Orthodontic practices near Elstree
On our practice register: 30 practices within 5 miles of Elstree, 106 practices within 10 and 358 practices within 20. The closest is Orthodontic Practice Borehamwood, 1.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthodontic Practice BorehamwoodBorehamwood | 1.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Orthodontic GalleryHarrow | 1.6 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (98 reviews) |
| OrthoclinicShenley | 1.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (155 reviews) |
| Harley House Dental PracticeBorehamwood | 1.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (104 reviews) |
| ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICSEdgware | 2.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Katz and Madhok OrthodonticsEdgware | 2.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (154 reviews) |
| ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS EDGEWAREEdgware | 2.3 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Origin OrthodonticsEdgwarebury | 3.1 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (90 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Elstree with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Borehamwood, 1.4 miles north-east; the next are Harrow (1.6 miles south) and Shenley (1.7 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Borehamwood | 2 | 1.4 miles north-east |
| Harrow | 3 | 1.6 miles south |
| Shenley | 1 | 1.7 miles north-east |
| Edgware | 3 | 2.2 miles south-east |
| Edgwarebury | 1 | 3.1 miles south-east |
| Barnet | 3 | 4.1 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Elstree
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is West House Dental in Pinner (5.0 from 259 reviews), 5.0 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West House DentalPinner | 5.0 (259 reviews) | 5.0 miles south-west |
| Origin OrthodonticsEdgwarebury | 5.0 (90 reviews) | 3.1 miles south-east |
| Watford Smiles Invisalign, Composite Bonding, Veneers & Dental ImplantsWatford | 4.9 (540 reviews) | 5.0 miles west |
| Better Care Clinic - Dental PracticeWatford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 4.1 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Elstree at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Hertsmere |
| 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 | 1,835 |
| Residents under 16 | 20.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,737 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.8% aged 16 to 24 and 35.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 902 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 29 practices, more than 95% of towns in England |
| Access within Hertfordshire | 134th closest to an orthodontic practice of 421 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.4 miles away, closer than 76% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.4% here, against 7.8% across neighbourhoods in Hertfordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 11 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | London Academy — 1.3 miles Yavneh College — 1.7 miles Bentley Wood High School — 2.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 10 schools, about 12,543 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Orthodontic Practice Borehamwood, Borehamwood — 1 miles Orthodontic Gallery, Harrow — 2 miles Orthoclinic, Shenley — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 106 within 10 miles, 358 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Cornerhouse Dental Care — under a mile |
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 Elstree
The nearest practice to Elstree is Orthodontic Practice Borehamwood, 1.4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 106 practices, and within 20 there are 358.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Harley House Dental Practice (1.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Katz and Madhok Orthodontics (2.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Elstree list clear aligners, the nearest 1.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Elstree are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Orthoclinic in Shenley, 1.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 11 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Elstree
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Orthodontist in Elstree: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Elstree keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Hertfordshire. Elstree — a small village with a population of around 1,835 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local context for Elstree
Elstree has a population of around 1,835, making it a small village within Hertfordshire. Heading south-west for around 1 km brings you to Brockley Hill, the closest linked location.
Local treatment availability around Elstree
There is no orthodontist on our records in Elstree itself. The nearest we do hold are Orthodontic Practice Borehamwood, about a mile away; Orthodontic Gallery in Harrow, about 2 miles away; and Orthoclinic in Shenley, about 2 miles away.
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You can also compare treatment pages for Brockley Hill, Borehamwood, Canons, Stanmore, Stanmore Park, and Canons Park if you are weighing up more than one location.
What official data says about Elstree
By ONS classification, Elstree falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 20.3% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Elstree, 8.4% of the 1,737 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 29 orthodontic practices within five miles, Elstree is better served than 95% of towns in England. Families in Elstree are served by secondary schools including London Academy (1.3 miles) and Yavneh College (1.7 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Elstree is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Elstree is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 11 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Elstree Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Elstree offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Elstree
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Elstree
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Elstree helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Elstree
There's no orthodontist on record in Elstree itself; the nearest dentist, Cornerhouse Dental Care, is under a mile away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. By ONS classification, Elstree falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Elstree falls under NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 20.3% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Elstree, 8.4% of the 1,737 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Elstree has 29 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 95% of towns in England. Families in Elstree are served by secondary schools including London Academy (1.3 miles) and Yavneh College (1.7 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Elstree close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Elstree is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 11 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Elstree. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Elstree
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Elstree, Hertfordshire with surrounding locations. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Brockley Hill, Borehamwood, Canons, Stanmore, Stanmore Park, and Canons Park.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Elstree
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Elstree often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Elstree?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Elstree is Orthodontic Practice Borehamwood, about 1.4 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Orthodontic Gallery (1.6 miles) and Orthoclinic (1.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Elstree?
Our register has 30 practices within 5 miles of Elstree, 106 practices within 10 miles and 358 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Elstree?
The nearest practice to Elstree that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Orthoclinic in Shenley, about 1.7 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Harley House Dental Practice (1.8 miles) and ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS (2.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Elstree, Hertfordshire?
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 Elstree, Hertfordshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.