Orthodontic practices near Harlow Common
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Harlow Common, 19 practices within 10 and 198 practices within 20. The closest is Old Harlow Dental Practice, 2.3 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Harlow Dental PracticeOld Harlow | 2.3 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (217 reviews) |
| Mulberry Dental Clinic (Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Leading Centre)Old Harlow | 2.3 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (289 reviews) |
| The Barbara Castle Dental PracticeHarlow | 2.4 miles west | – | – | – | 4.2 (68 reviews) |
| Dental Beauty Orthodontics EppingEpping | 3.7 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (143 reviews) |
| SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEEpping | 3.7 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Dentality @ Hoddesdon - Dental and Aesthetics PracticeHoddesdon | 6.1 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (320 reviews) |
| Hoddesdon Dental SurgeryHoddesdon | 6.1 miles west | – | – | – | 4.6 (79 reviews) |
| North House Hoddesdon Dental & Aesthetic ClinicHoddesdon | 6.1 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (189 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Harlow Common with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Old Harlow, 2.3 miles north; the next are Harlow (2.4 miles west) and Epping (3.7 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Old Harlow | 2 | 2.3 miles north |
| Harlow | 1 | 2.4 miles west |
| Epping | 2 | 3.7 miles south |
| Hoddesdon | 3 | 6.1 miles west |
| Cheshunt | 1 | 8.0 miles south-west |
| Ware | 1 | 8.2 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Harlow Common
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), 6.1 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North House Hoddesdon Dental & Aesthetic ClinicHoddesdon | 5.0 (189 reviews) | 6.1 miles west |
| FIRST Ortho - FIRST ImpressionsBuckhurst Hill | 5.0 (108 reviews) | 9.4 miles south-west |
| New River Dental - EnfieldEnfield Town | 4.9 (598 reviews) | 11.1 miles south-west |
| Apolline DentalChingford | 4.9 (418 reviews) | 9.7 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Harlow Common at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Epping Forest |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 17.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,351 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.1% aged 16 to 24 and 27.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 87 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England |
| Access within Essex | 217th closest to an orthodontic practice of 721 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.3 miles away, closer than 65% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 18 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Passmores Academy — 0.6 miles St Mark's West Essex Catholic School — 1.5 miles Sir Frederick Gibberd College — 1.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 6,222 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Old Harlow Dental Practice, Old Harlow — 2 miles The Barbara Castle Dental Practice, Harlow — 2 miles Dental Beauty Orthodontics Epping, Epping — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 19 within 10 miles, 198 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 Common
The nearest practice to Harlow Common is Old Harlow Dental Practice, 2.3 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 19 practices, and within 20 there are 198.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: North House Hoddesdon Dental & Aesthetic Clinic (6.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dentality @ Hoddesdon - Dental and Aesthetics Practice (6.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Harlow Common 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 Harlow Common are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Old Harlow Dental Practice, 2.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 18 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Harlow Common
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Harlow Common, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Essex.
Local orthodontic signals in Harlow Common
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Harlow Common. The nearest we do hold are Old Harlow Dental Practice, about 2 miles away; The Barbara Castle Dental Practice in Harlow, about 2 miles away; and Dental Beauty Orthodontics Epping, about 4 miles away.
Where Harlow Common sits locally
Just under 1 km west, Latton Bush is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Compare nearby areas
For a broader view, related location pages cover Latton Bush, Potter Street, Brays Grove, Hastingwood, Church Langley, and Foster Street as well as this one.
Harlow Common in context
By ONS classification, Harlow Common falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Harlow Common falls under NHS Essex Integrated Care Board. 17.1% of Harlow Common's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.9% of the 2,351 residents in Harlow Common's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.9% average across Essex. With 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, Harlow Common is better served than 60% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Harlow Common are Passmores Academy (0.6 miles) and St Mark's West Essex Catholic School (1.5 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Harlow Common is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Harlow Common is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 18 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Harlow Common
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Harlow Common helps you ask the right questions. 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.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Harlow Common runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
All Orthodontic Options in Harlow Common Explained
Patients in Harlow Common have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
How to Choose in Harlow Common
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Harlow Common practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Harlow Common. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Harlow Common
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Harlow Common, Essex within a broader nearby area. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Latton Bush, Potter Street, Brays Grove, Hastingwood, Church Langley, and Foster Street.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Harlow Common
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Harlow Common often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Harlow Common?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Harlow Common is Old Harlow Dental Practice, about 2.3 miles to the north. The next closest are Mulberry Dental Clinic (Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Leading Centre) (2.3 miles) and The Barbara Castle Dental Practice (2.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Harlow Common?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Harlow Common, 19 practices within 10 miles and 198 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Harlow Common?
The nearest practice to Harlow Common that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Old Harlow Dental Practice, about 2.3 miles to the north. Others nearby include SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (3.7 miles) and Dentality @ Hoddesdon - Dental and Aesthetics Practice (6.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Harlow Common, Essex?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Harlow Common, Essex?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.