Orthodontic practices near Oxhey
On our practice register: 27 practices within 5 miles of Oxhey, 84 practices within 10 and 332 practices within 20. The closest is Better Care Clinic - Dental Practice in Watford, 1.2 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Better Care Clinic - Dental PracticeWatford | 1.2 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
| Senova Dental StudiosWatford | 1.2 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (35 reviews) |
| Skin & Smiles – Dentist in WatfordWatford | 1.2 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (84 reviews) |
| Watford OrthodonticsWatford | 1.3 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.2 (127 reviews) |
| Cassio Road Dental PracticeWatford | 1.4 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (662 reviews) |
| Dr Korosh MajidiWatford | 1.6 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Novocare DentalWatford | 1.6 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.2 (109 reviews) |
| Watford Orthodontic PracticeWatford | 1.6 miles north-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 Oxhey with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Watford, 1.2 miles north; the next are Northwood (2.5 miles south-west) and Northwood Hills (2.7 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Watford | 11 | 1.2 miles north |
| Northwood | 3 | 2.5 miles south-west |
| Northwood Hills | 1 | 2.7 miles south-west |
| Pinner | 1 | 3.3 miles south |
| Northolt | 2 | 3.5 miles south |
| Harrow | 3 | 3.7 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 Oxhey
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is West House Dental in Pinner (5.0 from 259 reviews), 3.3 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West House DentalPinner | 5.0 (259 reviews) | 3.3 miles south |
| Watford Smiles Invisalign, Composite Bonding, Veneers & Dental ImplantsWatford | 4.9 (540 reviews) | 1.9 miles north-west |
| J&R DentalRuislip | 4.9 (288 reviews) | 4.7 miles south |
| Oaks Dental RuislipRuislip | 4.9 (199 reviews) | 4.7 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Oxhey 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,769 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 | 9.4% aged 16 to 24 and 33.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,175 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 27 practices, more than 95% of towns in England |
| Access within Hertfordshire | 107th closest to an orthodontic practice of 421 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.2 miles away, closer than 80% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 7.8% across neighbourhoods in Hertfordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 14 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Watford Grammar School for Girls — 0.8 miles The Grange Academy — 1.0 miles Westfield Academy — 1.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 12 schools, about 14,700 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Better Care Clinic - Dental Practice, Watford — 1 miles Northwood Orthodontics, Northwood — 2 miles Precision Smiles, Northwood Hills — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 84 within 10 miles, 332 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 Oxhey
The nearest practice to Oxhey is Better Care Clinic - Dental Practice in Watford, 1.2 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 84 practices, and within 20 there are 332.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Watford Orthodontics (1.3 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 20 of the practices around Oxhey list clear aligners, the nearest 1.2 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 Oxhey are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Watford Orthodontics, 1.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 14 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Oxhey
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Orthodontist in Oxhey: People weighing up braces or aligners in Oxhey can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is relevant to searches focused on both Oxhey and the wider Hertfordshire area.
The local picture in Oxhey
Oxhey is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 17.2% of Oxhey's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.9% of the 1,769 residents in Oxhey's census neighbourhood, below the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (27), Oxhey has more choice than 95% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Oxhey are Watford Grammar School for Girls (0.8 miles) and The Grange Academy (1.0 miles). 12 secondary schools are within three miles. Oxhey falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Oxhey is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 14 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local context for Oxhey
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to The Rookery, the closest linked location.
Widen your local search
Pages for South Oxhey, The Rookery, Watford Heath, Carpenders Park, Watford, and Bushey follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Local orthodontic signals in Oxhey
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Oxhey. The nearest we do hold are Better Care Clinic - Dental Practice in Watford, about a mile away; Northwood Orthodontics, about 2 miles away; and Precision Smiles in Northwood Hills, about 3 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Oxhey Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Oxhey has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Oxhey — Local Context
Provision in Oxhey varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Oxhey sits within NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 17.2% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Oxhey, 6.9% of the 1,769 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 27 orthodontic practices within five miles, Oxhey is better served than 95% of towns in England. Families in Oxhey are served by secondary schools including Watford Grammar School for Girls (0.8 miles) and The Grange Academy (1.0 miles). 12 secondary schools are within three miles. Oxhey's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Oxhey is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 14 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Oxhey itself. The nearest we do hold are Better Care Clinic - Dental Practice in Watford, about a mile away; Northwood Orthodontics, about 2 miles away; and Precision Smiles in Northwood Hills, about 3 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
The Orthodontic Journey in Oxhey
Orthodontic treatment in Oxhey is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Oxhey runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Oxhey. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Oxhey
If Oxhey, Hertfordshire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. If you're still deciding, related pages for South Oxhey, The Rookery, Watford Heath, Carpenders Park, Watford, and Bushey may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Oxhey
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Oxhey often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Oxhey?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Oxhey is Better Care Clinic - Dental Practice in Watford, about 1.2 miles to the north. The next closest are Senova Dental Studios (1.2 miles) and Skin & Smiles – Dentist in Watford (1.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Oxhey?
Our register has 27 practices within 5 miles of Oxhey, 84 practices within 10 miles and 332 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Oxhey?
The nearest practice to Oxhey that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Watford Orthodontics, about 1.3 miles to the north. Others nearby include Cassio Road Dental Practice (1.4 miles) and Dr Korosh Majidi (1.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Oxhey, 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 Oxhey, Hertfordshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.