Orthodontic practices near Harlow
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Harlow, 15 practices within 10 and 160 practices within 20. The closest is Mulberry Dental Clinic (Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Leading Centre) in Old Harlow, 0.9 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Dental Clinic (Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Leading Centre)Old Harlow | 0.9 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (289 reviews) |
| Old Harlow Dental PracticeOld Harlow | 1.1 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (217 reviews) |
| The Barbara Castle Dental PracticeHarlow | 2.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.2 (68 reviews) |
| Dentality @ Hoddesdon - Dental and Aesthetics PracticeHoddesdon | 5.4 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (320 reviews) |
| Hoddesdon Dental SurgeryHoddesdon | 5.5 miles west | – | – | – | 4.6 (79 reviews) |
| North House Hoddesdon Dental & Aesthetic ClinicHoddesdon | 5.5 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (189 reviews) |
| Dental Beauty Orthodontics EppingEpping | 5.7 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (143 reviews) |
| SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEEpping | 5.7 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Harlow with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Old Harlow, 0.9 miles east; the next are Harlow (2.6 miles south-west) and Hoddesdon (5.4 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Old Harlow | 2 | 0.9 miles east |
| Harlow | 1 | 2.6 miles south-west |
| Hoddesdon | 3 | 5.4 miles west |
| Epping | 2 | 5.7 miles south |
| Ware | 1 | 6.5 miles west |
| Bishops Stortford | 3 | 6.5 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Harlow
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), 5.5 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North House Hoddesdon Dental & Aesthetic ClinicHoddesdon | 5.0 (189 reviews) | 5.5 miles west |
| FIRST Ortho - FIRST ImpressionsBuckhurst Hill | 5.0 (108 reviews) | 11.1 miles south |
| New River Dental - EnfieldEnfield Town | 4.9 (598 reviews) | 11.9 miles south-west |
| Apolline DentalChingford | 4.9 (418 reviews) | 11.1 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Harlow at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Harlow |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 94,365 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,802 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.2% aged 16 to 24 and 40.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 23.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,427 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England |
| Access within Essex | 62nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 721 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.9 miles away, closer than 84% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 19 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Burnt Mill Academy — 0.2 miles Bmat Stem Academy — 0.9 miles Mark Hall Academy — 0.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 6,222 pupils (DfE) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 1 |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 15 within 10 miles, 160 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 Harlow
The nearest practice to Harlow is Mulberry Dental Clinic (Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Leading Centre) in Old Harlow, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 15 practices, and within 20 there are 160.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: North House Hoddesdon Dental & Aesthetic Clinic (5.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dentality @ Hoddesdon - Dental and Aesthetics Practice (5.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Harlow list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Harlow are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Old Harlow Dental Practice, 1.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 19 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Harlow
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Orthodontist in Harlow: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Harlow keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is relevant to searches focused on both Harlow and the wider Essex area. Harlow — a large town with a population of around 94,365 — is covered on this page specifically.
What official data says about Harlow
Officially, Harlow is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Essex Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Harlow. 17.4% of Harlow's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,802 residents in the neighbourhood around Harlow, 6.8% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.9% average across Essex. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (3), Harlow has more choice than 52% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Harlow attend schools such as Burnt Mill Academy (0.2 miles) and Bmat Stem Academy (0.9 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Harlow close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Harlow is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 19 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
More local pages to browse
Related pages for Temple Fields, Mark Hall North, Mark Hall South, Netteswell, Old Harlow, and Brays Grove are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
What we know about practices near Harlow
Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 1 published orthodontic practice in the database currently link to Harlow or nearby searches; 0 include NHS signals and 1 include private treatment signals. Nearby practice records include The Barbara Castle Dental Practice.
Facts about Harlow
Harlow is home to around 94,365 people, classing it as a large town within Essex. Just under 1 km north, Temple Fields is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Harlow
Orthodontic treatment in Harlow 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. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention. People from Temple Fields, Mark Hall North and Mark Hall South regularly visit orthodontists in Harlow.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Harlow
We track 1 orthodontic practice serving Harlow and the surrounding area. Harlow — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 17.4% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.8% of the 1,802 residents in Harlow's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.9% average across Essex. With 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, Harlow is better served than 52% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Harlow are Burnt Mill Academy (0.2 miles) and Bmat Stem Academy (0.9 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Harlow close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Harlow is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 19 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention. People from Temple Fields, Mark Hall North, and Mark Hall South regularly make use of Harlow's orthodontic practices for starting orthodontic treatment.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Harlow
Patients in Harlow have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side. People from Temple Fields, Mark Hall North and Mark Hall South regularly visit orthodontists in Harlow.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Harlow 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 Harlow. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Harlow
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Harlow, Essex. This page links onward to Temple Fields, Mark Hall North, Mark Hall South, Netteswell, Old Harlow, and Brays Grove for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Harlow
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Harlow often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Harlow?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Harlow is Mulberry Dental Clinic (Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Leading Centre) in Old Harlow, about 0.9 miles to the east. The next closest are Old Harlow Dental Practice (1.1 miles) and The Barbara Castle Dental Practice (2.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Harlow?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Harlow, 15 practices within 10 miles and 160 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Harlow?
The nearest practice to Harlow that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Old Harlow Dental Practice, about 1.1 miles to the east. Others nearby include Dentality @ Hoddesdon - Dental and Aesthetics Practice (5.4 miles) and SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (5.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Harlow, Essex?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Harlow, Essex?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.