Orthodontic practices near St Stephens
On our practice register: 13 practices within 5 miles of St Stephens, 65 practices within 10 and 270 practices within 20. The closest is ST ALBANS ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, 0.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST ALBANS ORTHODONTIC CENTRESt Albans | 0.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| UK Dental SpecialistsSt Albans | 0.9 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (879 reviews) |
| The Maltings Dental SurgerySt Albans | 0.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (1,236 reviews) |
| Visage Dental St AlbansSt Albans | 1.0 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (114 reviews) |
| Dental Specialists St AlbansSt Albans | 1.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (31 reviews) |
| Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant CentreSt Albans | 1.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (184 reviews) |
| Victoria Dental ClinicSt Albans | 1.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (1,001 reviews) |
| Invisalign St AlbansSt Albans | 1.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to St Stephens with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is St Albans, 0.8 miles north-east; the next are Redbourn (4.5 miles north-west) and Hatfield (5.0 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| St Albans | 11 | 0.8 miles north-east |
| Redbourn | 1 | 4.5 miles north-west |
| Hatfield | 3 | 5.0 miles east |
| Hemel Hempstead | 5 | 5.1 miles west |
| Harpenden | 7 | 5.2 miles north |
| Apsley | 1 | 5.3 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of St Stephens
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), 1.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant CentreSt Albans | 5.0 (184 reviews) | 1.1 miles north-east |
| Landmark DentalHemel Hempstead | 5.0 (158 reviews) | 5.1 miles west |
| Visage Dental St AlbansSt Albans | 5.0 (114 reviews) | 1.0 miles north-east |
| Alban City Dental & Surgical CentreSt Albans | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 1.3 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
St Stephens at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | St Albans |
| 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 | 19.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,564 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 25.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,166 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 13 practices, more than 81% of towns in England |
| Access within Hertfordshire | 65th closest to an orthodontic practice of 421 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.8 miles away, closer than 86% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.8% here, against 7.8% across neighbourhoods in Hertfordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 18 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Marlborough Science Academy — 0.1 miles Loreto College — 1.2 miles Samuel Ryder Academy — 1.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 9 schools, about 11,655 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | ST ALBANS ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, St Albans — under a mile Redbourn Dental Practice, Redbourn — 4 miles Iconic Smiles - Hilltop | Cosmetic, Implant Dentistry, Invisalign & Orthodontics, Hatfield — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 65 within 10 miles, 270 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 St Stephens
The nearest practice to St Stephens is ST ALBANS ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 65 practices, and within 20 there are 270.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant Centre (1.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; St Albans Orthodontics (1.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around St Stephens list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 St Stephens are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is ST ALBANS ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 18 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In St Stephens
Hertfordshire12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in St Stephens
Orthodontist in St Stephens: If your search for orthodontic treatment in St Stephens keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It connects local orthodontic research in St Stephens with the wider Hertfordshire area.
Area profile for St Stephens
St Stephens is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. St Stephens's under-16 share sits at 19.6%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,564 residents in the neighbourhood around St Stephens, 8.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire. St Stephens has 13 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 81% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near St Stephens attend schools such as The Marlborough Science Academy (0.1 miles) and Loreto College (1.2 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks St Stephens among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to St Stephens is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 18 miles away.
What local practice data suggests in St Stephens
No orthodontic practice is recorded in St Stephens. The closest on record are ST ALBANS ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, under a mile away; Redbourn Dental Practice, about 4 miles away; and Iconic Smiles - Hilltop | Cosmetic, Implant Dentistry, Invisalign & Orthodontics in Hatfield, about 5 miles away.
Continue your local research
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as St Julians, Chiswell Green, How Wood, Sopwell, St Albans, and Townsend.
About St Stephens
St Julians is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of St Stephens.
Orthodontic Treatments in St Stephens
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, St Stephens has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in St Stephens
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in St Stephens
Starting orthodontic treatment in St Stephens can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in St Stephens
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in St Stephens — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around St Stephens. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around St Stephens
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place St Stephens, Hertfordshire within a broader nearby area. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including St Julians, Chiswell Green, How Wood, Sopwell, St Albans, and Townsend.
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Frequently Asked Questions in St Stephens
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in St Stephens often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to St Stephens?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to St Stephens is ST ALBANS ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, about 0.8 miles to the north-east. The next closest are UK Dental Specialists (0.9 miles) and The Maltings Dental Surgery (0.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near St Stephens?
Our register has 13 practices within 5 miles of St Stephens, 65 practices within 10 miles and 270 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near St Stephens?
The nearest practice to St Stephens that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is ST ALBANS ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, about 0.8 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include The Maltings Dental Surgery (0.9 miles) and Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant Centre (1.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in St Stephens, Hertfordshire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in St Stephens, Hertfordshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.