--- title: "Orthodontists in Hatfield, Hertfordshire | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/hatfield description: "Compare 3 orthodontic practices in Hatfield, Hertfordshire: treatments listed, NHS or private, public ratings and distance from the town centre." updated: 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Orthodontists in Hatfield Compare 3 orthodontic practices in Hatfield, Hertfordshire by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Hatfield](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/hatfield) ## Compare Orthodontists in Hatfield 3 practices are on our register for Hatfield. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Hatfield Dental Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hatfield-dental-centre) | Not listed | Private | 3.3 (58 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Iconic Smiles - Cheshunt](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/iconic-smiles-cheshunt) AL10 8FH | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.9 (1,129 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Iconic Smiles - Hilltop \| Cosmetic, Implant Dentistry, Invisalign & Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/iconic-smiles-hilltop-cosmetic-implant-dentistry-invisalign-orthodontics) AL10 8FH | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.9 (1,093 reviews) | 1 miles | ## Hatfield at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Welwyn Hatfield | | NHS dental services | NHS Central East Integrated Care Board | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) | | Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city | | Deprivation | More deprived than most of England | | Population | 41,677 | | Residents under 16 | 14% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,792 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 17.6% aged 16 to 24 and 41.3% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 36% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 4,138 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 18.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 12 practices, more than 79% of towns in England | | Access within Hertfordshire | 26th closest to an orthodontic practice of 421 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.3 miles away, closer than 95% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.4% here, against 7.8% across neighbourhoods in Hertfordshire | | Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 17 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Onslow St Audrey's School — next door Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School — 0.3 miles Stanborough School — 2.1 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 4,257 pupils (DfE) | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [Birchwood](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/birchwood) [The Ryde](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/the-ryde) [Oxlease](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/oxlease) [South Hatfield](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/south-hatfield) [Marshmoor](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/marshmoor) [Bullen's Green](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bullen-s-green) [All Areas in Hertfordshire](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/hertfordshire) Practice information is compiled from official public sources including CQC, NHS registers, and practice websites. Listings are informational and are not clinical endorsements. ### Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontists in Hatfield How many orthodontists are there in Hatfield? There are 3 orthodontic practices on our register for Hatfield, 2 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Hatfield offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Hatfield: Iconic Smiles - Cheshunt, Iconic Smiles - Hilltop | Cosmetic, Implant Dentistry, Invisalign & Orthodontics. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Hatfield has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Iconic Smiles - Cheshunt has the highest average rating on our register for Hatfield: 4.9 from 1,129 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Hatfield? 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. Citation details Title Orthodontists in Hatfield, Hertfordshire | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/hatfield](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/hatfield) ## Ready to get your quote? Upload your photos and get clinician-reviewed options for braces or clear aligners. [Start My Free Quote](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Find an Orthodontist](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations) Prefer to learn first? 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