Orthodontic practices near Gaunt's End
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Gaunt's End, 6 practices within 10 and 53 practices within 20. The closest is Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, 4.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS OrthodonticsBishops Stortford | 4.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (371 reviews) |
| Hockerill Dental Bishop StortfordBishops Stortford | 4.5 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (265 reviews) |
| THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEFord | 4.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| The DentistBishops Stortford | 4.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (486 reviews) |
| The Walden Dental ClinicSaffron Walden | 7.6 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (285 reviews) |
| Old Harlow Dental PracticeOld Harlow | 10.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (217 reviews) |
| Mulberry Dental Clinic (Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Leading Centre)Old Harlow | 10.1 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (289 reviews) |
| Braintree Dental StudioBraintree | 12.2 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (268 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Gaunt's End with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bishops Stortford, 4.4 miles south-west; the next are Ford (4.5 miles south-west) and Saffron Walden (7.6 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bishops Stortford | 3 | 4.4 miles south-west |
| Ford | 1 | 4.5 miles south-west |
| Saffron Walden | 1 | 7.6 miles north |
| Old Harlow | 2 | 10.0 miles south-west |
| Braintree | 3 | 12.2 miles east |
| Harlow | 1 | 13.4 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 Gaunt's End
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), 15.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North House Hoddesdon Dental & Aesthetic ClinicHoddesdon | 5.0 (189 reviews) | 15.5 miles south-west |
| Aloe Vera Dental StudioChelmsford | 5.0 (120 reviews) | 15.2 miles south-east |
| Blue Sky DentalChelmsford | 4.9 (596 reviews) | 15.7 miles south-east |
| Advance Dental Clinic - Dentist ChelmsfordChelmsford | 4.9 (500 reviews) | 15.8 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Gaunt's End 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 | 18.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,478 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 28% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 111 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 11.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England |
| Access within Essex | 438th closest to an orthodontic practice of 721 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 30 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Forest Hall School — 2.2 miles Birchwood High School — 3.8 miles Hockerill Anglo-European College — 4.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 506 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, Bishops Stortford — 4 miles THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, Ford — 4 miles The Walden Dental Clinic, Saffron Walden — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 6 within 10 miles, 53 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 Gaunt's End
Gaunt's End is 4.4 miles from Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 6 practices, and within 20 there are 53.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Hockerill Dental Bishop Stortford (4.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dentality @ Hoddesdon - Dental and Aesthetics Practice (15.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Gaunt's End list clear aligners, the nearest 4.5 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 Gaunt's End are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Ford, 4.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 30 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Gaunt's End
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Orthodontist in Gaunt's End: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Gaunt's End, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Gaunt's End or another part of Essex.
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What local practice data suggests in Gaunt's End
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Gaunt's End itself. The nearest recorded are Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, about 4 miles away; THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Ford, about 4 miles away; and The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 8 miles away.
Gaunt's End in numbers
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Area profile for Gaunt's End
By ONS classification, Gaunt's End falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Gaunt's End falls under NHS Essex Integrated Care Board. 18.2% of Gaunt's End's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7% of the 2,478 residents in Gaunt's End's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.9% average across Essex. With 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, Gaunt's End is better served than 56% of towns in England. Families in Gaunt's End are served by secondary schools including Forest Hall School (2.2 miles) and Birchwood High School (3.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Gaunt's End's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Gaunt's End is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 30 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Gaunt's End
The orthodontic landscape in Gaunt's End 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.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Gaunt's End offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Gaunt's End
Orthodontic treatment in Gaunt's End is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Gaunt's End
- 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 Gaunt's End
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Gaunt's End. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Gaunt's End sits within NHS Essex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Gaunt's End's under-16 share sits at 18.2%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,478 residents in the neighbourhood around Gaunt's End, 7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.9% average across Essex. With 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, Gaunt's End is better served than 56% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Gaunt's End attend schools such as Forest Hall School (2.2 miles) and Birchwood High School (3.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Gaunt's End's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Gaunt's End is about 30 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Gaunt's End. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Gaunt's End
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Frequently Asked Questions in Gaunt's End
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Gaunt's End often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Gaunt's End?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Gaunt's End is Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, about 4.4 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Hockerill Dental Bishop Stortford (4.5 miles) and THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (4.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Gaunt's End?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Gaunt's End, 6 practices within 10 miles and 53 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Gaunt's End?
The nearest practice to Gaunt's End that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Ford, about 4.5 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include The Dentist (4.8 miles) and The Walden Dental Clinic (7.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Gaunt's End, 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 Gaunt's End, Essex?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.