Orthodontic practices near The High
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of The High, 15 practices within 10 and 193 practices within 20. The closest is The Barbara Castle Dental Practice in Harlow, 1.6 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Barbara Castle Dental PracticeHarlow | 1.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.2 (68 reviews) |
| Mulberry Dental Clinic (Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Leading Centre)Old Harlow | 2.0 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (289 reviews) |
| Old Harlow Dental PracticeOld Harlow | 2.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (217 reviews) |
| Dentality @ Hoddesdon - Dental and Aesthetics PracticeHoddesdon | 4.4 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (320 reviews) |
| Hoddesdon Dental SurgeryHoddesdon | 4.5 miles west | – | – | – | 4.6 (79 reviews) |
| North House Hoddesdon Dental & Aesthetic ClinicHoddesdon | 4.5 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (189 reviews) |
| Dental Beauty Orthodontics EppingEpping | 5.0 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (143 reviews) |
| SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEEpping | 5.0 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The High with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Harlow, 1.6 miles south-west; the next are Old Harlow (2.0 miles north-east) and Hoddesdon (4.4 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Harlow | 1 | 1.6 miles south-west |
| Old Harlow | 2 | 2.0 miles north-east |
| Hoddesdon | 3 | 4.4 miles west |
| Epping | 2 | 5.0 miles south |
| Ware | 1 | 6.0 miles north-west |
| Hertford | 1 | 7.3 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of The High
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), 4.5 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North House Hoddesdon Dental & Aesthetic ClinicHoddesdon | 5.0 (189 reviews) | 4.5 miles west |
| FIRST Ortho - FIRST ImpressionsBuckhurst Hill | 5.0 (108 reviews) | 10.2 miles south |
| New River Dental - EnfieldEnfield Town | 4.9 (598 reviews) | 10.8 miles south-west |
| Apolline DentalChingford | 4.9 (418 reviews) | 10.1 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The High 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 22.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,157 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 11.8% aged 16 to 24 and 52.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 67% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,957 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 6 practices, more than 64% of towns in England |
| Access within Essex | 126th closest to an orthodontic practice of 721 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.6 miles away, closer than 74% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 3.1% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 18 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Bmat Stem Academy — 0.4 miles St Mark's West Essex Catholic School — 0.7 miles Sir Frederick Gibberd College — 0.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 6,222 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Barbara Castle Dental Practice, Harlow — 2 miles Mulberry Dental Clinic (Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Leading Centre), Old Harlow — 2 miles Dentality @ Hoddesdon - Dental and Aesthetics Practice, Hoddesdon — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 15 within 10 miles, 193 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 High
The nearest practice to The High is The Barbara Castle Dental Practice in Harlow, 1.6 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 15 practices, and within 20 there are 193.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: North House Hoddesdon Dental & Aesthetic Clinic (4.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dentality @ Hoddesdon - Dental and Aesthetics Practice (4.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around The High list clear aligners, the nearest 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 High are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Old Harlow Dental Practice, 2.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 18 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In The High
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Orthodontist in The High: Searching for orthodontic treatment in The High? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Essex, not just The High.
Local snapshot of The High
Little Parndon is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of The High.
Widen your local search
Related pages for Little Parndon, Netteswell, Passmores, Pinnacles, Eastwick, and Harlow are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Local provider signals in The High
We hold no orthodontic practice records in The High itself. The nearest recorded are The Barbara Castle Dental Practice in Harlow, about 2 miles away; Mulberry Dental Clinic (Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Leading Centre) in Old Harlow, about 2 miles away; and Dentality @ Hoddesdon - Dental and Aesthetics Practice, about 4 miles away.
The local picture in The High
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, The High sits within NHS Essex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With 22.8% of residents under 16, The High has an above-average share of children. Census 2021 counts 1,157 residents in the neighbourhood around The High, 3.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.9% average across Essex. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (6), The High has more choice than 64% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to The High are Bmat Stem Academy (0.4 miles) and St Mark's West Essex Catholic School (0.7 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. The High falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to The High is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 18 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in The High
Patients in The High have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in The High
Every mainstream option is available to patients in The High — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in The High
Orthodontic treatment in The High 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
What to Ask Before You Commit in The High
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in The High
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering The High — comparing a couple is worthwhile. The High's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. The High sits within NHS Essex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. The High skews family-heavy: 22.8% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 3.1% of the 1,157 residents in The High's census neighbourhood, below the 6.9% average across Essex. The High has 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 64% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near The High attend schools such as Bmat Stem Academy (0.4 miles) and St Mark's West Essex Catholic School (0.7 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. The High's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to The High is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 18 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around The High. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around The High
These links help widen your research beyond The High, Essex if you're open to travelling a little further. This page links onward to Little Parndon, Netteswell, Passmores, Pinnacles, Eastwick, and Harlow for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in The High
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The High often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The High?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The High is The Barbara Castle Dental Practice in Harlow, about 1.6 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Mulberry Dental Clinic (Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Leading Centre) (2.0 miles) and Old Harlow Dental Practice (2.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The High?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of The High, 15 practices within 10 miles and 193 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The High?
The nearest practice to The High that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Old Harlow Dental Practice, about 2.1 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Dentality @ Hoddesdon - Dental and Aesthetics Practice (4.4 miles) and SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (5.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The High, 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 The High, Essex?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.