Orthodontic practices near Chaulden
On our practice register: 7 practices within 5 miles of Chaulden, 54 practices within 10 and 208 practices within 20. The closest is Chaulden Dental Practice in Hemel Hempstead, 0.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaulden Dental PracticeHemel Hempstead | 0.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (154 reviews) |
| Hemel Smile Studios, Bennetts EndApsley | 1.2 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (329 reviews) |
| Alexandra Dental Cosmetic & Implant CentreHemel Hempstead | 1.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (137 reviews) |
| Orthoplus Hemel hempsteadHemel Hempstead | 1.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 (61 reviews) |
| Quality Affordable DentistryHemel Hempstead | 1.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (96 reviews) |
| Fitze Dental ClinicsHemel Hempstead | 1.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (197 reviews) |
| Landmark DentalHemel Hempstead | 1.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (158 reviews) |
| Redbourn Dental PracticeRedbourn | 5.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (42 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Chaulden with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hemel Hempstead, 0.2 miles south-east; the next are Apsley (1.2 miles east) and Redbourn (5.6 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hemel Hempstead | 6 | 0.2 miles south-east |
| Apsley | 1 | 1.2 miles east |
| Redbourn | 1 | 5.6 miles north-east |
| St Albans | 11 | 6.2 miles east |
| Amersham | 1 | 6.6 miles south-west |
| Watford | 7 | 7.0 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 Chaulden
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), 7.0 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant CentreSt Albans | 5.0 (184 reviews) | 7.0 miles east |
| Landmark DentalHemel Hempstead | 5.0 (158 reviews) | 1.6 miles south-east |
| Visage Dental St AlbansSt Albans | 5.0 (114 reviews) | 6.9 miles east |
| Alban City Dental & Surgical CentreSt Albans | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 7.1 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Chaulden at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Dacorum |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 22.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,959 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.1% aged 16 to 24 and 37.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 16.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,911 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 7 practices, more than 66% of towns in England |
| Access within Hertfordshire | 12th closest to an orthodontic practice of 421 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.2 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.4% here, against 7.8% across neighbourhoods in Hertfordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 22 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | John F Kennedy Catholic School — 0.7 miles Laureate Academy — 0.9 miles The Hemel Hempstead School — 0.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 8 schools, about 8,954 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Chaulden Dental Practice, Hemel Hempstead — under a mile Hemel Smile Studios, Bennetts End, Apsley — 1 miles Redbourn Dental Practice, Redbourn — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 54 within 10 miles, 208 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 Chaulden
The nearest practice to Chaulden is Chaulden Dental Practice in Hemel Hempstead, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 54 practices, and within 20 there are 208.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Alexandra Dental Cosmetic & Implant Centre (1.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Orthoplus Hemel hempstead (1.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Chaulden list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Chaulden are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Chaulden Dental Practice in Hemel Hempstead, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 22 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Chaulden
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Facts about Chaulden
Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Boxmoor, the closest linked location.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Related pages for Boxmoor, Counters End, Pouchen End, Warners End, Winkwell, and Fields End are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Local provider signals in Chaulden
There is no orthodontist on our records in Chaulden itself. The closest on record are Chaulden Dental Practice in Hemel Hempstead, under a mile away; Hemel Smile Studios, Bennetts End in Apsley, about a mile away; and Redbourn Dental Practice, about 6 miles away.
What official data says about Chaulden
Chaulden's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Chaulden falls under NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. Chaulden skews family-heavy: 22.1% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,959 residents in the neighbourhood around Chaulden, 8.4% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire. With 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, Chaulden is better served than 66% of towns in England. Families in Chaulden are served by secondary schools including John F Kennedy Catholic School (0.7 miles) and Laureate Academy (0.9 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. Chaulden's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Chaulden is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 22 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Chaulden
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Chaulden can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Chaulden
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Chaulden
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Chaulden helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Chaulden
- 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Chaulden
Orthodontic practices in and around Chaulden vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Chaulden's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Chaulden falls under NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. 22.1% of Chaulden's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.4% of the 1,959 residents in Chaulden's census neighbourhood, above the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire. Chaulden has 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 66% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Chaulden attend schools such as John F Kennedy Catholic School (0.7 miles) and Laureate Academy (0.9 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. Chaulden's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Chaulden is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 22 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Chaulden. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Chaulden
This section helps connect Chaulden, Hertfordshire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can also browse nearby location pages including Boxmoor, Counters End, Pouchen End, Warners End, Winkwell, and Fields End.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Chaulden
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Chaulden often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Chaulden?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Chaulden is Chaulden Dental Practice in Hemel Hempstead, about 0.2 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Hemel Smile Studios, Bennetts End (1.2 miles) and Alexandra Dental Cosmetic & Implant Centre (1.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Chaulden?
Our register has 7 practices within 5 miles of Chaulden, 54 practices within 10 miles and 208 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Chaulden?
The nearest practice to Chaulden that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Chaulden Dental Practice in Hemel Hempstead, about 0.2 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Hemel Smile Studios, Bennetts End (1.2 miles) and Alexandra Dental Cosmetic & Implant Centre (1.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Chaulden, 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 Chaulden, Hertfordshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.