Orthodontic practices near Braughing Friars
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Braughing Friars, 9 practices within 10 and 78 practices within 20. The closest is The Dentist in Bishops Stortford, 4.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The DentistBishops Stortford | 4.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (486 reviews) |
| Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS OrthodonticsBishops Stortford | 5.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (371 reviews) |
| Hockerill Dental Bishop StortfordBishops Stortford | 5.0 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (265 reviews) |
| THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEFord | 5.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Herts OrthodonticsWare | 7.2 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (64 reviews) |
| Old Harlow Dental PracticeOld Harlow | 8.6 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (217 reviews) |
| Mulberry Dental Clinic (Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Leading Centre)Old Harlow | 8.6 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (289 reviews) |
| Perfect Smile StudioHertford | 9.1 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 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 Braughing Friars with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bishops Stortford, 4.8 miles south-east; the next are Ford (5.0 miles south-east) and Ware (7.2 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bishops Stortford | 3 | 4.8 miles south-east |
| Ford | 1 | 5.0 miles south-east |
| Ware | 1 | 7.2 miles south-west |
| Old Harlow | 2 | 8.6 miles south |
| Hertford | 1 | 9.1 miles south-west |
| Stevenage | 5 | 10.0 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Braughing Friars
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), 10.0 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hydean Dental PracticeStevenage | 5.0 (837 reviews) | 10.0 miles west |
| The Vernon Dental PracticeHitchin | 5.0 (299 reviews) | 14.7 miles west |
| Bancroft DentistryHitchin | 5.0 (286 reviews) | 14.8 miles west |
| North House Hoddesdon Dental & Aesthetic ClinicHoddesdon | 5.0 (189 reviews) | 10.5 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Braughing Friars 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 |
| 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 | 1 practice |
| Access within Hertfordshire | 376th 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 | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 27 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ralph Sadleir School — 1.9 miles Avanti Grange Secondary School — 4.1 miles St Mary's Catholic School — 4.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 283 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Dentist, Bishops Stortford — 5 miles THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, Ford — 5 miles Herts Orthodontics, Ware — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 within 10 miles, 78 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Much Hadham Dental Care — 3 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 Friars
The nearest practice to Braughing Friars is The Dentist in Bishops Stortford, 4.8 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 78.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Hockerill Dental Bishop Stortford (5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dentality @ Hoddesdon - Dental and Aesthetics Practice (10.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Braughing Friars list clear aligners, the nearest 4.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Braughing Friars are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Dentist in Bishops Stortford, 4.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 27 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Braughing Friars
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Orthodontist in Braughing Friars: Before booking anything in Braughing Friars, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Hertfordshire and the surrounding area.
Braughing Friars in context
Braughing Friars's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Braughing Friars falls under NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. 18.1% of Braughing Friars's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Braughing Friars, 8.1% of the 1,350 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. The closest secondary schools to Braughing Friars are Ralph Sadleir School (1.9 miles) and Avanti Grange Secondary School (4.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Braughing Friars among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Braughing Friars is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 27 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Nearby location pages
Pages for Wellpond Green, Westland Green, Patient End, Braughing, Patmore Heath, and Furneux Pelham follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Local orthodontic signals in Braughing Friars
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Braughing Friars. The closest on record are The Dentist in Bishops Stortford, about 5 miles away; THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Ford, about 5 miles away; and Herts Orthodontics in Ware, about 7 miles away.
Local context for Braughing Friars
Just around 2 km south, Wellpond Green is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Braughing Friars
Orthodontic treatment in Braughing Friars is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Braughing Friars
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Braughing Friars runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Orthodontic Treatments in Braughing Friars
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Braughing Friars has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Braughing Friars
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Braughing Friars — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Braughing Friars. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Braughing Friars
If Braughing Friars, Hertfordshire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. Nearby pages covering Wellpond Green, Westland Green, Patient End, Braughing, Patmore Heath, and Furneux Pelham may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Braughing Friars
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Braughing Friars often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Braughing Friars?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Braughing Friars is The Dentist in Bishops Stortford, about 4.8 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics (5.0 miles) and Hockerill Dental Bishop Stortford (5.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Braughing Friars?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Braughing Friars, 9 practices within 10 miles and 78 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Braughing Friars?
The nearest practice to Braughing Friars that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Dentist in Bishops Stortford, about 4.8 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (5.0 miles) and Herts Orthodontics (7.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Braughing Friars, 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 Friars, Hertfordshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.