Orthodontic practices near Starling's Green
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Starling's Green; 5 practices within 10 and 57 practices within 20. The closest is Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, 6.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS OrthodonticsBishops Stortford | 6.5 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (371 reviews) |
| THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEFord | 6.5 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| The Walden Dental ClinicSaffron Walden | 6.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (285 reviews) |
| Hockerill Dental Bishop StortfordBishops Stortford | 6.6 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (265 reviews) |
| The DentistBishops Stortford | 6.6 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (486 reviews) |
| Herts OrthodonticsWare | 12.1 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (64 reviews) |
| Old Harlow Dental PracticeOld Harlow | 12.2 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (217 reviews) |
| Mulberry Dental Clinic (Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Leading Centre)Old Harlow | 12.2 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (289 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Starling's Green with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bishops Stortford, 6.5 miles south; the next are Ford (6.5 miles south) and Saffron Walden (6.5 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bishops Stortford | 3 | 6.5 miles south |
| Ford | 1 | 6.5 miles south |
| Saffron Walden | 1 | 6.5 miles north-east |
| Ware | 1 | 12.1 miles south-west |
| Old Harlow | 2 | 12.2 miles south |
| Stevenage | 5 | 13.4 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Starling's Green
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), 13.4 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hydean Dental PracticeStevenage | 5.0 (837 reviews) | 13.4 miles west |
| North House Hoddesdon Dental & Aesthetic ClinicHoddesdon | 5.0 (189 reviews) | 15.2 miles south |
| Autograph Dental CambridgeCambridge | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 14.8 miles north |
| Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS OrthodonticsBishops Stortford | 4.9 (371 reviews) | 6.5 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Starling's Green 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,575 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.2% aged 16 to 24 and 25.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 83 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Essex | 610th closest to an orthodontic practice of 721 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.3% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 31 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport — 4.5 miles Avanti Grange Secondary School — 5.3 miles Forest Hall School — 5.9 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, Bishops Stortford — 6 miles THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, Ford — 6 miles The Walden Dental Clinic, Saffron Walden — 6 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 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 |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 6 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 Starling's Green
From Starling's Green the nearest practice is Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, 6.5 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.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Walden Dental Clinic (6.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Village Dental Practice (14.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Starling's Green list clear aligners, the nearest 6.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Starling's Green are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Ford, 6.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 31 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Starling's Green to Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics is roughly 15 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 170 to 340 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £155 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Starling's Green
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Orthodontist in Starling's Green: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Starling's Green often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Starling's Green or another part of Essex.
What official data says about Starling's Green
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Starling's Green sits within NHS Essex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 16.7% of Starling's Green's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.3% of the 1,575 residents in Starling's Green's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.9% average across Essex. People in Starling's Green usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Starling's Green attend schools such as Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport (4.5 miles) and Avanti Grange Secondary School (5.3 miles). Starling's Green's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Starling's Green is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 31 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
A quick look at Starling's Green
Heading north-east for around 2 km brings you to Clavering, the closest linked location.
What local practice data suggests in Starling's Green
There is no orthodontist on our records in Starling's Green itself. The closest on record are Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, about 6 miles away; THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Ford, about 6 miles away; and The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 6 miles away.
Widen your local search
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Berden, Butts Green, Clavering, Further Ford End, Stocking Pelham, and Brick House End.
The Orthodontic Journey in Starling's Green
Orthodontic treatment in Starling's Green is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Starling's Green follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Orthodontic Treatments in Starling's Green
Patients in Starling's Green have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Starling's Green
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Starling's Green. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Starling's Green
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Starling's Green, Essex with surrounding locations. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Berden, Butts Green, Clavering, Further Ford End, Stocking Pelham, and Brick House End.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Starling's Green
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Starling's Green often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Starling's Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Starling's Green is Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, about 6.5 miles to the south. The next closest are THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (6.5 miles) and The Walden Dental Clinic (6.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Starling's Green?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Starling's Green, 5 practices within 10 miles and 57 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bishops Stortford, 6.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Starling's Green?
The nearest practice to Starling's Green that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Ford, about 6.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include The Walden Dental Clinic (6.5 miles) and The Dentist (6.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Starling's Green, Essex?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Starling's Green, Essex?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.