Orthodontic practices near Counters End
On our practice register: 7 practices within 5 miles of Counters End, 55 practices within 10 and 215 practices within 20. The closest is Chaulden Dental Practice in Hemel Hempstead, 0.3 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaulden Dental PracticeHemel Hempstead | 0.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (154 reviews) |
| Hemel Smile Studios, Bennetts EndApsley | 0.8 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (329 reviews) |
| Alexandra Dental Cosmetic & Implant CentreHemel Hempstead | 0.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (137 reviews) |
| Orthoplus Hemel hempsteadHemel Hempstead | 1.0 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 (61 reviews) |
| Quality Affordable DentistryHemel Hempstead | 1.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (96 reviews) |
| Fitze Dental ClinicsHemel Hempstead | 1.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (197 reviews) |
| Landmark DentalHemel Hempstead | 1.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (158 reviews) |
| Redbourn Dental PracticeRedbourn | 5.3 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 Counters End with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hemel Hempstead, 0.3 miles south-west; the next are Apsley (0.8 miles east) and Redbourn (5.3 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hemel Hempstead | 6 | 0.3 miles south-west |
| Apsley | 1 | 0.8 miles east |
| Redbourn | 1 | 5.3 miles north-east |
| St Albans | 11 | 5.8 miles east |
| Watford | 6 | 6.7 miles south-east |
| Amersham | 1 | 6.8 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Counters End
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), 6.6 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant CentreSt Albans | 5.0 (184 reviews) | 6.6 miles east |
| Landmark DentalHemel Hempstead | 5.0 (158 reviews) | 1.2 miles south-east |
| Visage Dental St AlbansSt Albans | 5.0 (114 reviews) | 6.4 miles east |
| Alban City Dental & Surgical CentreSt Albans | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 6.7 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Counters End 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,368 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.5% aged 16 to 24 and 25.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,693 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 10.4% 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 | 26th closest to an orthodontic practice of 421 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.3 miles away, closer than 95% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.2% here, against 7.8% across neighbourhoods in Hertfordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 22 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Hemel Hempstead School — 0.5 miles Laureate Academy — 0.6 miles John F Kennedy Catholic School — 0.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 7,393 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Chaulden Dental Practice, Hemel Hempstead — under a mile Hemel Smile Studios, Bennetts End, Apsley — under a mile Redbourn Dental Practice, Redbourn — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 55 within 10 miles, 215 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 Counters End
The nearest practice to Counters End 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 55 practices, and within 20 there are 215.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Alexandra Dental Cosmetic & Implant Centre (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Orthoplus Hemel hempstead (1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Counters End 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 Counters End 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 Counters End
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Orthodontist in Counters End: This page was put together for people in Counters End who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is relevant to searches focused on both Counters End and the wider Hertfordshire area.
Continue your local research
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Boxmoor, Chaulden, Hammerfield, Warners End, Felden, and Gadebridge.
The local picture in Counters End
Counters End is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 16.6% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.2% of the 1,368 residents in Counters End's census neighbourhood, close to the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire. With 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, Counters End is better served than 66% of towns in England. Families in Counters End are served by secondary schools including The Hemel Hempstead School (0.5 miles) and Laureate Academy (0.6 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Counters End sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Counters End is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 22 miles away.
Where Counters End sits locally
Just under 1 km north, Boxmoor is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Local treatment availability around Counters End
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Counters End itself. The nearest recorded are Chaulden Dental Practice in Hemel Hempstead, under a mile away; Hemel Smile Studios, Bennetts End in Apsley, under a mile away; and Redbourn Dental Practice, about 5 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Counters End Explained
Patients in Counters End have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Counters End
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Counters End — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Counters End
Many people in Counters End delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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 Counters End
Provision in Counters End varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Officially, Counters End is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Counters End falls under NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. Counters End's under-16 share sits at 16.6%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.2% of the 1,368 residents in Counters End's census neighbourhood, close to the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire. With 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, Counters End is better served than 66% of towns in England. Families in Counters End are served by secondary schools including The Hemel Hempstead School (0.5 miles) and Laureate Academy (0.6 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Counters End among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Counters End 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 Counters End. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Counters End
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Counters End, Hertfordshire within a broader nearby area. Other local pages worth browsing include Boxmoor, Chaulden, Hammerfield, Warners End, Felden, and Gadebridge.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Counters End
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Counters End often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Counters End?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Counters End is Chaulden Dental Practice in Hemel Hempstead, about 0.3 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Hemel Smile Studios, Bennetts End (0.8 miles) and Alexandra Dental Cosmetic & Implant Centre (0.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Counters End?
Our register has 7 practices within 5 miles of Counters End, 55 practices within 10 miles and 215 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Counters End?
The nearest practice to Counters End that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Chaulden Dental Practice in Hemel Hempstead, about 0.3 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Hemel Smile Studios, Bennetts End (0.8 miles) and Alexandra Dental Cosmetic & Implant Centre (0.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Counters End, Hertfordshire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Counters End, Hertfordshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.