Orthodontic practices near Colney Street
On our practice register: 26 practices within 5 miles of Colney Street, 76 practices within 10 and 300 practices within 20. The closest is UK Dental Specialists in St Albans, 1.8 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK Dental SpecialistsSt Albans | 1.8 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (879 reviews) |
| Dental Specialists St AlbansSt Albans | 2.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.6 (31 reviews) |
| ST ALBANS ORTHODONTIC CENTRESt Albans | 2.8 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Victoria Dental ClinicSt Albans | 2.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (1,001 reviews) |
| The Maltings Dental SurgerySt Albans | 2.9 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (1,236 reviews) |
| Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant CentreSt Albans | 3.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (184 reviews) |
| Visage Dental St AlbansSt Albans | 3.0 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (114 reviews) |
| Invisalign St AlbansSt Albans | 3.1 miles north | – | – | – | 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 Street with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is St Albans, 1.8 miles north-west; the next are Watford (4.1 miles south-west) and Borehamwood (4.3 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| St Albans | 11 | 1.8 miles north-west |
| Watford | 11 | 4.1 miles south-west |
| Borehamwood | 2 | 4.3 miles south-east |
| Shenley | 1 | 4.4 miles south-east |
| Hatfield | 3 | 4.9 miles north-east |
| Hemel Hempstead | 2 | 6.3 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Colney Street
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), 3.0 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant CentreSt Albans | 5.0 (184 reviews) | 3.0 miles north |
| Landmark DentalHemel Hempstead | 5.0 (158 reviews) | 6.3 miles west |
| Visage Dental St AlbansSt Albans | 5.0 (114 reviews) | 3.0 miles north |
| Alban City Dental & Surgical CentreSt Albans | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 3.2 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Colney Street 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 21.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,056 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 37.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 15% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 372 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 26 practices, more than 94% 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 | 7.1% here, against 7.8% across neighbourhoods in Hertfordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 16 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Marlborough Science Academy — 2.2 miles Samuel Ryder Academy — 2.2 miles Saint Michael's Catholic High School — 2.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 6 schools, about 7,552 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | UK Dental Specialists, St Albans — 2 miles Maidenhead Orthodontic Centre, Watford — 4 miles Harley House Dental Practice, Borehamwood — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 76 within 10 miles, 300 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 Street
The nearest practice to Colney Street is UK Dental Specialists in St Albans, 1.8 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 76 practices, and within 20 there are 300.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant Centre (3 miles) mentions a free consultation; St Albans Orthodontics (3.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Colney Street list clear aligners, the nearest 1.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Colney Street are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is ST ALBANS ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, 2.8 miles 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 Street
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Orthodontist in Colney Street: People weighing up braces or aligners in Colney Street can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Hertfordshire, not just Colney Street.
Local provider signals in Colney Street
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Colney Street itself. The nearest we do hold are UK Dental Specialists in St Albans, about 2 miles away; Maidenhead Orthodontic Centre in Watford, about 4 miles away; and Harley House Dental Practice in Borehamwood, about 4 miles away.
Continue your local research
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Frogmore, Park Street, How Wood, Napsbury, Napsbury Park, and Radlett.
The local picture in Colney Street
Colney Street is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Colney Street sits within NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Colney Street's under-16 share sits at 21.5%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.1% of the 2,056 residents in Colney Street's census neighbourhood, below the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire. With 26 orthodontic practices within five miles, Colney Street is better served than 94% of towns in England. Families in Colney Street are served by secondary schools including The Marlborough Science Academy (2.2 miles) and Samuel Ryder Academy (2.2 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. Colney Street sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Colney Street is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 16 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
A quick look at Colney Street
Heading north for around 1 km brings you to Frogmore, the closest linked location.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Colney Street
Starting orthodontic treatment in Colney Street can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Colney Street
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Colney Street — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Officially, Colney Street is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Colney Street sits within NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 21.5% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Colney Street, 7.1% of the 2,056 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Colney Street has 26 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 94% of towns in England. Families in Colney Street are served by secondary schools including The Marlborough Science Academy (2.2 miles) and Samuel Ryder Academy (2.2 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. Colney Street sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Colney Street is about 16 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Colney Street
The orthodontic landscape in Colney 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. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Colney Street
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Colney Street — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Colney Street. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Colney Street
These local links are here for anyone comparing Colney Street, Hertfordshire against nearby alternatives. Other local pages worth browsing include Frogmore, Park Street, How Wood, Napsbury, Napsbury Park, and Radlett.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Colney Street
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Colney Street often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Colney Street?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Colney Street is UK Dental Specialists in St Albans, about 1.8 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Dental Specialists St Albans (2.8 miles) and ST ALBANS ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (2.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Colney Street?
Our register has 26 practices within 5 miles of Colney Street, 76 practices within 10 miles and 300 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Colney Street?
The nearest practice to Colney Street that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is ST ALBANS ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, about 2.8 miles to the north. Others nearby include The Maltings Dental Surgery (2.9 miles) and Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant Centre (3.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Colney Street, 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 Street, Hertfordshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.