Orthodontic practices near Potter Street
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Potter Street, 16 practices within 10 and 174 practices within 20. The closest is Old Harlow Dental Practice, 1.6 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Harlow Dental PracticeOld Harlow | 1.6 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (217 reviews) |
| Mulberry Dental Clinic (Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Leading Centre)Old Harlow | 1.6 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (289 reviews) |
| The Barbara Castle Dental PracticeHarlow | 2.5 miles west | – | – | – | 4.2 (68 reviews) |
| Dental Beauty Orthodontics EppingEpping | 4.4 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (143 reviews) |
| SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEEpping | 4.4 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Dentality @ Hoddesdon - Dental and Aesthetics PracticeHoddesdon | 6.0 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (320 reviews) |
| Hoddesdon Dental SurgeryHoddesdon | 6.1 miles west | – | – | – | 4.6 (79 reviews) |
| North House Hoddesdon Dental & Aesthetic ClinicHoddesdon | 6.1 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (189 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Potter Street with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Old Harlow, 1.6 miles north; the next are Harlow (2.5 miles west) and Epping (4.4 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Old Harlow | 2 | 1.6 miles north |
| Harlow | 1 | 2.5 miles west |
| Epping | 2 | 4.4 miles south |
| Hoddesdon | 3 | 6.0 miles west |
| Bishops Stortford | 3 | 7.6 miles north |
| Ford | 1 | 7.8 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Potter Street
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Smile HQ - Exceptional Dentistry in Brentwood (5.0 from 494 reviews), 12.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile HQ - Exceptional DentistryBrentwood | 5.0 (494 reviews) | 12.1 miles south-east |
| North House Hoddesdon Dental & Aesthetic ClinicHoddesdon | 5.0 (189 reviews) | 6.1 miles west |
| FIRST Ortho - FIRST ImpressionsBuckhurst Hill | 5.0 (108 reviews) | 10.0 miles south |
| New River Dental - EnfieldEnfield Town | 4.9 (598 reviews) | 11.6 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Potter Street at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Harlow |
| NHS dental services | NHS Essex 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 | 22.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,543 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.5% aged 16 to 24 and 33.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 25% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 6,610 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England |
| Access within Essex | 126th closest to an orthodontic practice of 721 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.6 miles away, closer than 74% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.9% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 18 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Passmores Academy — 0.3 miles St Mark's West Essex Catholic School — 1.2 miles Mark Hall Academy — 1.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 6,222 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Old Harlow Dental Practice, Old Harlow — 2 miles The Barbara Castle Dental Practice, Harlow — 2 miles Dental Beauty Orthodontics Epping, Epping — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 16 within 10 miles, 174 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 Potter Street
The nearest practice to Potter Street is Old Harlow Dental Practice, 1.6 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 16 practices, and within 20 there are 174.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: North House Hoddesdon Dental & Aesthetic Clinic (6.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dentality @ Hoddesdon - Dental and Aesthetics Practice (6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Potter Street list clear aligners, the nearest 1.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Potter Street are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Old Harlow Dental Practice, 1.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 18 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Potter Street
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Orthodontist in Potter Street: Before booking anything in Potter Street, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Essex.
More local pages to browse
Nearby location pages including Brays Grove, Harlow Common, Church Langley, Latton Bush, Mark Hall South, and Foster Street can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Practice data for Potter Street
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Potter Street. The nearest recorded are Old Harlow Dental Practice, about 2 miles away; The Barbara Castle Dental Practice in Harlow, about 2 miles away; and Dental Beauty Orthodontics Epping, about 4 miles away.
The local picture in Potter Street
Officially, Potter Street is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board. 22.2% of Potter Street's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. Census 2021 counts 1,543 residents in the neighbourhood around Potter Street, 8.9% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.9% average across Essex. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (5), Potter Street has more choice than 60% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Potter Street attend schools such as Passmores Academy (0.3 miles) and St Mark's West Essex Catholic School (1.2 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Potter Street among England's more deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Potter Street is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 18 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
About Potter Street
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Brays Grove, the closest linked location.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Potter Street
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Potter Street can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Treatment Options in Potter Street — Local Context
Provision in Potter Street varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. By ONS classification, Potter Street falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Potter Street falls under NHS Essex Integrated Care Board. 22.2% of Potter Street's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. Census 2021 counts 1,543 residents in the neighbourhood around Potter Street, 8.9% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.9% average across Essex. With 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, Potter Street is better served than 60% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Potter Street attend schools such as Passmores Academy (0.3 miles) and St Mark's West Essex Catholic School (1.2 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Potter Street among England's more deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Potter Street is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 18 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Potter Street. The nearest recorded are Old Harlow Dental Practice, about 2 miles away; The Barbara Castle Dental Practice in Harlow, about 2 miles away; and Dental Beauty Orthodontics Epping, about 4 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Potter Street
Many people in Potter Street delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Potter Street
Every case in Potter Street follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Potter Street. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Potter Street
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Potter Street, Essex, these local links help you keep browsing. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Brays Grove, Harlow Common, Church Langley, Latton Bush, Mark Hall South, and Foster Street.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Potter Street
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Potter Street often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Potter Street?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Potter Street is Old Harlow Dental Practice, about 1.6 miles to the north. The next closest are Mulberry Dental Clinic (Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Leading Centre) (1.6 miles) and The Barbara Castle Dental Practice (2.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Potter Street?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Potter Street, 16 practices within 10 miles and 174 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Potter Street?
The nearest practice to Potter Street that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Old Harlow Dental Practice, about 1.6 miles to the north. Others nearby include SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (4.4 miles) and Dentality @ Hoddesdon - Dental and Aesthetics Practice (6.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Potter Street, Essex?
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 Potter Street, Essex?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.