--- title: "Orthodontists in Hitchin, Hertfordshire | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/hitchin description: "Compare 8 orthodontic practices in Hitchin, 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 Hitchin Compare 8 orthodontic practices in Hitchin, Hertfordshire by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Hitchin](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/hitchin) ## Compare Orthodontists in Hitchin 8 practices are on our register for Hitchin. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Bancroft Dentistry](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bancroft-dentistry) SG51LH | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, Retainers | Private | 5.0 (286 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Bucklersbury Dental Studio](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bucklersbury-dental-studio) SG5 1BG | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | Private | 4.9 (290 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Hitchin Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hitchin-dental-care) SG5 1EH | Clear Aligners, Invisalign | Private | 4.9 (371 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Hitchin Dentistry](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hitchin-dentistry) | Not listed | Private | No reviews | Under a mile | | [HITCHIN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC LIMITED](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hitchin-orthodontic-clinic-limited) SG5 1JW | Not listed | NHS | No reviews | — | | [Orthoclinique](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/orthoclinique) SG5 1JW | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Invisalign, Lingual Braces | NHS and private | 4.2 (46 reviews) | Under a mile | | [The Vernon Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-vernon-dental-practice) SG5 1BY | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 5.0 (299 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Tilehouse Dental Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/tilehouse-dental-clinic) SG5 2DY | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.9 (273 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Hitchin at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | North Hertfordshire | | 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 | Less deprived than most of England | | Population | 36,099 | | Residents under 16 | 13.4% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 2,467 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 38.4% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 29.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 3,019 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 17.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 14 practices, more than 83% of towns in England | | Access within Hertfordshire | 1st closest to an orthodontic practice of 421 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.1 miles away, closer than 98% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5% here, against 7.8% across neighbourhoods in Hertfordshire | | Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 30 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Hitchin Boys' School — 0.1 miles Hitchin Girls' School — 0.5 miles The Priory School — 0.9 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 5,476 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 [Hitchin Hill](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/hitchin-hill) [Ickleford](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ickleford) [Gosmore](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/gosmore) [Walsworth](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/walsworth) [Ippollitts](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ippollitts) [Sperberry Hill](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/sperberry-hill) [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 Hitchin How many orthodontists are there in Hitchin? There are 8 orthodontic practices on our register for Hitchin, 4 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Hitchin offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Hitchin: HITCHIN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC LIMITED, Orthoclinique, The Vernon Dental Practice, Tilehouse Dental Clinic. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Hitchin has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, The Vernon Dental Practice has the highest average rating on our register for Hitchin: 5.0 from 299 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost 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. 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 Hitchin, Hertfordshire | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/hitchin](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/hitchin) ## 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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