--- title: "Wayside Dental Practice | Orthodontist in Harpenden" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/wayside-dental-practice description: "Wayside Dental Practice is an orthodontic practice in Harpenden. Rated 5.0/5 from 126 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Wayside Dental Practice 2 Douglas Rd, Harpenden AL5 2EW, UK, [Harpenden](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/harpenden) AL5 2EW 5.0 (126 reviews) Clear Aligners Invisalign NHS Braces [01582 712470](tel:01582 712470) [Visit Website](https://www.waysidedental.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=2635554395745610664&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) ## About This Practice Wayside Dental Practice provides orthodontic treatment to patients in Harpenden. Its 5.0 rating is above the review-weighted average of 4.9 across the practices we track in Harpenden. Treatment options at this practice include Invisalign, NHS Braces, and Clear Aligners, subject to clinical assessment. Patients can be seen on the NHS, subject to eligibility, or privately. This is one of 8 practices on our Harpenden register. 126 reviews give this practice an average rating of 5.0/5. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. Wayside Dental Practice is located at 2 Douglas Rd, Harpenden AL5 2EW, UK (AL5 2EW). If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are HARPENDEN ORTHODONTICS LLP in Harpenden (under a mile away), Harpenden Orthodontic Practice in Harpenden (under a mile away), and Harpenden Dental Practice in Harpenden (under a mile away). The practice is reported to offer wheelchair access. The practice is reported to offer finance options for private patients. The practice website also mentions serving Harpenden. ## Wayside Dental Practice at a Glance | Address | 2 Douglas Rd, Harpenden AL5 2EW, UK, Harpenden, AL5 2EW | | --- | --- | | 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 126 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | HARPENDEN ORTHODONTICS LLP, Harpenden — 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 Wayside Dental Practice Wayside Dental Practice sits in a census neighbourhood of 1,619 residents, 12.5% of them aged 10 to 15, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Families here are closest to St George's School (0.4 miles). Patients here can choose from 8 other orthodontic practices within three miles. Its public rating is the highest of the 8 rated practices within three miles. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 23 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,619 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 12.5% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 5.5% aged 16 to 24 and 25.6% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | St George's School (0.4 miles); Roundwood Park School (0.5 miles); Sir John Lawes School (0.7 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 8 (5 offer NHS, 6 list clear aligners, 3 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 23 miles) | | Residents in AL5 | 6,676 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in AL5 | 14.5% | | Residents per square kilometre in AL5 | 2,751 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the AL5 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/al5) ## NHS Orthodontics in Harpenden 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. Wayside Dental Practice is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Wayside Dental Practice offer NHS treatment? Wayside Dental Practice offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Wayside Dental Practice offer? Wayside Dental Practice offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, and Clear Aligners. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does Wayside Dental Practice offer payment plans? Wayside Dental Practice is reported to offer finance or monthly payment options for private treatment. Confirm current terms directly with the practice. Is Wayside Dental Practice accessible? Wayside Dental Practice is reported to offer wheelchair access. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is Wayside Dental Practice located? Wayside Dental Practice is located in Harpenden. How many orthodontists are there in Harpenden? We currently track 8 orthodontic practices in Harpenden, of which Wayside Dental Practice is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Wayside 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 Wayside Dental Practice? The nearest other practices on our register are HARPENDEN ORTHODONTICS LLP (Harpenden, under a mile away), Harpenden Orthodontic Practice (Harpenden, under a mile away), and Harpenden Dental Practice (Harpenden, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Wayside Dental Practice, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Wayside Dental Practice on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Harpenden View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/harpenden) [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 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 Wayside Dental Practice on our register: 3 list NHS orthodontics, 4 list clear aligners and 2 list fixed braces. The nearest is HARPENDEN ORTHODONTICS LLP, under a mile away. | Practice | From Wayside Dental Practice | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [HARPENDEN ORTHODONTICS LLP](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/harpenden-orthodontics-llp), Harpenden | under a mile south-east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [Harpenden Orthodontic Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/harpenden-orthodontic-practice), Harpenden | under a mile south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (333) | | [Harpenden Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/harpenden-dental-practice), Harpenden | under a mile south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | evenings/weekends | 5.0 (69) | | [Harpenden Smiles Dental Studio](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/harpenden-smiles-dental-studio), Harpenden | under a mile south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (274) | | [Hertfordshire Centre For Dentistry](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hertfordshire-centre-for-dentistry), Harpenden | under a mile south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (255) | | [Bowers Way Dental Surgery](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bowers-way-dental-surgery), Harpenden | under a mile south-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.3 (61) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Wayside Dental Practice. 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