Orthodontic practices near Wildhill
On our practice register: 6 practices within 5 miles of Wildhill, 50 practices within 10 and 278 practices within 20. The closest is Hatfield Dental Centre, 2.6 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatfield Dental CentreHatfield | 2.6 miles west | – | – | – | 3.3 (58 reviews) |
| Iconic Smiles - CheshuntHatfield | 2.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (1,129 reviews) |
| Iconic Smiles - Hilltop | Cosmetic, Implant Dentistry, Invisalign & OrthodonticsHatfield | 2.8 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (1,093 reviews) |
| Panshanger Dental PracticeTewin | 3.6 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (179 reviews) |
| Peartree Dental Clinic Welwyn Garden CityWelwyn Garden City | 3.6 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (291 reviews) |
| Dental Beauty Welwyn Garden CityWelwyn Garden City | 3.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (619 reviews) |
| Perfect Smile StudioHertford | 5.2 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (166 reviews) |
| Neel DentistryWelwyn | 5.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (98 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Wildhill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hatfield, 2.6 miles west; the next are Tewin (3.6 miles north) and Welwyn Garden City (3.6 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hatfield | 3 | 2.6 miles west |
| Tewin | 1 | 3.6 miles north |
| Welwyn Garden City | 2 | 3.6 miles north |
| Hertford | 1 | 5.2 miles north-east |
| Welwyn | 1 | 5.9 miles north |
| Hoddesdon | 3 | 6.7 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Wildhill
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), 6.7 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North House Hoddesdon Dental & Aesthetic ClinicHoddesdon | 5.0 (189 reviews) | 6.7 miles east |
| Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant CentreSt Albans | 5.0 (184 reviews) | 7.1 miles west |
| Visage Dental St AlbansSt Albans | 5.0 (114 reviews) | 7.3 miles west |
| Alban City Dental & Surgical CentreSt Albans | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 7.0 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Wildhill at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Welwyn Hatfield |
| 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 | 1,421 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 25.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 100 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 9.8% 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 | 271st closest to an orthodontic practice of 421 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.6 miles away, closer than 61% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7% here, against 7.8% across neighbourhoods in Hertfordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 16 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Chancellor's School — 1.7 miles Onslow St Audrey's School — 2.3 miles Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School — 2.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 2,970 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Hatfield Dental Centre, Hatfield — 3 miles Panshanger Dental Practice, Tewin — 4 miles Peartree Dental Clinic Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Garden City — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 50 within 10 miles, 278 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 Wildhill
The nearest practice to Wildhill is Hatfield Dental Centre, 2.6 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 50 practices, and within 20 there are 278.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Peartree Dental Clinic Welwyn Garden City (3.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dentality @ Hoddesdon - Dental and Aesthetics Practice (6.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Wildhill list clear aligners, the nearest 2.6 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 Wildhill are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Iconic Smiles - Cheshunt in Hatfield, 2.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 16 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Wildhill
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Orthodontist in Wildhill: This page was put together for people in Wildhill who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Wildhill itself or elsewhere in Hertfordshire.
Local treatment availability around Wildhill
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Wildhill. The closest on record are Hatfield Dental Centre, about 3 miles away; Panshanger Dental Practice in Tewin, about 4 miles away; and Peartree Dental Clinic Welwyn Garden City, about 4 miles away.
Area profile for Wildhill
Wildhill is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Wildhill falls under NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. Wildhill's under-16 share sits at 15.8%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7% of the 1,421 residents in Wildhill's census neighbourhood, below the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (6), Wildhill has more choice than 64% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Wildhill are Chancellor's School (1.7 miles) and Onslow St Audrey's School (2.3 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Wildhill sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Wildhill is about 16 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Wildhill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Wildhill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Wildhill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Wildhill is Hatfield Dental Centre, about 2.6 miles to the west. The next closest are Iconic Smiles - Cheshunt (2.6 miles) and Iconic Smiles - Hilltop | Cosmetic, Implant Dentistry, Invisalign & Orthodontics (2.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Wildhill?
Our register has 6 practices within 5 miles of Wildhill, 50 practices within 10 miles and 278 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Wildhill?
The nearest practice to Wildhill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Iconic Smiles - Cheshunt in Hatfield, about 2.6 miles to the west. Others nearby include Iconic Smiles - Hilltop | Cosmetic, Implant Dentistry, Invisalign & Orthodontics (2.8 miles) and Panshanger Dental Practice (3.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Wildhill, Hertfordshire?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Wildhill, Hertfordshire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.