--- title: "The Vernon Dental Practice | Orthodontist in Hitchin" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-vernon-dental-practice description: "The Vernon Dental Practice is an orthodontic practice in Hitchin. Rated 5.0/5 from 299 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # The Vernon Dental Practice 35 Hermitage Rd, Hitchin SG5 1BY, UK, [Hitchin](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/hitchin) SG5 1BY 5.0 (299 reviews) Clear Aligners Invisalign NHS Braces [01462 434512](tel:01462 434512) [Visit Website](http://www.vernondental.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16093196171111046690&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:info@vernondental.co.uk) ## About This Practice The Vernon Dental Practice is an orthodontic practice based in Hitchin, listed on this page for patients researching local treatment options. We currently track 8 orthodontic practices in Hitchin, including this one. The practice has a rating of 5.0 out of 5 from 299 reviews. This practice provides both NHS and private orthodontic care. Other practices nearby include HITCHIN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC LIMITED in Hitchin (under a mile away), Hitchin Dental Care in Hitchin (under a mile away), and Hitchin Dentistry in Hitchin (under a mile away). Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. Across the practices we list in Hitchin, the review-weighted average rating is 4.9; this practice's 5.0 is in line with that. The practice address is 35 Hermitage Rd, Hitchin SG5 1BY, UK, postcode SG5 1BY. The practice offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, and Clear Aligners. ## The Vernon Dental Practice at a Glance | Address | 35 Hermitage Rd, Hitchin SG5 1BY, UK, Hitchin, SG5 1BY | | --- | --- | | 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 | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | | Public rating | 5.0 out of 5 from 299 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | HITCHIN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC LIMITED, Hitchin — 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 The Vernon Dental Practice The neighbourhood around The Vernon Dental Practice has 2,205 residents and 4.9% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. The nearest secondary school is Hitchin Boys' School, 0.2 miles away. Within three miles there are 9 other orthodontic practices on our register. Among the 8 rated practices within three miles, it has the top public rating. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 30 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 2,205 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.9% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 51.2% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Hitchin Boys' School (0.2 miles); Hitchin Girls' School (0.2 miles); The Priory School (1.0 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 9 (5 offer NHS, 7 list clear aligners, 2 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 1st of 8 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London (about 30 miles) | | Residents in SG5 | 8,412 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in SG5 | 16.1% | | Residents per square kilometre in SG5 | 748 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the SG5 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/sg5) ## NHS Orthodontics 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. NHS dental services in this area are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. The Vernon Dental Practice is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does The Vernon Dental Practice offer NHS treatment? The Vernon Dental Practice offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does The Vernon Dental Practice offer? The Vernon Dental Practice offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, and Clear Aligners. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Where is The Vernon Dental Practice located? The Vernon Dental Practice is located in Hitchin. How many orthodontists are there in Hitchin? We currently track 8 orthodontic practices in Hitchin, of which The Vernon Dental Practice is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at The Vernon 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 The Vernon Dental Practice? The nearest other practices on our register are HITCHIN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC LIMITED (Hitchin, under a mile away), Hitchin Dental Care (Hitchin, under a mile away), and Hitchin Dentistry (Hitchin, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at The Vernon Dental Practice, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` The Vernon Dental Practice on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Hitchin View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/hitchin) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [About Invisalign View](https://virtualconsultant.online/invisalign) [How to get NHS braces View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/how-to-get-nhs-braces) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [Orthodontic insurance options View](https://virtualconsultant.online/insurance) [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 The Vernon Dental Practice on our register: 2 list NHS orthodontics, 4 list clear aligners and 1 list fixed braces. The nearest is HITCHIN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC LIMITED, under a mile away. | Practice | From The Vernon Dental Practice | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [HITCHIN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC LIMITED](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hitchin-orthodontic-clinic-limited), Hitchin | under a mile north-west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [Hitchin Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hitchin-dental-care), Hitchin | under a mile west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (371) | | [Hitchin Dentistry](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hitchin-dentistry), Hitchin | under a mile west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | – | | [Bancroft Dentistry](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bancroft-dentistry), Hitchin | under a mile north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 5.0 (286) | | [Orthoclinique](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/orthoclinique), Hitchin | under a mile north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | specialist, Invisalign, payment plans | 4.2 (46) | | [Bucklersbury Dental Studio](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bucklersbury-dental-studio), Hitchin | under a mile south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.9 (290) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from The Vernon Dental Practice. [HITCHIN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC LIMITED — Hitchin (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hitchin-orthodontic-clinic-limited) [Hitchin Dental Care — Hitchin (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hitchin-dental-care) [Hitchin Dentistry — Hitchin (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hitchin-dentistry) [Bancroft Dentistry — Hitchin (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bancroft-dentistry) [Orthoclinique — Hitchin (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/orthoclinique) [Bucklersbury Dental Studio — Hitchin (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bucklersbury-dental-studio) [Compare All Orthodontists in Hitchin](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/hitchin) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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