--- title: "Hitchin Dental Care | Orthodontist in Hitchin" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hitchin-dental-care description: "Hitchin Dental Care is an orthodontic practice in Hitchin. Rated 4.9/5 from 371 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Hitchin Dental Care 5 Paynes Park, Hitchin SG5 1EH, UK, [Hitchin](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/hitchin) SG5 1EH 4.9 (371 reviews) Clear Aligners Invisalign [01462 451300](tel:01462 451300) [Visit Website](http://www.hitchindentalcare.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=12829876082741190847&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:enquiries@hitchindentalcare.co.uk) ## About This Practice For patients in Hitchin, Hitchin Dental Care is one of the orthodontic practices on our register. Digital scanning (such as an iTero-style intraoral scanner) is reported to be used at this practice. The practice address is 5 Paynes Park, Hitchin SG5 1EH, UK, postcode SG5 1EH. The practice is reported to offer on-site parking. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. We currently track 8 orthodontic practices in Hitchin, including this one. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are Hitchin Dentistry in Hitchin (under a mile away), Bucklersbury Dental Studio in Hitchin (under a mile away), and Bancroft Dentistry in Hitchin (under a mile away). The practice has a rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 371 reviews. This practice offers private orthodontic treatment. Its 4.9 rating is in line with the review-weighted average of 4.9 across the practices we track in Hitchin. Finance or monthly payment plans are reported to be available for private treatment. Treatment options at this practice include Invisalign and Clear Aligners, subject to clinical assessment. ## Hitchin Dental Care at a Glance | Address | 5 Paynes Park, Hitchin SG5 1EH, UK, Hitchin, SG5 1EH | | --- | --- | | 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 371 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Hitchin Dentistry, Hitchin — 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 Hitchin Dental Care Around Hitchin Dental Care the 2021 Census counts 2,467 residents, with 5% aged 10 to 15, where most NHS orthodontic treatment starts. The nearest secondary school is Hitchin Boys' School, 0.2 miles away. Within three miles there are 8 other orthodontic practices on our register. By public rating it is 3rd of 7 rated practices within three miles. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 30 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 2,467 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 38.4% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Hitchin Boys' School (0.2 miles); Hitchin Girls' School (0.5 miles); The Priory School (0.9 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 8 (5 offer NHS, 6 list clear aligners, 2 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 3rd of 7 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London (about 30 miles) | | Residents in SG5 | 8,412 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in SG5 | 16.1% | | Residents per square kilometre in SG5 | 748 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the SG5 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/sg5) ## NHS Orthodontics in Hitchin 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. Hitchin Dental Care is not listed as offering NHS treatment; a general dentist can refer eligible patients to an NHS provider. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Hitchin Dental Care offer NHS treatment? Hitchin Dental Care offers private orthodontic treatment. What treatments does Hitchin Dental Care offer? Hitchin Dental Care offers Invisalign and Clear Aligners. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does Hitchin Dental Care offer payment plans? Hitchin Dental Care is reported to offer finance or monthly payment options for private treatment. Confirm current terms directly with the practice. Does Hitchin Dental Care use digital scanning? Hitchin Dental Care is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment, which can remove the need for traditional dental impressions. Is Hitchin Dental Care accessible? Hitchin Dental Care is reported to offer on-site parking. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is Hitchin Dental Care located? Hitchin Dental Care is located in Hitchin. How many orthodontists are there in Hitchin? We currently track 8 orthodontic practices in Hitchin, of which Hitchin Dental Care is one. What other orthodontists are near Hitchin Dental Care? The nearest other practices on our register are Hitchin Dentistry (Hitchin, under a mile away), Bucklersbury Dental Studio (Hitchin, under a mile away), and Bancroft Dentistry (Hitchin, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Hitchin Dental Care, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Hitchin Dental Care on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Hitchin View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/hitchin) [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) [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 Hitchin Dental Care on our register: 3 list NHS orthodontics, 5 list clear aligners and 1 list fixed braces. The nearest is Hitchin Dentistry, under a mile away. | Practice | From Hitchin Dental Care | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Hitchin Dentistry](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hitchin-dentistry), Hitchin | under a mile south | – | ✓ | – | – | – | – | | [Bucklersbury Dental Studio](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bucklersbury-dental-studio), Hitchin | under a mile south | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.9 (290) | | [Bancroft Dentistry](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bancroft-dentistry), Hitchin | under a mile north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 5.0 (286) | | [Orthoclinique](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/orthoclinique), Hitchin | under a mile north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | specialist, Invisalign, payment plans | 4.2 (46) | | [Tilehouse Dental Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/tilehouse-dental-clinic), Hitchin | under a mile south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.9 (273) | | [The Vernon Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-vernon-dental-practice), Hitchin | under a mile east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 5.0 (299) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Hitchin Dental Care. [Hitchin Dentistry — Hitchin (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hitchin-dentistry) [Bucklersbury Dental Studio — Hitchin (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bucklersbury-dental-studio) [Bancroft Dentistry — Hitchin (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bancroft-dentistry) [Orthoclinique — Hitchin (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/orthoclinique) [Tilehouse Dental Clinic — Hitchin (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/tilehouse-dental-clinic) [The Vernon Dental Practice — Hitchin (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-vernon-dental-practice) [Compare All Orthodontists in Hitchin](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/hitchin) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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