Orthodontic practices near Cunningham
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of Cunningham, 59 practices within 10 and 265 practices within 20. The closest is Dental Specialists St Albans, 1.2 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Specialists St AlbansSt Albans | 1.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (31 reviews) |
| Victoria Dental ClinicSt Albans | 1.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (1,001 reviews) |
| St Albans OrthodonticsSt Albans | 1.4 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (185 reviews) |
| Invisalign St AlbansSt Albans | 1.5 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Alban City Dental & Surgical CentreSt Albans | 1.5 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (110 reviews) |
| Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant CentreSt Albans | 1.5 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (184 reviews) |
| ST ALBANS ORTHODONTIC CENTRESt Albans | 1.5 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Visage Dental St AlbansSt Albans | 1.5 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (114 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Cunningham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is St Albans, 1.2 miles north-west; the next are Hatfield (3.3 miles east) and Redbourn (5.4 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| St Albans | 11 | 1.2 miles north-west |
| Hatfield | 3 | 3.3 miles east |
| Redbourn | 1 | 5.4 miles north-west |
| Harpenden | 8 | 5.5 miles north |
| Borehamwood | 2 | 5.8 miles south |
| Shenley | 1 | 5.9 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Cunningham
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), 1.5 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant CentreSt Albans | 5.0 (184 reviews) | 1.5 miles north-west |
| Wayside Dental PracticeHarpenden | 5.0 (126 reviews) | 6.1 miles north |
| Visage Dental St AlbansSt Albans | 5.0 (114 reviews) | 1.5 miles north-west |
| Alban City Dental & Surgical CentreSt Albans | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 1.5 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cunningham 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 |
| Population | 8,000 |
| Residents under 16 | 25.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,712 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.2% aged 16 to 24 and 32.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 19.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,847 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 14 practices, more than 83% of towns in England |
| Access within Hertfordshire | 107th closest to an orthodontic practice of 421 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.2 miles away, closer than 80% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.9% here, against 7.8% across neighbourhoods in Hertfordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 17 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Samuel Ryder Academy — 0.1 miles Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School — 1.0 miles Verulam School — 1.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 9 schools, about 11,655 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dental Specialists St Albans, St Albans — 1 miles Iconic Smiles - Hilltop | Cosmetic, Implant Dentistry, Invisalign & Orthodontics, Hatfield — 3 miles Redbourn Dental Practice, Redbourn — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 59 within 10 miles, 265 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 Cunningham
The nearest practice to Cunningham is Dental Specialists St Albans, 1.2 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 59 practices, and within 20 there are 265.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: St Albans Orthodontics (1.4 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 19 of the practices around Cunningham list clear aligners, the nearest 1.4 miles 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 Cunningham are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Albans Orthodontics, 1.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 17 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cunningham
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Orthodontist in Cunningham: Before booking anything in Cunningham, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Cunningham or another part of Hertfordshire. Cunningham — a small town with a population of around 8,000 — is covered on this page specifically.
Practice signals around Cunningham
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Cunningham. The nearest recorded are Dental Specialists St Albans, about a mile away; Iconic Smiles - Hilltop | Cosmetic, Implant Dentistry, Invisalign & Orthodontics in Hatfield, about 3 miles away; and Redbourn Dental Practice, about 5 miles away.
Nearby location pages
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Fleetville, The Camp, Napsbury, Marshalswick, Napsbury Park, and Sopwell may also help.
Cunningham in context
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Cunningham sits within NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With 25.5% of residents under 16, Cunningham has an above-average share of children. In the census neighbourhood around Cunningham, 9.9% of the 1,712 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, Cunningham is better served than 83% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Cunningham are Samuel Ryder Academy (0.1 miles) and Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School (1.0 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Cunningham close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Cunningham is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 17 miles away.
Local snapshot of Cunningham
Cunningham has a population of around 8,000, making it a small town within Hertfordshire. Just around 1 km north, Fleetville is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The Orthodontic Journey in Cunningham
Orthodontic treatment in Cunningham is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Cunningham
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Cunningham — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Orthodontic Treatments in Cunningham
Patients in Cunningham have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Cunningham
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Cunningham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cunningham
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Cunningham, Hertfordshire. For a broader comparison, pages for Fleetville, The Camp, Napsbury, Marshalswick, Napsbury Park, and Sopwell follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Cunningham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cunningham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cunningham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cunningham is Dental Specialists St Albans, about 1.2 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Victoria Dental Clinic (1.2 miles) and St Albans Orthodontics (1.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cunningham?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of Cunningham, 59 practices within 10 miles and 265 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cunningham?
The nearest practice to Cunningham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Albans Orthodontics, about 1.4 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Alban City Dental & Surgical Centre (1.5 miles) and Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant Centre (1.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cunningham, 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 Cunningham, Hertfordshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.