Orthodontic practices near Waltham Holy Cross
On our practice register: 10 practices within 5 miles of Waltham Holy Cross, 55 practices within 10 and 309 practices within 20. The closest is The Lodge Dental Suite in Cheshunt, 3.0 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lodge Dental SuiteCheshunt | 3.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (72 reviews) |
| Chingford Smile & Orthodontic StudioChingford | 3.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (143 reviews) |
| Apolline DentalChingford | 3.4 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (418 reviews) |
| Alluring Smiles Dental Practice & Smile DesignChingford | 3.5 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (25 reviews) |
| Dental Beauty Orthodontics EppingEpping | 3.6 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (143 reviews) |
| SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEEpping | 3.6 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| FIRST Ortho - FIRST ImpressionsBuckhurst Hill | 3.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (108 reviews) |
| Chingford Mount Dental PracticeHighams Park | 4.9 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (635 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Waltham Holy Cross with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cheshunt, 3.0 miles north-west; the next are Chingford (3.4 miles south) and Epping (3.6 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cheshunt | 1 | 3.0 miles north-west |
| Chingford | 3 | 3.4 miles south |
| Epping | 2 | 3.6 miles east |
| Buckhurst Hill | 1 | 3.8 miles south |
| Highams Park | 2 | 4.9 miles south-west |
| Enfield Town | 4 | 5.0 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Waltham Holy 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), 5.5 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North House Hoddesdon Dental & Aesthetic ClinicHoddesdon | 5.0 (189 reviews) | 5.5 miles north |
| FIRST Ortho - FIRST ImpressionsBuckhurst Hill | 5.0 (108 reviews) | 3.8 miles south |
| New River Dental - EnfieldEnfield Town | 4.9 (598 reviews) | 5.0 miles west |
| Orthodontic GalleryBarkingside | 4.9 (462 reviews) | 6.9 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Waltham Holy Cross at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Epping Forest |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 21.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,834 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 37.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,513 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 10 practices, more than 75% of towns in England |
| Access within Essex | 296th closest to an orthodontic practice of 721 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.0 miles away, closer than 57% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.6% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 12 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy — 0.9 miles Oasis Academy Enfield — 2.3 miles Davenant Foundation School — 2.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 4,174 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Lodge Dental Suite, Cheshunt — 3 miles Chingford Smile & Orthodontic Studio, Chingford — 3 miles Dental Beauty Orthodontics Epping, Epping — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 55 within 10 miles, 309 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Station Road Dental Practice — 3 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 Waltham Holy Cross
Waltham Holy Cross is 3 miles from The Lodge Dental Suite in Cheshunt, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 55 practices, and within 20 there are 309.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: New River Dental - Enfield (5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Chingford Mount Dental Practice (4.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Waltham Holy Cross list clear aligners, the nearest 3.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Waltham Holy Cross are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Chingford Smile & Orthodontic Studio, 3.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 12 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Waltham Holy Cross
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Orthodontist in Waltham Holy Cross: People weighing up braces or aligners in Waltham Holy Cross can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Essex.
Continue your local research
For a broader view, related location pages cover High Beech, Breach Barns, Upshire, Aimes Green, Claverhambury, and Waltham Abbey as well as this one.
Useful local orthodontic context for Waltham Holy Cross
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Waltham Holy Cross. The nearest we do hold are The Lodge Dental Suite in Cheshunt, about 3 miles away; Chingford Smile & Orthodontic Studio, about 3 miles away; and Dental Beauty Orthodontics Epping, about 4 miles away.
What official data says about Waltham Holy Cross
By ONS classification, Waltham Holy Cross falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Waltham Holy Cross falls under NHS Essex Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 21.2% of Waltham Holy Cross's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,834 residents in the neighbourhood around Waltham Holy Cross, 7.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.9% average across Essex. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (10), Waltham Holy Cross has more choice than 75% of towns in England. Families in Waltham Holy Cross are served by secondary schools including King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy (0.9 miles) and Oasis Academy Enfield (2.3 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Waltham Holy Cross is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Waltham Holy Cross is about 12 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London.
Local context for Waltham Holy Cross
Heading north-east for around 2 km brings you to Upshire, the closest linked location.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Waltham Holy Cross
Orthodontic treatment in Waltham Holy Cross is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Waltham Holy Cross
No orthodontic practice covers Waltham Holy Cross directly, though Station Road Dental Practice (about 3 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. ONS classifies Waltham Holy Cross as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board. 21.2% of Waltham Holy Cross's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,834 residents in the neighbourhood around Waltham Holy Cross, 7.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.9% average across Essex. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (10), Waltham Holy Cross has more choice than 75% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Waltham Holy Cross attend schools such as King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy (0.9 miles) and Oasis Academy Enfield (2.3 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Waltham Holy Cross is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Waltham Holy Cross is about 12 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Waltham Holy Cross
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Waltham Holy Cross can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Waltham Holy Cross
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Waltham Holy Cross. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Waltham Holy Cross
This section helps connect Waltham Holy Cross, Essex to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. For a broader comparison, pages for High Beech, Breach Barns, Upshire, Aimes Green, Claverhambury, and Waltham Abbey follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Waltham Holy Cross
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Waltham Holy Cross often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Waltham Holy Cross?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Waltham Holy Cross is The Lodge Dental Suite in Cheshunt, about 3.0 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Chingford Smile & Orthodontic Studio (3.4 miles) and Apolline Dental (3.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Waltham Holy Cross?
Our register has 10 practices within 5 miles of Waltham Holy Cross, 55 practices within 10 miles and 309 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Waltham Holy Cross?
The nearest practice to Waltham Holy Cross that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Chingford Smile & Orthodontic Studio, about 3.4 miles to the south. Others nearby include SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (3.6 miles) and FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions (3.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Waltham Holy Cross, Essex?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Waltham Holy Cross, Essex?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.