Orthodontic practices near SG11
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of SG11; 15 practices within 10 and 86 practices within 20. The closest is The Dentist in Bishops Stortford, 5.6 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The DentistBishops Stortford | 5.6 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (486 reviews) |
| Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS OrthodonticsBishops Stortford | 5.8 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (371 reviews) |
| Hockerill Dental Bishop StortfordBishops Stortford | 5.8 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (265 reviews) |
| Herts OrthodonticsWare | 5.8 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (64 reviews) |
| THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEFord | 5.8 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Perfect Smile StudioHertford | 7.7 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (166 reviews) |
| Mulberry Dental Clinic (Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Leading Centre)Old Harlow | 8.2 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (289 reviews) |
| Old Harlow Dental PracticeOld Harlow | 8.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (217 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to SG11 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bishops Stortford, 5.6 miles east; the next are Ware (5.8 miles south-west) and Ford (5.8 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bishops Stortford | 3 | 5.6 miles east |
| Ware | 1 | 5.8 miles south-west |
| Ford | 1 | 5.8 miles east |
| Hertford | 1 | 7.7 miles south-west |
| Old Harlow | 2 | 8.2 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of SG11
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics (4.9 from 371 reviews), 5.8 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS OrthodonticsBishops Stortford | 4.9 (371 reviews) | 5.8 miles east |
| Hockerill Dental Bishop StortfordBishops Stortford | 4.9 (265 reviews) | 5.8 miles east |
| Mulberry Dental Clinic (Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Leading Centre)Old Harlow | 4.8 (289 reviews) | 8.2 miles south-east |
| Old Harlow Dental PracticeOld Harlow | 4.8 (217 reviews) | 8.3 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from SG11
From SG11 the nearest practice is The Dentist in Bishops Stortford, 5.6 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 15 practices, and within 20 there are 86.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Hockerill Dental Bishop Stortford (5.8 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 5 of the practices around SG11 list clear aligners, the nearest 5.6 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 SG11 are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Dentist in Bishops Stortford, 5.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 26 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from SG11 to The Dentist is roughly 10 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 150 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
SG11 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | East Hertfordshire |
| 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 | 17.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 6,024 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 28.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 145 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 26 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ralph Sadleir School — 0.6 miles Edwinstree Church of England Middle School — 5.0 miles Avanti Grange Secondary School — 5.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 283 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Dentist, Bishops Stortford — 6 miles Herts Orthodontics, Ware — 6 miles THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, Ford — 6 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 15 within 10 miles, 86 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | SG10, SG9, SG12, CM92, CM23, EN11, CM20, CM19 |
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.
Braces and aligners in the SG11 area
People searching from SG11 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 SG11 is Wellpond Green.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near SG11
Where is the nearest orthodontist to SG11?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to SG11 is The Dentist in Bishops Stortford, about 5.6 miles to the east. The next closest are Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics (5.8 miles) and Hockerill Dental Bishop Stortford (5.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near SG11?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of SG11, 15 practices within 10 miles and 86 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bishops Stortford, 5.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near SG11?
The nearest practice to SG11 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Dentist in Bishops Stortford, about 5.6 miles to the east. Others nearby include Herts Orthodontics (5.8 miles) and THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (5.8 miles).
Which places are in or near the SG11 postcode district?
Places in or next to SG11 include Wellpond Green, Puckeridge, Braughing, Braughing Friars, Hay Street, Westland Green, Barwick Ford and Kettle Green.
How do I find an orthodontist near the SG11 postcode area?
Begin with the town and area pages covering Wellpond Green, Hertfordshire, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
Can I use Virtual Consultant Online if I live near SG11?
Yes — availability isn't limited by postcode, and patients around Wellpond Green, Hertfordshire can start an assessment today.
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.