Orthodontic practices near Colney Heath
On our practice register: 16 practices within 5 miles of Colney Heath, 65 practices within 10 and 274 practices within 20. The closest is Iconic Smiles - Hilltop | Cosmetic, Implant Dentistry, Invisalign & Orthodontics in Hatfield, 0.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iconic Smiles - Hilltop | Cosmetic, Implant Dentistry, Invisalign & OrthodonticsHatfield | 0.9 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (1,093 reviews) |
| Hatfield Dental CentreHatfield | 1.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.3 (58 reviews) |
| Iconic Smiles - CheshuntHatfield | 1.9 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (1,129 reviews) |
| Dental Specialists St AlbansSt Albans | 3.6 miles west | – | – | – | 4.6 (31 reviews) |
| Victoria Dental ClinicSt Albans | 3.6 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (1,001 reviews) |
| Alban City Dental & Surgical CentreSt Albans | 3.7 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (110 reviews) |
| St Albans OrthodonticsSt Albans | 3.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (185 reviews) |
| Invisalign St AlbansSt Albans | 3.8 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Colney Heath with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hatfield, 0.9 miles north-east; the next are St Albans (3.6 miles west) and Welwyn Garden City (4.6 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hatfield | 3 | 0.9 miles north-east |
| St Albans | 11 | 3.6 miles west |
| Welwyn Garden City | 2 | 4.6 miles north-east |
| Tewin | 1 | 5.4 miles north-east |
| Borehamwood | 2 | 5.7 miles south |
| Shenley | 1 | 5.8 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Colney Heath
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), 3.8 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant CentreSt Albans | 5.0 (184 reviews) | 3.8 miles west |
| Visage Dental St AlbansSt Albans | 5.0 (114 reviews) | 3.9 miles west |
| Alban City Dental & Surgical CentreSt Albans | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 3.7 miles west |
| Neel DentistryWelwyn | 5.0 (98 reviews) | 6.4 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Colney Heath 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 19.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,573 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.7% aged 16 to 24 and 28.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 533 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 16 practices, more than 87% of towns in England |
| Access within Hertfordshire | 75th closest to an orthodontic practice of 421 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.9 miles away, closer than 84% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.8% here, against 7.8% across neighbourhoods in Hertfordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 16 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School — 1.7 miles Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School — 1.7 miles Onslow St Audrey's School — 1.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 6 schools, about 7,403 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Iconic Smiles - Hilltop | Cosmetic, Implant Dentistry, Invisalign & Orthodontics, Hatfield — under a mile Dental Specialists St Albans, St Albans — 4 miles Dental Beauty Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Garden City — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 65 within 10 miles, 274 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 Colney Heath
The nearest practice to Colney Heath is Iconic Smiles - Hilltop | Cosmetic, Implant Dentistry, Invisalign & Orthodontics in Hatfield, 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 65 practices, and within 20 there are 274.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: St Albans Orthodontics (3.7 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 20 of the practices around Colney Heath list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Colney Heath are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Iconic Smiles - Hilltop | Cosmetic, Implant Dentistry, Invisalign & Orthodontics in Hatfield, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 16 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Colney Heath
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Colney Heath, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Hertfordshire.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Roestock, Bullen's Green, Sleapshyde, Nast Hyde, Oxlease, and Smallford.
Local snapshot of Colney Heath
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Roestock, the closest linked location.
Local provider signals in Colney Heath
There is no orthodontist on our records in Colney Heath itself. The nearest we do hold are Iconic Smiles - Hilltop | Cosmetic, Implant Dentistry, Invisalign & Orthodontics in Hatfield, under a mile away; Dental Specialists St Albans, about 4 miles away; and Dental Beauty Welwyn Garden City, about 5 miles away.
The local picture in Colney Heath
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Colney Heath sits within NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Colney Heath's under-16 share sits at 19.3%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.8% of the 1,573 residents in Colney Heath's census neighbourhood, above the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (16), Colney Heath has more choice than 87% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Colney Heath attend schools such as Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School (1.7 miles) and Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School (1.7 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. Colney Heath sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Colney Heath is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 16 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
All Orthodontic Options in Colney Heath Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Colney Heath has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Colney Heath — Local Context
What's available in Colney Heath depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Officially, Colney Heath is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Colney Heath falls under NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 19.3% of Colney Heath's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.8% of the 1,573 residents in Colney Heath's census neighbourhood, above the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire. With 16 orthodontic practices within five miles, Colney Heath is better served than 87% of towns in England. Families in Colney Heath are served by secondary schools including Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School (1.7 miles) and Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School (1.7 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. Colney Heath sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Colney Heath is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 16 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Colney Heath itself. The nearest recorded are Iconic Smiles - Hilltop | Cosmetic, Implant Dentistry, Invisalign & Orthodontics in Hatfield, under a mile away; Dental Specialists St Albans, about 4 miles away; and Dental Beauty Welwyn Garden City, 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 Colney Heath
Orthodontic treatment in Colney Heath is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Colney Heath runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Colney Heath. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Colney Heath
This section helps connect Colney Heath, Hertfordshire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Roestock, Bullen's Green, Sleapshyde, Nast Hyde, Oxlease, and Smallford.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Colney Heath
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Colney Heath often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Colney Heath?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Colney Heath is Iconic Smiles - Hilltop | Cosmetic, Implant Dentistry, Invisalign & Orthodontics in Hatfield, about 0.9 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Hatfield Dental Centre (1.8 miles) and Iconic Smiles - Cheshunt (1.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Colney Heath?
Our register has 16 practices within 5 miles of Colney Heath, 65 practices within 10 miles and 274 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Colney Heath?
The nearest practice to Colney Heath that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Iconic Smiles - Hilltop | Cosmetic, Implant Dentistry, Invisalign & Orthodontics in Hatfield, about 0.9 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Iconic Smiles - Cheshunt (1.9 miles) and Alban City Dental & Surgical Centre (3.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Colney Heath, 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 Colney Heath, Hertfordshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.