Orthodontic practices near West Hyde
On our practice register: 13 practices within 5 miles of West Hyde, 62 practices within 10 and 307 practices within 20. The closest is RICKMANSWORTH ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE LTD, 2.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICKMANSWORTH ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE LTDRickmansworth | 2.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Rickmansworth OrthodonticsRickmansworth | 2.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (24 reviews) |
| Gerrards Cross Specialist Orthodontic CentreGerrards Cross | 2.3 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (89 reviews) |
| Northwood OrthodonticsNorthwood | 3.6 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (42 reviews) |
| Nur Smiles InvisalignNorthwood | 3.6 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (155 reviews) |
| Precision SmilesNorthwood Hills | 4.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (309 reviews) |
| Oaks Dental RuislipRuislip | 4.2 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (199 reviews) |
| J&R DentalRuislip | 4.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (288 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to West Hyde with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Rickmansworth, 2.2 miles north-east; the next are Gerrards Cross (2.3 miles south-west) and Northwood (3.6 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Rickmansworth | 2 | 2.2 miles north-east |
| Gerrards Cross | 1 | 2.3 miles south-west |
| Northwood | 3 | 3.6 miles east |
| Northwood Hills | 1 | 4.1 miles east |
| Ruislip | 2 | 4.2 miles south-east |
| Uxbridge | 3 | 4.4 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of West Hyde
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Uxbridge Orthodontics | NHS Child & Adult Braces | Invisalign | Orthodontic Specialist Service (5.0 from 502 reviews), 4.5 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Uxbridge Orthodontics | NHS Child & Adult Braces | Invisalign | Orthodontic Specialist ServiceUxbridge | 5.0 (502 reviews) | 4.5 miles south |
| West House DentalPinner | 5.0 (259 reviews) | 5.4 miles east |
| Watford Smiles Invisalign, Composite Bonding, Veneers & Dental ImplantsWatford | 4.9 (540 reviews) | 5.7 miles north-east |
| J&R DentalRuislip | 4.9 (288 reviews) | 4.3 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
West Hyde 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 140 |
| Residents under 16 | 23.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,637 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 10% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.8% aged 16 to 24 and 36.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 342 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 | 13 practices, more than 81% of towns in England |
| Access within Hertfordshire | 233rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 421 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.2 miles away, closer than 66% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 10% here, against 7.8% across neighbourhoods in Hertfordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 18 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Reach Free School — 1.5 miles Harefield School — 1.5 miles The Chalfonts Community College — 2.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 3,277 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | RICKMANSWORTH ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE LTD, Rickmansworth — 2 miles Gerrards Cross Specialist Orthodontic Centre, Gerrards Cross — 2 miles Northwood Orthodontics, Northwood — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 62 within 10 miles, 307 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Denham Green Dental Practice — 2 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 West Hyde
West Hyde is 2.2 miles from RICKMANSWORTH ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE LTD, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 62 practices, and within 20 there are 307.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Oaks Dental Ruislip (4.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Northwood Orthodontics (3.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 23 of the practices around West Hyde list clear aligners, the nearest 2.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around West Hyde are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is RICKMANSWORTH ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE LTD, 2.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 18 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In West Hyde
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Orthodontist in West Hyde: People exploring braces and clear aligners in West Hyde often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Hertfordshire. West Hyde — a small village with a population of around 140 — is covered on this page specifically.
Facts about West Hyde
West Hyde is home to around 140 people, classing it as a small village within Hertfordshire. Just around 1 km east, Hill End is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Compare nearby areas
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Hill End, Maple Cross, Harefield, Horn Hill, Denham Green, and Heronsgate.
Practice signals around West Hyde
No orthodontic practice is recorded in West Hyde. The nearest recorded are RICKMANSWORTH ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE LTD, about 2 miles away; Gerrards Cross Specialist Orthodontic Centre, about 2 miles away; and Northwood Orthodontics, about 4 miles away.
The local picture in West Hyde
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, West Hyde sits within NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With 23.7% of residents under 16, West Hyde has an above-average share of children. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 10% of the 1,637 residents in West Hyde's census neighbourhood, above the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire. With 13 orthodontic practices within five miles, West Hyde is better served than 81% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near West Hyde attend schools such as The Reach Free School (1.5 miles) and Harefield School (1.5 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. West Hyde's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, West Hyde is about 18 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London.
Orthodontic Treatments in West Hyde
The orthodontic landscape in West Hyde offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in West Hyde
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in West Hyde
Starting orthodontic treatment in West Hyde 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in West Hyde
There's no orthodontist on record in West Hyde itself; the nearest dentist, Denham Green Dental Practice, is about 2 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, West Hyde sits within NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 23.7% of West Hyde's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. In the census neighbourhood around West Hyde, 10% of the 1,637 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. West Hyde has 13 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 81% of towns in England. Families in West Hyde are served by secondary schools including The Reach Free School (1.5 miles) and Harefield School (1.5 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. West Hyde falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to West Hyde is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 18 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around West Hyde. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around West Hyde
If West Hyde, Hertfordshire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. Other local pages worth browsing include Hill End, Maple Cross, Harefield, Horn Hill, Denham Green, and Heronsgate.
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Frequently Asked Questions in West Hyde
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in West Hyde often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to West Hyde?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to West Hyde is RICKMANSWORTH ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE LTD, about 2.2 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Rickmansworth Orthodontics (2.2 miles) and Gerrards Cross Specialist Orthodontic Centre (2.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near West Hyde?
Our register has 13 practices within 5 miles of West Hyde, 62 practices within 10 miles and 307 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near West Hyde?
The nearest practice to West Hyde that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is RICKMANSWORTH ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE LTD, about 2.2 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Rickmansworth Orthodontics (2.2 miles) and Precision Smiles (4.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in West Hyde, Hertfordshire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in West Hyde, Hertfordshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.