Orthodontic practices near Quendon
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Quendon; 5 practices within 10 and 57 practices within 20. The closest is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, 5.1 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Walden Dental ClinicSaffron Walden | 5.1 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (285 reviews) |
| Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS OrthodonticsBishops Stortford | 5.6 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (371 reviews) |
| Hockerill Dental Bishop StortfordBishops Stortford | 5.7 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (265 reviews) |
| THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEFord | 5.7 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| The DentistBishops Stortford | 5.9 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (486 reviews) |
| Old Harlow Dental PracticeOld Harlow | 11.8 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (217 reviews) |
| Mulberry Dental Clinic (Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Leading Centre)Old Harlow | 11.9 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (289 reviews) |
| Herts OrthodonticsWare | 13.8 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (64 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Quendon with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Saffron Walden, 5.1 miles north; the next are Bishops Stortford (5.6 miles south) and Ford (5.7 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Saffron Walden | 1 | 5.1 miles north |
| Bishops Stortford | 3 | 5.6 miles south |
| Ford | 1 | 5.7 miles south |
| Old Harlow | 2 | 11.8 miles south |
| Ware | 1 | 13.8 miles south-west |
| Harlow | 1 | 14.9 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Quendon
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), 16.4 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hydean Dental PracticeStevenage | 5.0 (837 reviews) | 16.4 miles west |
| North House Hoddesdon Dental & Aesthetic ClinicHoddesdon | 5.0 (189 reviews) | 16.2 miles south-west |
| Autograph Dental CambridgeCambridge | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 15.9 miles north |
| Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS OrthodonticsBishops Stortford | 4.9 (371 reviews) | 5.6 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Quendon at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Uttlesford |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 18.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,075 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 28.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 93 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 10.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Essex | 501st closest to an orthodontic practice of 721 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 32 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport — 2.8 miles Forest Hall School — 3.9 miles Saffron Walden County High School — 4.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 865 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Walden Dental Clinic, Saffron Walden — 5 miles Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, Bishops Stortford — 6 miles THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, Ford — 6 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 5 within 10 miles, 57 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 Quendon
From Quendon the nearest practice is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, 5.1 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 5 practices, and within 20 there are 57.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Walden Dental Clinic (5.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dentality @ Hoddesdon - Dental and Aesthetics Practice (15.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Quendon list clear aligners, the nearest 5.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Quendon are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, 5.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 32 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Quendon to The Walden Dental Clinic is roughly 10 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 130 to 270 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £60 to £120 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 130 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Quendon
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Area profile for Quendon
By ONS classification, Quendon falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Quendon falls under NHS Essex Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 18.7% of Quendon's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8% of the 2,075 residents in Quendon's census neighbourhood, above the 6.9% average across Essex. Quendon has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Quendon attend schools such as Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport (2.8 miles) and Forest Hall School (3.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Quendon falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Quendon is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 32 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local provider signals in Quendon
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Quendon itself. The nearest recorded are The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 5 miles away; Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, about 6 miles away; and THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Ford, about 6 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Quendon Explained
Patients in Quendon have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Quendon — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Quendon — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Quendon sits within NHS Essex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Quendon's under-16 share sits at 18.7%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Quendon, 8% of the 2,075 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.9% average across Essex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Quendon has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Quendon are Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport (2.8 miles) and Forest Hall School (3.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Quendon sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Quendon is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 32 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Quendon itself. The nearest recorded are The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 5 miles away; Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, about 6 miles away; and THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Ford, about 6 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
The Orthodontic Journey in Quendon
Orthodontic treatment in Quendon is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Quendon
Not every practice near Quendon offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Officially, Quendon is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Quendon falls under NHS Essex Integrated Care Board. Quendon's under-16 share sits at 18.7%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Quendon, 8% of the 2,075 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.9% average across Essex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Quendon; the nearest is about 5 miles away. Families in Quendon are served by secondary schools including Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport (2.8 miles) and Forest Hall School (3.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Quendon sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Quendon is about 32 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Quendon. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Quendon
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Quendon often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Quendon?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Quendon is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 5.1 miles to the north. The next closest are Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics (5.6 miles) and Hockerill Dental Bishop Stortford (5.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Quendon?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Quendon, 5 practices within 10 miles and 57 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Saffron Walden, 5.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Quendon?
The nearest practice to Quendon that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 5.1 miles to the north. Others nearby include THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (5.7 miles) and The Dentist (5.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Quendon, Essex?
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 Quendon, Essex?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.