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Orthodontic practices near The Camp

On our practice register: 20 practices within 5 miles of The Camp, 60 practices within 10 and 255 practices within 20. The closest is Dental Specialists St Albans, 0.9 miles west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Dental Specialists St AlbansSt Albans0.9 miles west–––4.6 (31 reviews)
Victoria Dental ClinicSt Albans0.9 miles west–––4.9 (1,001 reviews)
St Albans OrthodonticsSt Albans1.0 miles west✓✓✓4.8 (185 reviews)
Alban City Dental & Surgical CentreSt Albans1.1 miles north-west✓–✓5.0 (110 reviews)
Invisalign St AlbansSt Albans1.2 miles west–––5.0 (1 review)
Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant CentreSt Albans1.2 miles west✓✓✓5.0 (184 reviews)
The Maltings Dental SurgerySt Albans1.2 miles west✓–✓4.3 (1,236 reviews)
St Peters Lodge Dental PracticeSt Albans1.3 miles west––✓4.8 (450 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to The Camp with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is St Albans, 0.9 miles west; the next are Hatfield (3.2 miles east) and Harpenden (4.9 miles north-west).

PlacePracticesNearest
St Albans110.9 miles west
Hatfield33.2 miles east
Harpenden84.9 miles north-west
Redbourn14.9 miles north-west
Welwyn Garden City25.6 miles north-east
Borehamwood26.5 miles south

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of The Camp

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), 1.2 miles west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant CentreSt Albans5.0 (184 reviews)1.2 miles west
Wayside Dental PracticeHarpenden5.0 (126 reviews)5.4 miles north-west
Visage Dental St AlbansSt Albans5.0 (114 reviews)1.3 miles west
Alban City Dental & Surgical CentreSt Albans5.0 (110 reviews)1.1 miles north-west

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

The Camp at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaSt Albans
NHS dental servicesNHS Central East Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Residents under 1623.6% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,765 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally9.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 40.9% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car12.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre5,597 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health11.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles19 practices, more than 90% of towns in England
Access within Hertfordshire75th closest to an orthodontic practice of 421 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles)
Nearest practice compared0.9 miles away, closer than 84% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county9.6% here, against 7.8% across neighbourhoods in Hertfordshire
Nearest university dental hospitalUCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 17 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsVerulam School — 0.5 miles
Beaumont School — 0.6 miles
Samuel Ryder Academy — 0.8 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles9 schools, about 11,655 pupils (DfE)
Nearest orthodontic practicesDental Specialists St Albans, St Albans — under a mile
Iconic Smiles - Hilltop | Cosmetic, Implant Dentistry, Invisalign & Orthodontics, Hatfield — 3 miles
Hertfordshire Centre For Dentistry, Harpenden — 5 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles60 within 10 miles, 255 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 The Camp

The Camp has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Dental Specialists St Albans is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 60 practices, and within 20 there are 255.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: St Albans Orthodontics (1 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 20 of the practices around The Camp list clear aligners, the nearest 1 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around The Camp are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Albans Orthodontics, 1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 17 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In The Camp

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If you are looking for an orthodontist in The Camp, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Hertfordshire.

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You can also compare treatment pages for Fleetville, Cunningham, Marshalswick, St Albans, Bernards Heath, and Jersey Farm if you are weighing up more than one location.

About The Camp

Just under 1 km north, Fleetville is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.

Local treatment availability around The Camp

There is no orthodontist on our records in The Camp itself. The nearest recorded are Dental Specialists St Albans, under a mile away; Iconic Smiles - Hilltop | Cosmetic, Implant Dentistry, Invisalign & Orthodontics in Hatfield, about 3 miles away; and Hertfordshire Centre For Dentistry in Harpenden, about 5 miles away.

The local picture in The Camp

Officially, The Camp is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Central East Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in The Camp. The Camp skews family-heavy: 23.6% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 9.6% of the 1,765 residents in The Camp's census neighbourhood, above the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (19), The Camp has more choice than 90% of towns in England. Families in The Camp are served by secondary schools including Verulam School (0.5 miles) and Beaumont School (0.6 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, The Camp sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to The Camp is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 17 miles away.

Teeth Straightening Options Available in The Camp

Choosing between orthodontic treatments in The Camp can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.

Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in The Camp

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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in The Camp

Orthodontic treatment in The Camp is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in The Camp

Provision in The Camp varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, The Camp sits within NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With 23.6% of residents under 16, The Camp has an above-average share of children. In the census neighbourhood around The Camp, 9.6% of the 1,765 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (19), The Camp has more choice than 90% of towns in England. Families in The Camp are served by secondary schools including Verulam School (0.5 miles) and Beaumont School (0.6 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, The Camp sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, The Camp is about 17 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around The Camp. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in The Camp

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Camp often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Camp?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Camp is Dental Specialists St Albans, about 0.9 miles to the west. The next closest are Victoria Dental Clinic (0.9 miles) and St Albans Orthodontics (1.0 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near The Camp?

Our register has 20 practices within 5 miles of The Camp, 60 practices within 10 miles and 255 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Camp?

The nearest practice to The Camp that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Albans Orthodontics, about 1.0 miles to the west. Others nearby include Alban City Dental & Surgical Centre (1.1 miles) and Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant Centre (1.2 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Camp, Hertfordshire?

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 The Camp, Hertfordshire?

Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.

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TitleThe Camp, Hertfordshire Teeth Straightening
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Published1 June 2022
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