Orthodontic practices near Matching
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Matching, 12 practices within 10 and 132 practices within 20. The closest is Old Harlow Dental Practice, 3.2 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Harlow Dental PracticeOld Harlow | 3.2 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (217 reviews) |
| Mulberry Dental Clinic (Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Leading Centre)Old Harlow | 3.4 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (289 reviews) |
| The Barbara Castle Dental PracticeHarlow | 6.2 miles west | – | – | – | 4.2 (68 reviews) |
| Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS OrthodonticsBishops Stortford | 6.5 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (371 reviews) |
| Hockerill Dental Bishop StortfordBishops Stortford | 6.5 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (265 reviews) |
| The DentistBishops Stortford | 6.5 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (486 reviews) |
| THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEFord | 6.5 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Dental Beauty Orthodontics EppingEpping | 7.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (143 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Matching with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Old Harlow, 3.2 miles west; the next are Harlow (6.2 miles west) and Bishops Stortford (6.5 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Old Harlow | 2 | 3.2 miles west |
| Harlow | 1 | 6.2 miles west |
| Bishops Stortford | 3 | 6.5 miles north |
| Ford | 1 | 6.5 miles north |
| Epping | 2 | 7.1 miles south-west |
| Hoddesdon | 3 | 9.6 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Matching
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Smile HQ - Exceptional Dentistry in Brentwood (5.0 from 494 reviews), 11.7 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile HQ - Exceptional DentistryBrentwood | 5.0 (494 reviews) | 11.7 miles south |
| North House Hoddesdon Dental & Aesthetic ClinicHoddesdon | 5.0 (189 reviews) | 9.7 miles west |
| Blue Sky DentalChelmsford | 4.9 (596 reviews) | 11.7 miles east |
| Brentwood Orthodontic & Implant CentreBrentwood | 4.9 (505 reviews) | 11.9 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Matching at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Epping Forest |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 17.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,351 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.1% aged 16 to 24 and 27.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 87 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices |
| Access within Essex | 322nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 721 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.2 miles away, closer than 55% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 21 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Mark Hall Academy — 3.3 miles Leventhorpe — 3.8 miles Passmores Academy — 4.0 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Old Harlow Dental Practice, Old Harlow — 3 miles The Barbara Castle Dental Practice, Harlow — 6 miles Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, Bishops Stortford — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 12 within 10 miles, 132 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 Matching
The nearest practice to Matching is Old Harlow Dental Practice, 3.2 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 12 practices, and within 20 there are 132.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Hockerill Dental Bishop Stortford (6.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dentality @ Hoddesdon - Dental and Aesthetics Practice (9.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Matching list clear aligners, the nearest 3.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Matching are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Old Harlow Dental Practice, 3.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 21 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Matching
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Orthodontist in Matching: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Matching? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Essex.
Practice signals around Matching
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Matching itself. The closest on record are Old Harlow Dental Practice, about 3 miles away; The Barbara Castle Dental Practice in Harlow, about 6 miles away; and Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, about 6 miles away.
More local pages to browse
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Newman's End, High Laver, Loyter's Green, Magdalen Laver, Ardley End, and Hatfield Heath.
What official data says about Matching
ONS classifies Matching as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Matching falls under NHS Essex Integrated Care Board. Matching's under-16 share sits at 17.1%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,351 residents in the neighbourhood around Matching, 6.9% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.9% average across Essex. Secondary-age pupils near Matching attend schools such as Mark Hall Academy (3.3 miles) and Leventhorpe (3.8 miles). National deprivation data puts Matching close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Matching is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 21 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
About Matching
The nearest other location we cover is Newman's End, around 1 km to the north-west.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Matching
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Matching 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Matching
What's available in Matching depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. By ONS classification, Matching falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Matching sits within NHS Essex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 17.1% of Matching's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Matching, 6.9% of the 2,351 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.9% average across Essex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Families in Matching are served by secondary schools including Mark Hall Academy (3.3 miles) and Leventhorpe (3.8 miles). Matching's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Matching is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 21 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Matching
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Matching has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Matching
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Matching. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Matching
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Matching, Essex with surrounding locations. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Newman's End, High Laver, Loyter's Green, Magdalen Laver, Ardley End, and Hatfield Heath.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Matching
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Matching often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Matching?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Matching is Old Harlow Dental Practice, about 3.2 miles to the west. The next closest are Mulberry Dental Clinic (Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Leading Centre) (3.4 miles) and The Barbara Castle Dental Practice (6.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Matching?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Matching, 12 practices within 10 miles and 132 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Matching?
The nearest practice to Matching that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Old Harlow Dental Practice, about 3.2 miles to the west. Others nearby include The Dentist (6.5 miles) and THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (6.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Matching, Essex?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Matching, Essex?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.