Orthodontic practices near How Wood
On our practice register: 22 practices within 5 miles of How Wood, 69 practices within 10 and 282 practices within 20. The closest is UK Dental Specialists in St Albans, 0.7 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK Dental SpecialistsSt Albans | 0.7 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (879 reviews) |
| ST ALBANS ORTHODONTIC CENTRESt Albans | 2.1 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| The Maltings Dental SurgerySt Albans | 2.2 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (1,236 reviews) |
| Dental Specialists St AlbansSt Albans | 2.3 miles north | – | – | – | 4.6 (31 reviews) |
| Victoria Dental ClinicSt Albans | 2.3 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (1,001 reviews) |
| Visage Dental St AlbansSt Albans | 2.3 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (114 reviews) |
| Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant CentreSt Albans | 2.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (184 reviews) |
| Invisalign St AlbansSt Albans | 2.5 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to How Wood with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is St Albans, 0.7 miles north-west; the next are Watford (4.1 miles south-west) and Hatfield (5.3 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| St Albans | 11 | 0.7 miles north-west |
| Watford | 11 | 4.1 miles south-west |
| Hatfield | 1 | 5.3 miles east |
| Hemel Hempstead | 4 | 5.3 miles west |
| Borehamwood | 2 | 5.4 miles south-east |
| Shenley | 1 | 5.4 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 How Wood
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant Centre in St Albans (5.0 from 184 reviews), 2.4 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant CentreSt Albans | 5.0 (184 reviews) | 2.4 miles north |
| Landmark DentalHemel Hempstead | 5.0 (158 reviews) | 5.3 miles west |
| Visage Dental St AlbansSt Albans | 5.0 (114 reviews) | 2.3 miles north |
| Alban City Dental & Surgical CentreSt Albans | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 2.6 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
How Wood at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | St Albans |
| 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 | 3,300 |
| Residents under 16 | 19.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,218 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 | 10.2% aged 16 to 24 and 28.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,280 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 21 practices, more than 92% of towns in England |
| Access within Hertfordshire | 57th closest to an orthodontic practice of 421 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.7 miles away, closer than 88% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.3% here, against 7.8% across neighbourhoods in Hertfordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 17 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Marlborough Science Academy — 1.3 miles Parmiter's School — 2.0 miles Saint Michael's Catholic High School — 2.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 8,539 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | UK Dental Specialists, St Albans — under a mile Maidenhead Orthodontic Centre, Watford — 4 miles Iconic Smiles - Hilltop | Cosmetic, Implant Dentistry, Invisalign & Orthodontics, Hatfield — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 69 within 10 miles, 282 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 How Wood
How Wood has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: UK Dental Specialists in St Albans is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 69 practices, and within 20 there are 282.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant Centre (2.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; St Albans Orthodontics (2.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around How Wood list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 How Wood are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is ST ALBANS ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, 2.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 17 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In How Wood
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Orthodontist in How Wood: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in How Wood, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Hertfordshire. How Wood — a small town with a population of around 3,300 — is covered on this page specifically.
What official data says about How Wood
By ONS classification, How Wood falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 19.5% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,218 residents in the neighbourhood around How Wood, 7.3% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire. With 21 orthodontic practices within five miles, How Wood is better served than 92% of towns in England. Families in How Wood are served by secondary schools including The Marlborough Science Academy (1.3 miles) and Parmiter's School (2.0 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, How Wood is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, How Wood is about 17 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London.
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Nearby location pages including Black Green, Chiswell Green, Smug Oak, Frogmore, Park Street, and St Julians can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Facts about How Wood
How Wood has a population of around 3,300, making it a small town within Hertfordshire. Chiswell Green is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north-west of How Wood.
Practice data for How Wood
We hold no orthodontic practice records in How Wood itself. The closest on record are UK Dental Specialists in St Albans, under a mile away; Maidenhead Orthodontic Centre in Watford, about 4 miles away; and Iconic Smiles - Hilltop | Cosmetic, Implant Dentistry, Invisalign & Orthodontics in Hatfield, about 5 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in How Wood
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, How Wood has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in How Wood
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in How Wood
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in How Wood helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in How Wood
Not every practice near How Wood offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. By ONS classification, How Wood falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. How Wood sits within NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 19.5% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.3% of the 1,218 residents in How Wood's census neighbourhood, below the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (21), How Wood has more choice than 92% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to How Wood are The Marlborough Science Academy (1.3 miles) and Parmiter's School (2.0 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts How Wood close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to How Wood is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 17 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around How Wood. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around How Wood
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare How Wood, Hertfordshire with surrounding locations. For a broader comparison, pages for Black Green, Chiswell Green, Smug Oak, Frogmore, Park Street, and St Julians follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in How Wood
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in How Wood often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to How Wood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to How Wood is UK Dental Specialists in St Albans, about 0.7 miles to the north-west. The next closest are ST ALBANS ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (2.1 miles) and The Maltings Dental Surgery (2.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near How Wood?
Our register has 22 practices within 5 miles of How Wood, 69 practices within 10 miles and 282 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near How Wood?
The nearest practice to How Wood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is ST ALBANS ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, about 2.1 miles to the north. Others nearby include The Maltings Dental Surgery (2.2 miles) and Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant Centre (2.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in How Wood, Hertfordshire?
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 How Wood, Hertfordshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.