Orthodontic practices near South Mimms
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of South Mimms, 77 practices within 10 and 321 practices within 20. The closest is Harley House Dental Practice in Borehamwood, 3.3 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harley House Dental PracticeBorehamwood | 3.3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (104 reviews) |
| High Barnet Dental CareBarnet | 3.4 miles south | – | – | – | 4.6 (132 reviews) |
| Iconic Smiles - Hilltop | Cosmetic, Implant Dentistry, Invisalign & OrthodonticsHatfield | 3.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (1,093 reviews) |
| OrthoclinicShenley | 3.5 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (155 reviews) |
| BARNET ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE LTDBarnet | 3.5 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Orthodontic Practice BorehamwoodBorehamwood | 3.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Barnet Smiles Dental CareBarnet | 3.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (436 reviews) |
| Hatfield Dental CentreHatfield | 4.3 miles north | – | – | – | 3.3 (58 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to South Mimms with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Borehamwood, 3.3 miles south-west; the next are Barnet (3.4 miles south) and Hatfield (3.4 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Borehamwood | 2 | 3.3 miles south-west |
| Barnet | 3 | 3.4 miles south |
| Hatfield | 3 | 3.4 miles north |
| Shenley | 1 | 3.5 miles south-west |
| London | 1 | 5.2 miles south-east |
| Enfield Town | 1 | 5.5 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 South Mimms
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), 5.9 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant CentreSt Albans | 5.0 (184 reviews) | 5.9 miles north-west |
| Visage Dental St AlbansSt Albans | 5.0 (114 reviews) | 5.9 miles north-west |
| Alban City Dental & Surgical CentreSt Albans | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 5.9 miles north-west |
| Origin OrthodonticsEdgwarebury | 5.0 (90 reviews) | 5.8 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
South Mimms at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Hertsmere |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Population | 874 |
| Residents under 16 | 18.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,063 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.2% aged 16 to 24 and 31% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 51 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 9 practices, more than 72% of towns in England |
| Access within Hertfordshire | 329th closest to an orthodontic practice of 421 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.3 miles away, closer than 54% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.5% here, against 7.8% across neighbourhoods in Hertfordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 13 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Dame Alice Owen's School — 1.2 miles Gracewood Academy — 2.0 miles Chancellor's School — 2.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 4,796 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Harley House Dental Practice, Borehamwood — 3 miles High Barnet Dental Care, Barnet — 3 miles Iconic Smiles - Hilltop | Cosmetic, Implant Dentistry, Invisalign & Orthodontics, Hatfield — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 77 within 10 miles, 321 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Grove Dental Practice — 3 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 South Mimms
The nearest practice to South Mimms is Harley House Dental Practice in Borehamwood, 3.3 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 77 practices, and within 20 there are 321.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Harley House Dental Practice (3.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; St Albans Orthodontics (5.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around South Mimms list clear aligners, the nearest 3.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around South Mimms are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Harley House Dental Practice in Borehamwood, 3.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 13 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In South Mimms
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Orthodontist in South Mimms: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in South Mimms understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Hertfordshire and the surrounding area. South Mimms — a small village with a population of around 874 — is covered on this page specifically.
South Mimms in context
South Mimms is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. South Mimms's under-16 share sits at 18.3%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,063 residents in the neighbourhood around South Mimms, 9.5% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire. South Mimms has 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 72% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near South Mimms attend schools such as Dame Alice Owen's School (1.2 miles) and Gracewood Academy (2.0 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks South Mimms among England's more deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to South Mimms is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 13 miles away.
Nearby location pages
You can continue browsing related location pages including Ridge, North Mymms, Dancers Hill, Welham Green, Brookmans Park, and Bullen's Green if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Local context for South Mimms
South Mimms has a population of around 874, making it a small village within Hertfordshire. Ridge is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south-west of South Mimms.
Local orthodontic signals in South Mimms
We hold no orthodontic practice records in South Mimms itself. The closest on record are Harley House Dental Practice in Borehamwood, about 3 miles away; High Barnet Dental Care, about 3 miles away; and Iconic Smiles - Hilltop | Cosmetic, Implant Dentistry, Invisalign & Orthodontics in Hatfield, about 3 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in South Mimms
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, South Mimms has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in South Mimms
Every mainstream option is available to patients in South Mimms — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in South Mimms
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in South Mimms helps you ask the right questions. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in South Mimms
South Mimms has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Grove Dental Practice — is about 3 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. South Mimms — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 18.3% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around South Mimms, 9.5% of the 1,063 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. South Mimms has 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 72% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near South Mimms attend schools such as Dame Alice Owen's School (1.2 miles) and Gracewood Academy (2.0 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. South Mimms's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to South Mimms is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 13 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around South Mimms. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around South Mimms
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in South Mimms, Hertfordshire. For a broader comparison, pages for Ridge, North Mymms, Dancers Hill, Welham Green, Brookmans Park, and Bullen's Green follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in South Mimms
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in South Mimms often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to South Mimms?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to South Mimms is Harley House Dental Practice in Borehamwood, about 3.3 miles to the south-west. The next closest are High Barnet Dental Care (3.4 miles) and Iconic Smiles - Hilltop | Cosmetic, Implant Dentistry, Invisalign & Orthodontics (3.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near South Mimms?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of South Mimms, 77 practices within 10 miles and 321 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near South Mimms?
The nearest practice to South Mimms that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Harley House Dental Practice in Borehamwood, about 3.3 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Iconic Smiles - Hilltop | Cosmetic, Implant Dentistry, Invisalign & Orthodontics (3.4 miles) and Orthoclinic (3.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in South Mimms, 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 South Mimms, Hertfordshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.