Orthodontic practices near Heronsgate
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of Heronsgate, 60 practices within 10 and 286 practices within 20. The closest is RICKMANSWORTH ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE LTD, 1.5 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICKMANSWORTH ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE LTDRickmansworth | 1.5 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Rickmansworth OrthodonticsRickmansworth | 1.5 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (24 reviews) |
| BELUR ORTHODONTICSAmersham | 3.6 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Gerrards Cross Specialist Orthodontic CentreGerrards Cross | 3.8 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (89 reviews) |
| Northwood OrthodonticsNorthwood | 4.5 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (42 reviews) |
| Nur Smiles InvisalignNorthwood | 4.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (155 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Specialist- Prevention Focused Center of ExcellenceAmersham | 4.5 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (145 reviews) |
| Watford Smiles Invisalign, Composite Bonding, Veneers & Dental ImplantsWatford | 5.0 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (540 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Heronsgate with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Rickmansworth, 1.5 miles east; the next are Amersham (3.6 miles north-west) and Gerrards Cross (3.8 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Rickmansworth | 2 | 1.5 miles east |
| Amersham | 2 | 3.6 miles north-west |
| Gerrards Cross | 1 | 3.8 miles south |
| Northwood | 3 | 4.5 miles south-east |
| Watford | 11 | 5.0 miles east |
| Northwood Hills | 1 | 5.1 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Heronsgate
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), 6.6 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Uxbridge Orthodontics | NHS Child & Adult Braces | Invisalign | Orthodontic Specialist ServiceUxbridge | 5.0 (502 reviews) | 6.6 miles south |
| West House DentalPinner | 5.0 (259 reviews) | 6.6 miles south-east |
| Watford Smiles Invisalign, Composite Bonding, Veneers & Dental ImplantsWatford | 4.9 (540 reviews) | 5.0 miles east |
| J&R DentalRuislip | 4.9 (288 reviews) | 6.0 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Heronsgate at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Three Rivers |
| NHS dental services | NHS Central East 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 | 280 |
| Residents under 16 | 19.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,409 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.9% aged 16 to 24 and 27.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 454 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 7 practices, more than 66% of towns in England |
| Access within Hertfordshire | 150th closest to an orthodontic practice of 421 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.5 miles away, closer than 75% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.7% here, against 7.8% across neighbourhoods in Hertfordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 19 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Reach Free School — 0.9 miles St Clement Danes School — 1.6 miles Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School — 2.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 6 schools, about 7,541 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | RICKMANSWORTH ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE LTD, Rickmansworth — 2 miles BELUR ORTHODONTICS, Amersham — 4 miles Gerrards Cross Specialist Orthodontic Centre, Gerrards Cross — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 60 within 10 miles, 286 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 Heronsgate
The nearest practice to Heronsgate is RICKMANSWORTH ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE LTD, 1.5 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 60 practices, and within 20 there are 286.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dr Korosh Majidi (5.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Northwood Orthodontics (4.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Heronsgate list clear aligners, the nearest 1.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Heronsgate are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is RICKMANSWORTH ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE LTD, 1.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 19 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Heronsgate
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Orthodontist in Heronsgate: People weighing up braces or aligners in Heronsgate can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Hertfordshire. Heronsgate — a small village with a population of around 280 — is covered on this page specifically.
Practice data for Heronsgate
There is no orthodontist on our records in Heronsgate itself. The nearest we do hold are RICKMANSWORTH ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE LTD, about 2 miles away; BELUR ORTHODONTICS in Amersham, about 4 miles away; and Gerrards Cross Specialist Orthodontic Centre, about 4 miles away.
Area profile for Heronsgate
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Heronsgate sits within NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 19.7% of Heronsgate's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Heronsgate, 8.7% of the 1,409 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, Heronsgate is better served than 66% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Heronsgate are The Reach Free School (0.9 miles) and St Clement Danes School (1.6 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Heronsgate is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Heronsgate is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 19 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Widen your local search
Nearby location pages including Chorleywood Bottom, Chorleywood, Chorleywood West, Maple Cross, The Swillett, and Mill End can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Local snapshot of Heronsgate
Around 280 people live in Heronsgate, which is a small village within Hertfordshire. Heading north for around 1 km brings you to Chorleywood Bottom, the closest linked location.
The Orthodontic Journey in Heronsgate
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Heronsgate 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.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Heronsgate follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Heronsgate
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Heronsgate 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. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Heronsgate
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Heronsgate — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Heronsgate. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Heronsgate
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Heronsgate, Hertfordshire alone. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Chorleywood Bottom, Chorleywood, Chorleywood West, Maple Cross, The Swillett, and Mill End.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Heronsgate
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Heronsgate often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Heronsgate?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Heronsgate is RICKMANSWORTH ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE LTD, about 1.5 miles to the east. The next closest are Rickmansworth Orthodontics (1.5 miles) and BELUR ORTHODONTICS (3.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Heronsgate?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of Heronsgate, 60 practices within 10 miles and 286 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Heronsgate?
The nearest practice to Heronsgate that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is RICKMANSWORTH ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE LTD, about 1.5 miles to the east. Others nearby include Rickmansworth Orthodontics (1.5 miles) and BELUR ORTHODONTICS (3.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Heronsgate, Hertfordshire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Heronsgate, Hertfordshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.