Orthodontic practices near Townsend
On our practice register: 23 practices within 5 miles of Townsend, 58 practices within 10 and 244 practices within 20. The closest is St Peters Lodge Dental Practice in St Albans, 0.3 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peters Lodge Dental PracticeSt Albans | 0.3 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (450 reviews) |
| Invisalign St AlbansSt Albans | 0.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Alban City Dental & Surgical CentreSt Albans | 0.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (110 reviews) |
| Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant CentreSt Albans | 0.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (184 reviews) |
| St Albans OrthodonticsSt Albans | 0.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (185 reviews) |
| Visage Dental St AlbansSt Albans | 0.5 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (114 reviews) |
| The Maltings Dental SurgerySt Albans | 0.6 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (1,236 reviews) |
| Dental Specialists St AlbansSt Albans | 0.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (31 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Townsend with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is St Albans, 0.3 miles south; the next are Redbourn (3.6 miles north-west) and Harpenden (3.8 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| St Albans | 11 | 0.3 miles south |
| Redbourn | 1 | 3.6 miles north-west |
| Harpenden | 8 | 3.8 miles north |
| Hatfield | 3 | 4.6 miles east |
| Hemel Hempstead | 5 | 5.5 miles west |
| Apsley | 1 | 5.7 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Townsend
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), 0.4 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant CentreSt Albans | 5.0 (184 reviews) | 0.4 miles south |
| Landmark DentalHemel Hempstead | 5.0 (158 reviews) | 5.8 miles west |
| Wayside Dental PracticeHarpenden | 5.0 (126 reviews) | 4.4 miles north |
| Visage Dental St AlbansSt Albans | 5.0 (114 reviews) | 0.5 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Townsend at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | St Albans |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 5,700 |
| Residents under 16 | 20% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,208 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.4% aged 16 to 24 and 41.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 18.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 6,400 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 11% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 23 practices, more than 93% of towns in England |
| Access within Hertfordshire | 26th closest to an orthodontic practice of 421 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.3 miles away, closer than 95% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 7.8% across neighbourhoods in Hertfordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 19 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Loreto College — 0.7 miles St Albans Girls' School — 0.8 miles Townsend Church of England School — 0.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 9 schools, about 11,655 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | St Peters Lodge Dental Practice, St Albans — under a mile Redbourn Dental Practice, Redbourn — 4 miles Hertfordshire Centre For Dentistry, Harpenden — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 58 within 10 miles, 244 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 Townsend
Townsend has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: St Peters Lodge Dental Practice in 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 58 practices, and within 20 there are 244.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant Centre (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; St Albans Orthodontics (under a mile) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Townsend 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 Townsend are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Alban City Dental & Surgical Centre in St Albans, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 19 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Townsend
Hertfordshire12 nearby locationsBraces and aligner options in Townsend
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Townsend, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Hertfordshire. Townsend — a small town with a population of around 5,700 — is covered on this page specifically.
Townsend in context
Townsend — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 20% of Townsend's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Townsend, 6.3% of the 2,208 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 23 orthodontic practices within five miles, Townsend is better served than 93% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Townsend are Loreto College (0.7 miles) and St Albans Girls' School (0.8 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Townsend sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Townsend is about 19 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London.
Practice signals around Townsend
There is no orthodontist on our records in Townsend itself. The nearest we do hold are St Peters Lodge Dental Practice in St Albans, under a mile away; Redbourn Dental Practice, about 4 miles away; and Hertfordshire Centre For Dentistry in Harpenden, about 4 miles away.
Keep exploring nearby
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Bernards Heath, New Greens, St Albans, Childwick Green, Sopwell, and St Julians.
Where Townsend sits locally
Townsend has a population of around 5,700, making it a small town within Hertfordshire. Bernards Heath is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Townsend.
All Orthodontic Options in Townsend Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Townsend has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Townsend
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Townsend — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Townsend
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Townsend helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Townsend
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Townsend. Townsend is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. 20% of Townsend's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Townsend, 6.3% of the 2,208 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (23), Townsend has more choice than 93% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Townsend are Loreto College (0.7 miles) and St Albans Girls' School (0.8 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Townsend sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Townsend is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 19 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 Townsend. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Townsend
This section helps connect Townsend, Hertfordshire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. Other local pages worth browsing include Bernards Heath, New Greens, St Albans, Childwick Green, Sopwell, and St Julians.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Townsend
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Townsend often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Townsend?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Townsend is St Peters Lodge Dental Practice in St Albans, about 0.3 miles to the south. The next closest are Invisalign St Albans (0.4 miles) and Alban City Dental & Surgical Centre (0.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Townsend?
Our register has 23 practices within 5 miles of Townsend, 58 practices within 10 miles and 244 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Townsend?
The nearest practice to Townsend that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Alban City Dental & Surgical Centre in St Albans, about 0.4 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant Centre (0.4 miles) and St Albans Orthodontics (0.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Townsend, Hertfordshire?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Townsend, Hertfordshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.