Orthodontic practices near Churchgate Street
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Churchgate Street, 15 practices within 10 and 137 practices within 20. The closest is Old Harlow Dental Practice, 0.7 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Harlow Dental PracticeOld Harlow | 0.7 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (217 reviews) |
| Mulberry Dental Clinic (Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Leading Centre)Old Harlow | 0.9 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (289 reviews) |
| The Barbara Castle Dental PracticeHarlow | 3.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.2 (68 reviews) |
| Dental Beauty Orthodontics EppingEpping | 5.9 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (143 reviews) |
| SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEEpping | 5.9 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| The DentistBishops Stortford | 6.1 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (486 reviews) |
| Hockerill Dental Bishop StortfordBishops Stortford | 6.2 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (265 reviews) |
| Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS OrthodonticsBishops Stortford | 6.3 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (371 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Churchgate Street with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Old Harlow, 0.7 miles west; the next are Harlow (3.9 miles south-west) and Epping (5.9 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Old Harlow | 2 | 0.7 miles west |
| Harlow | 1 | 3.9 miles south-west |
| Epping | 2 | 5.9 miles south |
| Bishops Stortford | 3 | 6.1 miles north |
| Ford | 1 | 6.3 miles north |
| Hoddesdon | 3 | 7.0 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Churchgate Street
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Smile HQ - Exceptional Dentistry in Brentwood (5.0 from 494 reviews), 12.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile HQ - Exceptional DentistryBrentwood | 5.0 (494 reviews) | 12.8 miles south-east |
| North House Hoddesdon Dental & Aesthetic ClinicHoddesdon | 5.0 (189 reviews) | 7.2 miles west |
| FIRST Ortho - FIRST ImpressionsBuckhurst Hill | 5.0 (108 reviews) | 11.7 miles south-west |
| Apolline DentalChingford | 4.9 (418 reviews) | 11.9 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Churchgate Street at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Harlow |
| NHS dental services | NHS Essex 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,267 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 34.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 823 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England |
| Access within Essex | 51st closest to an orthodontic practice of 721 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.7 miles away, closer than 88% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.2% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 20 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Mark Hall Academy — 0.8 miles Burnt Mill Academy — 1.9 miles Passmores Academy — 2.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 6,707 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Old Harlow Dental Practice, Old Harlow — under a mile The Barbara Castle Dental Practice, Harlow — 4 miles Dental Beauty Orthodontics Epping, Epping — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 15 within 10 miles, 137 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 Churchgate Street
The nearest practice to Churchgate Street is Old Harlow Dental Practice, 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 15 practices, and within 20 there are 137.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Hockerill Dental Bishop Stortford (6.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dentality @ Hoddesdon - Dental and Aesthetics Practice (7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Churchgate Street 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 Churchgate Street are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Old Harlow Dental Practice, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 20 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Churchgate Street
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What we know about practices near Churchgate Street
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Churchgate Street. The nearest recorded are Old Harlow Dental Practice, under a mile away; The Barbara Castle Dental Practice in Harlow, about 4 miles away; and Dental Beauty Orthodontics Epping, about 6 miles away.
A quick look at Churchgate Street
The nearest other location we cover is Church Langley, around 1 km to the south-west.
Area profile for Churchgate Street
Churchgate Street is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Churchgate Street sits within NHS Essex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 16.3% of Churchgate Street's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,267 residents in the neighbourhood around Churchgate Street, 5.2% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.9% average across Essex. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (3), Churchgate Street has more choice than 52% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Churchgate Street are Mark Hall Academy (0.8 miles) and Burnt Mill Academy (1.9 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Churchgate Street among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Churchgate Street is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 20 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Widen your local search
You can continue browsing related location pages including Church Langley, Foster Street, Old Harlow, Potter Street, Threshers Bush, and Hastingwood if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Churchgate Street
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Churchgate Street 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.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Churchgate Street — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Churchgate Street
The orthodontic landscape in Churchgate Street 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. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Churchgate Street offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Churchgate Street. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Churchgate Street
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Churchgate Street, Essex with surrounding locations. Nearby pages covering Church Langley, Foster Street, Old Harlow, Potter Street, Threshers Bush, and Hastingwood may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Churchgate Street
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Churchgate Street often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Churchgate Street?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Churchgate Street is Old Harlow Dental Practice, about 0.7 miles to the west. The next closest are Mulberry Dental Clinic (Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Leading Centre) (0.9 miles) and The Barbara Castle Dental Practice (3.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Churchgate Street?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Churchgate Street, 15 practices within 10 miles and 137 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Churchgate Street?
The nearest practice to Churchgate Street that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Old Harlow Dental Practice, about 0.7 miles to the west. Others nearby include SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (5.9 miles) and The Dentist (6.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Churchgate Street, Essex?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Churchgate Street, Essex?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.