Orthodontic practices near Bushey
On our practice register: 27 practices within 5 miles of Bushey, 91 practices within 10 and 346 practices within 20. The closest is Better Care Clinic - Dental Practice in Watford, 1.8 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Better Care Clinic - Dental PracticeWatford | 1.8 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
| Senova Dental StudiosWatford | 1.9 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (35 reviews) |
| Skin & Smiles – Dentist in WatfordWatford | 2.1 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (84 reviews) |
| Watford OrthodonticsWatford | 2.1 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.2 (127 reviews) |
| Cassio Road Dental PracticeWatford | 2.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (662 reviews) |
| Novocare DentalWatford | 2.4 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.2 (109 reviews) |
| Dr Korosh MajidiWatford | 2.5 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Watford Orthodontic PracticeWatford | 2.5 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (89 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bushey with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Watford, 1.8 miles north-west; the next are Harrow (2.6 miles south-east) and Northwood (3.3 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Watford | 11 | 1.8 miles north-west |
| Harrow | 3 | 2.6 miles south-east |
| Northwood | 3 | 3.3 miles south-west |
| Northwood Hills | 1 | 3.4 miles south-west |
| Edgware | 3 | 3.5 miles south-east |
| Northolt | 2 | 3.5 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Bushey
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is West House Dental in Pinner (5.0 from 259 reviews), 3.5 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West House DentalPinner | 5.0 (259 reviews) | 3.5 miles south |
| Watford Smiles Invisalign, Composite Bonding, Veneers & Dental ImplantsWatford | 4.9 (540 reviews) | 2.7 miles north-west |
| J&R DentalRuislip | 4.9 (288 reviews) | 5.3 miles south-west |
| Oaks Dental RuislipRuislip | 4.9 (199 reviews) | 5.3 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bushey at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Hertsmere |
| 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 | 17,380 |
| Residents under 16 | 19.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,822 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 31.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,637 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 11% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 27 practices, more than 95% of towns in England |
| Access within Hertfordshire | 178th closest to an orthodontic practice of 421 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.8 miles away, closer than 71% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.3% here, against 7.8% across neighbourhoods in Hertfordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 13 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Grange Academy — 0.6 miles Bushey Meads School — 0.8 miles Queens' School — 1.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 11 schools, about 13,727 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Better Care Clinic - Dental Practice, Watford — 2 miles Orthodontic Gallery, Harrow — 3 miles ORTHOPLUS - THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE - NORTHWOOD, Northwood — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 91 within 10 miles, 346 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | WD23 |
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 Bushey
The nearest practice to Bushey is Better Care Clinic - Dental Practice in Watford, 1.8 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 91 practices, and within 20 there are 346.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Watford Orthodontics (2.1 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 20 of the practices around Bushey list clear aligners, the nearest 1.8 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 Bushey are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Watford Orthodontics, 2.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 13 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Bushey
Hertfordshire12 nearby locationsBraces and aligner options in Bushey
Orthodontist in Bushey: People weighing up braces or aligners in Bushey can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Hertfordshire. Bushey — a market town with a population of around 17,380 — is covered on this page specifically.
The local picture in Bushey
ONS classifies Bushey as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Central East Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Bushey. Bushey's under-16 share sits at 19.2%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,822 residents in the neighbourhood around Bushey, 8.3% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire. With 27 orthodontic practices within five miles, Bushey is better served than 95% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Bushey attend schools such as The Grange Academy (0.6 miles) and Bushey Meads School (0.8 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Bushey among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Bushey is about 13 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London.
Practice signals around Bushey
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Bushey itself. The nearest recorded are Better Care Clinic - Dental Practice in Watford, about 2 miles away; Orthodontic Gallery in Harrow, about 3 miles away; and ORTHOPLUS - THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE - NORTHWOOD, about 3 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
You can continue browsing related location pages including Bushey Heath, Watford Heath, Carpenders Park, Oxhey, Aldenham, and Hatch End if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
A quick look at Bushey
Bushey has a population of around 17,380, making it a market town within Hertfordshire. Just around 1 km east, Bushey Heath is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The Orthodontic Journey in Bushey
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Bushey helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Bushey
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Bushey — comparing a couple is worthwhile. ONS classifies Bushey as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Bushey falls under NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. 19.2% of Bushey's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,822 residents in the neighbourhood around Bushey, 8.3% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire. Bushey has 27 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 95% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Bushey attend schools such as The Grange Academy (0.6 miles) and Bushey Meads School (0.8 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. Bushey'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 Bushey is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 13 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Bushey
The orthodontic landscape in Bushey 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Bushey
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Bushey. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Bushey
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Bushey, Hertfordshire with surrounding locations. For a broader comparison, pages for Bushey Heath, Watford Heath, Carpenders Park, Oxhey, Aldenham, and Hatch End follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Bushey
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bushey often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bushey?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bushey is Better Care Clinic - Dental Practice in Watford, about 1.8 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Senova Dental Studios (1.9 miles) and Skin & Smiles – Dentist in Watford (2.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bushey?
Our register has 27 practices within 5 miles of Bushey, 91 practices within 10 miles and 346 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bushey?
The nearest practice to Bushey that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Watford Orthodontics, about 2.1 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Cassio Road Dental Practice (2.2 miles) and Novocare Dental (2.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bushey, Hertfordshire?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Bushey, Hertfordshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.