Orthodontic practices near Gaston Green
On our practice register: 6 practices within 5 miles of Gaston Green, 13 practices within 10 and 105 practices within 20. The closest is Hockerill Dental Bishop Stortford in Bishops Stortford, 2.7 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hockerill Dental Bishop StortfordBishops Stortford | 2.7 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (265 reviews) |
| The DentistBishops Stortford | 2.7 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (486 reviews) |
| Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS OrthodonticsBishops Stortford | 2.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (371 reviews) |
| THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEFord | 2.8 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Old Harlow Dental PracticeOld Harlow | 3.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (217 reviews) |
| Mulberry Dental Clinic (Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Leading Centre)Old Harlow | 3.6 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (289 reviews) |
| The Barbara Castle Dental PracticeHarlow | 7.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.2 (68 reviews) |
| Herts OrthodonticsWare | 8.8 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (64 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Gaston Green with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bishops Stortford, 2.7 miles north; the next are Ford (2.8 miles north) and Old Harlow (3.5 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bishops Stortford | 3 | 2.7 miles north |
| Ford | 1 | 2.8 miles north |
| Old Harlow | 2 | 3.5 miles south-west |
| Harlow | 1 | 7.0 miles south-west |
| Ware | 1 | 8.8 miles west |
| Hoddesdon | 3 | 9.1 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Gaston Green
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is North House Hoddesdon Dental & Aesthetic Clinic (5.0 from 189 reviews), 9.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North House Hoddesdon Dental & Aesthetic ClinicHoddesdon | 5.0 (189 reviews) | 9.4 miles south-west |
| Aloe Vera Dental StudioChelmsford | 5.0 (120 reviews) | 14.8 miles south-east |
| FIRST Ortho - FIRST ImpressionsBuckhurst Hill | 5.0 (108 reviews) | 15.2 miles south |
| Blue Sky DentalChelmsford | 4.9 (596 reviews) | 14.6 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Gaston Green 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 | 19.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,073 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.7% aged 16 to 24 and 26% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 142 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 6 practices, more than 64% of towns in England |
| Access within Essex | 258th closest to an orthodontic practice of 721 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.7 miles away, closer than 60% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.6% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 24 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Leventhorpe — 1.1 miles The Bishop's Stortford High School — 1.5 miles TLC Live Online School — 2.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 6 schools, about 6,259 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Hockerill Dental Bishop Stortford, Bishops Stortford — 3 miles THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, Ford — 3 miles Old Harlow Dental Practice, Old Harlow — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 13 within 10 miles, 105 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 Gaston Green
Gaston Green is 2.7 miles from Hockerill Dental Bishop Stortford in Bishops Stortford, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 13 practices, and within 20 there are 105.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Hockerill Dental Bishop Stortford (2.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dentality @ Hoddesdon - Dental and Aesthetics Practice (9.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Gaston Green list clear aligners, the nearest 2.7 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 Gaston Green are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Dentist in Bishops Stortford, 2.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 24 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Gaston Green
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Gaston Green, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Essex.
What we know about practices near Gaston Green
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Gaston Green itself. The closest on record are Hockerill Dental Bishop Stortford in Bishops Stortford, about 3 miles away; THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Ford, about 3 miles away; and Old Harlow Dental Practice, about 4 miles away.
Gaston Green in numbers
Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Little Hallingbury, the closest linked location.
Gaston Green in context
ONS classifies Gaston Green as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Gaston Green sits within NHS Essex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 19.5% of Gaston Green's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 9.6% of the 2,073 residents in Gaston Green's census neighbourhood, above the 6.9% average across Essex. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (6), Gaston Green has more choice than 64% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Gaston Green are Leventhorpe (1.1 miles) and The Bishop's Stortford High School (1.5 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. Gaston Green falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Gaston Green is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 24 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Nearby location pages
You can also compare treatment pages for Little Hallingbury, Spellbrook, Lower Sheering, Sawbridgeworth, Sheering, and Woodside Green if you are weighing up more than one location.
The Orthodontic Journey in Gaston Green
Orthodontic treatment in Gaston Green 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Gaston Green — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Gaston Green
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Gaston Green has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. 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 Gaston Green
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 Gaston Green. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Gaston Green
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Gaston Green, Essex alone. For a broader comparison, pages for Little Hallingbury, Spellbrook, Lower Sheering, Sawbridgeworth, Sheering, and Woodside Green follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Gaston Green
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Gaston Green often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Gaston Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Gaston Green is Hockerill Dental Bishop Stortford in Bishops Stortford, about 2.7 miles to the north. The next closest are The Dentist (2.7 miles) and Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics (2.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Gaston Green?
Our register has 6 practices within 5 miles of Gaston Green, 13 practices within 10 miles and 105 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Gaston Green?
The nearest practice to Gaston Green that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Dentist in Bishops Stortford, about 2.7 miles to the north. Others nearby include THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (2.8 miles) and Old Harlow Dental Practice (3.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Gaston Green, Essex?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Gaston Green, Essex?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.