Orthodontic practices near Waltham Cross
On our practice register: 11 practices within 5 miles of Waltham Cross, 50 practices within 10 and 299 practices within 20. The closest is The Lodge Dental Suite in Cheshunt, 0.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lodge Dental SuiteCheshunt | 0.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (72 reviews) |
| New River Dental - EnfieldEnfield Town | 3.0 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (598 reviews) |
| Dental Arts Studio, EnfieldEnfield Town | 3.2 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 3.9 (162 reviews) |
| ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ENFIELDEnfield | 3.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Chingford Smile & Orthodontic StudioChingford | 4.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (143 reviews) |
| Apolline DentalChingford | 4.4 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (418 reviews) |
| Winchmore Hill Dental PracticeEnfield Town | 4.4 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (108 reviews) |
| Alluring Smiles Dental Practice & Smile DesignChingford | 4.5 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (25 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Waltham Cross with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cheshunt, 0.5 miles north-east; the next are Enfield Town (3.0 miles south-west) and Enfield (3.4 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cheshunt | 1 | 0.5 miles north-east |
| Enfield Town | 4 | 3.0 miles south-west |
| Enfield | 1 | 3.4 miles south-west |
| Chingford | 3 | 4.4 miles south-east |
| Hoddesdon | 3 | 4.7 miles north |
| Edmonton | 1 | 5.1 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Waltham Cross
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is North House Hoddesdon Dental & Aesthetic Clinic (5.0 from 189 reviews), 4.7 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North House Hoddesdon Dental & Aesthetic ClinicHoddesdon | 5.0 (189 reviews) | 4.7 miles north |
| FIRST Ortho - FIRST ImpressionsBuckhurst Hill | 5.0 (108 reviews) | 5.7 miles south-east |
| New River Dental - EnfieldEnfield Town | 4.9 (598 reviews) | 3.0 miles south-west |
| Apolline DentalChingford | 4.9 (418 reviews) | 4.4 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Waltham Cross at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Broxbourne |
| 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 |
| Population | 10,000 |
| Residents under 16 | 19.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,379 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.4% aged 16 to 24 and 37.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 26.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,338 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 10 practices, more than 75% of towns in England |
| Access within Hertfordshire | 41st closest to an orthodontic practice of 421 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.5 miles away, closer than 91% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 7.8% across neighbourhoods in Hertfordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 12 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Lea Valley Academy — 0.7 miles St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) — 0.8 miles Goffs - Churchgate Academy — 0.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 12 schools, about 12,042 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Lodge Dental Suite, Cheshunt — under a mile New River Dental - Enfield, Enfield Town — 3 miles ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ENFIELD, Enfield — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 50 within 10 miles, 299 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — under a mile |
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 Waltham Cross
The nearest practice to Waltham Cross is The Lodge Dental Suite in Cheshunt, 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 50 practices, and within 20 there are 299.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: New River Dental - Enfield (3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dentality @ Hoddesdon - Dental and Aesthetics Practice (5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Waltham Cross list clear aligners, the nearest 3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Waltham Cross are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ENFIELD, 3.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 12 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Waltham Cross
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Orthodontist in Waltham Cross: Before booking anything in Waltham Cross, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It connects local orthodontic research in Waltham Cross with the wider Hertfordshire area. Waltham Cross — a market town with a population of around 10,000 — is covered on this page specifically.
What local practice data suggests in Waltham Cross
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Waltham Cross. The closest on record are The Lodge Dental Suite in Cheshunt, under a mile away; New River Dental - Enfield in Enfield Town, about 3 miles away; and ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ENFIELD, about 3 miles away.
Continue your local research
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Bullsmoor, Cheshunt, Enfield Wash, Holdbrook North, Churchgate, and Enfield Lock.
Waltham Cross in context
Waltham Cross — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 19.2% of Waltham Cross's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,379 residents in the neighbourhood around Waltham Cross, 6.5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire. With 10 orthodontic practices within five miles, Waltham Cross is better served than 75% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Waltham Cross attend schools such as The Lea Valley Academy (0.7 miles) and St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) (0.8 miles). 12 secondary schools are within three miles. Waltham Cross sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Waltham Cross is about 12 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London.
About Waltham Cross
Waltham Cross is home to around 10,000 people, classing it as a market town within Hertfordshire. Just around 1 km north-east, Cheshunt is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
All Orthodontic Options in Waltham Cross Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Waltham Cross has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Waltham Cross
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Waltham Cross
Starting orthodontic treatment in Waltham Cross can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Waltham Cross
- 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 Waltham Cross 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 Waltham Cross. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Waltham Cross
These local links are here for anyone comparing Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire against nearby alternatives. Nearby pages covering Bullsmoor, Cheshunt, Enfield Wash, Holdbrook North, Churchgate, and Enfield Lock may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Waltham Cross
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Waltham Cross often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Waltham Cross?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Waltham Cross is The Lodge Dental Suite in Cheshunt, about 0.5 miles to the north-east. The next closest are New River Dental - Enfield (3.0 miles) and Dental Arts Studio, Enfield (3.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Waltham Cross?
Our register has 11 practices within 5 miles of Waltham Cross, 50 practices within 10 miles and 299 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Waltham Cross?
The nearest practice to Waltham Cross that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ENFIELD, about 3.4 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Chingford Smile & Orthodontic Studio (4.4 miles) and Winchmore Hill Dental Practice (4.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.