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Orthodontic practices near Alresford

On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Alresford, 19 practices within 10 and 41 practices within 20. The closest is Dentoworld in Colchester, 4.7 miles north-west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
DentoworldColchester4.7 miles north-west–––5.0 (210 reviews)
The Smile ClinicColchester4.9 miles north-west✓–✓4.6 (735 reviews)
Optident Dental ClinicColchester5.1 miles north-west✓✓✓4.8 (377 reviews)
North Hill Dental CareColchester5.2 miles north-west✓––4.7 (42 reviews)
Creffield Lodge Dental PracticeColchester5.3 miles north-west✓✓✓4.9 (269 reviews)
North Hill DentalColchester5.3 miles north-west–––4.8 (580 reviews)
Mulberry ClinicsColchester5.3 miles north-west✓–✓4.9 (147 reviews)
North Hill Dental Layer RoadColchester5.5 miles west–––4.4 (195 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Alresford with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Colchester, 4.7 miles north-west; the next are Little Clacton (7.4 miles east) and Clacton-on-Sea (7.6 miles south-east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Colchester144.7 miles north-west
Little Clacton17.4 miles east
Clacton-on-Sea37.6 miles south-east
Eight Ash Green17.9 miles west
Witham415.4 miles west
Ipswich715.7 miles north-east

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Alresford

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Valley Dental Practice in Clacton-on-Sea (5.0 from 546 reviews), 7.9 miles south-east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Valley Dental PracticeClacton-on-Sea5.0 (546 reviews)7.9 miles south-east
Hello DentalColchester5.0 (331 reviews)6.0 miles north-west
DentoworldColchester5.0 (210 reviews)4.7 miles north-west
Colchester Orthodontic CentreColchester5.0 (185 reviews)6.2 miles north-west

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Alresford at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaTendring
NHS dental servicesNHS Essex Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationAround the England average
Population2,009
Residents under 1616.9% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents2,466 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally5.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 29.8% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car9.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre363 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health18.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles2 practices
Access within Essex461st closest to an orthodontic practice of 721 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles)
Aged 10 to 15 vs county5.4% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex
Nearest secondary schoolsColne Community School — 2.2 miles
Colchester Academy — 4.0 miles
The Thomas Lord Audley School — 4.3 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles1 school, about 1,289 pupils (DfE)
Nearest orthodontic practicesDentoworld, Colchester — 5 miles
Admired Clinic | Clacton Dental Implants & Facial Aesthetics Centre, Little Clacton — 7 miles
Lynch Mark, Clacton-on-Sea — 8 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles19 within 10 miles, 41 within 20 miles

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.

Getting orthodontic treatment from Alresford

Alresford is 4.7 miles from Dentoworld in Colchester, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 19 practices, and within 20 there are 41.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Creffield Lodge Dental Practice (5.3 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 19 of the practices around Alresford list clear aligners, the nearest 4.9 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 Alresford are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Smile Clinic in Colchester, 4.9 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Alresford

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Local orthodontic treatment in Alresford

Orthodontist in Alresford: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Alresford often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It connects local orthodontic research in Alresford with the wider Essex area. Alresford — a small village with a population of around 2,009 — is covered on this page specifically.

Area profile for Alresford

Classified by ONS as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Alresford sits within NHS Essex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 16.9% of Alresford's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Alresford, 5.4% of the 2,466 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.9% average across Essex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Secondary-age pupils near Alresford attend schools such as Colne Community School (2.2 miles) and Colchester Academy (4.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Alresford's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.

Local treatment availability around Alresford

We hold no orthodontic practice records in Alresford itself. The nearest recorded are Dentoworld in Colchester, about 5 miles away; Admired Clinic | Clacton Dental Implants & Facial Aesthetics Centre in Little Clacton, about 7 miles away; and Lynch Mark in Clacton-on-Sea, about 8 miles away.

Keep exploring nearby

If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Frating, Black Horse Corner, Elmstead Market, High Park Corner, Thorrington, and Wivenhoe may also help.

Alresford in numbers

With a population of roughly 2,009, Alresford is a small village within Essex. The nearest other location we cover is Frating, around 2 km to the north-east.

Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Alresford

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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Alresford

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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Alresford

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From First Photo to Finished Smile in Alresford

Every case in Alresford follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Alresford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Alresford

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Alresford often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Alresford?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Alresford is Dentoworld in Colchester, about 4.7 miles to the north-west. The next closest are The Smile Clinic (4.9 miles) and Optident Dental Clinic (5.1 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Alresford?

Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Alresford, 19 practices within 10 miles and 41 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Alresford?

The nearest practice to Alresford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Smile Clinic in Colchester, about 4.9 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Optident Dental Clinic (5.1 miles) and North Hill Dental Care (5.2 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Alresford, Essex?

Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Alresford, Essex?

Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.

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TitleAlresford, Essex Clear Braces & Aligners
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Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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