Orthodontic practices near Braughing
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Braughing; 12 practices within 10 and 81 practices within 20. The closest is The Dentist in Bishops Stortford, 6.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The DentistBishops Stortford | 6.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (486 reviews) |
| Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS OrthodonticsBishops Stortford | 6.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (371 reviews) |
| Hockerill Dental Bishop StortfordBishops Stortford | 6.5 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (265 reviews) |
| THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEFord | 6.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Herts OrthodonticsWare | 7.3 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (64 reviews) |
| Hydean Dental PracticeStevenage | 8.8 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (837 reviews) |
| Perfect Smile StudioHertford | 9.0 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (166 reviews) |
| Mulberry Dental Clinic (Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Leading Centre)Old Harlow | 9.7 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (289 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Braughing with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bishops Stortford, 6.3 miles south-east; the next are Ford (6.5 miles south-east) and Ware (7.3 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bishops Stortford | 3 | 6.3 miles south-east |
| Ford | 1 | 6.5 miles south-east |
| Ware | 1 | 7.3 miles south |
| Stevenage | 5 | 8.8 miles west |
| Hertford | 1 | 9.0 miles south-west |
| Old Harlow | 2 | 9.7 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Braughing
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), 8.8 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hydean Dental PracticeStevenage | 5.0 (837 reviews) | 8.8 miles west |
| The Vernon Dental PracticeHitchin | 5.0 (299 reviews) | 13.3 miles west |
| Bancroft DentistryHitchin | 5.0 (286 reviews) | 13.4 miles west |
| North House Hoddesdon Dental & Aesthetic ClinicHoddesdon | 5.0 (189 reviews) | 10.8 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Braughing 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 | 854 |
| Residents under 16 | 18.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,350 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 | 8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 23.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 76 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Hertfordshire | 392nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 421 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| 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 — 27 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ralph Sadleir School — 1.6 miles Edwinstree Church of England Middle School — 3.5 miles Freman College — 3.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 283 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Dentist, Bishops Stortford — 6 miles THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, Ford — 6 miles Herts Orthodontics, Ware — 7 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 | 12 within 10 miles, 81 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Much Hadham Dental Care — 4 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 Braughing
The nearest practice to Braughing is The Dentist in Bishops Stortford, 6.3 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 12 practices, and within 20 there are 81.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Hockerill Dental Bishop Stortford (6.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Village Dental Practice (9.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Braughing list clear aligners, the nearest 6.3 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 Braughing are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Dentist in Bishops Stortford, 6.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 27 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Braughing to The Dentist 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 160 to 330 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £150 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Braughing
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Orthodontist in Braughing: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Braughing, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Hertfordshire. Braughing — a small village with a population of around 854 — is covered on this page specifically.
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You can also compare treatment pages for Hay Street, Dassels, Puckeridge, Braughing Friars, Little Hormead, and Wellpond Green if you are weighing up more than one location.
Braughing at a glance
Braughing has a population of around 854, making it a small village within Hertfordshire. Hay Street is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north-west of Braughing.
Braughing in context
Braughing is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 18.1% of Braughing's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,350 residents in the neighbourhood around Braughing, 8.1% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Braughing; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Families in Braughing are served by secondary schools including Ralph Sadleir School (1.6 miles) and Edwinstree Church of England Middle School (3.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Braughing'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 Braughing is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 27 miles away.
Local treatment availability around Braughing
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Braughing itself. The nearest we do hold are The Dentist in Bishops Stortford, about 6 miles away; THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Ford, about 6 miles away; and Herts Orthodontics in Ware, about 7 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Braughing
Patients in Braughing have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Braughing
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Braughing — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Braughing
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Braughing 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 Braughing
No orthodontic practice covers Braughing directly, though Much Hadham Dental Care (about 4 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Braughing sits within NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 18.1% of Braughing's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.1% of the 1,350 residents in Braughing's census neighbourhood, close to the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire. People in Braughing usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Families in Braughing are served by secondary schools including Ralph Sadleir School (1.6 miles) and Edwinstree Church of England Middle School (3.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Braughing's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Braughing is about 27 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 Braughing. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Braughing
If Braughing, Hertfordshire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. This page links onward to Hay Street, Dassels, Puckeridge, Braughing Friars, Little Hormead, and Wellpond Green for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Braughing
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Braughing often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Braughing?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Braughing is The Dentist in Bishops Stortford, about 6.3 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics (6.5 miles) and Hockerill Dental Bishop Stortford (6.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Braughing?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Braughing, 12 practices within 10 miles and 81 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bishops Stortford, 6.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Braughing?
The nearest practice to Braughing that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Dentist in Bishops Stortford, about 6.3 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (6.5 miles) and Herts Orthodontics (7.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Braughing, Hertfordshire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Braughing, Hertfordshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.