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Orthodontic practices near High Barnet

On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of High Barnet, 106 practices within 10 and 339 practices within 20. The closest is High Barnet Dental Care, 0.6 miles south-east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
High Barnet Dental CareBarnet0.6 miles south-east–––4.6 (132 reviews)
BARNET ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE LTDBarnet0.6 miles south-east✓–––
Barnet Smiles Dental CareBarnet1.0 miles south✓✓✓4.8 (436 reviews)
ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS WHETSTONELondon2.4 miles south-east✓–––
Harley House Dental PracticeBorehamwood2.7 miles west✓✓✓4.8 (104 reviews)
OrthoclinicShenley2.7 miles west✓✓✓4.8 (155 reviews)
Southover Orthodontic PracticeTotteridge2.7 miles south––✓4.9 (86 reviews)
Orthodontic Practice BorehamwoodBorehamwood2.9 miles west–––5.0 (2 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to High Barnet with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barnet, 0.6 miles south-east; the next are London (2.4 miles south-east) and Borehamwood (2.7 miles west).

PlacePracticesNearest
Barnet30.6 miles south-east
London42.4 miles south-east
Borehamwood22.7 miles west
Shenley12.7 miles west
Totteridge12.7 miles south
Edgwarebury13.3 miles south-west

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of High Barnet

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Origin Orthodontics in Edgwarebury (5.0 from 90 reviews), 3.3 miles south-west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Origin OrthodonticsEdgwarebury5.0 (90 reviews)3.3 miles south-west
Finchley OrthodonticsCrouch End5.0 (21 reviews)6.8 miles south-east
Iconic Smiles - Hilltop | Cosmetic, Implant Dentistry, Invisalign & OrthodonticsHatfield4.9 (1,093 reviews)6.2 miles north
New River Dental - EnfieldEnfield Town4.9 (598 reviews)5.7 miles east

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

High Barnet at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaBarnet
NHS dental servicesNHS West and North London Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Population7,062
Residents under 1619.1% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,609 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally7.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 29.7% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car13.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre1,984 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health12.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles14 practices, more than 83% of towns in England
Access within Greater London371st closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles)
Nearest practice compared0.6 miles away, closer than 90% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county7.5% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London
Nearest university dental hospitalUCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 10 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsQueen Elizabeth's School, Barnet — 0.3 miles
Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School — 0.8 miles
Ark Pioneer Academy — 1.2 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles12 schools, about 14,338 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area167 schools, 67,996 pupils (DfE)
Nearest orthodontic practicesHigh Barnet Dental Care, Barnet — under a mile
ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS WHETSTONE, London — 2 miles
Harley House Dental Practice, Borehamwood — 3 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles106 within 10 miles, 339 within 20 miles
Nearest general dentistGrove Dental Practice — under a mile

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 High Barnet

The nearest practice to High Barnet is High Barnet Dental Care, 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 106 practices, and within 20 there are 339.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Barnet Smiles Dental Care (1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Katz and Madhok Orthodontics (3.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around High Barnet list clear aligners, the nearest 1 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around High Barnet are commissioned by NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is BARNET ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE LTD, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 10 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In High Barnet

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Orthodontist in High Barnet: People exploring braces and clear aligners in High Barnet often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Greater London. High Barnet — a small town with a population of around 7,062 — is covered on this page specifically.

Where High Barnet sits locally

With a population of roughly 7,062, High Barnet is a small town within Greater London. Just around 1 km north-east, Kitts End is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.

What official data says about High Barnet

By ONS classification, High Barnet falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, High Barnet falls under NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 19.1% of High Barnet's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around High Barnet, 7.5% of the 1,609 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Greater London, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, High Barnet is better served than 83% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near High Barnet attend schools such as Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet (0.3 miles) and Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School (0.8 miles). 12 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 167 schools and 67,996 pupils in High Barnet's Local Authority area, per DfE data. High Barnet falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, High Barnet is about 10 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London.

Widen your local search

If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Barnet, Kitts End, Dancers Hill, Ducks Island, Underhill, and Arkley.

Practice data for High Barnet

There is no orthodontist on our records in High Barnet itself. The nearest recorded are High Barnet Dental Care, under a mile away; ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS WHETSTONE in London, about 2 miles away; and Harley House Dental Practice in Borehamwood, about 3 miles away.

Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for High Barnet

Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in High Barnet helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.

The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage

Treatment in High Barnet runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.

Orthodontic Treatments in High Barnet

Choosing between orthodontic treatments in High Barnet can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.

Treatment Options in High Barnet — Local Context

There's no orthodontist on record in High Barnet itself; the nearest dentist, Grove Dental Practice, is under a mile away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. High Barnet's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 19.1% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.5% of the 1,609 residents in High Barnet's census neighbourhood, above the 6.8% average across Greater London. High Barnet has 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 83% of towns in England. Families in High Barnet are served by secondary schools including Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet (0.3 miles) and Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School (0.8 miles). 12 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 167 schools and 67,996 pupils across High Barnet's Local Authority. High Barnet 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 High Barnet is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 10 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in High Barnet itself. The nearest we do hold are High Barnet Dental Care, under a mile away; ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS WHETSTONE in London, about 2 miles away; and Harley House Dental Practice in Borehamwood, 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 High Barnet. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in High Barnet

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in High Barnet often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to High Barnet?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to High Barnet is High Barnet Dental Care, about 0.6 miles to the south-east. The next closest are BARNET ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE LTD (0.6 miles) and Barnet Smiles Dental Care (1.0 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near High Barnet?

Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of High Barnet, 106 practices within 10 miles and 339 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near High Barnet?

The nearest practice to High Barnet that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is BARNET ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE LTD, about 0.6 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Barnet Smiles Dental Care (1.0 miles) and ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS WHETSTONE (2.4 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in High Barnet, Greater London?

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Can I compare braces and clear aligners in High Barnet, 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.

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TitleHigh Barnet, Greater London Invisalign & Braces
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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