Orthodontic practices near AL1
On our practice register: 22 practices within 5 miles of AL1, 61 practices within 10 and 263 practices within 20. The closest is Dental Specialists St Albans, 0.4 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Specialists St AlbansSt Albans | 0.4 miles west | – | – | – | 4.6 (31 reviews) |
| Victoria Dental ClinicSt Albans | 0.4 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (1,001 reviews) |
| St Albans OrthodonticsSt Albans | 0.5 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (185 reviews) |
| Invisalign St AlbansSt Albans | 0.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Alban City Dental & Surgical CentreSt Albans | 0.7 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (110 reviews) |
| Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant CentreSt Albans | 0.7 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (184 reviews) |
| ST ALBANS ORTHODONTIC CENTRESt Albans | 0.7 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Visage Dental St AlbansSt Albans | 0.7 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (114 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of AL1
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant Centre in St Albans (5.0 from 184 reviews), 0.7 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant CentreSt Albans | 5.0 (184 reviews) | 0.7 miles north-west |
| Visage Dental St AlbansSt Albans | 5.0 (114 reviews) | 0.7 miles west |
| Alban City Dental & Surgical CentreSt Albans | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 0.7 miles north-west |
| Victoria Dental ClinicSt Albans | 4.9 (1,001 reviews) | 0.4 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from AL1
The nearest practice to AL1 is Dental Specialists St Albans, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 61 practices, and within 20 there are 263.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: St Albans Orthodontics (under a mile) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 4 of the practices around AL1 list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around AL1 are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Albans Orthodontics, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 18 miles away.
AL1 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | St Albans |
| 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 11,207 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 49.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 26.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 6,087 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 18 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Loreto College — 0.4 miles Verulam School — 0.6 miles Samuel Ryder Academy — 0.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 9 schools, about 11,655 pupils (DfE) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 11 |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dental Specialists St Albans, St Albans — under a mile Iconic Smiles - Hilltop | Cosmetic, Implant Dentistry, Invisalign & Orthodontics, Hatfield — 4 miles Redbourn Dental Practice, Redbourn — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 61 within 10 miles, 263 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | AL2, AL4, AL3, AL5, AL10, AL8, AL9, HP2 |
Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE school statistics and Get Information About Schools, OHID Fingertips, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Teeth straightening near AL1
People searching from AL1 usually begin with the same questions: which orthodontist is nearby, what braces or aligners cost, and how quickly they can get a professional opinion. Focusing on the postcode area keeps the research local without losing the treatment detail that matters before booking.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for AL1 is St Albans.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near AL1
Where is the nearest orthodontist to AL1?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to AL1 is Dental Specialists St Albans, about 0.4 miles to the west. The next closest are Victoria Dental Clinic (0.4 miles) and St Albans Orthodontics (0.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near AL1?
Our register has 22 practices within 5 miles of AL1, 61 practices within 10 miles and 263 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near AL1?
The nearest practice to AL1 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Albans Orthodontics, about 0.5 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Alban City Dental & Surgical Centre (0.7 miles) and Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant Centre (0.7 miles).
Which places are in or near the AL1 postcode district?
Places in or next to AL1 include St Albans, Sopwell, Bernards Heath, Fleetville, The Camp, Cunningham, Marshalswick and Napsbury.
How do I find an orthodontist near the AL1 postcode area?
Begin with the town and area pages covering St Albans, Hertfordshire, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
Do I need an appointment before getting advice near AL1?
Usually not to begin with — a remote assessment is a valid first step ahead of any clinic visit.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.