Orthodontic practices near Dassels
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Dassels; 11 practices within 10 and 83 practices within 20. The closest is The Dentist in Bishops Stortford, 7.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The DentistBishops Stortford | 7.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (486 reviews) |
| Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS OrthodonticsBishops Stortford | 7.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (371 reviews) |
| Hockerill Dental Bishop StortfordBishops Stortford | 7.5 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (265 reviews) |
| THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEFord | 7.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Herts OrthodonticsWare | 8.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (64 reviews) |
| Hydean Dental PracticeStevenage | 8.7 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (837 reviews) |
| Mr K Velji - Stevenage Dental PracticeStevenage | 9.6 miles west | – | – | – | 3.0 (2 reviews) |
| Village Dental PracticeStevenage | 9.6 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (104 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Dassels with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bishops Stortford, 7.4 miles south-east; the next are Ford (7.5 miles south-east) and Ware (8.4 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bishops Stortford | 3 | 7.4 miles south-east |
| Ford | 1 | 7.5 miles south-east |
| Ware | 1 | 8.4 miles south |
| Stevenage | 5 | 8.7 miles west |
| Hertford | 1 | 10.0 miles south-west |
| Letchworth Garden City | 2 | 11.1 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Dassels
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Hydean Dental Practice in Stevenage (5.0 from 837 reviews), 8.7 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hydean Dental PracticeStevenage | 5.0 (837 reviews) | 8.7 miles west |
| The Vernon Dental PracticeHitchin | 5.0 (299 reviews) | 12.6 miles west |
| Bancroft DentistryHitchin | 5.0 (286 reviews) | 12.7 miles west |
| North House Hoddesdon Dental & Aesthetic ClinicHoddesdon | 5.0 (189 reviews) | 12.1 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Dassels at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | East Hertfordshire |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 18.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,350 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 23.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 76 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Hertfordshire | 399th closest to an orthodontic practice of 421 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.1% here, against 7.8% across neighbourhoods in Hertfordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 28 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Edwinstree Church of England Middle School — 2.3 miles Freman College — 2.4 miles Ralph Sadleir School — 2.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 1,818 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Dentist, Bishops Stortford — 7 miles THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, Ford — 8 miles Herts Orthodontics, Ware — 8 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 11 within 10 miles, 83 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Much Hadham Dental Care — 6 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 Dassels
From Dassels the nearest practice is The Dentist in Bishops Stortford, 7.4 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 11 practices, and within 20 there are 83.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Hockerill Dental Bishop Stortford (7.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Village Dental Practice (9.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Dassels list clear aligners, the nearest 7.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Dassels are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Dentist in Bishops Stortford, 7.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 28 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Dassels to The Dentist is roughly 15 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 190 to 380 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £85 to £170 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 190 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
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Practice data for Dassels
There is no orthodontist on our records in Dassels itself. The nearest we do hold are The Dentist in Bishops Stortford, about 7 miles away; THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Ford, about 8 miles away; and Herts Orthodontics in Ware, about 8 miles away.
Dassels in context
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Dassels sits within NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 18.1% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.1% of the 1,350 residents in Dassels's census neighbourhood, close to the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire. People in Dassels usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. Families in Dassels are served by secondary schools including Edwinstree Church of England Middle School (2.3 miles) and Freman College (2.4 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Dassels falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Dassels is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 28 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
About Dassels
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Dassels
Many people in Dassels delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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 Dassels
There's no orthodontist on record in Dassels itself; the nearest dentist, Much Hadham Dental Care, is about 6 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. ONS classifies Dassels as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. 18.1% of Dassels's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.1% of the 1,350 residents in Dassels's census neighbourhood, close to the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire. People in Dassels usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Dassels attend schools such as Edwinstree Church of England Middle School (2.3 miles) and Freman College (2.4 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Dassels among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Dassels is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 28 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Dassels Explained
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Dassels
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Frequently Asked Questions in Dassels
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Dassels often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Dassels?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Dassels is The Dentist in Bishops Stortford, about 7.4 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics (7.5 miles) and Hockerill Dental Bishop Stortford (7.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Dassels?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Dassels, 11 practices within 10 miles and 83 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bishops Stortford, 7.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Dassels?
The nearest practice to Dassels that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Dentist in Bishops Stortford, about 7.4 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (7.5 miles) and Herts Orthodontics (8.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Dassels, 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 Dassels, Hertfordshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.