Orthodontic practices near SG9
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of SG9; 12 practices within 10 and 82 practices within 20. The closest is Hydean Dental Practice in Stevenage, 8.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydean Dental PracticeStevenage | 8.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (837 reviews) |
| Inline OrthodonticsStevenage | 8.8 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (18 reviews) |
| Mr K Velji - Stevenage Dental PracticeStevenage | 8.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.0 (2 reviews) |
| Village Dental PracticeStevenage | 8.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (104 reviews) |
| Smilecraft Dental Care StevenageStevenage | 8.9 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (61 reviews) |
| The DentistBishops Stortford | 9.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (486 reviews) |
| Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS OrthodonticsBishops Stortford | 9.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (371 reviews) |
| Hockerill Dental Bishop StortfordBishops Stortford | 9.4 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (265 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to SG9 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stevenage, 8.1 miles south-west; the next are Bishops Stortford (9.2 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stevenage | 5 | 8.1 miles south-west |
| Bishops Stortford | 3 | 9.2 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 SG9
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Hydean Dental Practice in Stevenage (5.0 from 837 reviews), 8.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hydean Dental PracticeStevenage | 5.0 (837 reviews) | 8.1 miles south-west |
| Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS OrthodonticsBishops Stortford | 4.9 (371 reviews) | 9.4 miles south-east |
| Hockerill Dental Bishop StortfordBishops Stortford | 4.9 (265 reviews) | 9.4 miles south-east |
| Village Dental PracticeStevenage | 4.9 (104 reviews) | 8.8 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from SG9
From SG9 the nearest practice is Hydean Dental Practice in Stevenage, 8.1 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 12 practices, and within 20 there are 82.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Hockerill Dental Bishop Stortford (9.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Village Dental Practice (8.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 5 of the practices around SG9 list clear aligners, the nearest 8.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around SG9 are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Inline Orthodontics in Stevenage, 8.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 30 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from SG9 to Hydean Dental Practice is roughly 20 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 210 to 420 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £190 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
SG9 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 6,816 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 33% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 350 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 30 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Edwinstree Church of England Middle School — 0.6 miles Freman College — 0.7 miles Ralph Sadleir School — 4.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,535 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Hydean Dental Practice, Stevenage — 8 miles The Dentist, Bishops Stortford — 9 miles THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, Ford — 9 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 12 within 10 miles, 82 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | SG11, SG8, SG10, SG12, SG2, SG14, SG7, SG13 |
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 SG9
People searching from SG9 usually begin with the same questions: which orthodontist is nearby, what braces or aligners cost, and how quickly they can get a professional opinion. It bridges a general search and a specific decision about where and how to start.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for SG9 is Buntingford.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near SG9
Where is the nearest orthodontist to SG9?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to SG9 is Hydean Dental Practice in Stevenage, about 8.1 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Inline Orthodontics (8.8 miles) and Mr K Velji - Stevenage Dental Practice (8.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near SG9?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of SG9, 12 practices within 10 miles and 82 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Stevenage, 8.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near SG9?
The nearest practice to SG9 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Inline Orthodontics in Stevenage, about 8.8 miles to the west. Others nearby include Village Dental Practice (8.8 miles) and Smilecraft Dental Care Stevenage (8.9 miles).
Which places are in or near the SG9 postcode district?
Places in or next to SG9 include Buntingford, Westmill, Aspenden, Cherry Green, Throcking, Nasty, Great Munden and Cottered.
How do I find an orthodontist near the SG9 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Buntingford, Hertfordshire, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
What affects orthodontic cost near SG9?
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.