---
title: "Harpenden Orthodontic Practice | Orthodontist in Harpenden"
url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/harpenden-orthodontic-practice
description: "Harpenden Orthodontic Practice is an orthodontic practice in Harpenden. Rated 4.9/5 from 333 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status."
updated: 2026-10-20
publisher: Virtual Consultant Online
---

# Harpenden Orthodontic Practice

60-62 High St, Harpenden AL5 2SP, UK, [Luton](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/harpenden) AL5 2SP

4.9 (333 reviews)

Ceramic Braces

Clear Aligners

Fixed Braces

Invisalign

NHS Braces

Retainers

[01582 465200](tel:01582 465200) [Visit Website](https://www.harpendenorthodontics.com) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11557341652864555318&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:smile@harpendenorthodontics.com)

## About This Practice

For patients in Harpenden, Harpenden Orthodontic Practice is one of the orthodontic practices on our register. This practice is reported to focus on adult orthodontic treatment. You'll find the practice at 60-62 High St, Harpenden AL5 2SP, UK, AL5 2SP. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. This practice is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment. Monthly payment plans are reported to be available for those paying privately. Treatments offered include Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces. This practice is reported to be led by a specialist orthodontist. Its 4.9 rating is in line with the review-weighted average of 4.9 across the practices we track in Harpenden. We currently track 8 orthodontic practices in Harpenden, including this one. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are HARPENDEN ORTHODONTICS LLP in Harpenden (under a mile away), Harpenden Dental Practice in Harpenden (under a mile away), and Harpenden Smiles Dental Studio in Harpenden (under a mile away). The practice has a rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 333 reviews. This practice provides both NHS and private orthodontic care. This practice is reported to offer a free consultation or smile assessment for new patients.

## Harpenden Orthodontic Practice at a Glance

| Address | 60-62 High St, Harpenden AL5 2SP, UK, Harpenden, AL5 2SP |
| --- | --- |
| 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 | NHS and private |
| Treatments listed | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces, Retainers |
| Public rating | 4.9 out of 5 from 333 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | HARPENDEN ORTHODONTICS LLP, 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 Orthodontic Practice

Around Harpenden Orthodontic Practice the 2021 Census counts 1,933 residents, with 5.6% aged 10 to 15, where most NHS orthodontic treatment starts. Families here are closest to St George's School (0.4 miles). Harpenden Orthodontic Practice is one of 9 orthodontic practices within three miles of each other. By public rating it is 3rd of 8 rated practices within three miles. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, 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 (0.4 miles); Sir John Lawes School (0.6 miles); Roundwood Park School (0.7 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 8 (5 offer NHS, 6 list clear aligners, 2 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 3rd 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 Orthodontic Practice is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility.

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## Frequently Asked Questions

Does Harpenden Orthodontic Practice offer NHS treatment?

Harpenden Orthodontic Practice offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility.

What treatments does Harpenden Orthodontic Practice offer?

Harpenden Orthodontic Practice offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment.

Does Harpenden Orthodontic Practice offer payment plans?

Harpenden Orthodontic Practice is reported to offer finance or monthly payment options for private treatment. Confirm current terms directly with the practice.

Does Harpenden Orthodontic Practice offer a free consultation?

Harpenden Orthodontic Practice is reported to offer a free initial consultation or smile assessment. Confirm current availability directly with the practice.

Is Harpenden Orthodontic Practice run by a specialist orthodontist?

Harpenden Orthodontic Practice is reported to be led by a specialist orthodontist, rather than a general dentist offering orthodontic treatment. Confirm current registration directly with the practice.

Does Harpenden Orthodontic Practice use digital scanning?

Harpenden Orthodontic Practice is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment, which can remove the need for traditional dental impressions.

Does Harpenden Orthodontic Practice treat children as well as adults?

Harpenden Orthodontic Practice is reported to focus on adult orthodontic treatment.

Where is Harpenden Orthodontic Practice located?

Harpenden Orthodontic Practice is located in Luton.

How many orthodontists are there in Harpenden?

We currently track 8 orthodontic practices in Harpenden, of which Harpenden Orthodontic Practice is one.

How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Harpenden Orthodontic Practice?

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. 18-year-olds in qualifying full-time education are also exempt, as are adults on certain benefits or low incomes, and one charge covers the full course from fitting to retainers.

What other orthodontists are near Harpenden Orthodontic Practice?

The nearest other practices on our register are HARPENDEN ORTHODONTICS LLP (Harpenden, under a mile away), Harpenden Dental Practice (Harpenden, under a mile away), and Harpenden Smiles Dental Studio (Harpenden, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice.

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## Nearby Orthodontists

The 6 practices closest to Harpenden Orthodontic Practice on our register: 3 list NHS orthodontics, 4 list clear aligners and 1 list fixed braces. The nearest is HARPENDEN ORTHODONTICS LLP, under a mile away.

| Practice | From Harpenden Orthodontic Practice | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [HARPENDEN ORTHODONTICS LLP](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/harpenden-orthodontics-llp), Harpenden | under a mile north | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| [Harpenden Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/harpenden-dental-practice), Harpenden | under a mile south | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | evenings/weekends | 5.0 (69) |
| [Harpenden Smiles Dental Studio](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/harpenden-smiles-dental-studio), Harpenden | under a mile south | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (274) |
| [Bowers Way Dental Surgery](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bowers-way-dental-surgery), Harpenden | under a mile east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.3 (61) |
| [Brace Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/brace-orthodontics), Harpenden | under a mile south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 3.5 (19) |
| [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) |

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Harpenden Orthodontic Practice.

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[Harpenden Dental Practice — Harpenden (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/harpenden-dental-practice)

[Harpenden Smiles Dental Studio — Harpenden (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/harpenden-smiles-dental-studio)

[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)

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Register Source

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Checked 24 May 2026

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