Orthodontic practices near Old Bricket Wood
On our practice register: 25 practices within 5 miles of Old Bricket Wood, 76 practices within 10 and 317 practices within 20. The closest is Maidenhead Orthodontic Centre in Watford, 1.9 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maidenhead Orthodontic CentreWatford | 1.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (24 reviews) |
| WATFORD ORTHODONTIC CENTREWatford | 1.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Novocare DentalWatford | 2.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.2 (109 reviews) |
| Watford Smiles Invisalign, Composite Bonding, Veneers & Dental ImplantsWatford | 2.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (540 reviews) |
| Better Care Clinic - Dental PracticeWatford | 2.5 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
| Dr Korosh MajidiWatford | 2.5 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Senova Dental StudiosWatford | 2.5 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (35 reviews) |
| Watford Orthodontic PracticeWatford | 2.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (89 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Old Bricket Wood with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Watford, 1.9 miles south-west; the next are St Albans (2.7 miles north) and Borehamwood (4.7 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Watford | 11 | 1.9 miles south-west |
| St Albans | 11 | 2.7 miles north |
| Borehamwood | 2 | 4.7 miles south-east |
| Shenley | 1 | 4.7 miles south-east |
| Hemel Hempstead | 3 | 5.4 miles north-west |
| Harrow | 1 | 5.6 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 Old Bricket Wood
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), 4.6 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant CentreSt Albans | 5.0 (184 reviews) | 4.6 miles north |
| Landmark DentalHemel Hempstead | 5.0 (158 reviews) | 5.4 miles north-west |
| Visage Dental St AlbansSt Albans | 5.0 (114 reviews) | 4.5 miles north |
| Alban City Dental & Surgical CentreSt Albans | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 4.8 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Old Bricket Wood at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | St Albans |
| 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,914 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 26.1% 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 | 709 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 25 practices, more than 94% of towns in England |
| Access within Hertfordshire | 191st closest to an orthodontic practice of 421 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.9 miles away, closer than 70% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 7.8% across neighbourhoods in Hertfordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 16 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Saint Michael's Catholic High School — 0.9 miles Future Academies Watford — 1.1 miles Parmiter's School — 1.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 6 schools, about 8,010 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Maidenhead Orthodontic Centre, Watford — 2 miles UK Dental Specialists, St Albans — 3 miles Harley House Dental Practice, Borehamwood — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 76 within 10 miles, 317 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 Old Bricket Wood
The nearest practice to Old Bricket Wood is Maidenhead Orthodontic Centre in Watford, 1.9 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 76 practices, and within 20 there are 317.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dr Korosh Majidi (2.5 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 19 of the practices around Old Bricket Wood list clear aligners, the nearest 2.4 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 Old Bricket Wood are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is WATFORD ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, 1.9 miles 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 Old Bricket Wood
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Orthodontist in Old Bricket Wood: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Old Bricket Wood. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Hertfordshire.
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A quick look at Old Bricket Wood
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Old Bricket Wood in context
Old Bricket Wood's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Central East Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Old Bricket Wood. Old Bricket Wood's under-16 share sits at 17.2%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Old Bricket Wood, 6.4% of the 1,914 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 25 orthodontic practices within five miles, Old Bricket Wood is better served than 94% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Old Bricket Wood are Saint Michael's Catholic High School (0.9 miles) and Future Academies Watford (1.1 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. Old Bricket Wood's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Old Bricket Wood is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 16 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Practice signals around Old Bricket Wood
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Old Bricket Wood. The nearest recorded are Maidenhead Orthodontic Centre in Watford, about 2 miles away; UK Dental Specialists in St Albans, about 3 miles away; and Harley House Dental Practice in Borehamwood, about 5 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Old Bricket Wood
Starting orthodontic treatment in Old Bricket Wood can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Old Bricket Wood
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Old Bricket Wood
Provision in Old Bricket Wood varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. ONS classifies Old Bricket Wood as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Central East Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Old Bricket Wood. Census data puts 17.2% of Old Bricket Wood's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.4% of the 1,914 residents in Old Bricket Wood's census neighbourhood, below the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire. Old Bricket Wood has 25 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 94% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Old Bricket Wood attend schools such as Saint Michael's Catholic High School (0.9 miles) and Future Academies Watford (1.1 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. Old Bricket Wood falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Old Bricket Wood is about 16 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Old Bricket Wood
The orthodontic landscape in Old Bricket Wood offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Old Bricket Wood offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Old Bricket Wood. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Old Bricket Wood
These links help widen your research beyond Old Bricket Wood, Hertfordshire if you're open to travelling a little further. For a broader comparison, pages for Munden, Meriden, Bricket Wood, Black Green, North Watford, and Smug Oak follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Old Bricket Wood
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Old Bricket Wood often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Old Bricket Wood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Old Bricket Wood is Maidenhead Orthodontic Centre in Watford, about 1.9 miles to the south-west. The next closest are WATFORD ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (1.9 miles) and Novocare Dental (2.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Old Bricket Wood?
Our register has 25 practices within 5 miles of Old Bricket Wood, 76 practices within 10 miles and 317 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Old Bricket Wood?
The nearest practice to Old Bricket Wood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is WATFORD ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, about 1.9 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Novocare Dental (2.4 miles) and Dr Korosh Majidi (2.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Old Bricket Wood, Hertfordshire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Old Bricket Wood, Hertfordshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.