Orthodontic practices near Temple Fields
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Temple Fields, 15 practices within 10 and 160 practices within 20. The closest is Mulberry Dental Clinic (Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Leading Centre) in Old Harlow, 0.9 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Dental Clinic (Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Leading Centre)Old Harlow | 0.9 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (289 reviews) |
| Old Harlow Dental PracticeOld Harlow | 1.1 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (217 reviews) |
| The Barbara Castle Dental PracticeHarlow | 2.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.2 (68 reviews) |
| Dentality @ Hoddesdon - Dental and Aesthetics PracticeHoddesdon | 5.4 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (320 reviews) |
| Hoddesdon Dental SurgeryHoddesdon | 5.5 miles west | – | – | – | 4.6 (79 reviews) |
| North House Hoddesdon Dental & Aesthetic ClinicHoddesdon | 5.5 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (189 reviews) |
| Dental Beauty Orthodontics EppingEpping | 5.7 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (143 reviews) |
| SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEEpping | 5.7 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Temple Fields with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Old Harlow, 0.9 miles east; the next are Harlow (2.6 miles south-west) and Hoddesdon (5.4 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Old Harlow | 2 | 0.9 miles east |
| Harlow | 1 | 2.6 miles south-west |
| Hoddesdon | 3 | 5.4 miles west |
| Epping | 2 | 5.7 miles south |
| Ware | 1 | 6.5 miles west |
| Bishops Stortford | 3 | 6.5 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Temple Fields
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), 5.5 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North House Hoddesdon Dental & Aesthetic ClinicHoddesdon | 5.0 (189 reviews) | 5.5 miles west |
| FIRST Ortho - FIRST ImpressionsBuckhurst Hill | 5.0 (108 reviews) | 11.1 miles south |
| New River Dental - EnfieldEnfield Town | 4.9 (598 reviews) | 11.9 miles south-west |
| Apolline DentalChingford | 4.9 (418 reviews) | 11.1 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Temple Fields at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Harlow |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 17.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,802 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.2% aged 16 to 24 and 40.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 23.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,427 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England |
| Access within Essex | 62nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 721 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.9 miles away, closer than 84% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 19 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Burnt Mill Academy — 0.2 miles Bmat Stem Academy — 0.9 miles Mark Hall Academy — 0.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 6,222 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Mulberry Dental Clinic (Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Leading Centre), Old Harlow — under a mile The Barbara Castle Dental Practice, Harlow — 3 miles Dentality @ Hoddesdon - Dental and Aesthetics Practice, Hoddesdon — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 15 within 10 miles, 160 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 Temple Fields
Temple Fields has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Mulberry Dental Clinic (Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Leading Centre) in Old Harlow is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 15 practices, and within 20 there are 160.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: North House Hoddesdon Dental & Aesthetic Clinic (5.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dentality @ Hoddesdon - Dental and Aesthetics Practice (5.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Temple Fields 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 Temple Fields are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Old Harlow Dental Practice, 1.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 19 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Temple Fields
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Orthodontist in Temple Fields: Before booking anything in Temple Fields, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Essex.
Local treatment availability around Temple Fields
There is no orthodontist on our records in Temple Fields itself. The nearest recorded are Mulberry Dental Clinic (Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Leading Centre) in Old Harlow, under a mile away; The Barbara Castle Dental Practice in Harlow, about 3 miles away; and Dentality @ Hoddesdon - Dental and Aesthetics Practice, about 5 miles away.
Facts about Temple Fields
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Harlow, the closest linked location.
The local picture in Temple Fields
Temple Fields is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Temple Fields sits within NHS Essex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 17.4% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,802 residents in the neighbourhood around Temple Fields, 6.8% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.9% average across Essex. With 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, Temple Fields is better served than 52% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Temple Fields attend schools such as Burnt Mill Academy (0.2 miles) and Bmat Stem Academy (0.9 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. Temple Fields sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Temple Fields is about 19 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Nearby location pages including Harlow, Mark Hall North, Mark Hall South, Netteswell, Old Harlow, and Brays Grove can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Temple Fields
Many people in Temple Fields delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Temple Fields
Not every practice near Temple Fields offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Temple Fields sits within NHS Essex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Temple Fields's under-16 share sits at 17.4%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,802 residents in the neighbourhood around Temple Fields, 6.8% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.9% average across Essex. With 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, Temple Fields is better served than 52% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Temple Fields are Burnt Mill Academy (0.2 miles) and Bmat Stem Academy (0.9 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. Temple Fields sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Temple Fields is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 19 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Temple Fields
Patients in Temple Fields 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.
How to Choose in Temple Fields
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Temple Fields practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Temple Fields. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Temple Fields
This part of the page places Temple Fields, Essex in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Harlow, Mark Hall North, Mark Hall South, Netteswell, Old Harlow, and Brays Grove.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Temple Fields
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Temple Fields often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Temple Fields?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Temple Fields is Mulberry Dental Clinic (Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Leading Centre) in Old Harlow, about 0.9 miles to the east. The next closest are Old Harlow Dental Practice (1.1 miles) and The Barbara Castle Dental Practice (2.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Temple Fields?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Temple Fields, 15 practices within 10 miles and 160 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Temple Fields?
The nearest practice to Temple Fields that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Old Harlow Dental Practice, about 1.1 miles to the east. Others nearby include Dentality @ Hoddesdon - Dental and Aesthetics Practice (5.4 miles) and SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (5.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Temple Fields, 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 Temple Fields, Essex?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.