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Orthodontic practices near Trowley Bottom

On our practice register: 18 practices within 5 miles of Trowley Bottom, 51 practices within 10 and 169 practices within 20. The closest is Redbourn Dental Practice, 2.1 miles east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Redbourn Dental PracticeRedbourn2.1 miles east✓✓✓4.9 (42 reviews)
Wayside Dental PracticeHarpenden3.4 miles east✓–✓5.0 (126 reviews)
HARPENDEN ORTHODONTICS LLPHarpenden3.5 miles east✓–––
Harpenden Dental PracticeHarpenden3.6 miles east––✓5.0 (69 reviews)
Harpenden Orthodontic PracticeHarpenden3.6 miles east✓✓✓4.9 (333 reviews)
Harpenden Smiles Dental StudioHarpenden3.6 miles east––✓4.9 (274 reviews)
Hertfordshire Centre For DentistryHarpenden3.6 miles east✓✓✓4.9 (255 reviews)
Bowers Way Dental SurgeryHarpenden3.7 miles east–––4.3 (61 reviews)

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

Nearest places to Trowley Bottom with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Redbourn, 2.1 miles east; the next are Harpenden (3.4 miles east) and Hemel Hempstead (3.7 miles south).

PlacePracticesNearest
Redbourn12.1 miles east
Harpenden83.4 miles east
Hemel Hempstead63.7 miles south
Apsley14.1 miles south
Luton64.8 miles north
St Albans65.8 miles south-east

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

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Trowley Bottom

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), 5.9 miles south-east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant CentreSt Albans5.0 (184 reviews)5.9 miles south-east
Landmark DentalHemel Hempstead5.0 (158 reviews)5.2 miles south
Wayside Dental PracticeHarpenden5.0 (126 reviews)3.4 miles east
Visage Dental St AlbansSt Albans5.0 (114 reviews)5.8 miles south-east

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

Trowley Bottom at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaDacorum
NHS dental servicesNHS Central East Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationAround the England average
Residents under 1617.2% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,360 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 30% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car5.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre41 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health14.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles18 practices, more than 89% of towns in England
Access within Hertfordshire217th closest to an orthodontic practice of 421 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles)
Nearest practice compared2.1 miles away, closer than 67% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county7% here, against 7.8% across neighbourhoods in Hertfordshire
Nearest university dental hospitalUCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 24 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsThe Astley Cooper School — 2.4 miles
Roundwood Park School — 3.0 miles
St George's School — 3.8 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles2 schools, about 2,335 pupils (DfE)
Nearest orthodontic practicesRedbourn Dental Practice, Redbourn — 2 miles
Wayside Dental Practice, Harpenden — 3 miles
Quality Affordable Dentistry, Hemel Hempstead — 4 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles51 within 10 miles, 169 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 Trowley Bottom

The nearest practice to Trowley Bottom is Redbourn Dental Practice, 2.1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 51 practices, and within 20 there are 169.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Harpenden Dental Practice (3.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hertfordshire Centre For Dentistry (3.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 25 of the practices around Trowley Bottom list clear aligners, the nearest 2.1 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Trowley Bottom are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Redbourn Dental Practice, 2.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 24 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Trowley Bottom

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Orthodontist in Trowley Bottom: Before booking anything in Trowley Bottom, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Hertfordshire and the surrounding area.

Useful local orthodontic context for Trowley Bottom

No orthodontic practice is recorded in Trowley Bottom. The nearest we do hold are Redbourn Dental Practice, about 2 miles away; Wayside Dental Practice in Harpenden, about 3 miles away; and Quality Affordable Dentistry in Hemel Hempstead, about 4 miles away.

Continue your local research

Nearby location pages including Flamstead, Friar's Wash, Holtsmere End, Markyate, Aley Green, and Cupid Green can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.

Where Trowley Bottom sits locally

Flamstead is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north of Trowley Bottom.

What official data says about Trowley Bottom

Trowley Bottom is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. Trowley Bottom's under-16 share sits at 17.2%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Trowley Bottom, 7% of the 1,360 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Trowley Bottom has 18 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 89% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Trowley Bottom attend schools such as The Astley Cooper School (2.4 miles) and Roundwood Park School (3.0 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Trowley Bottom close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Trowley Bottom is about 24 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London.

Teeth Straightening Options Available in Trowley Bottom

The orthodontic landscape in Trowley Bottom offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.

Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Trowley Bottom

Every mainstream option is available to patients in Trowley Bottom — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.

Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Trowley Bottom

Many people in Trowley Bottom delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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.

From First Photo to Finished Smile in Trowley Bottom

Treatment in Trowley Bottom runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.

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

Frequently Asked Questions in Trowley Bottom

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Trowley Bottom?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Trowley Bottom is Redbourn Dental Practice, about 2.1 miles to the east. The next closest are Wayside Dental Practice (3.4 miles) and HARPENDEN ORTHODONTICS LLP (3.5 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Trowley Bottom?

Our register has 18 practices within 5 miles of Trowley Bottom, 51 practices within 10 miles and 169 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Trowley Bottom?

The nearest practice to Trowley Bottom that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Redbourn Dental Practice, about 2.1 miles to the east. Others nearby include Wayside Dental Practice (3.4 miles) and HARPENDEN ORTHODONTICS LLP (3.5 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Trowley Bottom, Hertfordshire?

A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Trowley Bottom, Hertfordshire?

Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.

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TitleTrowley Bottom, Hertfordshire Orthodontics
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified11 October 2026
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