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Orthodontic practices near Hadley Wood

On our practice register: 16 practices within 5 miles of Hadley Wood, 96 practices within 10 and 335 practices within 20. The closest is High Barnet Dental Care, 1.8 miles south-west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
High Barnet Dental CareBarnet1.8 miles south-west–––4.6 (132 reviews)
BARNET ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE LTDBarnet1.8 miles south-west✓–––
Barnet Smiles Dental CareBarnet2.3 miles south-west✓✓✓4.8 (436 reviews)
The Oakwood Clinic - Orthodontics & DentistryEnfield Town2.3 miles south-east–––4.9 (252 reviews)
ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS WHETSTONELondon2.6 miles south✓–––
ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ENFIELDEnfield3.2 miles east✓–––
Southover Orthodontic PracticeTotteridge3.4 miles south––✓4.9 (86 reviews)
Dental Arts Studio, EnfieldEnfield Town4.0 miles east––✓3.9 (162 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Hadley Wood with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barnet, 1.8 miles south-west; the next are Enfield Town (2.3 miles south-east) and London (2.6 miles south).

PlacePracticesNearest
Barnet31.8 miles south-west
Enfield Town42.3 miles south-east
London42.6 miles south
Enfield13.2 miles east
Totteridge13.4 miles south
Borehamwood24.4 miles west

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hadley Wood

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Origin Orthodontics in Edgwarebury (5.0 from 90 reviews), 4.8 miles south-west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Origin OrthodonticsEdgwarebury5.0 (90 reviews)4.8 miles south-west
Finchley OrthodonticsCrouch End5.0 (21 reviews)6.7 miles south
Iconic Smiles - Hilltop | Cosmetic, Implant Dentistry, Invisalign & OrthodonticsHatfield4.9 (1,093 reviews)6.1 miles north-west
New River Dental - EnfieldEnfield Town4.9 (598 reviews)4.2 miles east

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Hadley Wood at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaEnfield
NHS dental servicesNHS West and North London Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Population21,639
Residents under 1617.6% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,888 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally8.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 28.9% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car7.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre331 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health10.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles15 practices, more than 85% of towns in England
Access within Greater London907th closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles)
Nearest practice compared1.8 miles away, closer than 71% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county8.3% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London
Nearest university dental hospitalUCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 10 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsJCoSS — 0.9 miles
Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School — 1.7 miles
Ark Pioneer Academy — 1.8 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles11 schools, about 13,443 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area107 schools, 55,209 pupils (DfE)
Nearest orthodontic practicesHigh Barnet Dental Care, Barnet — 2 miles
The Oakwood Clinic - Orthodontics & Dentistry, Enfield Town — 2 miles
ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS WHETSTONE, London — 3 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles96 within 10 miles, 335 within 20 miles
Nearest general dentistGrove Dental Practice — 2 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 Hadley Wood

Hadley Wood is 1.8 miles from High Barnet Dental Care, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 96 practices, and within 20 there are 335.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Barnet Smiles Dental Care (2.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Katz and Madhok Orthodontics (5.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Hadley Wood list clear aligners, the nearest 2.3 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 Hadley Wood are commissioned by NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is BARNET ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE LTD, 1.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 10 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Hadley Wood

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Compare orthodontic care in Hadley Wood

Orthodontist in Hadley Wood: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Hadley Wood. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Hadley Wood or another part of Greater London. Hadley Wood — a market town with a population of around 21,639 — is covered on this page specifically.

What official data says about Hadley Wood

Hadley Wood — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Hadley Wood's under-16 share sits at 17.6%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.3% of the 1,888 residents in Hadley Wood's census neighbourhood, above the 6.8% average across Greater London. With 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, Hadley Wood is better served than 85% of towns in England. Families in Hadley Wood are served by secondary schools including JCoSS (0.9 miles) and Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School (1.7 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. Hadley Wood's Local Authority has 107 schools educating 55,209 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data ranks Hadley Wood among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Hadley Wood is about 10 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London.

Compare nearby areas

You can continue browsing related location pages including East Barnet, New Barnet, Potters Bar, Cockfosters, Kitts End, and Barnet if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.

Practice signals around Hadley Wood

There is no orthodontist on our records in Hadley Wood itself. The closest on record are High Barnet Dental Care, about 2 miles away; The Oakwood Clinic - Orthodontics & Dentistry in Enfield Town, about 2 miles away; and ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS WHETSTONE in London, about 3 miles away.

A quick look at Hadley Wood

Hadley Wood has a population of around 21,639, making it a market town within Greater London. Just around 2 km west, Kitts End is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.

Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Hadley Wood

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Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Hadley Wood

Hadley Wood has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Grove Dental Practice — is about 2 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Hadley Wood sits within NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Hadley Wood's under-16 share sits at 17.6%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,888 residents in the neighbourhood around Hadley Wood, 8.3% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Greater London. With 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, Hadley Wood is better served than 85% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Hadley Wood are JCoSS (0.9 miles) and Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School (1.7 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. Hadley Wood's Local Authority area covers 107 schools and 55,209 pupils, according to DfE figures. Hadley Wood falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Hadley Wood is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 10 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

Orthodontic Treatments in Hadley Wood

From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Hadley Wood has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.

Which Treatment Is Right for You?

Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Hadley Wood 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.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Hadley Wood. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Hadley Wood

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hadley Wood often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hadley Wood?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hadley Wood is High Barnet Dental Care, about 1.8 miles to the south-west. The next closest are BARNET ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE LTD (1.8 miles) and Barnet Smiles Dental Care (2.3 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Hadley Wood?

Our register has 16 practices within 5 miles of Hadley Wood, 96 practices within 10 miles and 335 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hadley Wood?

The nearest practice to Hadley Wood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is BARNET ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE LTD, about 1.8 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Barnet Smiles Dental Care (2.3 miles) and ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS WHETSTONE (2.6 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hadley Wood, Greater London?

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 Hadley Wood, Greater London?

Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.

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TitleHadley Wood, Greater London Clear Braces & Aligners
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Published1 June 2022
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