Orthodontic practices near Berkhamsted
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of Berkhamsted, 43 practices within 10 and 177 practices within 20. The closest is Chaulden Dental Practice in Hemel Hempstead, 3.3 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaulden Dental PracticeHemel Hempstead | 3.3 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (154 reviews) |
| Hemel Smile Studios, Bennetts EndApsley | 4.2 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (329 reviews) |
| Quality Affordable DentistryHemel Hempstead | 4.2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (96 reviews) |
| Alexandra Dental Cosmetic & Implant CentreHemel Hempstead | 4.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (137 reviews) |
| Orthoplus Hemel hempsteadHemel Hempstead | 4.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 (61 reviews) |
| Fitze Dental ClinicsHemel Hempstead | 4.5 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (197 reviews) |
| Landmark DentalHemel Hempstead | 4.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (158 reviews) |
| Bow House Dental Invisalign, Veneers, Bonding, Braces & Implants in TringTring | 4.7 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (138 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Berkhamsted with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hemel Hempstead, 3.3 miles east; the next are Apsley (4.2 miles east) and Tring (4.7 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hemel Hempstead | 6 | 3.3 miles east |
| Apsley | 1 | 4.2 miles east |
| Tring | 1 | 4.7 miles north-west |
| Amersham | 2 | 6.2 miles south |
| Dunstable | 5 | 7.0 miles north |
| Wendover | 1 | 7.5 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Berkhamsted
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Landmark Dental in Hemel Hempstead (5.0 from 158 reviews), 4.6 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Landmark DentalHemel Hempstead | 5.0 (158 reviews) | 4.6 miles east |
| Smile Design Dental PracticeWendover | 5.0 (158 reviews) | 7.5 miles west |
| Bow House Dental Invisalign, Veneers, Bonding, Braces & Implants in TringTring | 5.0 (138 reviews) | 4.7 miles north-west |
| Quality Affordable DentistryHemel Hempstead | 5.0 (96 reviews) | 4.2 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Berkhamsted at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Dacorum |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 21,997 |
| Residents under 16 | 22.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,786 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.5% aged 16 to 24 and 35.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 6,687 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 8.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 8 practices, more than 69% of towns in England |
| Access within Hertfordshire | 329th closest to an orthodontic practice of 421 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.3 miles away, closer than 54% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.1% here, against 7.8% across neighbourhoods in Hertfordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 25 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ashlyns School — 0.5 miles John F Kennedy Catholic School — 3.0 miles Laureate Academy — 3.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,561 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Chaulden Dental Practice, Hemel Hempstead — 3 miles Hemel Smile Studios, Bennetts End, Apsley — 4 miles Bow House Dental Invisalign, Veneers, Bonding, Braces & Implants in Tring, Tring — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 43 within 10 miles, 177 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | HP4 |
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 Berkhamsted
Berkhamsted is 3.3 miles from Chaulden Dental Practice in Hemel Hempstead, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 43 practices, and within 20 there are 177.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Alexandra Dental Cosmetic & Implant Centre (4.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Orthoplus Hemel hempstead (4.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Berkhamsted list clear aligners, the nearest 3.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Berkhamsted are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Chaulden Dental Practice in Hemel Hempstead, 3.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 25 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Berkhamsted
Hertfordshire12 nearby locationsCompare braces and clear aligners in Berkhamsted
Orthodontist in Berkhamsted: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Berkhamsted, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Berkhamsted itself or elsewhere in Hertfordshire. Berkhamsted — a market town with a population of around 21,997 — is covered on this page specifically.
Berkhamsted in context
Berkhamsted is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 22.6% of Berkhamsted's residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.1% of the 1,786 residents in Berkhamsted's census neighbourhood, close to the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire. Berkhamsted has 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 69% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Berkhamsted are Ashlyns School (0.5 miles) and John F Kennedy Catholic School (3.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Berkhamsted among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Berkhamsted is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 25 miles away.
A quick look at Berkhamsted
With a population of roughly 21,997, Berkhamsted is a market town within Hertfordshire. Northchurch is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km north-west of Berkhamsted.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Northchurch, Ashley Green, Whelpley Hill, Dudswell, Norcott Hill, and Orchard Leigh.
Useful local orthodontic context for Berkhamsted
There is no orthodontist on our records in Berkhamsted itself. The nearest we do hold are Chaulden Dental Practice in Hemel Hempstead, about 3 miles away; Hemel Smile Studios, Bennetts End in Apsley, about 4 miles away; and Bow House Dental Invisalign, Veneers, Bonding, Braces & Implants in Tring, about 5 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Berkhamsted
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Berkhamsted helps you ask the right questions. 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.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Berkhamsted
Treatment in Berkhamsted runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Orthodontic Treatments in Berkhamsted
The orthodontic landscape in Berkhamsted 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.
Treatment Options in Berkhamsted — Local Context
Provision in Berkhamsted varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. ONS classifies Berkhamsted as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Berkhamsted sits within NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 22.6% of Berkhamsted's residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,786 residents in the neighbourhood around Berkhamsted, 8.1% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (8), Berkhamsted has more choice than 69% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Berkhamsted are Ashlyns School (0.5 miles) and John F Kennedy Catholic School (3.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Berkhamsted among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Berkhamsted is about 25 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Berkhamsted itself. The nearest recorded are Chaulden Dental Practice in Hemel Hempstead, about 3 miles away; Hemel Smile Studios, Bennetts End in Apsley, about 4 miles away; and Bow House Dental Invisalign, Veneers, Bonding, Braces & Implants in Tring, about 5 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Berkhamsted. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Berkhamsted
These links help widen your research beyond Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire if you're open to travelling a little further. Other local pages worth browsing include Northchurch, Ashley Green, Whelpley Hill, Dudswell, Norcott Hill, and Orchard Leigh.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Berkhamsted
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Berkhamsted often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Berkhamsted?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Berkhamsted is Chaulden Dental Practice in Hemel Hempstead, about 3.3 miles to the east. The next closest are Hemel Smile Studios, Bennetts End (4.2 miles) and Quality Affordable Dentistry (4.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Berkhamsted?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of Berkhamsted, 43 practices within 10 miles and 177 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Berkhamsted?
The nearest practice to Berkhamsted that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Chaulden Dental Practice in Hemel Hempstead, about 3.3 miles to the east. Others nearby include Hemel Smile Studios, Bennetts End (4.2 miles) and Quality Affordable Dentistry (4.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Berkhamsted, 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 Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.