Orthodontic practices near Waterford
On our practice register: 6 practices within 5 miles of Waterford, 19 practices within 10 and 175 practices within 20. The closest is Perfect Smile Studio in Hertford, 1.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Smile StudioHertford | 1.9 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (166 reviews) |
| Herts OrthodonticsWare | 2.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (64 reviews) |
| Panshanger Dental PracticeTewin | 3.3 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (179 reviews) |
| Peartree Dental Clinic Welwyn Garden CityWelwyn Garden City | 4.3 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (291 reviews) |
| Dental Beauty Welwyn Garden CityWelwyn Garden City | 4.8 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (619 reviews) |
| Neel DentistryWelwyn | 5.0 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (98 reviews) |
| Dentality @ Hoddesdon - Dental and Aesthetics PracticeHoddesdon | 5.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (320 reviews) |
| Hoddesdon Dental SurgeryHoddesdon | 5.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (79 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Waterford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hertford, 1.9 miles south-east; the next are Ware (2.9 miles east) and Tewin (3.3 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hertford | 1 | 1.9 miles south-east |
| Ware | 1 | 2.9 miles east |
| Tewin | 1 | 3.3 miles west |
| Welwyn Garden City | 2 | 4.3 miles west |
| Welwyn | 1 | 5.0 miles west |
| Hoddesdon | 3 | 5.6 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Waterford
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 north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hydean Dental PracticeStevenage | 5.0 (837 reviews) | 5.9 miles north-west |
| North House Hoddesdon Dental & Aesthetic ClinicHoddesdon | 5.0 (189 reviews) | 5.8 miles south-east |
| Alban City Dental & Surgical CentreSt Albans | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 10.9 miles south-west |
| Neel DentistryWelwyn | 5.0 (98 reviews) | 5.0 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Waterford at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | East 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,265 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.9% aged 16 to 24 and 25.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 79 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 6 practices, more than 64% of towns in England |
| Access within Hertfordshire | 191st closest to an orthodontic practice of 421 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.9 miles away, closer than 70% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 7.8% across neighbourhoods in Hertfordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 20 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Sele School — 1.5 miles Richard Hale School — 2.0 miles Simon Balle All-Through School — 2.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 4,721 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Perfect Smile Studio, Hertford — 2 miles Herts Orthodontics, Ware — 3 miles Panshanger Dental Practice, Tewin — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 19 within 10 miles, 175 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 Waterford
The nearest practice to Waterford is Perfect Smile Studio in Hertford, 1.9 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 19 practices, and within 20 there are 175.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Perfect Smile Studio (1.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dentality @ Hoddesdon - Dental and Aesthetics Practice (5.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Waterford list clear aligners, the nearest 1.9 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 Waterford are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Herts Orthodontics in Ware, 2.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 20 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Waterford
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Orthodontist in Waterford: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Waterford, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Waterford or another part of Hertfordshire.
More local pages to browse
You can also compare treatment pages for Broadoak End, Bengeo, Hertford, Chapmore End, Hertingfordbury, and Staines Green if you are weighing up more than one location.
What local practice data suggests in Waterford
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Waterford itself. The nearest recorded are Perfect Smile Studio in Hertford, about 2 miles away; Herts Orthodontics in Ware, about 3 miles away; and Panshanger Dental Practice in Tewin, about 3 miles away.
Waterford in context
Waterford is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 15.8% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Waterford, 6.2% of the 2,265 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (6), Waterford has more choice than 64% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Waterford attend schools such as The Sele School (1.5 miles) and Richard Hale School (2.0 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Waterford among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Waterford is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 20 miles away.
Local context for Waterford
The nearest other location we cover is Broadoak End, around 1 km to the south.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Waterford
Starting orthodontic treatment in Waterford can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Waterford — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
All Orthodontic Options in Waterford Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Waterford has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Waterford — Local Context
Practices serving Waterford differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Waterford — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 15.8% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,265 residents in the neighbourhood around Waterford, 6.2% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire. Waterford has 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 64% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Waterford are The Sele School (1.5 miles) and Richard Hale School (2.0 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Waterford among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Waterford is about 20 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London. There is no orthodontist on our records in Waterford itself. The closest on record are Perfect Smile Studio in Hertford, about 2 miles away; Herts Orthodontics in Ware, about 3 miles away; and Panshanger Dental Practice in Tewin, about 3 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Waterford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Waterford
This part of the page places Waterford, Hertfordshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Broadoak End, Bengeo, Hertford, Chapmore End, Hertingfordbury, and Staines Green.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Waterford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Waterford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Waterford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Waterford is Perfect Smile Studio in Hertford, about 1.9 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Herts Orthodontics (2.9 miles) and Panshanger Dental Practice (3.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Waterford?
Our register has 6 practices within 5 miles of Waterford, 19 practices within 10 miles and 175 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Waterford?
The nearest practice to Waterford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Herts Orthodontics in Ware, about 2.9 miles to the east. Others nearby include Panshanger Dental Practice (3.3 miles) and Neel Dentistry (5.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Waterford, 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 Waterford, Hertfordshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.