Orthodontic practices near Frithsden
On our practice register: 7 practices within 5 miles of Frithsden, 56 practices within 10 and 179 practices within 20. The closest is Chaulden Dental Practice in Hemel Hempstead, 2.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaulden Dental PracticeHemel Hempstead | 2.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (154 reviews) |
| Quality Affordable DentistryHemel Hempstead | 2.8 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (96 reviews) |
| Hemel Smile Studios, Bennetts EndApsley | 3.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (329 reviews) |
| Alexandra Dental Cosmetic & Implant CentreHemel Hempstead | 3.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (137 reviews) |
| Orthoplus Hemel hempsteadHemel Hempstead | 3.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 (61 reviews) |
| Fitze Dental ClinicsHemel Hempstead | 3.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (197 reviews) |
| Landmark DentalHemel Hempstead | 3.9 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (158 reviews) |
| Floss and Smile Dental PracticeDunstable | 5.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (237 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Frithsden with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hemel Hempstead, 2.6 miles south-east; the next are Apsley (3.1 miles south-east) and Dunstable (5.8 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hemel Hempstead | 6 | 2.6 miles south-east |
| Apsley | 1 | 3.1 miles south-east |
| Dunstable | 6 | 5.8 miles north |
| Redbourn | 1 | 5.9 miles east |
| Tring | 1 | 6.0 miles west |
| Harpenden | 8 | 7.7 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Frithsden
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Landmark Dental in Hemel Hempstead (5.0 from 158 reviews), 3.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Landmark DentalHemel Hempstead | 5.0 (158 reviews) | 3.9 miles south-east |
| Bow House Dental Invisalign, Veneers, Bonding, Braces & Implants in TringTring | 5.0 (138 reviews) | 6.0 miles west |
| Wayside Dental PracticeHarpenden | 5.0 (126 reviews) | 7.7 miles east |
| Quality Affordable DentistryHemel Hempstead | 5.0 (96 reviews) | 2.8 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Frithsden 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,565 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 23.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 221 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.1% 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 | 271st closest to an orthodontic practice of 421 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.6 miles away, closer than 61% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.9% here, against 7.8% across neighbourhoods in Hertfordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 25 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | John F Kennedy Catholic School — 1.9 miles Ashlyns School — 2.3 miles Laureate Academy — 2.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 3,337 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Chaulden Dental Practice, Hemel Hempstead — 3 miles Hemel Smile Studios, Bennetts End, Apsley — 3 miles Floss and Smile Dental Practice, Dunstable — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 56 within 10 miles, 179 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 Frithsden
The nearest practice to Frithsden is Chaulden Dental Practice in Hemel Hempstead, 2.6 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 56 practices, and within 20 there are 179.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Alexandra Dental Cosmetic & Implant Centre (3.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Orthoplus Hemel hempstead (3.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Frithsden list clear aligners, the nearest 2.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Frithsden are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Chaulden Dental Practice in Hemel Hempstead, 2.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 25 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Frithsden
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Frithsden, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It connects local orthodontic research in Frithsden with the wider Hertfordshire area.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Nettleden, Potten End, Great Gaddesden, Fields End, Hudnall, and Pouchen End.
Local treatment availability around Frithsden
There is no orthodontist on our records in Frithsden itself. The nearest recorded are Chaulden Dental Practice in Hemel Hempstead, about 3 miles away; Hemel Smile Studios, Bennetts End in Apsley, about 3 miles away; and Floss and Smile Dental Practice in Dunstable, about 6 miles away.
Frithsden in context
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Frithsden sits within NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Frithsden's under-16 share sits at 17%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Frithsden, 7.9% of the 1,565 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, Frithsden is better served than 66% of towns in England. Families in Frithsden are served by secondary schools including John F Kennedy Catholic School (1.9 miles) and Ashlyns School (2.3 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Frithsden's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Frithsden is about 25 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London.
About Frithsden
Just under 1 km east, Nettleden is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Frithsden
Starting orthodontic treatment in Frithsden can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Frithsden
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Frithsden. Frithsden is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. 17% of Frithsden's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Frithsden, 7.9% of the 1,565 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (7), Frithsden has more choice than 66% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Frithsden attend schools such as John F Kennedy Catholic School (1.9 miles) and Ashlyns School (2.3 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Frithsden falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Frithsden is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 25 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Frithsden
The orthodontic landscape in Frithsden offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Frithsden
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Frithsden. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Frithsden
These links help widen your research beyond Frithsden, Hertfordshire if you're open to travelling a little further. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Nettleden, Potten End, Great Gaddesden, Fields End, Hudnall, and Pouchen End.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Frithsden
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Frithsden often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Frithsden?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Frithsden is Chaulden Dental Practice in Hemel Hempstead, about 2.6 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Quality Affordable Dentistry (2.8 miles) and Hemel Smile Studios, Bennetts End (3.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Frithsden?
Our register has 7 practices within 5 miles of Frithsden, 56 practices within 10 miles and 179 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Frithsden?
The nearest practice to Frithsden that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Chaulden Dental Practice in Hemel Hempstead, about 2.6 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Quality Affordable Dentistry (2.8 miles) and Hemel Smile Studios, Bennetts End (3.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Frithsden, Hertfordshire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Frithsden, Hertfordshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.