Orthodontic practices near Stickling Green
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Stickling Green; 5 practices within 10 and 56 practices within 20. The closest is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, 5.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Walden Dental ClinicSaffron Walden | 5.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (285 reviews) |
| Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS OrthodonticsBishops Stortford | 6.9 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (371 reviews) |
| THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEFord | 6.9 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Hockerill Dental Bishop StortfordBishops Stortford | 7.0 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (265 reviews) |
| The DentistBishops Stortford | 7.0 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (486 reviews) |
| Old Harlow Dental PracticeOld Harlow | 12.9 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (217 reviews) |
| Mulberry Dental Clinic (Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Leading Centre)Old Harlow | 12.9 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (289 reviews) |
| Herts OrthodonticsWare | 13.4 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 Stickling Green with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Saffron Walden, 5.1 miles north-east; the next are Bishops Stortford (6.9 miles south) and Ford (6.9 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Saffron Walden | 1 | 5.1 miles north-east |
| Bishops Stortford | 3 | 6.9 miles south |
| Ford | 1 | 6.9 miles south |
| Old Harlow | 2 | 12.9 miles south |
| Ware | 1 | 13.4 miles south-west |
| Cambridge | 12 | 13.8 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Stickling 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), 14.8 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hydean Dental PracticeStevenage | 5.0 (837 reviews) | 14.8 miles west |
| Autograph Dental CambridgeCambridge | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 14.2 miles north |
| Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS OrthodonticsBishops Stortford | 4.9 (371 reviews) | 6.9 miles south |
| The Walden Dental ClinicSaffron Walden | 4.9 (285 reviews) | 5.1 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Stickling 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 | 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 | 7.3% 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 — 3.1 miles Saffron Walden County High School — 4.8 miles Forest Hall School — 5.8 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Walden Dental Clinic, Saffron Walden — 5 miles Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, Bishops Stortford — 7 miles THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, Ford — 7 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, 56 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 Stickling Green
The nearest practice to Stickling Green is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, 5.1 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 5 practices, and within 20 there are 56.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Walden Dental Clinic (5.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; drfrancisbraces (15.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Stickling Green list clear aligners, the nearest 5.1 miles 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 Stickling Green 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 Stickling Green 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 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 Stickling Green
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Orthodontist in Stickling Green: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Stickling Green, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Essex.
Facts about Stickling Green
Just under 1 km west, Clavering is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Pages for Clavering, Hill Green, Arkesden, Berden, Brick House End, and Rickling follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
What official data says about Stickling Green
By ONS classification, Stickling Green falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Stickling Green falls under NHS Essex Integrated Care Board. 16.7% of Stickling Green's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,575 residents in the neighbourhood around Stickling Green, 7.3% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.9% average across Essex. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Stickling Green; the nearest is about 5 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Stickling Green are Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport (3.1 miles) and Saffron Walden County High School (4.8 miles). Stickling Green falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Stickling Green is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 32 miles away.
Useful local orthodontic context for Stickling Green
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Stickling Green itself. The nearest we do hold are The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 5 miles away; Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, about 7 miles away; and THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Ford, about 7 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Stickling Green
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Stickling Green 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.
Treatment Options in Stickling Green — Local Context
What's available in Stickling Green depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Stickling Green is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Essex Integrated Care Board. Stickling Green's under-16 share sits at 16.7%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Stickling Green, 7.3% of the 1,575 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to 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 Stickling Green; the nearest is about 5 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Stickling Green are Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport (3.1 miles) and Saffron Walden County High School (4.8 miles). Stickling Green's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Stickling Green is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 32 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Stickling Green itself. The nearest we do hold are The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 5 miles away; Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, about 7 miles away; and THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Ford, about 7 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
The Orthodontic Journey in Stickling Green
Orthodontic treatment in Stickling Green is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Stickling Green
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Stickling Green — comparing a couple is worthwhile. By ONS classification, Stickling Green falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Essex Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Stickling Green. Census data puts 16.7% of Stickling 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 Stickling Green's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.9% average across Essex. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Stickling Green; the nearest is about 5 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Stickling Green attend schools such as Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport (3.1 miles) and Saffron Walden County High School (4.8 miles). National deprivation data ranks Stickling Green among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Stickling Green 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 Stickling Green. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Stickling Green
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Stickling Green, Essex within a broader nearby area. Nearby pages covering Clavering, Hill Green, Arkesden, Berden, Brick House End, and Rickling may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Stickling Green
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Stickling Green often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Stickling Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Stickling Green is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 5.1 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics (6.9 miles) and THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (6.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Stickling Green?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Stickling Green, 5 practices within 10 miles and 56 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 Stickling Green?
The nearest practice to Stickling Green that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 5.1 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (6.9 miles) and The Dentist (7.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Stickling Green, Essex?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Stickling Green, Essex?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.