--- title: "Harpenden Dental Practice | Orthodontist in Harpenden" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/harpenden-dental-practice description: "Harpenden Dental Practice is an orthodontic practice in Harpenden. Rated 5.0/5 from 69 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Harpenden Dental Practice 4A Leyton Rd, Harpenden AL5 2TL, UK, [Harpenden](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/harpenden) AL5 2TL 5.0 (69 reviews) Clear Aligners Retainers [01582 853050](tel:01582 853050) [Visit Website](https://harpendendentalpractice.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16297196006162986992&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:admin@harpendendentalpractice.co.uk) ## About This Practice Harpenden Dental Practice is an orthodontic practice in Harpenden. This practice is reported to offer a free consultation or smile assessment for new patients. This practice is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment. This is one of 8 practices on our Harpenden register. Treatment options at this practice include Clear Aligners and Retainers, subject to clinical assessment. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are Harpenden Smiles Dental Studio in Harpenden (under a mile away), Harpenden Orthodontic Practice in Harpenden (under a mile away), and Hertfordshire Centre For Dentistry in Harpenden (under a mile away). The practice has a rating of 5.0 out of 5 from 69 reviews. On-site parking is reported to be available. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. You'll find the practice at 4A Leyton Rd, Harpenden AL5 2TL, UK, AL5 2TL. Across the practices we list in Harpenden, the review-weighted average rating is 4.9; this practice's 5.0 is above that. This practice offers private orthodontic treatment. ## Harpenden Dental Practice at a Glance | Address | 4A Leyton Rd, Harpenden AL5 2TL, UK, Harpenden, AL5 2TL | | --- | --- | | Nation | England | | NHS dental services | NHS Central East Integrated Care Board | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) | | Funding listed | Private | | Treatments listed | Clear Aligners, Retainers | | Public rating | 5.0 out of 5 from 69 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Harpenden Smiles Dental Studio, Harpenden — under a mile | | Details last checked | May 2026 | Sources: our orthodontic practice register, ONS geography via postcodes.io and UK NHS dental charge schedules. Distances are straight-line. ## Around Harpenden Dental Practice The neighbourhood around Harpenden Dental Practice has 1,933 residents and 5.6% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. Families here are closest to St George's School (0.5 miles). Patients here can choose from 8 other orthodontic practices within three miles. Among the 8 rated practices within three miles, it has the top public rating. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 22 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,933 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 6.1% aged 16 to 24 and 33% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | St George's School (0.5 miles); Sir John Lawes School (0.7 miles); Roundwood Park School (0.7 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 8 (6 offer NHS, 6 list clear aligners, 3 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 1st of 8 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London (about 22 miles) | | Residents in AL5 | 6,676 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in AL5 | 14.5% | | Residents per square kilometre in AL5 | 2,751 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the AL5 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/al5) ## NHS Orthodontics in Harpenden NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. NHS dental services in this area are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. Harpenden Dental Practice is not listed as offering NHS treatment; a general dentist can refer eligible patients to an NHS provider. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Harpenden Dental Practice offer NHS treatment? Harpenden Dental Practice offers private orthodontic treatment. What treatments does Harpenden Dental Practice offer? Harpenden Dental Practice offers Clear Aligners and Retainers. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does Harpenden Dental Practice offer a free consultation? Harpenden Dental Practice is reported to offer a free initial consultation or smile assessment. Confirm current availability directly with the practice. Does Harpenden Dental Practice use digital scanning? Harpenden Dental Practice is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment, which can remove the need for traditional dental impressions. Is Harpenden Dental Practice accessible? Harpenden Dental Practice is reported to offer on-site parking. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is Harpenden Dental Practice located? Harpenden Dental Practice is located in Harpenden. How many orthodontists are there in Harpenden? We currently track 8 orthodontic practices in Harpenden, of which Harpenden Dental Practice is one. What other orthodontists are near Harpenden Dental Practice? The nearest other practices on our register are Harpenden Smiles Dental Studio (Harpenden, under a mile away), Harpenden Orthodontic Practice (Harpenden, under a mile away), and Hertfordshire Centre For Dentistry (Harpenden, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Harpenden Dental Practice, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Harpenden Dental Practice on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Harpenden View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/harpenden) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [Retainers after treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/retainers) [Orthodontic insurance options View](https://virtualconsultant.online/insurance) [Understanding an orthodontic quote View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/orthodontic-quote-without-visiting) [Compare orthodontic treatment types View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments) [Typical orthodontic treatment costs View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs) ## Nearby Orthodontists The 6 practices closest to Harpenden Dental Practice on our register: 4 list NHS orthodontics, 4 list clear aligners and 2 list fixed braces. The nearest is Harpenden Smiles Dental Studio, under a mile away. | Practice | From Harpenden Dental Practice | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Harpenden Smiles Dental Studio](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/harpenden-smiles-dental-studio), Harpenden | under a mile south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (274) | | [Harpenden Orthodontic Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/harpenden-orthodontic-practice), Harpenden | under a mile north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (333) | | [Hertfordshire Centre For Dentistry](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hertfordshire-centre-for-dentistry), Harpenden | under a mile south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (255) | | [Bowers Way Dental Surgery](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bowers-way-dental-surgery), Harpenden | under a mile north-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.3 (61) | | [Brace Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/brace-orthodontics), Harpenden | under a mile east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 3.5 (19) | | [HARPENDEN ORTHODONTICS LLP](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/harpenden-orthodontics-llp), Harpenden | under a mile north | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Harpenden Dental Practice. [Harpenden Smiles Dental Studio — Harpenden (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/harpenden-smiles-dental-studio) [Harpenden Orthodontic Practice — Harpenden (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/harpenden-orthodontic-practice) [Hertfordshire Centre For Dentistry — Harpenden (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hertfordshire-centre-for-dentistry) [Bowers Way Dental Surgery — Harpenden (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bowers-way-dental-surgery) [Brace Orthodontics — Harpenden (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/brace-orthodontics) [HARPENDEN ORTHODONTICS LLP — Harpenden (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/harpenden-orthodontics-llp) [Compare All Orthodontists in Harpenden](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/harpenden) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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