--- title: "Orthodontists in Letchworth Garden City | Compare Practices" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/letchworth-garden-city description: "Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire: treatments listed, NHS or private." updated: 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Orthodontists in Letchworth Garden City Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Letchworth Garden City](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/letchworth-garden-city) ## Compare Orthodontists in Letchworth Garden City 2 practices are on our register for Letchworth Garden City. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Harlow Dental Surgery](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/harlow-dental-surgery) | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.1 (101 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Purlys Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/purlys-dental-practice) SG6 4TS | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.9 (270 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Letchworth Garden City 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 | 43,529 | | Residents under 16 | 14% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,712 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 28.3% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 24.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 2,786 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 17.9% 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 | 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 | 6.4% here, against 7.8% across neighbourhoods in Hertfordshire | | Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 32 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Fearnhill School — 0.8 miles The Highfield School — 0.9 miles The Knights Templar School — 1.8 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 8 schools, about 9,020 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 [Purwell](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/purwell) [Walsworth](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/walsworth) [Stotfold](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/stotfold) [Baldock](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/baldock) [Great Wymondley](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/great-wymondley) [Arlesey](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/arlesey) [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 Letchworth Garden City How many orthodontists are there in Letchworth Garden City? There are 2 orthodontic practices on our register for Letchworth Garden City, 2 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Letchworth Garden City offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Letchworth Garden City: Harlow Dental Surgery, Purlys Dental Practice. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Letchworth Garden City has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Purlys Dental Practice has the highest average rating on our register for Letchworth Garden City: 4.9 from 270 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Letchworth Garden City? 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 Letchworth Garden City | Compare Practices Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/letchworth-garden-city](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/letchworth-garden-city) ## 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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