Orthodontic practices near Northaw
On our practice register: 10 practices within 5 miles of Northaw, 64 practices within 10 and 319 practices within 20. The closest is ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ENFIELD, 3.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ENFIELDEnfield | 3.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| The Oakwood Clinic - Orthodontics & DentistryEnfield Town | 3.8 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (252 reviews) |
| High Barnet Dental CareBarnet | 3.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (132 reviews) |
| BARNET ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE LTDBarnet | 3.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Barnet Smiles Dental CareBarnet | 4.4 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (436 reviews) |
| New River Dental - EnfieldEnfield Town | 4.5 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (598 reviews) |
| Dental Arts Studio, EnfieldEnfield Town | 4.5 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 3.9 (162 reviews) |
| ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS WHETSTONELondon | 4.8 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Northaw with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Enfield, 3.7 miles south-east; the next are Enfield Town (3.8 miles south) and Barnet (3.9 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Enfield | 1 | 3.7 miles south-east |
| Enfield Town | 4 | 3.8 miles south |
| Barnet | 3 | 3.9 miles south-west |
| London | 2 | 4.8 miles south |
| Hatfield | 3 | 4.9 miles north-west |
| Cheshunt | 1 | 4.9 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Northaw
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), 7.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North House Hoddesdon Dental & Aesthetic ClinicHoddesdon | 5.0 (189 reviews) | 7.0 miles north-east |
| Origin OrthodonticsEdgwarebury | 5.0 (90 reviews) | 7.0 miles south-west |
| Iconic Smiles - CheshuntHatfield | 4.9 (1,129 reviews) | 5.4 miles north-west |
| Iconic Smiles - Hilltop | Cosmetic, Implant Dentistry, Invisalign & OrthodonticsHatfield | 4.9 (1,093 reviews) | 4.9 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Northaw at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Welwyn Hatfield |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 590 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,756 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 28.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 143 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 10 practices, more than 75% of towns in England |
| Access within Hertfordshire | 356th closest to an orthodontic practice of 421 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.7 miles away, closer than 50% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.8% here, against 7.8% across neighbourhoods in Hertfordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 12 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Gracewood Academy — 1.5 miles Chancellor's School — 2.4 miles Dame Alice Owen's School — 2.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 3,128 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ENFIELD, Enfield — 4 miles The Oakwood Clinic - Orthodontics & Dentistry, Enfield Town — 4 miles High Barnet Dental Care, Barnet — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 64 within 10 miles, 319 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Grove Dental Practice — 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 Northaw
The nearest practice to Northaw is ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ENFIELD, 3.7 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 64 practices, and within 20 there are 319.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Barnet Smiles Dental Care (4.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dentality @ Hoddesdon - Dental and Aesthetics Practice (7.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Northaw list clear aligners, the nearest 4.4 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 Northaw are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ENFIELD, 3.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 12 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Northaw
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Orthodontist in Northaw: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Northaw often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is relevant to searches focused on both Northaw and the wider Hertfordshire area. Northaw — a small village with a population of around 590 — is covered on this page specifically.
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Practice data for Northaw
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Northaw. The nearest recorded are ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ENFIELD, about 4 miles away; The Oakwood Clinic - Orthodontics & Dentistry in Enfield Town, about 4 miles away; and High Barnet Dental Care, about 4 miles away.
About Northaw
With a population of roughly 590, Northaw is a small village within Hertfordshire. Just around 2 km north-west, Swanley Bar is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Northaw in context
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Northaw sits within NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Northaw's under-16 share sits at 16.7%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.8% of the 1,756 residents in Northaw's census neighbourhood, below the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire. With 10 orthodontic practices within five miles, Northaw is better served than 75% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Northaw attend schools such as Gracewood Academy (1.5 miles) and Chancellor's School (2.4 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Northaw sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Northaw is about 12 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London.
All Orthodontic Options in Northaw Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Northaw can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Northaw — Local Context
Northaw has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Grove Dental Practice — is about 4 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Northaw is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 16.7% of Northaw's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.8% of the 1,756 residents in Northaw's census neighbourhood, below the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire. With 10 orthodontic practices within five miles, Northaw is better served than 75% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Northaw are Gracewood Academy (1.5 miles) and Chancellor's School (2.4 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Northaw close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Northaw is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 12 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Northaw itself. The closest on record are ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ENFIELD, about 4 miles away; The Oakwood Clinic - Orthodontics & Dentistry in Enfield Town, about 4 miles away; and High Barnet Dental Care, about 4 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Northaw
Starting orthodontic treatment in Northaw 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.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Northaw
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This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Northaw. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Northaw
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Frequently Asked Questions in Northaw
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Northaw often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Northaw?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Northaw is ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ENFIELD, about 3.7 miles to the south-east. The next closest are The Oakwood Clinic - Orthodontics & Dentistry (3.8 miles) and High Barnet Dental Care (3.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Northaw?
Our register has 10 practices within 5 miles of Northaw, 64 practices within 10 miles and 319 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Northaw?
The nearest practice to Northaw that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ENFIELD, about 3.7 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include BARNET ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE LTD (3.9 miles) and Barnet Smiles Dental Care (4.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Northaw, Hertfordshire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Northaw, Hertfordshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.