orthodontic PracticeHarpenden1.4 miles north-west✓✓✓4.9 (333 reviews)
HARPENDEN ORTHODONTICS LLPHarpenden1.5 miles north-west✓–––
Wayside Dental PracticeHarpenden1.8 miles north-west✓–✓5.0 (126 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Bamville Wood with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Harpenden, 1.2 miles north-west; the next are Redbourn (2.4 miles west) and St Albans (3.0 miles south).

PlacePracticesNearest
Harpenden81.2 miles north-west
Redbourn12.4 miles west
St Albans113.0 miles south
Hatfield35.5 miles south-east
Welwyn Garden City25.6 miles east
Welwyn15.7 miles east

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Bamville Wood

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), 3.2 miles south.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant CentreSt Albans5.0 (184 reviews)3.2 miles south
Wayside Dental PracticeHarpenden5.0 (126 reviews)1.8 miles north-west
Visage Dental St AlbansSt Albans5.0 (114 reviews)3.3 miles south
Alban City Dental & Surgical CentreSt Albans5.0 (110 reviews)3.0 miles south

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Bamville Wood at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaSt Albans
NHS dental servicesNHS Central East Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Residents under 1619.9% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,524 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 26.7% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre4,820 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health10.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles19 practices, more than 90% of towns in England
Access within Hertfordshire107th closest to an orthodontic practice of 421 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles)
Nearest practice compared1.2 miles away, closer than 80% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county6.8% here, against 7.8% across neighbourhoods in Hertfordshire
Nearest university dental hospitalUCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 21 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsSir John Lawes School — 1.6 miles
Katherine Warington School — 1.6 miles
St George's School — 1.6 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles7 schools, about 9,204 pupils (DfE)
Nearest orthodontic practicesHertfordshire Centre For Dentistry, Harpenden — 1 miles
Redbourn Dental Practice, Redbourn — 2 miles
Alban City Dental & Surgical Centre, St Albans — 3 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles58 within 10 miles, 178 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 Bamville Wood

Bamville Wood is 1.2 miles from Hertfordshire Centre For Dentistry in Harpenden, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 58 practices, and within 20 there are 178.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Harpenden Dental Practice (1.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hertfordshire Centre For Dentistry (1.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Bamville Wood list clear aligners, the nearest 1.2 miles away.

For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around Bamville Wood are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Hertfordshire Centre For Dentistry in Harpenden, 1.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 21 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Bamville Wood

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Teeth straightening options in Bamville Wood

Orthodontist in Bamville Wood: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Bamville Wood. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Hertfordshire.

Area profile for Bamville Wood

Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Bamville Wood sits within NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 19.9% of Bamville Wood's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,524 residents in the neighbourhood around Bamville Wood, 6.8% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire. With 19 orthodontic practices within five miles, Bamville Wood is better served than 90% of towns in England. Families in Bamville Wood are served by secondary schools including Sir John Lawes School (1.6 miles) and Katherine Warington School (1.6 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. Bamville Wood falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Bamville Wood is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 21 miles away.

Bamville Wood in numbers

Hatching Green is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km west of Bamville Wood.

Browse nearby orthodontic locations

Pages for Ayres End, Batford, Childwick Green, Hatching Green, Harpenden, and Lea Valley follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.

Useful local orthodontic context for Bamville Wood

No orthodontic practice is recorded in Bamville Wood. The closest on record are Hertfordshire Centre For Dentistry in Harpenden, about a mile away; Redbourn Dental Practice, about 2 miles away; and Alban City Dental & Surgical Centre in St Albans, about 3 miles away.

Teeth Straightening Options Available in Bamville Wood

Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Bamville Wood can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.

Treatment Options in Bamville Wood — Local Context

Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Bamville Wood — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Bamville Wood sits within NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 19.9% of Bamville Wood's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,524 residents in the neighbourhood around Bamville Wood, 6.8% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire. With 19 orthodontic practices within five miles, Bamville Wood is better served than 90% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Bamville Wood attend schools such as Sir John Lawes School (1.6 miles) and Katherine Warington School (1.6 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. Bamville Wood falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Bamville Wood is about 21 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London. There is no orthodontist on our records in Bamville Wood itself. The nearest we do hold are Hertfordshire Centre For Dentistry in Harpenden, about a mile away; Redbourn Dental Practice, about 2 miles away; and Alban City Dental & Surgical Centre in St Albans, about 3 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.

How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Bamville Wood

Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Bamville Wood helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Bamville Wood

Practices serving Bamville Wood differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Bamville Wood sits within NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Bamville Wood's under-16 share sits at 19.9%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,524 residents in the neighbourhood around Bamville Wood, 6.8% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (19), Bamville Wood has more choice than 90% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Bamville Wood attend schools such as Sir John Lawes School (1.6 miles) and Katherine Warington School (1.6 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. Bamville Wood falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Bamville Wood is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 21 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Bamville Wood. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Bamville Wood

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bamville Wood often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bamville Wood?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bamville Wood is Hertfordshire Centre For Dentistry in Harpenden, about 1.2 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Harpenden Dental Practice (1.3 miles) and Harpenden Smiles Dental Studio (1.3 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Bamville Wood?

Our register has 19 practices within 5 miles of Bamville Wood, 58 practices within 10 miles and 178 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bamville Wood?

The nearest practice to Bamville Wood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Hertfordshire Centre For Dentistry in Harpenden, about 1.2 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Brace Orthodontics (1.3 miles) and Harpenden Orthodontic Practice (1.4 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bamville Wood, Hertfordshire?

Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Bamville Wood, Hertfordshire?

Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.

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Published1 June 2022
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