Orthodontic practices near Ugley
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Ugley; 5 practices within 10 and 58 practices within 20. The closest is Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, 5.1 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS OrthodonticsBishops Stortford | 5.1 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (371 reviews) |
| THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEFord | 5.1 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Hockerill Dental Bishop StortfordBishops Stortford | 5.2 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (265 reviews) |
| The DentistBishops Stortford | 5.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (486 reviews) |
| The Walden Dental ClinicSaffron Walden | 5.7 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (285 reviews) |
| Old Harlow Dental PracticeOld Harlow | 11.3 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (217 reviews) |
| Mulberry Dental Clinic (Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Leading Centre)Old Harlow | 11.3 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (289 reviews) |
| Herts OrthodonticsWare | 13.6 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (64 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ugley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bishops Stortford, 5.1 miles south; the next are Ford (5.1 miles south) and Saffron Walden (5.7 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bishops Stortford | 3 | 5.1 miles south |
| Ford | 1 | 5.1 miles south |
| Saffron Walden | 1 | 5.7 miles north |
| Old Harlow | 2 | 11.3 miles south |
| Ware | 1 | 13.6 miles south-west |
| Harlow | 1 | 14.4 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ugley
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Hydean Dental Practice in Stevenage (5.0 from 837 reviews), 16.7 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hydean Dental PracticeStevenage | 5.0 (837 reviews) | 16.7 miles west |
| North House Hoddesdon Dental & Aesthetic ClinicHoddesdon | 5.0 (189 reviews) | 15.9 miles south-west |
| Autograph Dental CambridgeCambridge | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 16.7 miles north |
| Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS OrthodonticsBishops Stortford | 4.9 (371 reviews) | 5.1 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ugley at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Uttlesford |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 14.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,796 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 26.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 161 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Essex | 501st closest to an orthodontic practice of 721 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 31 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Forest Hall School — 3.2 miles Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport — 3.5 miles Avanti Grange Secondary School — 4.5 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, Bishops Stortford — 5 miles THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, Ford — 5 miles The Walden Dental Clinic, Saffron Walden — 6 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 5 within 10 miles, 58 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 Ugley
From Ugley the nearest practice is Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, 5.1 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 5 practices, and within 20 there are 58.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Hockerill Dental Bishop Stortford (5.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dentality @ Hoddesdon - Dental and Aesthetics Practice (15.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Ugley list clear aligners, the nearest 5.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Ugley are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Ford, 5.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 31 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Ugley to Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics is roughly 10 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 130 to 270 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £60 to £120 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 130 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ugley
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Orthodontist in Ugley: This page was put together for people in Ugley who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is relevant to searches focused on both Ugley and the wider Essex area.
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You can also compare treatment pages for Quendon, Ugley Green, Little Henham, Rickling Green, Elsenham, and Fuller's End if you are weighing up more than one location.
Ugley at a glance
Heading north-west for around 1 km brings you to Quendon, the closest linked location.
Ugley in context
Ugley is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 14.5% of Ugley's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Ugley, 6.2% of the 1,796 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.9% average across Essex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Ugley usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. Families in Ugley are served by secondary schools including Forest Hall School (3.2 miles) and Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport (3.5 miles). National deprivation data ranks Ugley among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Ugley is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 31 miles away.
Practice data for Ugley
There is no orthodontist on our records in Ugley itself. The closest on record are Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, about 5 miles away; THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Ford, about 5 miles away; and The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 6 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Ugley
Orthodontic treatment in Ugley is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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 Ugley
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Ugley — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Ugley's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Ugley falls under NHS Essex Integrated Care Board. Ugley's under-16 share sits at 14.5%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Ugley, 6.2% of the 1,796 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.9% average across Essex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Ugley; the nearest is about 5 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Ugley are Forest Hall School (3.2 miles) and Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport (3.5 miles). National deprivation data ranks Ugley among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Ugley is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 31 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Ugley
Patients in Ugley have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Ugley
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Ugley — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ugley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ugley
If Ugley, Essex is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. You can keep exploring with related pages for Quendon, Ugley Green, Little Henham, Rickling Green, Elsenham, and Fuller's End.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ugley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ugley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ugley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ugley is Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, about 5.1 miles to the south. The next closest are THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (5.1 miles) and Hockerill Dental Bishop Stortford (5.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ugley?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Ugley, 5 practices within 10 miles and 58 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bishops Stortford, 5.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ugley?
The nearest practice to Ugley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Ford, about 5.1 miles to the south. Others nearby include The Dentist (5.4 miles) and The Walden Dental Clinic (5.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ugley, 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 Ugley, Essex?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.