--- title: "Purlys Dental Practice | Orthodontist in Letchworth Garden City" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/purlys-dental-practice description: "Purlys Dental Practice, orthodontist in Letchworth Garden City: address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Purlys Dental Practice 185 Nevells Rd, Letchworth Garden City SG6 4TS, UK, [Letchworth Garden City](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/letchworth-garden-city) SG6 4TS 4.9 (270 reviews) Ceramic Braces Clear Aligners Invisalign NHS Braces Retainers [01462 684350](tel:01462 684350) [Visit Website](http://www.purlysdentist.com) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6204889636257554716&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) ## About This Practice Purlys Dental Practice is an orthodontic practice based in Letchworth Garden City, listed on this page for patients researching local treatment options. Across the practices we list in Letchworth Garden City, the review-weighted average rating is 4.7; this practice's 4.9 is above that. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are Harlow Dental Surgery in Letchworth Garden City (under a mile away), Bancroft Dentistry in Hitchin (about 3 miles away), and Orthoclinique in Hitchin (about 3 miles away). The practice address is 185 Nevells Rd, Letchworth Garden City SG6 4TS, UK, postcode SG6 4TS. 270 reviews give this practice an average rating of 4.9/5. We currently track 2 orthodontic practices in Letchworth Garden City, including this one. Both NHS and private treatment routes are available, subject to eligibility. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. Finance or monthly payment plans are reported to be available for private treatment. Treatments offered include Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Ceramic Braces, and Retainers. ## Purlys Dental Practice at a Glance | Address | 185 Nevells Rd, Letchworth Garden City SG6 4TS, UK, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 4TS | | --- | --- | | 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 | NHS and private | | Treatments listed | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces, Retainers | | Public rating | 4.9 out of 5 from 270 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Harlow Dental Surgery, Letchworth Garden City — 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 Purlys Dental Practice The neighbourhood around Purlys Dental Practice has 1,712 residents and 6.4% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. Fearnhill School is the closest secondary school, 0.8 miles from the practice. Patients here can choose from 5 other orthodontic practices within three miles. Of the 5 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 3rd. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 32 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,712 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 28.3% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Fearnhill School (0.8 miles); The Highfield School (1.0 miles); The Knights Templar School (1.8 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 5 (4 offer NHS, 4 list clear aligners, 1 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 3rd of 5 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London (about 32 miles) | | Residents in SG6 | 4,683 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in SG6 | 22% | | Residents per square kilometre in SG6 | 2,718 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the SG6 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/sg6) ## NHS Orthodontics 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. NHS dental services in this area are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. Purlys Dental Practice is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Purlys Dental Practice offer NHS treatment? Purlys Dental Practice offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Purlys Dental Practice offer? Purlys Dental Practice offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Ceramic Braces, and Retainers. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does Purlys Dental Practice offer payment plans? Purlys Dental Practice is reported to offer finance or monthly payment options for private treatment. Confirm current terms directly with the practice. Where is Purlys Dental Practice located? Purlys Dental Practice is located in Letchworth Garden City. How many orthodontists are there in Letchworth Garden City? We currently track 2 orthodontic practices in Letchworth Garden City, of which Purlys Dental Practice is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Purlys Dental Practice? 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. What other orthodontists are near Purlys Dental Practice? The nearest other practices on our register are Harlow Dental Surgery (Letchworth Garden City, under a mile away), Bancroft Dentistry (Hitchin, about 3 miles away), and Orthoclinique (Hitchin, about 3 miles away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Purlys Dental Practice, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Purlys Dental Practice on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Letchworth Garden City View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/letchworth-garden-city) [Ceramic braces explained View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/ceramic-braces) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [About Invisalign View](https://virtualconsultant.online/invisalign) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [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 Purlys Dental Practice on our register: 4 list NHS orthodontics, 5 list clear aligners and 1 list fixed braces. The nearest is Harlow Dental Surgery, under a mile away. | Practice | From Purlys Dental Practice | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Harlow Dental Surgery](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/harlow-dental-surgery), Letchworth Garden City | under a mile south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign | 4.1 (101) | | [Bancroft Dentistry](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bancroft-dentistry), Hitchin | 2.9 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 5.0 (286) | | [Orthoclinique](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/orthoclinique), Hitchin | 2.9 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | specialist, Invisalign, payment plans | 4.2 (46) | | [The Vernon Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-vernon-dental-practice), Hitchin | 2.9 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 5.0 (299) | | [HITCHIN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC LIMITED](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hitchin-orthodontic-clinic-limited), Hitchin | 2.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [Hitchin Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hitchin-dental-care), Hitchin | 3.1 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (371) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Purlys Dental Practice. [Harlow Dental Surgery — Letchworth Garden City (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/harlow-dental-surgery) [Bancroft Dentistry — Hitchin (3 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bancroft-dentistry) [Orthoclinique — Hitchin (3 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/orthoclinique) [The Vernon Dental Practice — Hitchin (3 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-vernon-dental-practice) [HITCHIN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC LIMITED — Hitchin (3 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hitchin-orthodontic-clinic-limited) [Hitchin Dental Care — Hitchin (3 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hitchin-dental-care) [Compare All Orthodontists in Letchworth Garden City](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/letchworth-garden-city) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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