Orthodontic practices near The Flints
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of The Flints, 40 practices within 10 and 130 practices within 20. The closest is Hitchin Dental Care, 3.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hitchin Dental CareHitchin | 3.2 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (371 reviews) |
| Hitchin DentistryHitchin | 3.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
| Bucklersbury Dental StudioHitchin | 3.2 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (290 reviews) |
| Tilehouse Dental ClinicHitchin | 3.2 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Bancroft DentistryHitchin | 3.4 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (286 reviews) |
| OrthocliniqueHitchin | 3.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.2 (46 reviews) |
| HITCHIN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC LIMITEDHitchin | 3.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| The Vernon Dental PracticeHitchin | 3.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (299 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Flints with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hitchin, 3.2 miles north-east; the next are Luton (3.5 miles south-west) and Dunstable (5.9 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hitchin | 8 | 3.2 miles north-east |
| Luton | 7 | 3.5 miles south-west |
| Dunstable | 5 | 5.9 miles south-west |
| Letchworth Garden City | 2 | 6.2 miles north-east |
| Stevenage | 4 | 6.2 miles east |
| Harpenden | 4 | 7.5 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 Flints
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Vernon Dental Practice in Hitchin (5.0 from 299 reviews), 3.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Vernon Dental PracticeHitchin | 5.0 (299 reviews) | 3.5 miles north-east |
| Bancroft DentistryHitchin | 5.0 (286 reviews) | 3.4 miles north-east |
| Wayside Dental PracticeHarpenden | 5.0 (126 reviews) | 7.5 miles south |
| Hitchin Dental CareHitchin | 4.9 (371 reviews) | 3.2 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The Flints at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North Hertfordshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Central East Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 18.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,537 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 | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 28.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 96 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 14 practices, more than 83% of towns in England |
| Access within Hertfordshire | 320th closest to an orthodontic practice of 421 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.2 miles away, closer than 55% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.8% here, against 7.8% across neighbourhoods in Hertfordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 30 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Putteridge High School — 2.3 miles Stopsley High School — 2.9 miles Queen Elizabeth School — 3.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,239 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Hitchin Dental Care, Hitchin — 3 miles Vogue Dental Care, Luton — 4 miles Cobham Clinic, Dunstable — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 40 within 10 miles, 130 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 Flints
The nearest practice to The Flints is Hitchin Dental Care, 3.2 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 40 practices, and within 20 there are 130.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Bucklersbury Dental Studio (3.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Tilehouse Dental Clinic (3.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around The Flints list clear aligners, the nearest 3.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around The Flints are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Tilehouse Dental Clinic in Hitchin, 3.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 30 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In The Flints
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Orthodontist in The Flints: Searching for orthodontic treatment in The Flints? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Hertfordshire, not just The Flints.
What official data says about The Flints
The Flints is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. The Flints sits within NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 18.7% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around The Flints, 7.8% of the 2,537 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (14), The Flints has more choice than 83% of towns in England. Families in The Flints are served by secondary schools including Putteridge High School (2.3 miles) and Stopsley High School (2.9 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks The Flints among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, The Flints is about 30 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London.
Keep exploring nearby
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Great Offley, Lilley, Cockernhoe, Ley Green, Mangrove Green, and Pegsdon.
Local context for The Flints
Great Offley is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of The Flints.
Useful local orthodontic context for The Flints
No orthodontic practice is recorded in The Flints. The nearest we do hold are Hitchin Dental Care, about 3 miles away; Vogue Dental Care in Luton, about 4 miles away; and Cobham Clinic in Dunstable, about 6 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in The Flints Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in The Flints can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in The Flints
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in The Flints
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in The Flints helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in The Flints
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving The Flints. ONS classifies The Flints as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, The Flints falls under NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. 18.7% of The Flints's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,537 residents in the neighbourhood around The Flints, 7.8% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire. The Flints has 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 83% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to The Flints are Putteridge High School (2.3 miles) and Stopsley High School (2.9 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks The Flints among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, The Flints is about 30 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 Flints. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around The Flints
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place The Flints, Hertfordshire within a broader nearby area. For a broader comparison, pages for Great Offley, Lilley, Cockernhoe, Ley Green, Mangrove Green, and Pegsdon follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in The Flints
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Flints often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Flints?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Flints is Hitchin Dental Care, about 3.2 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Hitchin Dentistry (3.2 miles) and Bucklersbury Dental Studio (3.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Flints?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of The Flints, 40 practices within 10 miles and 130 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Flints?
The nearest practice to The Flints that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tilehouse Dental Clinic in Hitchin, about 3.2 miles to the east. Others nearby include Orthoclinique (3.4 miles) and HITCHIN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC LIMITED (3.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Flints, Hertfordshire?
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 The Flints, Hertfordshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.