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Orthodontic practices near Commonwood

On our practice register: 21 practices within 5 miles of Commonwood, 55 practices within 10 and 270 practices within 20. The closest is Fitze Dental Clinics in Hemel Hempstead, 3.4 miles north.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Fitze Dental ClinicsHemel Hempstead3.4 miles north✓––4.9 (197 reviews)
Landmark DentalHemel Hempstead3.4 miles north✓✓✓5.0 (158 reviews)
RICKMANSWORTH ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE LTDRickmansworth3.6 miles south✓–––
Rickmansworth OrthodonticsRickmansworth3.6 miles south✓–✓4.8 (24 reviews)
Watford Smiles Invisalign, Composite Bonding, Veneers & Dental ImplantsWatford3.8 miles south-east–––4.9 (540 reviews)
Chaulden Dental PracticeHemel Hempstead4.0 miles north✓–✓4.7 (154 reviews)
Dr Korosh MajidiWatford4.1 miles south-east✓✓✓5.0 (1 review)
Maidenhead Orthodontic CentreWatford4.1 miles east–––4.5 (24 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Commonwood with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hemel Hempstead, 3.4 miles north; the next are Rickmansworth (3.6 miles south) and Watford (3.8 miles south-east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Hemel Hempstead63.4 miles north
Rickmansworth23.6 miles south
Watford113.8 miles south-east
Amersham24.3 miles west
Apsley14.5 miles north
Northwood36.0 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 Commonwood

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Landmark Dental in Hemel Hempstead (5.0 from 158 reviews), 3.4 miles north.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Landmark DentalHemel Hempstead5.0 (158 reviews)3.4 miles north
Quality Affordable DentistryHemel Hempstead5.0 (96 reviews)4.9 miles north
UK Dental SpecialistsSt Albans4.9 (879 reviews)6.1 miles north-east
Watford Smiles Invisalign, Composite Bonding, Veneers & Dental ImplantsWatford4.9 (540 reviews)3.8 miles south-east

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Commonwood at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaThree Rivers
NHS dental servicesNHS Central East Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Residents under 1615.1% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,933 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 22.1% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car6.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre94 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health12.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles21 practices, more than 92% of towns in England
Access within Hertfordshire340th closest to an orthodontic practice of 421 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles)
Nearest practice compared3.4 miles away, closer than 53% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county6.8% here, against 7.8% across neighbourhoods in Hertfordshire
Nearest university dental hospitalUCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 20 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsSt Clement Danes School — 2.1 miles
Kings Langley School — 2.2 miles
Rickmansworth School — 3.4 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles2 schools, about 2,707 pupils (DfE)
Nearest orthodontic practicesFitze Dental Clinics, Hemel Hempstead — 3 miles
RICKMANSWORTH ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE LTD, Rickmansworth — 4 miles
Watford Smiles Invisalign, Composite Bonding, Veneers & Dental Implants, Watford — 4 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles55 within 10 miles, 270 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 Commonwood

The nearest practice to Commonwood is Fitze Dental Clinics in Hemel Hempstead, 3.4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 55 practices, and within 20 there are 270.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dr Korosh Majidi (4.1 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 21 of the practices around Commonwood list clear aligners, the nearest 3.4 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Commonwood are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Fitze Dental Clinics in Hemel Hempstead, 3.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 20 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Commonwood

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Orthodontist in Commonwood: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Commonwood understand their options before committing to an appointment. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Hertfordshire.

Practice signals around Commonwood

We hold no orthodontic practice records in Commonwood itself. The nearest recorded are Fitze Dental Clinics in Hemel Hempstead, about 3 miles away; RICKMANSWORTH ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE LTD, about 4 miles away; and Watford Smiles Invisalign, Composite Bonding, Veneers & Dental Implants, about 4 miles away.

Commonwood in context

Commonwood is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Commonwood falls under NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. Commonwood's under-16 share sits at 15.1%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Commonwood, 6.8% of the 1,933 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Commonwood has 21 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 92% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Commonwood attend schools such as St Clement Danes School (2.1 miles) and Kings Langley School (2.2 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Commonwood'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 Commonwood is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 20 miles away.

About Commonwood

Bucks Hill is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Commonwood.

Nearby location pages

You can continue browsing related location pages including Bucks Hill, Chipperfield, Micklefield Green, Sarratt, Chapel Croft, and Whippendell Bottom if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.

The Orthodontic Journey in Commonwood

Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Commonwood helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Commonwood

Practices serving Commonwood differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Commonwood — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 15.1% of Commonwood's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Commonwood, 6.8% of the 1,933 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 21 orthodontic practices within five miles, Commonwood is better served than 92% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Commonwood attend schools such as St Clement Danes School (2.1 miles) and Kings Langley School (2.2 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Commonwood's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Commonwood is about 20 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

All Orthodontic Options in Commonwood Explained

Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Commonwood can feel overwhelming at first. 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.

Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Commonwood

Every mainstream option is available to patients in Commonwood — 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 Commonwood. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Commonwood

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Commonwood often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Commonwood?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Commonwood is Fitze Dental Clinics in Hemel Hempstead, about 3.4 miles to the north. The next closest are Landmark Dental (3.4 miles) and RICKMANSWORTH ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE LTD (3.6 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Commonwood?

Our register has 21 practices within 5 miles of Commonwood, 55 practices within 10 miles and 270 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Commonwood?

The nearest practice to Commonwood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Fitze Dental Clinics in Hemel Hempstead, about 3.4 miles to the north. Others nearby include Landmark Dental (3.4 miles) and RICKMANSWORTH ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE LTD (3.6 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Commonwood, Hertfordshire?

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Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Commonwood, Hertfordshire?

Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.

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TitleCommonwood, Hertfordshire Clear Aligners
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Published1 June 2022
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