Orthodontic practices near Katherines
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of Katherines, 24 practices within 10 and 213 practices within 20. The closest is The Barbara Castle Dental Practice in Harlow, 0.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Barbara Castle Dental PracticeHarlow | 0.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.2 (68 reviews) |
| Dentality @ Hoddesdon - Dental and Aesthetics PracticeHoddesdon | 3.5 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (320 reviews) |
| Mulberry Dental Clinic (Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Leading Centre)Old Harlow | 3.5 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (289 reviews) |
| Hoddesdon Dental SurgeryHoddesdon | 3.6 miles west | – | – | – | 4.6 (79 reviews) |
| North House Hoddesdon Dental & Aesthetic ClinicHoddesdon | 3.6 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (189 reviews) |
| Old Harlow Dental PracticeOld Harlow | 3.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (217 reviews) |
| Dental Beauty Orthodontics EppingEpping | 4.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (143 reviews) |
| SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEEpping | 4.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Katherines with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Harlow, 0.2 miles south-east; the next are Hoddesdon (3.5 miles west) and Old Harlow (3.5 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Harlow | 1 | 0.2 miles south-east |
| Hoddesdon | 3 | 3.5 miles west |
| Old Harlow | 2 | 3.5 miles north-east |
| Epping | 2 | 4.0 miles south-east |
| Cheshunt | 1 | 5.8 miles south-west |
| Ware | 1 | 6.2 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 Katherines
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), 3.6 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North House Hoddesdon Dental & Aesthetic ClinicHoddesdon | 5.0 (189 reviews) | 3.6 miles west |
| FIRST Ortho - FIRST ImpressionsBuckhurst Hill | 5.0 (108 reviews) | 8.7 miles south |
| New River Dental - EnfieldEnfield Town | 4.9 (598 reviews) | 9.2 miles south-west |
| Apolline DentalChingford | 4.9 (418 reviews) | 8.6 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Katherines at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Harlow |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 20.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,395 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 36.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 18% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,902 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 8 practices, more than 69% of towns in England |
| Access within Essex | 10th closest to an orthodontic practice of 721 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.2 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 17 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow — 1.0 miles Sir Frederick Gibberd College — 1.3 miles St Mark's West Essex Catholic School — 1.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 6 schools, about 5,355 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Barbara Castle Dental Practice, Harlow — under a mile Dentality @ Hoddesdon - Dental and Aesthetics Practice, Hoddesdon — 4 miles Mulberry Dental Clinic (Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Leading Centre), Old Harlow — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 24 within 10 miles, 213 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 Katherines
The nearest practice to Katherines is The Barbara Castle Dental Practice in Harlow, 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 24 practices, and within 20 there are 213.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: North House Hoddesdon Dental & Aesthetic Clinic (3.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dentality @ Hoddesdon - Dental and Aesthetics Practice (3.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Katherines list clear aligners, the nearest 3.5 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 Katherines are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dentality @ Hoddesdon - Dental and Aesthetics Practice, 3.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 17 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Katherines
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Orthodontist in Katherines: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Katherines. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Katherines itself or elsewhere in Essex.
What local practice data suggests in Katherines
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Katherines. The nearest we do hold are The Barbara Castle Dental Practice in Harlow, under a mile away; Dentality @ Hoddesdon - Dental and Aesthetics Practice, about 4 miles away; and Mulberry Dental Clinic (Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Leading Centre) in Old Harlow, about 4 miles away.
Local snapshot of Katherines
Great Parndon is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Katherines.
The local picture in Katherines
Katherines — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 20.7% of Katherines's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,395 residents in the neighbourhood around Katherines, 7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.9% average across Essex. With 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, Katherines is better served than 69% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Katherines are Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow (1.0 miles) and Sir Frederick Gibberd College (1.3 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Katherines is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Katherines is about 17 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London.
Widen your local search
Nearby location pages including Great Parndon, Sumners, Broadley Common, Jack's Hatch, Tylerscross, and Pinnacles can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Katherines
Many people in Katherines delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Katherines runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Orthodontic Treatments in Katherines
Patients in Katherines have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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 Katherines 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 Katherines. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Katherines
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Katherines, Essex within a broader nearby area. For a broader comparison, pages for Great Parndon, Sumners, Broadley Common, Jack's Hatch, Tylerscross, and Pinnacles follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Katherines
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Katherines often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Katherines?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Katherines is The Barbara Castle Dental Practice in Harlow, about 0.2 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Dentality @ Hoddesdon - Dental and Aesthetics Practice (3.5 miles) and Mulberry Dental Clinic (Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Leading Centre) (3.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Katherines?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of Katherines, 24 practices within 10 miles and 213 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Katherines?
The nearest practice to Katherines that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dentality @ Hoddesdon - Dental and Aesthetics Practice, about 3.5 miles to the west. Others nearby include Old Harlow Dental Practice (3.6 miles) and SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (4.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Katherines, Essex?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Katherines, Essex?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.