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Orthodontic practices near Woodside

On our practice register: 16 practices within 5 miles of Woodside, 71 practices within 10 and 312 practices within 20. The closest is Maidenhead Orthodontic Centre in Watford, 1.4 miles south.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Maidenhead Orthodontic CentreWatford1.4 miles south–––4.5 (24 reviews)
WATFORD ORTHODONTIC CENTREWatford1.4 miles south✓–––
Watford Smiles Invisalign, Composite Bonding, Veneers & Dental ImplantsWatford1.8 miles south–––4.9 (540 reviews)
Dr Korosh MajidiWatford2.0 miles south✓✓✓5.0 (1 review)
Novocare DentalWatford2.0 miles south✓–✓4.2 (109 reviews)
Watford Orthodontic PracticeWatford2.0 miles south✓–✓4.4 (89 reviews)
Cassio Road Dental PracticeWatford2.2 miles south✓✓✓4.5 (662 reviews)
Better Care Clinic - Dental PracticeWatford2.3 miles south––✓4.9 (160 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Woodside with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Watford, 1.4 miles south; the next are St Albans (3.1 miles north-east) and Hemel Hempstead (4.4 miles north-west).

PlacePracticesNearest
Watford111.4 miles south
St Albans113.1 miles north-east
Hemel Hempstead44.4 miles north-west
Rickmansworth25.1 miles south-west
Apsley15.4 miles north-west
Northwood15.5 miles south

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Woodside

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), 5.2 miles north-east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant CentreSt Albans5.0 (184 reviews)5.2 miles north-east
Landmark DentalHemel Hempstead5.0 (158 reviews)4.4 miles north-west
Visage Dental St AlbansSt Albans5.0 (114 reviews)5.1 miles north-east
Alban City Dental & Surgical CentreSt Albans5.0 (110 reviews)5.4 miles north-east

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Woodside at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaWatford
NHS dental servicesNHS Central East Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Population8,000
Residents under 1620.3% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,409 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally8.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally9% aged 16 to 24 and 33% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car7.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre7,302 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health9.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles15 practices, more than 85% of towns in England
Access within Hertfordshire134th closest to an orthodontic practice of 421 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles)
Nearest practice compared1.4 miles away, closer than 76% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county8.6% here, against 7.8% across neighbourhoods in Hertfordshire
Nearest university dental hospitalUCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 16 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsFuture Academies Watford — 0.7 miles
Saint Michael's Catholic High School — 0.9 miles
Parmiter's School — 1.0 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles7 schools, about 9,449 pupils (DfE)
Nearest orthodontic practicesMaidenhead Orthodontic Centre, Watford — 1 miles
UK Dental Specialists, St Albans — 3 miles
Fitze Dental Clinics, Hemel Hempstead — 4 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles71 within 10 miles, 312 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 Woodside

The nearest practice to Woodside is Maidenhead Orthodontic Centre in Watford, 1.4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 71 practices, and within 20 there are 312.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dr Korosh Majidi (2 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 20 of the practices around Woodside list clear aligners, the nearest 2 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Woodside are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is WATFORD ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, 1.4 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 Woodside

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Orthodontic services in Woodside

If you are looking for an orthodontist in Woodside, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Woodside or another part of Hertfordshire. Woodside — a small town with a population of around 8,000 — is covered on this page specifically.

Local context for Woodside

Woodside is home to around 8,000 people, classing it as a small town within Hertfordshire. Just under 1 km west, Leavesden Green is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.

Practice signals around Woodside

There is no orthodontist on our records in Woodside itself. The closest on record are Maidenhead Orthodontic Centre in Watford, about a mile away; UK Dental Specialists in St Albans, about 3 miles away; and Fitze Dental Clinics in Hemel Hempstead, about 4 miles away.

What official data says about Woodside

Woodside is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 20.3% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.6% of the 1,409 residents in Woodside's census neighbourhood, above the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire. With 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, Woodside is better served than 85% of towns in England. Families in Woodside are served by secondary schools including Future Academies Watford (0.7 miles) and Saint Michael's Catholic High School (0.9 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. Woodside's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Woodside is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 16 miles away.

Nearby location pages

Related pages for Leavesden Green, North Watford, Meriden, Waterdale, Abbots Langley, and Old Bricket Wood are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.

Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Woodside

Many people in Woodside delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Woodside

Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Woodside. Woodside — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 20.3% of Woodside's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Woodside, 8.6% of the 1,409 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (15), Woodside has more choice than 85% of towns in England. Families in Woodside are served by secondary schools including Future Academies Watford (0.7 miles) and Saint Michael's Catholic High School (0.9 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. Woodside's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Woodside is about 16 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Woodside

The orthodontic landscape in Woodside offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.

Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Woodside

Every mainstream option is available to patients in Woodside — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Woodside. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Woodside

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Woodside often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Woodside?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Woodside is Maidenhead Orthodontic Centre in Watford, about 1.4 miles to the south. The next closest are WATFORD ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (1.4 miles) and Watford Smiles Invisalign, Composite Bonding, Veneers & Dental Implants (1.8 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Woodside?

Our register has 16 practices within 5 miles of Woodside, 71 practices within 10 miles and 312 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Woodside?

The nearest practice to Woodside that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is WATFORD ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, about 1.4 miles to the south. Others nearby include Dr Korosh Majidi (2.0 miles) and Novocare Dental (2.0 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Woodside, Hertfordshire?

Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Woodside, Hertfordshire?

Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.

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TitleWoodside, Hertfordshire Clear Braces & Aligners
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Published1 June 2022
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