Orthodontic practices near Uppend
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Uppend, 7 practices within 10 and 65 practices within 20. The closest is Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, 3.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS OrthodonticsBishops Stortford | 3.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (371 reviews) |
| Hockerill Dental Bishop StortfordBishops Stortford | 3.8 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (265 reviews) |
| The DentistBishops Stortford | 3.8 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (486 reviews) |
| THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEFord | 3.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| The Walden Dental ClinicSaffron Walden | 8.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (285 reviews) |
| Old Harlow Dental PracticeOld Harlow | 9.4 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (217 reviews) |
| Mulberry Dental Clinic (Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Leading Centre)Old Harlow | 9.4 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (289 reviews) |
| Herts OrthodonticsWare | 10.2 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 Uppend with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bishops Stortford, 3.8 miles south-east; the next are Ford (3.8 miles south-east) and Saffron Walden (8.3 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bishops Stortford | 3 | 3.8 miles south-east |
| Ford | 1 | 3.8 miles south-east |
| Saffron Walden | 1 | 8.3 miles north-east |
| Old Harlow | 2 | 9.4 miles south |
| Ware | 1 | 10.2 miles south-west |
| Harlow | 1 | 12.1 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Uppend
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), 13.1 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hydean Dental PracticeStevenage | 5.0 (837 reviews) | 13.1 miles west |
| The Vernon Dental PracticeHitchin | 5.0 (299 reviews) | 17.4 miles west |
| North House Hoddesdon Dental & Aesthetic ClinicHoddesdon | 5.0 (189 reviews) | 12.9 miles south-west |
| Neel DentistryWelwyn | 5.0 (98 reviews) | 16.0 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Uppend 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 | 19.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,613 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 24.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 62 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England |
| Access within Essex | 392nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 721 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.3% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 29 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Avanti Grange Secondary School — 2.6 miles St Mary's Catholic School — 3.6 miles Forest Hall School — 3.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 660 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, Bishops Stortford — 4 miles THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, Ford — 4 miles The Walden Dental Clinic, Saffron Walden — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 7 within 10 miles, 65 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 4 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 Uppend
Uppend is 3.8 miles from Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 7 practices, and within 20 there are 65.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Hockerill Dental Bishop Stortford (3.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dentality @ Hoddesdon - Dental and Aesthetics Practice (12.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Uppend list clear aligners, the nearest 3.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Uppend are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Dentist in Bishops Stortford, 3.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 29 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Uppend
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The local picture in Uppend
Uppend — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 19.5% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,613 residents in the neighbourhood around Uppend, 7.3% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.9% average across Essex. Uppend has 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 56% of towns in England. Families in Uppend are served by secondary schools including Avanti Grange Secondary School (2.6 miles) and St Mary's Catholic School (3.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Uppend falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Uppend is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 29 miles away.
Where Uppend sits locally
Mallows Green is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Uppend.
Nearby location pages
Pages for Mallows Green, Chatter End, Brick House End, Level's Green, Maggots End, and Stocking Pelham follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Local provider signals in Uppend
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Uppend. The closest on record are Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, about 4 miles away; THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Ford, about 4 miles away; and The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 8 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Uppend
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Uppend 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. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Uppend
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Uppend — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Uppend
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Uppend 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.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Uppend
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Uppend follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Uppend. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Uppend
These links help widen your research beyond Uppend, Essex if you're open to travelling a little further. You can also browse nearby location pages including Mallows Green, Chatter End, Brick House End, Level's Green, Maggots End, and Stocking Pelham.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Uppend
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Uppend often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Uppend?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Uppend is Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, about 3.8 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Hockerill Dental Bishop Stortford (3.8 miles) and The Dentist (3.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Uppend?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Uppend, 7 practices within 10 miles and 65 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Uppend?
The nearest practice to Uppend that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Dentist in Bishops Stortford, about 3.8 miles to the south. Others nearby include THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (3.8 miles) and The Walden Dental Clinic (8.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Uppend, Essex?
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 Uppend, Essex?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.