Orthodontic practices near Meriden
On our practice register: 15 practices within 5 miles of Meriden, 81 practices within 10 and 316 practices within 20. The closest is Maidenhead Orthodontic Centre in Watford, 1.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maidenhead Orthodontic CentreWatford | 1.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (24 reviews) |
| WATFORD ORTHODONTIC CENTREWatford | 1.1 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Novocare DentalWatford | 1.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.2 (109 reviews) |
| Better Care Clinic - Dental PracticeWatford | 1.7 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
| Dr Korosh MajidiWatford | 1.7 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Senova Dental StudiosWatford | 1.7 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (35 reviews) |
| Watford Orthodontic PracticeWatford | 1.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (89 reviews) |
| Watford Smiles Invisalign, Composite Bonding, Veneers & Dental ImplantsWatford | 1.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (540 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Meriden with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Watford, 1.1 miles south-west; the next are St Albans (3.4 miles north) and Borehamwood (4.7 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Watford | 11 | 1.1 miles south-west |
| St Albans | 8 | 3.4 miles north |
| Borehamwood | 2 | 4.7 miles east |
| Shenley | 1 | 4.8 miles east |
| Northwood | 2 | 5.1 miles south |
| Harrow | 1 | 5.2 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 Meriden
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), 5.4 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant CentreSt Albans | 5.0 (184 reviews) | 5.4 miles north |
| Landmark DentalHemel Hempstead | 5.0 (158 reviews) | 5.5 miles north-west |
| Visage Dental St AlbansSt Albans | 5.0 (114 reviews) | 5.3 miles north |
| Victoria Dental ClinicSt Albans | 4.9 (1,001 reviews) | 5.3 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Meriden at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Watford |
| 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 | 8,100 |
| Residents under 16 | 22.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,321 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9% aged 16 to 24 and 33.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 17.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,871 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 15 practices, more than 85% of towns in England |
| Access within Hertfordshire | 98th closest to an orthodontic practice of 421 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.1 miles away, closer than 81% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.3% here, against 7.8% across neighbourhoods in Hertfordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 15 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Future Academies Watford — 1.3 miles Saint Michael's Catholic High School — 1.4 miles Queens' School — 1.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 10 schools, about 12,908 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Maidenhead Orthodontic Centre, Watford — 1 miles UK Dental Specialists, St Albans — 3 miles Orthodontic Practice Borehamwood, Borehamwood — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 81 within 10 miles, 316 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 Meriden
The nearest practice to Meriden is Maidenhead Orthodontic Centre in Watford, 1.1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 81 practices, and within 20 there are 316.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dr Korosh Majidi (1.7 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 18 of the practices around Meriden list clear aligners, the nearest 1.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Meriden are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is WATFORD ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, 1.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 15 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Meriden
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Orthodontist in Meriden: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Meriden. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Hertfordshire and the surrounding area. Meriden — a small town with a population of around 8,100 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local snapshot of Meriden
Meriden is home to around 8,100 people, classing it as a small town within Hertfordshire. Heading west for under 1 km brings you to North Watford, the closest linked location.
What official data says about Meriden
By ONS classification, Meriden falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Meriden falls under NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 22.3% of Meriden's residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,321 residents in the neighbourhood around Meriden, 8.3% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (15), Meriden has more choice than 85% of towns in England. Families in Meriden are served by secondary schools including Future Academies Watford (1.3 miles) and Saint Michael's Catholic High School (1.4 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. Meriden's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Meriden is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 15 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Nearby location pages including North Watford, Old Bricket Wood, Munden, Woodside, Watford, and Aldenham can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
What local practice data suggests in Meriden
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Meriden itself. The nearest we do hold are Maidenhead Orthodontic Centre in Watford, about a mile away; UK Dental Specialists in St Albans, about 3 miles away; and Orthodontic Practice Borehamwood, about 5 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Meriden
Starting orthodontic treatment in Meriden can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Meriden
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Meriden — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
All Orthodontic Options in Meriden Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Meriden 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. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Meriden — Local Context
Provision in Meriden varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. ONS classifies Meriden as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. Meriden skews family-heavy: 22.3% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.3% of the 1,321 residents in Meriden's census neighbourhood, above the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire. Meriden has 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 85% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Meriden are Future Academies Watford (1.3 miles) and Saint Michael's Catholic High School (1.4 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. Meriden sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Meriden is about 15 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London. There is no orthodontist on our records in Meriden itself. The closest on record are Maidenhead Orthodontic Centre in Watford, about a mile away; UK Dental Specialists in St Albans, about 3 miles away; and Orthodontic Practice Borehamwood, about 5 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Meriden. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Meriden
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Meriden, Hertfordshire, these local links help you keep browsing. Related nearby location pages such as North Watford, Old Bricket Wood, Munden, Woodside, Watford, and Aldenham can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Meriden
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Meriden often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Meriden?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Meriden is Maidenhead Orthodontic Centre in Watford, about 1.1 miles to the south-west. The next closest are WATFORD ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (1.1 miles) and Novocare Dental (1.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Meriden?
Our register has 15 practices within 5 miles of Meriden, 81 practices within 10 miles and 316 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Meriden?
The nearest practice to Meriden that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is WATFORD ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, about 1.1 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Novocare Dental (1.6 miles) and Dr Korosh Majidi (1.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Meriden, Hertfordshire?
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 Meriden, Hertfordshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.