Orthodontic practices near Hazel End
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Hazel End, 7 practices within 10 and 68 practices within 20. The closest is Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, 2.0 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS OrthodonticsBishops Stortford | 2.0 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (371 reviews) |
| Hockerill Dental Bishop StortfordBishops Stortford | 2.1 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (265 reviews) |
| THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEFord | 2.1 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| The DentistBishops Stortford | 2.2 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (486 reviews) |
| Old Harlow Dental PracticeOld Harlow | 8.2 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (217 reviews) |
| Mulberry Dental Clinic (Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Leading Centre)Old Harlow | 8.2 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (289 reviews) |
| The Walden Dental ClinicSaffron Walden | 8.8 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (285 reviews) |
| Herts OrthodonticsWare | 10.6 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (64 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hazel End with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bishops Stortford, 2.0 miles south; the next are Ford (2.1 miles south) and Old Harlow (8.2 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bishops Stortford | 3 | 2.0 miles south |
| Ford | 1 | 2.1 miles south |
| Old Harlow | 2 | 8.2 miles south |
| Saffron Walden | 1 | 8.8 miles north |
| Ware | 1 | 10.6 miles south-west |
| Harlow | 1 | 11.2 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hazel End
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Hydean Dental Practice in Stevenage (5.0 from 837 reviews), 14.7 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hydean Dental PracticeStevenage | 5.0 (837 reviews) | 14.7 miles west |
| North House Hoddesdon Dental & Aesthetic ClinicHoddesdon | 5.0 (189 reviews) | 12.7 miles south-west |
| Neel DentistryWelwyn | 5.0 (98 reviews) | 17.2 miles west |
| Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS OrthodonticsBishops Stortford | 4.9 (371 reviews) | 2.0 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hazel End at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Uttlesford |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 19.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,613 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 24.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 62 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England |
| Access within Essex | 173rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 721 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.0 miles away, closer than 68% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.3% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 28 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Avanti Grange Secondary School — 1.3 miles Forest Hall School — 1.6 miles Birchwood High School — 1.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 6,100 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, Bishops Stortford — 2 miles THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, Ford — 2 miles Old Harlow Dental Practice, Old Harlow — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 7 within 10 miles, 68 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 Hazel End
Hazel End is 2 miles from Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 7 practices, and within 20 there are 68.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Hockerill Dental Bishop Stortford (2.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dentality @ Hoddesdon - Dental and Aesthetics Practice (12.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Hazel End list clear aligners, the nearest 2.1 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 Hazel End are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Ford, 2.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 28 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hazel End
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Orthodontist in Hazel End: Before booking anything in Hazel End, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Essex.
Widen your local search
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Manuden, Birchanger, Hockerill, Level's Green, Stansted Mountfitchet, and Bishops Stortford may also help.
Local snapshot of Hazel End
Level's Green is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km west of Hazel End.
Practice signals around Hazel End
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Hazel End itself. The nearest recorded are Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, about 2 miles away; THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Ford, about 2 miles away; and Old Harlow Dental Practice, about 8 miles away.
The local picture in Hazel End
Hazel End's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 19.5% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,613 residents in the neighbourhood around Hazel End, 7.3% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.9% average across Essex. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (4), Hazel End has more choice than 56% of towns in England. Families in Hazel End are served by secondary schools including Avanti Grange Secondary School (1.3 miles) and Forest Hall School (1.6 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. Hazel End falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Hazel End is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 28 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Hazel End
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Hazel End helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Hazel End
Treatment in Hazel End runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Hazel End
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Hazel End can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Hazel End 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 Hazel End. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hazel End
If Hazel End, Essex 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 Manuden, Birchanger, Hockerill, Level's Green, Stansted Mountfitchet, and Bishops Stortford.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Hazel End
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hazel End often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hazel End?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hazel End is Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, about 2.0 miles to the south. The next closest are Hockerill Dental Bishop Stortford (2.1 miles) and THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (2.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hazel End?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Hazel End, 7 practices within 10 miles and 68 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hazel End?
The nearest practice to Hazel End that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Ford, about 2.1 miles to the south. Others nearby include The Dentist (2.2 miles) and Old Harlow Dental Practice (8.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hazel End, Essex?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Hazel End, Essex?
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.