Orthodontic practices near Bricket Wood
On our practice register: 24 practices within 5 miles of Bricket Wood, 73 practices within 10 and 292 practices within 20. The closest is UK Dental Specialists in St Albans, 1.3 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK Dental SpecialistsSt Albans | 1.3 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (879 reviews) |
| Maidenhead Orthodontic CentreWatford | 3.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (24 reviews) |
| WATFORD ORTHODONTIC CENTREWatford | 3.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| ST ALBANS ORTHODONTIC CENTRESt Albans | 3.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Visage Dental St AlbansSt Albans | 3.2 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (114 reviews) |
| The Maltings Dental SurgerySt Albans | 3.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (1,236 reviews) |
| Dental Specialists St AlbansSt Albans | 3.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (31 reviews) |
| Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant CentreSt Albans | 3.3 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (184 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bricket Wood with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is St Albans, 1.3 miles north; the next are Watford (3.0 miles south-west) and Hemel Hempstead (4.7 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| St Albans | 11 | 1.3 miles north |
| Watford | 11 | 3.0 miles south-west |
| Hemel Hempstead | 4 | 4.7 miles north-west |
| Apsley | 1 | 5.3 miles north-west |
| Borehamwood | 2 | 5.5 miles south-east |
| Shenley | 1 | 5.5 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 Bricket Wood
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), 3.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant CentreSt Albans | 5.0 (184 reviews) | 3.3 miles north-east |
| Landmark DentalHemel Hempstead | 5.0 (158 reviews) | 4.7 miles north-west |
| Visage Dental St AlbansSt Albans | 5.0 (114 reviews) | 3.2 miles north-east |
| Alban City Dental & Surgical CentreSt Albans | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 3.6 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bricket Wood at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | St Albans |
| 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 | 4,600 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,914 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 26.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 709 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 24 practices, more than 93% of towns in England |
| Access within Hertfordshire | 122nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 421 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.3 miles away, closer than 78% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 7.8% across neighbourhoods in Hertfordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 17 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Parmiter's School — 1.0 miles Saint Michael's Catholic High School — 1.0 miles Future Academies Watford — 1.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 5,023 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | UK Dental Specialists, St Albans — 1 miles Maidenhead Orthodontic Centre, Watford — 3 miles Fitze Dental Clinics, Hemel Hempstead — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 73 within 10 miles, 292 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 Bricket Wood
The nearest practice to Bricket Wood is UK Dental Specialists in St Albans, 1.3 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 73 practices, and within 20 there are 292.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant Centre (3.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; St Albans Orthodontics (3.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Bricket Wood list clear aligners, the nearest 1.3 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 Bricket Wood are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is WATFORD ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, 3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 17 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Bricket Wood
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Orthodontist in Bricket Wood: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Bricket Wood. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Hertfordshire, not just Bricket Wood. Bricket Wood — a small town with a population of around 4,600 — is covered on this page specifically.
More local pages to browse
You can also compare treatment pages for Black Green, Smug Oak, Old Bricket Wood, Waterdale, Chiswell Green, and How Wood if you are weighing up more than one location.
Bricket Wood in context
Bricket Wood's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 17.2% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Bricket Wood, 6.4% of the 1,914 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Bricket Wood has 24 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 93% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Bricket Wood are Parmiter's School (1.0 miles) and Saint Michael's Catholic High School (1.0 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Bricket Wood among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Bricket Wood is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 17 miles away.
Local provider signals in Bricket Wood
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Bricket Wood. The nearest we do hold are UK Dental Specialists in St Albans, about a mile away; Maidenhead Orthodontic Centre in Watford, about 3 miles away; and Fitze Dental Clinics in Hemel Hempstead, about 5 miles away.
Where Bricket Wood sits locally
Around 4,600 people live in Bricket Wood, which is a small town within Hertfordshire. Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Black Green, the closest linked location.
All Orthodontic Options in Bricket Wood Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Bricket Wood offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Bricket Wood — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Bricket Wood. By ONS classification, Bricket Wood falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Bricket Wood falls under NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. 17.2% of Bricket Wood's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.4% of the 1,914 residents in Bricket Wood's census neighbourhood, below the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (24), Bricket Wood has more choice than 93% of towns in England. Families in Bricket Wood are served by secondary schools including Parmiter's School (1.0 miles) and Saint Michael's Catholic High School (1.0 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Bricket Wood among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Bricket Wood is about 17 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Bricket Wood. The nearest recorded are UK Dental Specialists in St Albans, about a mile away; Maidenhead Orthodontic Centre in Watford, about 3 miles away; and Fitze Dental Clinics in Hemel Hempstead, about 5 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Bricket Wood
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Bricket Wood helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Bricket Wood
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Bricket Wood follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Bricket Wood. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Bricket Wood
These links help widen your research beyond Bricket Wood, Hertfordshire if you're open to travelling a little further. Other local pages worth browsing include Black Green, Smug Oak, Old Bricket Wood, Waterdale, Chiswell Green, and How Wood.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Bricket Wood
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bricket Wood often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bricket Wood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bricket Wood is UK Dental Specialists in St Albans, about 1.3 miles to the north. The next closest are Maidenhead Orthodontic Centre (3.0 miles) and WATFORD ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (3.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bricket Wood?
Our register has 24 practices within 5 miles of Bricket Wood, 73 practices within 10 miles and 292 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bricket Wood?
The nearest practice to Bricket Wood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is WATFORD ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, about 3.0 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include ST ALBANS ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (3.1 miles) and The Maltings Dental Surgery (3.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bricket Wood, Hertfordshire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Bricket Wood, Hertfordshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.