Orthodontic practices near Poplars
On our practice register: 6 practices within 5 miles of Poplars, 32 practices within 10 and 120 practices within 20. The closest is Hydean Dental Practice in Stevenage, 0.6 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydean Dental PracticeStevenage | 0.6 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (837 reviews) |
| Mr K Velji - Stevenage Dental PracticeStevenage | 1.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.0 (2 reviews) |
| Village Dental PracticeStevenage | 1.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (104 reviews) |
| Inline OrthodonticsStevenage | 2.3 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (18 reviews) |
| Smilecraft Dental Care StevenageStevenage | 2.6 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (61 reviews) |
| Neel DentistryWelwyn | 4.8 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (98 reviews) |
| Panshanger Dental PracticeTewin | 6.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (179 reviews) |
| Bucklersbury Dental StudioHitchin | 6.4 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (290 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Poplars with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stevenage, 0.6 miles west; the next are Welwyn (4.8 miles south-west) and Tewin (6.1 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stevenage | 5 | 0.6 miles west |
| Welwyn | 1 | 4.8 miles south-west |
| Tewin | 1 | 6.1 miles south |
| Hitchin | 8 | 6.4 miles north-west |
| Welwyn Garden City | 2 | 6.4 miles south |
| Letchworth Garden City | 2 | 6.8 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 Poplars
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Hydean Dental Practice in Stevenage (5.0 from 837 reviews), 0.6 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hydean Dental PracticeStevenage | 5.0 (837 reviews) | 0.6 miles west |
| The Vernon Dental PracticeHitchin | 5.0 (299 reviews) | 6.4 miles north-west |
| Bancroft DentistryHitchin | 5.0 (286 reviews) | 6.6 miles north-west |
| Wayside Dental PracticeHarpenden | 5.0 (126 reviews) | 9.8 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Poplars at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Stevenage |
| 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,219 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 31.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 30.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,873 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 30.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 6 practices, more than 64% of towns in England |
| Access within Hertfordshire | 49th closest to an orthodontic practice of 421 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.6 miles away, closer than 90% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.2% here, against 7.8% across neighbourhoods in Hertfordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 25 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Barnwell School — 0.6 miles Marriotts School — 1.0 miles The Nobel School — 1.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 6,174 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Hydean Dental Practice, Stevenage — under a mile Neel Dentistry, Welwyn — 5 miles Panshanger Dental Practice, Tewin — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 32 within 10 miles, 120 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | SG2 |
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 Poplars
Poplars has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Hydean Dental Practice in Stevenage is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 32 practices, and within 20 there are 120.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Bucklersbury Dental Studio (6.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Village Dental Practice (1.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Poplars list clear aligners, the nearest 1.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Poplars are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Village Dental Practice in Stevenage, 1.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 25 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Poplars
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Orthodontist in Poplars: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Poplars. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Poplars or another part of Hertfordshire.
Local provider signals in Poplars
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Poplars. The nearest recorded are Hydean Dental Practice in Stevenage, under a mile away; Neel Dentistry in Welwyn, about 5 miles away; and Panshanger Dental Practice in Tewin, about 6 miles away.
The local picture in Poplars
Poplars — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 15% of Poplars's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Poplars, 5.2% of the 1,219 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Poplars has 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 64% of towns in England. Families in Poplars are served by secondary schools including Barnwell School (0.6 miles) and Marriotts School (1.0 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Poplars's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Poplars is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 25 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Poplars in numbers
Just under 1 km west, Shephall is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Poplars
Many people in Poplars delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Poplars
Not every practice near Poplars offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Poplars is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 15% of Poplars's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Poplars, 5.2% of the 1,219 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Poplars has 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 64% of towns in England. Families in Poplars are served by secondary schools including Barnwell School (0.6 miles) and Marriotts School (1.0 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Poplars among England's more deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Poplars is about 25 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Poplars Explained
Patients in Poplars have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Poplars
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Poplars — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Poplars. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Poplars
These links help widen your research beyond Poplars, Hertfordshire if you're open to travelling a little further. Nearby pages covering Shephall, Aston End, Bragbury End, Chells, Hook's Cross, and Knebworth may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Poplars
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Poplars often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Poplars?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Poplars is Hydean Dental Practice in Stevenage, about 0.6 miles to the west. The next closest are Mr K Velji - Stevenage Dental Practice (1.9 miles) and Village Dental Practice (1.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Poplars?
Our register has 6 practices within 5 miles of Poplars, 32 practices within 10 miles and 120 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Poplars?
The nearest practice to Poplars that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Village Dental Practice in Stevenage, about 1.9 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Inline Orthodontics (2.3 miles) and Smilecraft Dental Care Stevenage (2.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Poplars, 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 Poplars, Hertfordshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.