--- title: "Skin & Smiles – Dentist in Watford | Orthodontist in Watford" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/skin-smiles-dentist-in-watford description: "Skin & Smiles – Dentist in Watford is an orthodontic practice in Watford. Rated 4.7/5 from 84 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Skin & Smiles – Dentist in Watford 18 Whippendell Rd, Watford WD18 7LU, UK, [Watford](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/watford) WD18 7LU 4.7 (84 reviews) Ceramic Braces Clear Aligners Fixed Braces Invisalign Retainers [01923 226336](tel:01923 226336) [Visit Website](https://www.skinandsmiles.com) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=9364630579817054354&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:admin@skinandsmiles.com) ## About This Practice Skin & Smiles – Dentist in Watford provides orthodontic treatment to patients in Watford. Skin & Smiles – Dentist in Watford is one of 11 orthodontic practices we track in Watford. Its 4.7 rating is in line with the review-weighted average of 4.6 across the practices we track in Watford. The practice has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 84 reviews. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are Cassio Road Dental Practice in Watford (under a mile away), Watford Orthodontics in Watford (under a mile away), and Novocare Dental in Watford (under a mile away). Treatments offered include Invisalign, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Ceramic Braces, and Retainers. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. You'll find the practice at 18 Whippendell Rd, Watford WD18 7LU, UK, WD18 7LU. The practice is reported to offer on-site parking and wheelchair access. This is a private orthodontic practice. ## Skin & Smiles – Dentist in Watford at a Glance | Address | 18 Whippendell Rd, Watford WD18 7LU, UK, Watford, WD18 7LU | | --- | --- | | 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 | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, Retainers | | Public rating | 4.7 out of 5 from 84 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Cassio Road Dental Practice, Watford — 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 Skin & Smiles – Dentist in Watford Skin & Smiles – Dentist in Watford sits in a census neighbourhood of 1,757 residents, 7.5% of them aged 10 to 15, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Watford Grammar School for Girls is the closest secondary school, 0.4 miles from the practice. Within three miles there are 10 other orthodontic practices on our register. By public rating it is 5th of 10 rated practices within three miles. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 15 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,757 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.5% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 10.4% aged 16 to 24 and 46.2% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Watford Grammar School for Girls (0.4 miles); Watford Grammar School for Boys (0.5 miles); Westfield Academy (0.8 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 10 (6 offer NHS, 7 list clear aligners, 2 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 5th of 10 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London (about 15 miles) | | Residents in WD18 | 9,967 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in WD18 | 26.3% | | Residents per square kilometre in WD18 | 6,024 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the WD18 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/wd18) ## NHS Orthodontics in Watford 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. Skin & Smiles – Dentist in Watford is not listed as offering NHS treatment; a general dentist can refer eligible patients to an NHS provider. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Skin & Smiles – Dentist in Watford offer NHS treatment? Skin & Smiles – Dentist in Watford offers private orthodontic treatment. What treatments does Skin & Smiles – Dentist in Watford offer? Skin & Smiles – Dentist in Watford offers Invisalign, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Ceramic Braces, and Retainers. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Is Skin & Smiles – Dentist in Watford accessible? Skin & Smiles – Dentist in Watford is reported to offer on-site parking and wheelchair access. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is Skin & Smiles – Dentist in Watford located? Skin & Smiles – Dentist in Watford is located in Watford. How many orthodontists are there in Watford? We currently track 11 orthodontic practices in Watford, of which Skin & Smiles – Dentist in Watford is one. What other orthodontists are near Skin & Smiles – Dentist in Watford? The nearest other practices on our register are Cassio Road Dental Practice (Watford, under a mile away), Watford Orthodontics (Watford, under a mile away), and Novocare Dental (Watford, under a mile away). 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The nearest is Cassio Road Dental Practice, under a mile away. | Practice | From Skin & Smiles – Dentist in Watford | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Cassio Road Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cassio-road-dental-practice), Watford | under a mile north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, emergency, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.5 (662) | | [Watford Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/watford-orthodontics), Watford | under a mile north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.2 (127) | | [Dr Korosh Majidi](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dr-korosh-majidi), Watford | under a mile north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, payment plans | 5.0 (1) | | [Novocare Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/novocare-dental), Watford | under a mile north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 4.2 (109) | | [Senova Dental Studios](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/senova-dental-studios), Watford | under a mile east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.9 (35) | | [Watford Orthodontic Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/watford-orthodontic-practice), Watford | under a mile north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 4.4 (89) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Skin & Smiles – Dentist in Watford. [Cassio Road Dental Practice — Watford (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cassio-road-dental-practice) [Watford Orthodontics — Watford (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/watford-orthodontics) [Dr Korosh Majidi — Watford (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dr-korosh-majidi) [Novocare Dental — Watford (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/novocare-dental) [Senova Dental Studios — Watford (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/senova-dental-studios) [Watford Orthodontic Practice — Watford (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/watford-orthodontic-practice) [Compare All Orthodontists in Watford](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/watford) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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