Orthodontic practices near AL9
On our practice register: 6 practices within 5 miles of AL9, 52 practices within 10 and 276 practices within 20. The closest is Iconic Smiles - Hilltop | Cosmetic, Implant Dentistry, Invisalign & Orthodontics in Hatfield, 1.6 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iconic Smiles - Hilltop | Cosmetic, Implant Dentistry, Invisalign & OrthodonticsHatfield | 1.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (1,093 reviews) |
| Hatfield Dental CentreHatfield | 1.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.3 (58 reviews) |
| Iconic Smiles - CheshuntHatfield | 1.8 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (1,129 reviews) |
| Peartree Dental Clinic Welwyn Garden CityWelwyn Garden City | 3.8 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (291 reviews) |
| Dental Beauty Welwyn Garden CityWelwyn Garden City | 4.0 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (619 reviews) |
| Panshanger Dental PracticeTewin | 4.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (179 reviews) |
| Dental Specialists St AlbansSt Albans | 5.8 miles west | – | – | – | 4.6 (31 reviews) |
| St Albans OrthodonticsSt Albans | 5.8 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (185 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to AL9 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hatfield, 1.6 miles west; the next are Welwyn Garden City (3.8 miles north) and Tewin (4.2 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hatfield | 3 | 1.6 miles west |
| Welwyn Garden City | 2 | 3.8 miles north |
| Tewin | 1 | 4.2 miles north |
| St Albans | 2 | 5.8 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of AL9
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Iconic Smiles - Cheshunt in Hatfield (4.9 from 1,129 reviews), 1.8 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Iconic Smiles - CheshuntHatfield | 4.9 (1,129 reviews) | 1.8 miles north-west |
| Iconic Smiles - Hilltop | Cosmetic, Implant Dentistry, Invisalign & OrthodonticsHatfield | 4.9 (1,093 reviews) | 1.6 miles west |
| Peartree Dental Clinic Welwyn Garden CityWelwyn Garden City | 4.9 (291 reviews) | 3.8 miles north |
| Dental Beauty Welwyn Garden CityWelwyn Garden City | 4.8 (619 reviews) | 4.0 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from AL9
The nearest practice to AL9 is Iconic Smiles - Hilltop | Cosmetic, Implant Dentistry, Invisalign & Orthodontics in Hatfield, 1.6 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 52 practices, and within 20 there are 276.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Peartree Dental Clinic Welwyn Garden City (3.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; St Albans Orthodontics (5.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 5 of the practices around AL9 list clear aligners, the nearest 1.6 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around AL9 are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Iconic Smiles - Hilltop | Cosmetic, Implant Dentistry, Invisalign & Orthodontics in Hatfield, 1.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 15 miles away.
AL9 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Welwyn Hatfield |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 12.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 7,135 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.8% aged 16 to 24 and 29.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 160 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 15 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Chancellor's School — 1.3 miles Onslow St Audrey's School — 1.5 miles Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School — 1.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 3,390 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Iconic Smiles - Hilltop | Cosmetic, Implant Dentistry, Invisalign & Orthodontics, Hatfield — 2 miles Peartree Dental Clinic Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Garden City — 4 miles Panshanger Dental Practice, Tewin — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 52 within 10 miles, 276 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | AL10, EN6, AL7, AL8, AL6, EN5, AL4, EN4 |
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.
Orthodontic research around AL9
Most AL9 searches start broad — an orthodontist near me, Invisalign alternatives, clear aligner suitability, likely pricing. 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 AL9 is Marshmoor.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near AL9
Where is the nearest orthodontist to AL9?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to AL9 is Iconic Smiles - Hilltop | Cosmetic, Implant Dentistry, Invisalign & Orthodontics in Hatfield, about 1.6 miles to the west. The next closest are Hatfield Dental Centre (1.8 miles) and Iconic Smiles - Cheshunt (1.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near AL9?
Our register has 6 practices within 5 miles of AL9, 52 practices within 10 miles and 276 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near AL9?
The nearest practice to AL9 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Iconic Smiles - Hilltop | Cosmetic, Implant Dentistry, Invisalign & Orthodontics in Hatfield, about 1.6 miles to the west. Others nearby include Iconic Smiles - Cheshunt (1.8 miles) and Panshanger Dental Practice (4.2 miles).
Which places are in or near the AL9 postcode district?
Places in or next to AL9 include Marshmoor, Bell Bar, Brookmans Park, Welham Green, Hatfield, Wildhill, Oxlease and South Hatfield.
How do I find an orthodontist near the AL9 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Marshmoor, Hertfordshire, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
What affects orthodontic cost near AL9?
The main drivers are case complexity, treatment type and inclusions — what a quote covers matters as much as the headline price.
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.