Orthodontic practices near Bardfield End Green
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Bardfield End Green; 4 practices within 10 and 38 practices within 20. The closest is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, 7.4 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Walden Dental ClinicSaffron Walden | 7.4 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (285 reviews) |
| Braintree Dental StudioBraintree | 9.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (268 reviews) |
| Braintree Dental CentreBraintree | 9.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 3.9 (38 reviews) |
| Horn Mews Dental PracticeBraintree | 9.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (9 reviews) |
| Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS OrthodonticsBishops Stortford | 10.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (371 reviews) |
| THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEFord | 10.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Hockerill Dental Bishop StortfordBishops Stortford | 10.3 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (265 reviews) |
| The DentistBishops Stortford | 10.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (486 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bardfield End Green with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Saffron Walden, 7.4 miles north-west; the next are Braintree (9.1 miles south-east) and Bishops Stortford (10.2 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Saffron Walden | 1 | 7.4 miles north-west |
| Braintree | 3 | 9.1 miles south-east |
| Bishops Stortford | 3 | 10.2 miles south-west |
| Ford | 1 | 10.2 miles south-west |
| Chelmsford | 13 | 14.2 miles south |
| Old Harlow | 2 | 15.3 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Bardfield End Green
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Aloe Vera Dental Studio in Chelmsford (5.0 from 120 reviews), 14.9 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aloe Vera Dental StudioChelmsford | 5.0 (120 reviews) | 14.9 miles south |
| Blue Sky DentalChelmsford | 4.9 (596 reviews) | 15.9 miles south |
| Advance Dental Clinic - Dentist ChelmsfordChelmsford | 4.9 (500 reviews) | 16.1 miles south |
| Pure Orthodontics- Specialist Orthodontist Chelmsford & Dental CareChelmsford | 4.9 (428 reviews) | 15.2 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bardfield End Green at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Uttlesford |
| NHS dental services | NHS Essex Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,854 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.1% aged 16 to 24 and 26.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 53 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Essex | 656th closest to an orthodontic practice of 721 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 35 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Helena Romanes School — 4.8 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Walden Dental Clinic, Saffron Walden — 7 miles Braintree Dental Studio, Braintree — 9 miles Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, Bishops Stortford — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 38 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 Bardfield End Green
From Bardfield End Green the nearest practice is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, 7.4 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 38.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Walden Dental Clinic (7.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk (16.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Bardfield End Green list clear aligners, the nearest 7.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Bardfield End Green are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, 7.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 35 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Bardfield End Green to The Walden Dental Clinic is roughly 15 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 190 to 380 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £85 to £170 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 190 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Bardfield End Green
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The local picture in Bardfield End Green
By ONS classification, Bardfield End Green falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Bardfield End Green falls under NHS Essex Integrated Care Board. 15.4% of Bardfield End Green's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Bardfield End Green, 6.5% of the 1,854 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.9% average across Essex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Bardfield End Green; the nearest is about 7 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Bardfield End Green are Helena Romanes School (4.8 miles). Bardfield End Green's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Bardfield End Green is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 35 miles away.
Local orthodontic signals in Bardfield End Green
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Bardfield End Green. The nearest recorded are The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 7 miles away; Braintree Dental Studio, about 9 miles away; and Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, about 10 miles away.
Where Bardfield End Green sits locally
Heading south-west for around 1 km brings you to Richmond's Green, the closest linked location.
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Pages for Richmond's Green, Holder's Green, Sibley's Green, Thaxted, Bustard Green, and Lindsell follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
All Orthodontic Options in Bardfield End Green Explained
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Bardfield End Green
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Bardfield End Green
Many people in Bardfield End Green delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Bardfield End Green
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Areas We Cover Around Bardfield End Green
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Frequently Asked Questions in Bardfield End Green
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bardfield End Green often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bardfield End Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bardfield End Green is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 7.4 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Braintree Dental Studio (9.1 miles) and Braintree Dental Centre (9.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bardfield End Green?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Bardfield End Green, 4 practices within 10 miles and 38 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Saffron Walden, 7.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bardfield End Green?
The nearest practice to Bardfield End Green that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 7.4 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Braintree Dental Centre (9.2 miles) and THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (10.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bardfield End Green, Essex?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Bardfield End Green, Essex?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.