Orthodontic practices near Great Gaddesden
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of Great Gaddesden, 52 practices within 10 and 172 practices within 20. The closest is Quality Affordable Dentistry in Hemel Hempstead, 2.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Affordable DentistryHemel Hempstead | 2.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (96 reviews) |
| Chaulden Dental PracticeHemel Hempstead | 2.9 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (154 reviews) |
| Hemel Smile Studios, Bennetts EndApsley | 3.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (329 reviews) |
| Alexandra Dental Cosmetic & Implant CentreHemel Hempstead | 3.1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (137 reviews) |
| Orthoplus Hemel hempsteadHemel Hempstead | 3.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 (61 reviews) |
| Fitze Dental ClinicsHemel Hempstead | 4.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (197 reviews) |
| Landmark DentalHemel Hempstead | 4.0 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (158 reviews) |
| Redbourn Dental PracticeRedbourn | 4.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (42 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Great Gaddesden with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hemel Hempstead, 2.6 miles south-east; the next are Apsley (3.0 miles south-east) and Redbourn (4.9 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hemel Hempstead | 6 | 2.6 miles south-east |
| Apsley | 1 | 3.0 miles south-east |
| Redbourn | 1 | 4.9 miles east |
| Dunstable | 7 | 5.4 miles north-west |
| Harpenden | 8 | 6.7 miles east |
| Tring | 1 | 6.8 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Great Gaddesden
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), 4.0 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Landmark DentalHemel Hempstead | 5.0 (158 reviews) | 4.0 miles south-east |
| Bow House Dental Invisalign, Veneers, Bonding, Braces & Implants in TringTring | 5.0 (138 reviews) | 6.8 miles west |
| Wayside Dental PracticeHarpenden | 5.0 (126 reviews) | 6.7 miles east |
| Quality Affordable DentistryHemel Hempstead | 5.0 (96 reviews) | 2.6 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Great Gaddesden 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 17.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,360 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 | 6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 30% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 41 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 8 practices, more than 69% 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% 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 — 2.1 miles Laureate Academy — 2.5 miles The Astley Cooper School — 2.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 2,690 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Quality Affordable Dentistry, Hemel Hempstead — 3 miles Hemel Smile Studios, Bennetts End, Apsley — 3 miles Redbourn Dental Practice, Redbourn — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 52 within 10 miles, 172 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 Great Gaddesden
The nearest practice to Great Gaddesden is Quality Affordable Dentistry in Hemel Hempstead, 2.6 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 52 practices, and within 20 there are 172.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Alexandra Dental Cosmetic & Implant Centre (3.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Orthoplus Hemel hempstead (3.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Great Gaddesden list clear aligners, the nearest 2.6 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 Great Gaddesden are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Quality Affordable Dentistry 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 Great Gaddesden
Hertfordshire12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Great Gaddesden
Orthodontist in Great Gaddesden: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Great Gaddesden, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Hertfordshire.
Nearby location pages
You can also compare treatment pages for Nettleden, Frithsden, Gadebridge, Jockey End, Piccotts End, and Potten End if you are weighing up more than one location.
What local practice data suggests in Great Gaddesden
There is no orthodontist on our records in Great Gaddesden itself. The closest on record are Quality Affordable Dentistry in Hemel Hempstead, about 3 miles away; Hemel Smile Studios, Bennetts End in Apsley, about 3 miles away; and Redbourn Dental Practice, about 5 miles away.
Where Great Gaddesden sits locally
The nearest other location we cover is Nettleden, around 1 km to the south-west.
Great Gaddesden in context
By ONS classification, Great Gaddesden falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Great Gaddesden falls under NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 17.2% of Great Gaddesden's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,360 residents in the neighbourhood around Great Gaddesden, 7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (8), Great Gaddesden has more choice than 69% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Great Gaddesden are John F Kennedy Catholic School (2.1 miles) and Laureate Academy (2.5 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Great Gaddesden sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Great Gaddesden is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 25 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Orthodontic Treatments in Great Gaddesden
The orthodontic landscape in Great Gaddesden offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Great Gaddesden — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Great Gaddesden. ONS classifies Great Gaddesden as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Great Gaddesden falls under NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 17.2% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7% of the 1,360 residents in Great Gaddesden's census neighbourhood, below the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (8), Great Gaddesden has more choice than 69% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Great Gaddesden are John F Kennedy Catholic School (2.1 miles) and Laureate Academy (2.5 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Great Gaddesden sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Great Gaddesden is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 25 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Great Gaddesden itself. The nearest we do hold are Quality Affordable Dentistry in Hemel Hempstead, about 3 miles away; Hemel Smile Studios, Bennetts End in Apsley, about 3 miles away; and Redbourn Dental Practice, about 5 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Great Gaddesden
Orthodontic treatment in Great Gaddesden 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Great Gaddesden
What's available in Great Gaddesden depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. ONS classifies Great Gaddesden as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Central East Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Great Gaddesden. 17.2% of Great Gaddesden's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,360 residents in the neighbourhood around Great Gaddesden, 7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire. With 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, Great Gaddesden is better served than 69% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Great Gaddesden attend schools such as John F Kennedy Catholic School (2.1 miles) and Laureate Academy (2.5 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Great Gaddesden is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Great Gaddesden 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.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Great Gaddesden. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Great Gaddesden
This part of the page places Great Gaddesden, Hertfordshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. For a broader comparison, pages for Nettleden, Frithsden, Gadebridge, Jockey End, Piccotts End, and Potten End follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Great Gaddesden
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Great Gaddesden often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Great Gaddesden?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Great Gaddesden is Quality Affordable Dentistry in Hemel Hempstead, about 2.6 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Chaulden Dental Practice (2.9 miles) and Hemel Smile Studios, Bennetts End (3.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Great Gaddesden?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of Great Gaddesden, 52 practices within 10 miles and 172 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Great Gaddesden?
The nearest practice to Great Gaddesden that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Quality Affordable Dentistry in Hemel Hempstead, about 2.6 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Chaulden Dental Practice (2.9 miles) and Hemel Smile Studios, Bennetts End (3.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Great Gaddesden, Hertfordshire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Great Gaddesden, Hertfordshire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.