Orthodontic practices near Duton Hill
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Duton Hill; 8 practices within 10 and 45 practices within 20. The closest is Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, 7.7 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS OrthodonticsBishops Stortford | 7.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (371 reviews) |
| THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEFord | 7.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Hockerill Dental Bishop StortfordBishops Stortford | 7.8 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (265 reviews) |
| The Walden Dental ClinicSaffron Walden | 7.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (285 reviews) |
| The DentistBishops Stortford | 8.1 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (486 reviews) |
| Braintree Dental StudioBraintree | 9.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (268 reviews) |
| Braintree Dental CentreBraintree | 9.9 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 3.9 (38 reviews) |
| Horn Mews Dental PracticeBraintree | 9.9 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (9 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Duton Hill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bishops Stortford, 7.7 miles south-west; the next are Ford (7.7 miles south-west) and Saffron Walden (7.9 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bishops Stortford | 3 | 7.7 miles south-west |
| Ford | 1 | 7.7 miles south-west |
| Saffron Walden | 1 | 7.9 miles north-west |
| Braintree | 3 | 9.3 miles south-east |
| Old Harlow | 2 | 12.6 miles south-west |
| Chelmsford | 13 | 13.1 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 Duton Hill
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Aloe Vera Dental Studio in Chelmsford (5.0 from 120 reviews), 13.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aloe Vera Dental StudioChelmsford | 5.0 (120 reviews) | 13.8 miles south-east |
| Blue Sky DentalChelmsford | 4.9 (596 reviews) | 14.5 miles south-east |
| Advance Dental Clinic - Dentist ChelmsfordChelmsford | 4.9 (500 reviews) | 14.7 miles south-east |
| Pure Orthodontics- Specialist Orthodontist Chelmsford & Dental CareChelmsford | 4.9 (428 reviews) | 14.1 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Duton Hill at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Uttlesford |
| NHS dental services | NHS Essex 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 | 15.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,854 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.1% aged 16 to 24 and 26.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 53 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Essex | 677th closest to an orthodontic practice of 721 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 32 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Helena Romanes School — 2.8 miles Forest Hall School — 5.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,265 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, Bishops Stortford — 8 miles THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, Ford — 8 miles The Walden Dental Clinic, Saffron Walden — 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 | 8 within 10 miles, 45 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 Duton Hill
From Duton Hill the nearest practice is Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, 7.7 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 8 practices, and within 20 there are 45.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Hockerill Dental Bishop Stortford (7.8 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 16 of the practices around Duton Hill list clear aligners, the nearest 7.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Duton Hill are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Ford, 7.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 32 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Duton Hill to Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics 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 200 to 400 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £180 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Duton Hill
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What official data says about Duton Hill
Duton Hill — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 15.4% of Duton Hill's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Duton Hill, 6.5% of the 1,854 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.9% average across Essex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Duton Hill usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Duton Hill attend schools such as Helena Romanes School (2.8 miles) and Forest Hall School (5.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Duton Hill sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Duton Hill is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 32 miles away.
Duton Hill at a glance
Just around 1 km north-east, Monk Street is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Practice data for Duton Hill
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Duton Hill. The closest on record are Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, about 8 miles away; THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Ford, about 8 miles away; and The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 8 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Duton Hill
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Duton Hill
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Duton Hill — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Duton Hill
Orthodontic treatment in Duton Hill is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Duton Hill
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Duton Hill
Orthodontic practices in and around Duton Hill vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Duton Hill — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Duton Hill's under-16 share sits at 15.4%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.5% of the 1,854 residents in Duton Hill's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.9% average across Essex. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Duton Hill; the nearest is about 8 miles away. Families in Duton Hill are served by secondary schools including Helena Romanes School (2.8 miles) and Forest Hall School (5.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Duton Hill among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Duton Hill is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 32 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Duton Hill. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Duton Hill
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Duton Hill, Essex. Other local pages worth browsing include Monk Street, Tilty, Little Cambridge, Sibley's Green, Little Easton, and Cutlers Green.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Duton Hill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Duton Hill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Duton Hill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Duton Hill is Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, about 7.7 miles to the south-west. The next closest are THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (7.7 miles) and Hockerill Dental Bishop Stortford (7.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Duton Hill?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Duton Hill, 8 practices within 10 miles and 45 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bishops Stortford, 7.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Duton Hill?
The nearest practice to Duton Hill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Ford, about 7.7 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include The Walden Dental Clinic (7.9 miles) and The Dentist (8.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Duton Hill, Essex?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Duton Hill, Essex?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.