Orthodontic practices near CM17
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of CM17, 15 practices within 10 and 148 practices within 20. The closest is Old Harlow Dental Practice, 0.9 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Harlow Dental PracticeOld Harlow | 0.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (217 reviews) |
| Mulberry Dental Clinic (Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Leading Centre)Old Harlow | 1.0 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (289 reviews) |
| The Barbara Castle Dental PracticeHarlow | 3.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.2 (68 reviews) |
| Dental Beauty Orthodontics EppingEpping | 5.5 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (143 reviews) |
| SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEEpping | 5.5 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| The DentistBishops Stortford | 6.6 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (486 reviews) |
| Hockerill Dental Bishop StortfordBishops Stortford | 6.7 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (265 reviews) |
| THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEFord | 6.7 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to CM17 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Old Harlow, 0.9 miles north-west; the next are Harlow (3.5 miles south-west) and Epping (5.5 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Old Harlow | 2 | 0.9 miles north-west |
| Harlow | 1 | 3.5 miles south-west |
| Epping | 2 | 5.5 miles south |
| Bishops Stortford | 2 | 6.6 miles north |
| Ford | 1 | 6.7 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of CM17
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Hockerill Dental Bishop Stortford in Bishops Stortford (4.9 from 265 reviews), 6.7 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hockerill Dental Bishop StortfordBishops Stortford | 4.9 (265 reviews) | 6.7 miles north |
| Mulberry Dental Clinic (Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Leading Centre)Old Harlow | 4.8 (289 reviews) | 1.0 miles north-west |
| Old Harlow Dental PracticeOld Harlow | 4.8 (217 reviews) | 0.9 miles north-west |
| Dental Beauty Orthodontics EppingEpping | 4.8 (143 reviews) | 5.5 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from CM17
The nearest practice to CM17 is Old Harlow Dental Practice, 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 15 practices, and within 20 there are 148.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Hockerill Dental Bishop Stortford (6.7 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 3 of the practices around CM17 list clear aligners, the nearest 1 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 CM17 are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Old Harlow Dental Practice, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 20 miles away.
CM17 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Harlow |
| NHS dental services | NHS Essex 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 | 30% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 7,685 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.8% aged 16 to 24 and 39.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,818 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 10.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 20 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Mark Hall Academy — 0.7 miles Passmores Academy — 1.5 miles Burnt Mill Academy — 1.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 6,222 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Old Harlow Dental Practice, Old Harlow — under a mile The Barbara Castle Dental Practice, Harlow — 4 miles Dental Beauty Orthodontics Epping, Epping — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 15 within 10 miles, 148 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | CM21, CM20, CM18, CM19, CM16, CM92, CM23, SG10 |
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.
Starting your orthodontic search in CM17
Patients in the CM17 area tend to weigh up braces versus aligners, cost, and whether a clinic visit is needed first. A postcode-level page helps by narrowing that research to a realistic local area while still giving guidance you can use before any appointment.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for CM17 is Church Langley.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near CM17
Where is the nearest orthodontist to CM17?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to CM17 is Old Harlow Dental Practice, about 0.9 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Mulberry Dental Clinic (Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Leading Centre) (1.0 miles) and The Barbara Castle Dental Practice (3.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near CM17?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of CM17, 15 practices within 10 miles and 148 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near CM17?
The nearest practice to CM17 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Old Harlow Dental Practice, about 0.9 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (5.5 miles) and The Dentist (6.6 miles).
Which places are in or near the CM17 postcode district?
Places in or next to CM17 include Church Langley, Churchgate Street, Foster Street, Old Harlow, Potter Street, Hastingwood, Mark Hall South and Mark Hall North.
How do I find an orthodontist near the CM17 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Church Langley, Essex, then use a guided photo assessment to see whether braces or clear aligners may suit your case.
What affects orthodontic cost near CM17?
Treatment type, case complexity, bite correction, brace or aligner choice, refinements, retainers and clinic pricing all affect the final cost.
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.