Orthodontic practices near North Watford
On our practice register: 16 practices within 5 miles of North Watford, 81 practices within 10 and 313 practices within 20. The closest is Maidenhead Orthodontic Centre in Watford, 0.8 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maidenhead Orthodontic CentreWatford | 0.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (24 reviews) |
| WATFORD ORTHODONTIC CENTREWatford | 0.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Novocare DentalWatford | 1.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.2 (109 reviews) |
| Watford Smiles Invisalign, Composite Bonding, Veneers & Dental ImplantsWatford | 1.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (540 reviews) |
| Dr Korosh MajidiWatford | 1.5 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Watford Orthodontic PracticeWatford | 1.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (89 reviews) |
| Better Care Clinic - Dental PracticeWatford | 1.6 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
| Cassio Road Dental PracticeWatford | 1.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (662 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to North Watford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Watford, 0.8 miles south-west; the next are St Albans (3.5 miles north) and Northwood (4.9 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Watford | 11 | 0.8 miles south-west |
| St Albans | 7 | 3.5 miles north |
| Northwood | 3 | 4.9 miles south |
| Rickmansworth | 2 | 5.0 miles south-west |
| Borehamwood | 2 | 5.1 miles east |
| Hemel Hempstead | 2 | 5.2 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 North Watford
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), 5.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant CentreSt Albans | 5.0 (184 reviews) | 5.6 miles north-east |
| Landmark DentalHemel Hempstead | 5.0 (158 reviews) | 5.2 miles north-west |
| Visage Dental St AlbansSt Albans | 5.0 (114 reviews) | 5.5 miles north-east |
| Victoria Dental ClinicSt Albans | 4.9 (1,001 reviews) | 5.5 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
North Watford 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 18,300 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,302 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.8% aged 16 to 24 and 35.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,150 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 10.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 14 practices, more than 83% of towns in England |
| Access within Hertfordshire | 65th closest to an orthodontic practice of 421 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.8 miles away, closer than 86% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 7.8% across neighbourhoods in Hertfordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 16 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Future Academies Watford — 1.3 miles Saint Michael's Catholic High School — 1.4 miles Parmiter's School — 1.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 10 schools, about 12,908 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Maidenhead Orthodontic Centre, Watford — under a mile UK Dental Specialists, St Albans — 4 miles Nur Smiles Invisalign, Northwood — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 81 within 10 miles, 313 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | WD24, WD25 |
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 North Watford
The nearest practice to North Watford is Maidenhead Orthodontic Centre in Watford, 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 81 practices, and within 20 there are 313.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dr Korosh Majidi (1.5 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 18 of the practices around North Watford list clear aligners, the nearest 1.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around North Watford are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is WATFORD ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 16 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In North Watford
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Orthodontist in North Watford: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in North Watford, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It connects local orthodontic research in North Watford with the wider Hertfordshire area. North Watford — a market town with a population of around 18,300 — is covered on this page specifically.
Useful local orthodontic context for North Watford
We hold no orthodontic practice records in North Watford itself. The nearest recorded are Maidenhead Orthodontic Centre in Watford, under a mile away; UK Dental Specialists in St Albans, about 4 miles away; and Nur Smiles Invisalign in Northwood, about 5 miles away.
North Watford at a glance
With a population of roughly 18,300, North Watford is a market town within Hertfordshire. Just under 1 km east, Meriden is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Pages for Meriden, Woodside, Leavesden Green, Old Bricket Wood, Watford, and Waterdale follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
North Watford in context
North Watford — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. North Watford's under-16 share sits at 17.4%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,302 residents in the neighbourhood around North Watford, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (14), North Watford has more choice than 83% of towns in England. Families in North Watford 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. National deprivation data ranks North Watford among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, North Watford is about 16 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in North Watford
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in North Watford can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in North Watford
Every mainstream option is available to patients in North Watford — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in North Watford
Starting orthodontic treatment in North Watford 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. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in North Watford
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around North Watford. North Watford — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. North Watford's under-16 share sits at 17.4%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,302 residents in the neighbourhood around North Watford, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (14), North Watford has more choice than 83% of towns in England. Families in North Watford 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. National deprivation data ranks North Watford among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to North Watford is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 16 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 North Watford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around North Watford
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place North Watford, Hertfordshire within a broader nearby area. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Meriden, Woodside, Leavesden Green, Old Bricket Wood, Watford, and Waterdale.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in North Watford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in North Watford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to North Watford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to North Watford is Maidenhead Orthodontic Centre in Watford, about 0.8 miles to the south-west. The next closest are WATFORD ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (0.8 miles) and Novocare Dental (1.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near North Watford?
Our register has 16 practices within 5 miles of North Watford, 81 practices within 10 miles and 313 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near North Watford?
The nearest practice to North Watford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is WATFORD ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, about 0.8 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Novocare Dental (1.4 miles) and Dr Korosh Majidi (1.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in North Watford, Hertfordshire?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in North Watford, Hertfordshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.