Orthodontic practices near Walsworth
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of Walsworth, 25 practices within 10 and 108 practices within 20. The closest is Bancroft Dentistry in Hitchin, 0.9 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bancroft DentistryHitchin | 0.9 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (286 reviews) |
| OrthocliniqueHitchin | 1.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.2 (46 reviews) |
| The Vernon Dental PracticeHitchin | 1.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (299 reviews) |
| HITCHIN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC LIMITEDHitchin | 1.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Hitchin Dental CareHitchin | 1.1 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (371 reviews) |
| Hitchin DentistryHitchin | 1.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
| Bucklersbury Dental StudioHitchin | 1.3 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (290 reviews) |
| Tilehouse Dental ClinicHitchin | 1.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Walsworth with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hitchin, 0.9 miles south-west; the next are Letchworth Garden City (1.9 miles north-east) and Stevenage (4.0 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hitchin | 8 | 0.9 miles south-west |
| Letchworth Garden City | 2 | 1.9 miles north-east |
| Stevenage | 5 | 4.0 miles south-east |
| Luton | 6 | 7.6 miles south-west |
| Biggleswade | 3 | 8.6 miles north |
| Welwyn | 1 | 9.2 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Walsworth
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), 5.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hydean Dental PracticeStevenage | 5.0 (837 reviews) | 5.9 miles south-east |
| The Vernon Dental PracticeHitchin | 5.0 (299 reviews) | 1.0 miles south-west |
| Bancroft DentistryHitchin | 5.0 (286 reviews) | 0.9 miles south-west |
| Wayside Dental PracticeHarpenden | 5.0 (126 reviews) | 10.5 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Walsworth at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North Hertfordshire |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 20.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,740 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 40.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,059 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 14 practices, more than 83% of towns in England |
| Access within Hertfordshire | 75th closest to an orthodontic practice of 421 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.9 miles away, closer than 84% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.4% here, against 7.8% across neighbourhoods in Hertfordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 30 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Hitchin Girls' School — 0.9 miles The Highfield School — 1.0 miles The Priory School — 1.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 5,476 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bancroft Dentistry, Hitchin — under a mile Harlow Dental Surgery, Letchworth Garden City — 2 miles Smilecraft Dental Care Stevenage, Stevenage — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 25 within 10 miles, 108 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 Walsworth
The nearest practice to Walsworth is Bancroft Dentistry in Hitchin, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 25 practices, and within 20 there are 108.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Bucklersbury Dental Studio (1.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Orthoclinique (1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Walsworth 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 Walsworth are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Orthoclinique in Hitchin, 1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 30 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Walsworth
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Orthodontist in Walsworth: Before booking anything in Walsworth, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Hertfordshire.
Nearby location pages
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Purwell, Hitchin, Ickleford, Great Wymondley, Hitchin Hill, and Ippollitts.
Walsworth in context
Walsworth is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Walsworth falls under NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 20.5% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.4% of the 1,740 residents in Walsworth's census neighbourhood, close to the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (14), Walsworth has more choice than 83% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Walsworth attend schools such as Hitchin Girls' School (0.9 miles) and The Highfield School (1.0 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Walsworth close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Walsworth is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 30 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local provider signals in Walsworth
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Walsworth. The nearest recorded are Bancroft Dentistry in Hitchin, under a mile away; Harlow Dental Surgery in Letchworth Garden City, about 2 miles away; and Smilecraft Dental Care Stevenage, about 4 miles away.
Walsworth in numbers
The nearest other location we cover is Purwell, under 1 km to the east.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Walsworth
Starting orthodontic treatment in Walsworth can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Walsworth follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Orthodontic Treatments in Walsworth
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Walsworth has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Walsworth — Local Context
What's available in Walsworth depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Walsworth is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. 20.5% of Walsworth's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Walsworth, 7.4% of the 1,740 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, Walsworth is better served than 83% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Walsworth attend schools such as Hitchin Girls' School (0.9 miles) and The Highfield School (1.0 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Walsworth sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Walsworth is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 30 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Walsworth itself. The nearest recorded are Bancroft Dentistry in Hitchin, under a mile away; Harlow Dental Surgery in Letchworth Garden City, about 2 miles away; and Smilecraft Dental Care Stevenage, about 4 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Walsworth. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Walsworth
This part of the page places Walsworth, Hertfordshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Purwell, Hitchin, Ickleford, Great Wymondley, Hitchin Hill, and Ippollitts.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Walsworth
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Walsworth often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Walsworth?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Walsworth is Bancroft Dentistry in Hitchin, about 0.9 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Orthoclinique (1.0 miles) and The Vernon Dental Practice (1.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Walsworth?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of Walsworth, 25 practices within 10 miles and 108 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Walsworth?
The nearest practice to Walsworth that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Orthoclinique in Hitchin, about 1.0 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include The Vernon Dental Practice (1.0 miles) and HITCHIN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC LIMITED (1.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Walsworth, Hertfordshire?
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 Walsworth, Hertfordshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.