Orthodontic practices near Harefield
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of Harefield, 70 practices within 10 and 307 practices within 20. The closest is RICKMANSWORTH ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE LTD, 2.6 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICKMANSWORTH ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE LTDRickmansworth | 2.6 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Rickmansworth OrthodonticsRickmansworth | 2.6 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (24 reviews) |
| Gerrards Cross Specialist Orthodontic CentreGerrards Cross | 2.8 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (89 reviews) |
| Northwood OrthodonticsNorthwood | 2.9 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (42 reviews) |
| Nur Smiles InvisalignNorthwood | 2.9 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (155 reviews) |
| Oaks Dental RuislipRuislip | 3.1 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (199 reviews) |
| J&R DentalRuislip | 3.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (288 reviews) |
| Precision SmilesNorthwood Hills | 3.2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (309 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Harefield with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Rickmansworth, 2.6 miles north; the next are Gerrards Cross (2.8 miles west) and Northwood (2.9 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Rickmansworth | 2 | 2.6 miles north |
| Gerrards Cross | 1 | 2.8 miles west |
| Northwood | 3 | 2.9 miles east |
| Ruislip | 2 | 3.1 miles south-east |
| Northwood Hills | 1 | 3.2 miles east |
| Uxbridge | 3 | 3.6 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Harefield
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Uxbridge Orthodontics | NHS Child & Adult Braces | Invisalign | Orthodontic Specialist Service (5.0 from 502 reviews), 3.6 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Uxbridge Orthodontics | NHS Child & Adult Braces | Invisalign | Orthodontic Specialist ServiceUxbridge | 5.0 (502 reviews) | 3.6 miles south |
| West House DentalPinner | 5.0 (259 reviews) | 4.5 miles east |
| Watford Smiles Invisalign, Composite Bonding, Veneers & Dental ImplantsWatford | 4.9 (540 reviews) | 5.6 miles north-east |
| J&R DentalRuislip | 4.9 (288 reviews) | 3.2 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Harefield at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Hillingdon |
| NHS dental services | NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 6,573 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,597 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 34.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 19.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 226 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 14 practices, more than 83% of towns in England |
| Access within Greater London | 953rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.6 miles away, closer than 61% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 17 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Harefield School — 0.8 miles The Reach Free School — 2.2 miles Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School — 3.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 2,219 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 109 schools, 55,331 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | RICKMANSWORTH ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE LTD, Rickmansworth — 3 miles Gerrards Cross Specialist Orthodontic Centre, Gerrards Cross — 3 miles Northwood Orthodontics, Northwood — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 70 within 10 miles, 307 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Denham Green Dental Practice — 1 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 Harefield
Harefield is 2.6 miles from RICKMANSWORTH ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE LTD, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 70 practices, and within 20 there are 307.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Oaks Dental Ruislip (3.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Northwood Orthodontics (2.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Harefield 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 Harefield are commissioned by NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is RICKMANSWORTH ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE LTD, 2.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 17 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Harefield
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Orthodontist in Harefield: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Harefield understand their options before committing to an appointment. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Greater London. Harefield — a small town with a population of around 6,573 — is covered on this page specifically.
Harefield at a glance
Harefield is home to around 6,573 people, classing it as a small town within Greater London. Heading north for around 1 km brings you to Hill End, the closest linked location.
Local provider signals in Harefield
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Harefield. The nearest recorded are RICKMANSWORTH ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE LTD, about 3 miles away; Gerrards Cross Specialist Orthodontic Centre, about 3 miles away; and Northwood Orthodontics, about 3 miles away.
Area profile for Harefield
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Harefield sits within NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 17.1% of Harefield's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,597 residents in the neighbourhood around Harefield, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across Greater London. With 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, Harefield is better served than 83% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Harefield are Harefield School (0.8 miles) and The Reach Free School (2.2 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 109 schools and 55,331 pupils in Harefield's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Harefield sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Harefield is about 17 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Hill End, South Harefield, Denham Green, West Hyde, Denham, and Higher Denham.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Harefield
Starting orthodontic treatment in Harefield 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.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Harefield
Treatment in Harefield runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Harefield
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Harefield can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Harefield — Local Context
Harefield has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Denham Green Dental Practice — is about a mile away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. ONS classifies Harefield as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Harefield falls under NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board. Harefield's under-16 share sits at 17.1%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 1,597 residents in Harefield's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.8% average across Greater London. Harefield has 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 83% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Harefield attend schools such as Harefield School (0.8 miles) and The Reach Free School (2.2 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 109 schools and 55,331 pupils across Harefield's Local Authority. Harefield's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Harefield is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 17 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Harefield itself. The nearest recorded are RICKMANSWORTH ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE LTD, about 3 miles away; Gerrards Cross Specialist Orthodontic Centre, about 3 miles away; and Northwood Orthodontics, about 3 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Harefield. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Harefield
If Harefield, Greater London is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Hill End, South Harefield, Denham Green, West Hyde, Denham, and Higher Denham.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Harefield
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Harefield often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Harefield?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Harefield is RICKMANSWORTH ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE LTD, about 2.6 miles to the north. The next closest are Rickmansworth Orthodontics (2.6 miles) and Gerrards Cross Specialist Orthodontic Centre (2.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Harefield?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of Harefield, 70 practices within 10 miles and 307 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Harefield?
The nearest practice to Harefield that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is RICKMANSWORTH ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE LTD, about 2.6 miles to the north. Others nearby include Rickmansworth Orthodontics (2.6 miles) and J&R Dental (3.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Harefield, Greater London?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Harefield, 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.