Orthodontic practices near Waterdale
On our practice register: 28 practices within 5 miles of Waterdale, 68 practices within 10 and 298 practices within 20. The closest is UK Dental Specialists in St Albans, 1.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK Dental SpecialistsSt Albans | 1.8 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (879 reviews) |
| Maidenhead Orthodontic CentreWatford | 2.8 miles south | – | – | – | 4.5 (24 reviews) |
| WATFORD ORTHODONTIC CENTREWatford | 2.8 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Watford Smiles Invisalign, Composite Bonding, Veneers & Dental ImplantsWatford | 3.2 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (540 reviews) |
| Dr Korosh MajidiWatford | 3.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Novocare DentalWatford | 3.4 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.2 (109 reviews) |
| Watford Orthodontic PracticeWatford | 3.4 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (89 reviews) |
| ST ALBANS ORTHODONTIC CENTRESt Albans | 3.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Waterdale with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is St Albans, 1.8 miles north-east; the next are Watford (2.8 miles south) and Hemel Hempstead (3.9 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| St Albans | 11 | 1.8 miles north-east |
| Watford | 11 | 2.8 miles south |
| Hemel Hempstead | 6 | 3.9 miles north-west |
| Apsley | 1 | 4.6 miles north-west |
| Redbourn | 1 | 6.1 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Waterdale
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant Centre in St Albans (5.0 from 184 reviews), 3.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant CentreSt Albans | 5.0 (184 reviews) | 3.8 miles north-east |
| Landmark DentalHemel Hempstead | 5.0 (158 reviews) | 3.9 miles north-west |
| Visage Dental St AlbansSt Albans | 5.0 (114 reviews) | 3.7 miles north-east |
| Alban City Dental & Surgical CentreSt Albans | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 4.0 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Waterdale at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Three Rivers |
| 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 | 24.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,104 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 11.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.8% aged 16 to 24 and 37.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,343 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 28 practices, more than 95% of towns in England |
| Access within Hertfordshire | 178th closest to an orthodontic practice of 421 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.8 miles away, closer than 71% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 11.2% here, against 7.8% across neighbourhoods in Hertfordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 17 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Parmiter's School — 0.5 miles Saint Michael's Catholic High School — 0.7 miles Future Academies Watford — 0.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 5,023 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | UK Dental Specialists, St Albans — 2 miles Maidenhead Orthodontic Centre, Watford — 3 miles Fitze Dental Clinics, Hemel Hempstead — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 68 within 10 miles, 298 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 Waterdale
Waterdale is 1.8 miles from UK Dental Specialists in St Albans, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 68 practices, and within 20 there are 298.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dr Korosh Majidi (3.4 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 22 of the practices around Waterdale list clear aligners, the nearest 1.8 miles 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 Waterdale are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is WATFORD ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, 2.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 17 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Waterdale
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Orthodontist in Waterdale: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Waterdale. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Waterdale itself or elsewhere in Hertfordshire.
What official data says about Waterdale
Officially, Waterdale is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Waterdale falls under NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 24.7% of Waterdale's residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 11.2% of the 2,104 residents in Waterdale's census neighbourhood, above the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire. Waterdale has 28 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 95% of towns in England. Families in Waterdale are served by secondary schools including Parmiter's School (0.5 miles) and Saint Michael's Catholic High School (0.7 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Waterdale is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Waterdale is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 17 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Practice signals around Waterdale
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Waterdale itself. The nearest recorded are UK Dental Specialists in St Albans, about 2 miles away; Maidenhead Orthodontic Centre in Watford, about 3 miles away; and Fitze Dental Clinics in Hemel Hempstead, about 4 miles away.
Widen your local search
You can also compare treatment pages for Bricket Wood, Bedmond, Potters Crouch, Sergehill, Woodside, and Leavesden Green if you are weighing up more than one location.
A quick look at Waterdale
Just around 1 km east, Bricket Wood is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Waterdale
Starting orthodontic treatment in Waterdale can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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 Waterdale
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Waterdale — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Waterdale sits within NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With 24.7% of residents under 16, Waterdale has an above-average share of children. Census 2021 counts 2,104 residents in the neighbourhood around Waterdale, 11.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire. Waterdale has 28 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 95% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Waterdale are Parmiter's School (0.5 miles) and Saint Michael's Catholic High School (0.7 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Waterdale is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Waterdale is about 17 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Waterdale Explained
Patients in Waterdale have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Waterdale — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Waterdale. Waterdale is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Waterdale falls under NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. 24.7% of Waterdale's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 11.2% of the 2,104 residents in Waterdale's census neighbourhood, above the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (28), Waterdale has more choice than 95% of towns in England. Families in Waterdale are served by secondary schools including Parmiter's School (0.5 miles) and Saint Michael's Catholic High School (0.7 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Waterdale is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Waterdale is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 17 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. There is no orthodontist on our records in Waterdale itself. The closest on record are UK Dental Specialists in St Albans, about 2 miles away; Maidenhead Orthodontic Centre in Watford, about 3 miles away; and Fitze Dental Clinics in Hemel Hempstead, about 4 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Waterdale. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Waterdale
These local links are here for anyone comparing Waterdale, Hertfordshire against nearby alternatives. This page links onward to Bricket Wood, Bedmond, Potters Crouch, Sergehill, Woodside, and Leavesden Green for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Waterdale
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Waterdale often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Waterdale?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Waterdale is UK Dental Specialists in St Albans, about 1.8 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Maidenhead Orthodontic Centre (2.8 miles) and WATFORD ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (2.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Waterdale?
Our register has 28 practices within 5 miles of Waterdale, 68 practices within 10 miles and 298 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Waterdale?
The nearest practice to Waterdale that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is WATFORD ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, about 2.8 miles to the south. Others nearby include Dr Korosh Majidi (3.4 miles) and Novocare Dental (3.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Waterdale, Hertfordshire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Waterdale, Hertfordshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.