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Orthodontic practices near Maggots End

On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Maggots End, 5 practices within 10 and 68 practices within 20. The closest is Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, 4.2 miles south.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS OrthodonticsBishops Stortford4.2 miles south–––4.9 (371 reviews)
Hockerill Dental Bishop StortfordBishops Stortford4.2 miles south––✓4.9 (265 reviews)
THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEFord4.2 miles south✓–––
The DentistBishops Stortford4.3 miles south✓–✓4.7 (486 reviews)
The Walden Dental ClinicSaffron Walden7.3 miles north-east✓–✓4.9 (285 reviews)
Old Harlow Dental PracticeOld Harlow10.1 miles south✓––4.8 (217 reviews)
Mulberry Dental Clinic (Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Leading Centre)Old Harlow10.2 miles south–✓✓4.8 (289 reviews)
Herts OrthodonticsWare11.3 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 Maggots End with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bishops Stortford, 4.2 miles south; the next are Ford (4.2 miles south) and Saffron Walden (7.3 miles north-east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Bishops Stortford34.2 miles south
Ford14.2 miles south
Saffron Walden17.3 miles north-east
Old Harlow210.1 miles south
Ware111.3 miles south-west
Harlow112.9 miles south

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

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Maggots 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), 14.1 miles west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Hydean Dental PracticeStevenage5.0 (837 reviews)14.1 miles west
North House Hoddesdon Dental & Aesthetic ClinicHoddesdon5.0 (189 reviews)13.9 miles south-west
Autograph Dental CambridgeCambridge5.0 (131 reviews)16.9 miles north
Neel DentistryWelwyn5.0 (98 reviews)17.1 miles south-west

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

Maggots End at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaUttlesford
NHS dental servicesNHS Essex Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Residents under 1619.5% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,613 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 24.8% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car4.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre62 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health12.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England
Access within Essex424th closest to an orthodontic practice of 721 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles)
Aged 10 to 15 vs county7.3% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex
Nearest university dental hospitalRoyal London Dental Hospital, London — 30 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsAvanti Grange Secondary School — 3.1 miles
Forest Hall School — 3.5 miles
Birchwood High School — 4.1 miles
Nearest orthodontic practicesBishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, Bishops Stortford — 4 miles
THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, Ford — 4 miles
The Walden Dental Clinic, Saffron Walden — 7 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles5 within 10 miles, 68 within 20 miles
Nearest general dentistBupa Dental Care — 4 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 Maggots End

The nearest practice to Maggots End is Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, 4.2 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 5 practices, and within 20 there are 68.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Hockerill Dental Bishop Stortford (4.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dentality @ Hoddesdon - Dental and Aesthetics Practice (13.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Maggots End list clear aligners, the nearest 4.2 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Maggots End are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Ford, 4.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 30 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Maggots End

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Orthodontist in Maggots End: Before booking anything in Maggots End, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It connects local orthodontic research in Maggots End with the wider Essex area.

What we know about practices near Maggots End

There is no orthodontist on our records in Maggots End itself. The nearest recorded are Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, about 4 miles away; THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Ford, about 4 miles away; and The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 7 miles away.

Compare nearby areas

If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Brick House End, Mallows Green, Berden, Chatter End, Manuden, and Uppend.

Local context for Maggots End

Just around 1 km north-west, Brick House End is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.

The local picture in Maggots End

Officially, Maggots End is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Maggots End sits within NHS Essex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 19.5% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,613 residents in the neighbourhood around Maggots End, 7.3% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.9% average across Essex. Maggots End has 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 56% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Maggots End attend schools such as Avanti Grange Secondary School (3.1 miles) and Forest Hall School (3.5 miles). Maggots End's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Maggots End is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 30 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatments in Maggots End

The orthodontic landscape in Maggots End offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.

Treatment Options in Maggots End — Local Context

There's no orthodontist on record in Maggots End itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about 4 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Maggots End is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board. Maggots End's under-16 share sits at 19.5%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.3% of the 1,613 residents in Maggots End's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.9% average across Essex. Maggots End has 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 56% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Maggots End are Avanti Grange Secondary School (3.1 miles) and Forest Hall School (3.5 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Maggots End sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Maggots End is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 30 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Maggots End. The closest on record are Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, about 4 miles away; THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Ford, about 4 miles away; and The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 7 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.

The Orthodontic Journey in Maggots End

Starting orthodontic treatment in Maggots End can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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

Every case in Maggots End follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Maggots End. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Maggots End

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Maggots End?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Maggots End is Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, about 4.2 miles to the south. The next closest are Hockerill Dental Bishop Stortford (4.2 miles) and THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (4.2 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Maggots End?

Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Maggots End, 5 practices within 10 miles and 68 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Maggots End?

The nearest practice to Maggots End that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Ford, about 4.2 miles to the south. Others nearby include The Dentist (4.3 miles) and The Walden Dental Clinic (7.3 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Maggots End, Essex?

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Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Maggots End, Essex?

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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TitleMaggots End, Essex Smile Straightening | Get a Quote Online
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Published1 June 2022
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