Orthodontic practices near Blackmore End
On our practice register: 11 practices within 5 miles of Blackmore End, 55 practices within 10 and 154 practices within 20. The closest is Bowers Way Dental Surgery in Harpenden, 2.8 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowers Way Dental SurgeryHarpenden | 2.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.3 (61 reviews) |
| Brace OrthodonticsHarpenden | 2.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 3.5 (19 reviews) |
| Harpenden Dental PracticeHarpenden | 2.9 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (69 reviews) |
| Harpenden Orthodontic PracticeHarpenden | 2.9 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (333 reviews) |
| Wayside Dental PracticeHarpenden | 2.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (126 reviews) |
| HARPENDEN ORTHODONTICS LLPHarpenden | 2.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Harpenden Smiles Dental StudioHarpenden | 3.0 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (274 reviews) |
| Hertfordshire Centre For DentistryHarpenden | 3.0 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (255 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Blackmore End with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Harpenden, 2.8 miles south-west; the next are Welwyn (3.7 miles east) and Welwyn Garden City (4.7 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Harpenden | 8 | 2.8 miles south-west |
| Welwyn | 1 | 3.7 miles east |
| Welwyn Garden City | 2 | 4.7 miles south-east |
| Redbourn | 1 | 5.0 miles south-west |
| Luton | 6 | 5.1 miles north-west |
| St Albans | 6 | 6.0 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Blackmore End
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), 6.2 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant CentreSt Albans | 5.0 (184 reviews) | 6.2 miles south |
| Wayside Dental PracticeHarpenden | 5.0 (126 reviews) | 2.9 miles south-west |
| Alban City Dental & Surgical CentreSt Albans | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 6.0 miles south |
| Neel DentistryWelwyn | 5.0 (98 reviews) | 3.7 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Blackmore End at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 18.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,262 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 26% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 152 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 11 practices, more than 77% 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 | 8.6% here, against 7.8% across neighbourhoods in Hertfordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 23 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Katherine Warington School — 1.8 miles Sir John Lawes School — 2.3 miles St George's School — 2.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 3,837 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bowers Way Dental Surgery, Harpenden — 3 miles Neel Dentistry, Welwyn — 4 miles Dental Beauty Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Garden City — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 55 within 10 miles, 154 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 Blackmore End
The nearest practice to Blackmore End is Bowers Way Dental Surgery in Harpenden, 2.8 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 55 practices, and within 20 there are 154.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Harpenden Dental Practice (2.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hertfordshire Centre For Dentistry (3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Blackmore End list clear aligners, the nearest 2.8 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 Blackmore End are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Brace Orthodontics in Harpenden, 2.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 23 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Blackmore End
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Orthodontist in Blackmore End: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Blackmore End? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Hertfordshire.
Blackmore End in context
ONS classifies Blackmore End as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Blackmore End sits within NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 18.4% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,262 residents in the neighbourhood around Blackmore End, 8.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (11), Blackmore End has more choice than 77% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Blackmore End attend schools such as Katherine Warington School (1.8 miles) and Sir John Lawes School (2.3 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Blackmore End'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 Blackmore End is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 23 miles away.
What local practice data suggests in Blackmore End
There is no orthodontist on our records in Blackmore End itself. The closest on record are Bowers Way Dental Surgery in Harpenden, about 3 miles away; Neel Dentistry in Welwyn, about 4 miles away; and Dental Beauty Welwyn Garden City, about 5 miles away.
Compare nearby areas
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Kimpton, Gustard Wood, Porter's End, Mackerye End, The Folly, and Ansells End.
Local snapshot of Blackmore End
Heading north for around 1 km brings you to Kimpton, the closest linked location.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Blackmore End
Patients in Blackmore End have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Blackmore End
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Blackmore End
Starting orthodontic treatment in Blackmore End can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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 Blackmore End
Practices serving Blackmore End differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. By ONS classification, Blackmore End falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Blackmore End falls under NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. Blackmore End's under-16 share sits at 18.4%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.6% of the 2,262 residents in Blackmore End's census neighbourhood, above the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (11), Blackmore End has more choice than 77% of towns in England. Families in Blackmore End are served by secondary schools including Katherine Warington School (1.8 miles) and Sir John Lawes School (2.3 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Blackmore End falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Blackmore End is about 23 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Blackmore End. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Blackmore End
This part of the page places Blackmore End, Hertfordshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Nearby pages covering Kimpton, Gustard Wood, Porter's End, Mackerye End, The Folly, and Ansells End may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Blackmore End
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Blackmore End often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Blackmore End?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Blackmore End is Bowers Way Dental Surgery in Harpenden, about 2.8 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Brace Orthodontics (2.8 miles) and Harpenden Dental Practice (2.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Blackmore End?
Our register has 11 practices within 5 miles of Blackmore End, 55 practices within 10 miles and 154 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Blackmore End?
The nearest practice to Blackmore End that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Brace Orthodontics in Harpenden, about 2.8 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Harpenden Orthodontic Practice (2.9 miles) and Wayside Dental Practice (2.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Blackmore End, Hertfordshire?
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 Blackmore End, Hertfordshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.