Orthodontic practices near Takeley
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Takeley, 6 practices within 10 and 59 practices within 20. The closest is Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, 4.4 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS OrthodonticsBishops Stortford | 4.4 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (371 reviews) |
| Hockerill Dental Bishop StortfordBishops Stortford | 4.4 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (265 reviews) |
| THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEFord | 4.4 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| The DentistBishops Stortford | 4.7 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (486 reviews) |
| Old Harlow Dental PracticeOld Harlow | 8.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (217 reviews) |
| Mulberry Dental Clinic (Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Leading Centre)Old Harlow | 8.4 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (289 reviews) |
| The Walden Dental ClinicSaffron Walden | 10.4 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (285 reviews) |
| Braintree Dental StudioBraintree | 10.8 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (268 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Takeley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bishops Stortford, 4.4 miles west; the next are Ford (4.4 miles west) and Old Harlow (8.3 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bishops Stortford | 3 | 4.4 miles west |
| Ford | 1 | 4.4 miles west |
| Old Harlow | 2 | 8.3 miles south-west |
| Saffron Walden | 1 | 10.4 miles north |
| Braintree | 3 | 10.8 miles east |
| Harlow | 1 | 11.8 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Takeley
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is North House Hoddesdon Dental & Aesthetic Clinic (5.0 from 189 reviews), 14.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North House Hoddesdon Dental & Aesthetic ClinicHoddesdon | 5.0 (189 reviews) | 14.4 miles south-west |
| Aloe Vera Dental StudioChelmsford | 5.0 (120 reviews) | 12.7 miles south-east |
| Blue Sky DentalChelmsford | 4.9 (596 reviews) | 13.0 miles south-east |
| Advance Dental Clinic - Dentist ChelmsfordChelmsford | 4.9 (500 reviews) | 13.0 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Takeley 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 3,387 |
| Residents under 16 | 23.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,910 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.2% aged 16 to 24 and 33.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 158 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England |
| Access within Essex | 438th closest to an orthodontic practice of 721 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.8% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 28 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Forest Hall School — 3.2 miles Helena Romanes School — 3.7 miles Birchwood High School — 3.8 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, Bishops Stortford — 4 miles THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, Ford — 4 miles Old Harlow Dental Practice, Old Harlow — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 6 within 10 miles, 59 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 Takeley
The nearest practice to Takeley is Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, 4.4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 6 practices, and within 20 there are 59.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Hockerill Dental Bishop Stortford (4.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dentality @ Hoddesdon - Dental and Aesthetics Practice (14.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Takeley list clear aligners, the nearest 4.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Takeley are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Ford, 4.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 28 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Takeley
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Orthodontist in Takeley: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Takeley keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Essex, not just Takeley. Takeley — a small town with a population of around 3,387 — is covered on this page specifically.
Nearby location pages
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Smith's Green, Hope End Green, Puttock's End, Takeley Street, Bamber's Green, and Bush End may also help.
Local treatment availability around Takeley
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Takeley. The nearest we do hold are Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, about 4 miles away; THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Ford, about 4 miles away; and Old Harlow Dental Practice, about 8 miles away.
Takeley in context
By ONS classification, Takeley falls under larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Essex Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Takeley. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 23.8% of Takeley's residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.8% of the 1,910 residents in Takeley's census neighbourhood, above the 6.9% average across Essex. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (4), Takeley has more choice than 56% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Takeley are Forest Hall School (3.2 miles) and Helena Romanes School (3.7 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Takeley is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Takeley is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 28 miles away.
Takeley at a glance
Takeley has a population of around 3,387, making it a small town within Essex. Smith's Green is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Takeley.
The Orthodontic Journey in Takeley
Many people in Takeley delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Takeley runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Orthodontic Treatments in Takeley
Patients in Takeley 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 Takeley — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Takeley. Takeley's ONS geography type is larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Essex Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Takeley. With 23.8% of residents under 16, Takeley has an above-average share of children. Census 2021 counts 1,910 residents in the neighbourhood around Takeley, 7.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.9% average across Essex. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (4), Takeley has more choice than 56% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Takeley attend schools such as Forest Hall School (3.2 miles) and Helena Romanes School (3.7 miles). Takeley's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Takeley is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 28 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Takeley itself. The closest on record are Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, about 4 miles away; THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Ford, about 4 miles away; and Old Harlow Dental Practice, about 8 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Takeley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Takeley
This section helps connect Takeley, Essex to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. For a broader comparison, pages for Smith's Green, Hope End Green, Puttock's End, Takeley Street, Bamber's Green, and Bush End follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Takeley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Takeley often want to know before getting started.
How long does orthodontic treatment take in Takeley?
Knowing the stages involved in treatment can make the whole process in Takeley feel less unpredictable. Treatment typically starts with records: photos, scans, and a treatment plan. The appliance is then fitted and adjusted or replaced at intervals throughout the active treatment period. When treatment is complete, retainers prevent relapse — this phase has no defined endpoint. Seeing the whole journey mapped out can make the commitment feel more manageable before you start treatment in Takeley.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Takeley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Takeley is Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, about 4.4 miles to the west. The next closest are Hockerill Dental Bishop Stortford (4.4 miles) and THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (4.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Takeley?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Takeley, 6 practices within 10 miles and 59 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Takeley?
The nearest practice to Takeley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Ford, about 4.4 miles to the west. Others nearby include The Dentist (4.7 miles) and Old Harlow Dental Practice (8.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Takeley, Essex?
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 Takeley, Essex?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.