Orthodontic practices near Benington
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Benington, 21 practices within 10 and 105 practices within 20. The closest is Hydean Dental Practice in Stevenage, 2.8 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydean Dental PracticeStevenage | 2.8 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (837 reviews) |
| Mr K Velji - Stevenage Dental PracticeStevenage | 3.8 miles west | – | – | – | 3.0 (2 reviews) |
| Village Dental PracticeStevenage | 3.8 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (104 reviews) |
| Inline OrthodonticsStevenage | 4.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (18 reviews) |
| Smilecraft Dental Care StevenageStevenage | 4.3 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (61 reviews) |
| Neel DentistryWelwyn | 6.6 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (98 reviews) |
| Herts OrthodonticsWare | 6.9 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (64 reviews) |
| Perfect Smile StudioHertford | 7.3 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (166 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Benington with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stevenage, 2.8 miles west; the next are Welwyn (6.6 miles south-west) and Ware (6.9 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stevenage | 5 | 2.8 miles west |
| Welwyn | 1 | 6.6 miles south-west |
| Ware | 1 | 6.9 miles south-east |
| Hertford | 1 | 7.3 miles south |
| Tewin | 1 | 7.3 miles south |
| Letchworth Garden City | 2 | 7.4 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Benington
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Hydean Dental Practice in Stevenage (5.0 from 837 reviews), 2.8 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hydean Dental PracticeStevenage | 5.0 (837 reviews) | 2.8 miles west |
| The Vernon Dental PracticeHitchin | 5.0 (299 reviews) | 7.8 miles north-west |
| Bancroft DentistryHitchin | 5.0 (286 reviews) | 8.0 miles north-west |
| North House Hoddesdon Dental & Aesthetic ClinicHoddesdon | 5.0 (189 reviews) | 10.8 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Benington at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | East Hertfordshire |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 608 |
| Residents under 16 | 18.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,439 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 28.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 48 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 10.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England |
| Access within Hertfordshire | 287th closest to an orthodontic practice of 421 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.8 miles away, closer than 59% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 7.8% across neighbourhoods in Hertfordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 26 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Nobel School — 2.6 miles Marriotts School — 2.8 miles Barnwell School — 2.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 4,160 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Hydean Dental Practice, Stevenage — 3 miles Neel Dentistry, Welwyn — 7 miles Herts Orthodontics, Ware — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 21 within 10 miles, 105 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 Benington
The nearest practice to Benington is Hydean Dental Practice in Stevenage, 2.8 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 21 practices, and within 20 there are 105.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Perfect Smile Studio (7.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Village Dental Practice (3.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Benington list clear aligners, the nearest 3.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Benington are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Village Dental Practice in Stevenage, 3.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 26 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Benington
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Orthodontist in Benington: People weighing up braces or aligners in Benington can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Hertfordshire. Benington — a small village with a population of around 608 — is covered on this page specifically.
Benington in context
Benington's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Benington sits within NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 18.1% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,439 residents in the neighbourhood around Benington, 6.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (5), Benington has more choice than 60% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Benington attend schools such as The Nobel School (2.6 miles) and Marriotts School (2.8 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Benington's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Benington is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 26 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Nearby location pages
Pages for Burn's Green, Clay End, Hebing End, Bassus Green, Walkern, and Ardeley follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Practice signals around Benington
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Benington. The nearest recorded are Hydean Dental Practice in Stevenage, about 3 miles away; Neel Dentistry in Welwyn, about 7 miles away; and Herts Orthodontics in Ware, about 7 miles away.
Local context for Benington
Benington has a population of around 608, making it a small village within Hertfordshire. Heading north-east for around 1 km brings you to Clay End, the closest linked location.
Orthodontic Treatments in Benington
The orthodontic landscape in Benington offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Benington
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Benington
Starting orthodontic treatment in Benington can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Benington — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Benington. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Benington
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Benington, Hertfordshire with surrounding locations. You can also browse nearby location pages including Burn's Green, Clay End, Hebing End, Bassus Green, Walkern, and Ardeley.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Benington
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Benington often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Benington?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Benington is Hydean Dental Practice in Stevenage, about 2.8 miles to the west. The next closest are Mr K Velji - Stevenage Dental Practice (3.8 miles) and Village Dental Practice (3.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Benington?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Benington, 21 practices within 10 miles and 105 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Benington?
The nearest practice to Benington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Village Dental Practice in Stevenage, about 3.8 miles to the west. Others nearby include Inline Orthodontics (4.1 miles) and Smilecraft Dental Care Stevenage (4.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Benington, 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 Benington, Hertfordshire?
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.