--- title: "Harpenden Smiles Dental Studio | Orthodontist in Harpenden" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/harpenden-smiles-dental-studio description: "Harpenden Smiles Dental Studio is an orthodontic practice in Harpenden. Rated 4.9/5 from 274 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Harpenden Smiles Dental Studio 1C Leyton Rd, Harpenden AL5 2TJ, UK, [Harpenden](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/harpenden) AL5 2TJ 4.9 (274 reviews) Clear Aligners Invisalign [01582 763420](tel:01582 763420) [Visit Website](https://harpendensmiles.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=17609090670873451373&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:welcome@harpendensmiles.co.uk) ## About This Practice Patients in Harpenden can be seen at Harpenden Smiles Dental Studio. The practice address is 1C Leyton Rd, Harpenden AL5 2TJ, UK, postcode AL5 2TJ. This practice is reported to offer a free consultation or smile assessment for new patients. Monthly payment plans are reported to be available for those paying privately. Treatment options at this practice include Invisalign and Clear Aligners, subject to clinical assessment. This is a private orthodontic practice. 274 reviews give this practice an average rating of 4.9/5. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. Across the practices we list in Harpenden, the review-weighted average rating is 4.9; this practice's 4.9 is in line with that. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are Harpenden Dental Practice 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). Harpenden Smiles Dental Studio is one of 8 orthodontic practices we track in Harpenden. ## Harpenden Smiles Dental Studio at a Glance | Address | 1C Leyton Rd, Harpenden AL5 2TJ, UK, Harpenden, AL5 2TJ | | --- | --- | | 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, Invisalign | | Public rating | 4.9 out of 5 from 274 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Harpenden Dental Practice, 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 Smiles Dental Studio Around Harpenden Smiles Dental Studio 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 (0.5 miles). Patients here can choose from 8 other orthodontic practices within three miles. 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 (0.5 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 | 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 Smiles Dental Studio is not listed as offering NHS treatment; a general dentist can refer eligible patients to an NHS provider. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Harpenden Smiles Dental Studio offer NHS treatment? Harpenden Smiles Dental Studio offers private orthodontic treatment. What treatments does Harpenden Smiles Dental Studio offer? Harpenden Smiles Dental Studio offers Invisalign and Clear Aligners. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does Harpenden Smiles Dental Studio offer payment plans? Harpenden Smiles Dental Studio is reported to offer finance or monthly payment options for private treatment. Confirm current terms directly with the practice. Does Harpenden Smiles Dental Studio offer a free consultation? Harpenden Smiles Dental Studio is reported to offer a free initial consultation or smile assessment. Confirm current availability directly with the practice. Where is Harpenden Smiles Dental Studio located? Harpenden Smiles Dental Studio is located in Harpenden. How many orthodontists are there in Harpenden? We currently track 8 orthodontic practices in Harpenden, of which Harpenden Smiles Dental Studio is one. What other orthodontists are near Harpenden Smiles Dental Studio? The nearest other practices on our register are Harpenden Dental Practice (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 Smiles Dental Studio, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Harpenden Smiles Dental Studio 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) [About Invisalign View](https://virtualconsultant.online/invisalign) [Orthodontic payment plans View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs/patient/pricing-plans) [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 Smiles Dental Studio on our register: 4 list NHS orthodontics, 4 list clear aligners and 2 list fixed braces. The nearest is Harpenden Dental Practice, under a mile away. | Practice | From Harpenden Smiles Dental Studio | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Harpenden Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/harpenden-dental-practice), Harpenden | under a mile north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | evenings/weekends | 5.0 (69) | | [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-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (255) | | [Brace Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/brace-orthodontics), Harpenden | under a mile east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 3.5 (19) | | [Bowers Way Dental Surgery](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bowers-way-dental-surgery), Harpenden | under a mile north-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.3 (61) | | [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 Smiles Dental Studio. [Harpenden Dental Practice — Harpenden (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/harpenden-dental-practice) [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) [Brace Orthodontics — Harpenden (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/brace-orthodontics) [Bowers Way Dental Surgery — Harpenden (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bowers-way-dental-surgery) [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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