Orthodontic practices near Blackmore
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Blackmore, 48 practices within 10 and 163 practices within 20. The closest is The Dental Works Brentwood, 4.1 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dental Works BrentwoodBrentwood | 4.1 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (110 reviews) |
| Sunny Smiles Dental and aesthetic practiceBrentwood | 4.2 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (66 reviews) |
| The Dental Practice ShenfieldShenfield | 4.2 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (107 reviews) |
| Talbot DentalShenfield | 4.2 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Ongar Road Dental PracticeBrentwood | 4.7 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.5 (39 reviews) |
| Devonshire House Dental PracticeBrentwood | 4.8 miles south | – | – | – | 4.6 (28 reviews) |
| Brentwood Orthodontic & Implant CentreBrentwood | 4.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (505 reviews) |
| Smile HQ - Exceptional DentistryBrentwood | 4.9 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (494 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Blackmore with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Brentwood, 4.1 miles south; the next are Shenfield (4.2 miles south) and Billericay (5.8 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Brentwood | 7 | 4.1 miles south |
| Shenfield | 2 | 4.2 miles south |
| Billericay | 5 | 5.8 miles south-east |
| Chelmsford | 13 | 6.6 miles east |
| Romford | 2 | 6.8 miles south-west |
| Epping | 1 | 9.0 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Blackmore
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Smile HQ - Exceptional Dentistry in Brentwood (5.0 from 494 reviews), 4.9 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile HQ - Exceptional DentistryBrentwood | 5.0 (494 reviews) | 4.9 miles south |
| Billericay Dental StudioBillericay | 5.0 (190 reviews) | 6.1 miles south-east |
| Grange Green Dental PracticeBillericay | 5.0 (127 reviews) | 7.2 miles south-east |
| Aloe Vera Dental StudioChelmsford | 5.0 (120 reviews) | 8.2 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Blackmore at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Brentwood |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 829 |
| Residents under 16 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,162 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.2% aged 16 to 24 and 22% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 148 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 8 practices, more than 69% of towns in England |
| Access within Essex | 416th closest to an orthodontic practice of 721 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 20 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Anglo European School — 3.1 miles The Ongar Academy — 3.6 miles Shenfield High School — 3.6 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Dental Works Brentwood, Brentwood — 4 miles The Dental Practice Shenfield, Shenfield — 4 miles Billericay Orthodontics, Billericay — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 48 within 10 miles, 163 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 Blackmore
Blackmore is 4.1 miles from The Dental Works Brentwood, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 48 practices, and within 20 there are 163.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Dental Practice Shenfield (4.2 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 21 of the practices around Blackmore list clear aligners, the nearest 4.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Blackmore are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ongar Road Dental Practice in Brentwood, 4.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 20 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Blackmore
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Orthodontist in Blackmore: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Blackmore. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Essex. Blackmore — a small village with a population of around 829 — is covered on this page specifically.
Area profile for Blackmore
ONS classifies Blackmore as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Blackmore falls under NHS Essex Integrated Care Board. 15% of Blackmore's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.1% of the 1,162 residents in Blackmore's census neighbourhood, below the 6.9% average across Essex. With 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, Blackmore is better served than 69% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Blackmore attend schools such as Anglo European School (3.1 miles) and The Ongar Academy (3.6 miles). Blackmore's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Blackmore is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 20 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local provider signals in Blackmore
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Blackmore itself. The nearest recorded are The Dental Works Brentwood, about 4 miles away; The Dental Practice Shenfield, about 4 miles away; and Billericay Orthodontics, about 6 miles away.
Where Blackmore sits locally
Blackmore is home to around 829 people, classing it as a small village within Essex. The nearest other location we cover is Nine Ashes, around 2 km to the north-west.
Compare nearby areas
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Hook End, Nine Ashes, Wyatt's Green, Norton Heath, Paslow Wood Common, and Stondon Green may also help.
All Orthodontic Options in Blackmore Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Blackmore offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Blackmore
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Blackmore
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Blackmore helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Blackmore
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Blackmore. Blackmore is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Essex Integrated Care Board. Blackmore's under-16 share sits at 15%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Blackmore, 6.1% of the 1,162 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.9% average across Essex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, Blackmore is better served than 69% of towns in England. Families in Blackmore are served by secondary schools including Anglo European School (3.1 miles) and The Ongar Academy (3.6 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Blackmore sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Blackmore is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 20 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Blackmore. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Blackmore
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Blackmore, Essex alone. Other local pages worth browsing include Hook End, Nine Ashes, Wyatt's Green, Norton Heath, Paslow Wood Common, and Stondon Green.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Blackmore
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Blackmore often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Blackmore?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Blackmore is The Dental Works Brentwood, about 4.1 miles to the south. The next closest are Sunny Smiles Dental and aesthetic practice (4.2 miles) and The Dental Practice Shenfield (4.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Blackmore?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Blackmore, 48 practices within 10 miles and 163 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Blackmore?
The nearest practice to Blackmore that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ongar Road Dental Practice in Brentwood, about 4.7 miles to the south. Others nearby include Brentwood Orthodontic & Implant Centre (4.9 miles) and Sovereign House Specialist Dental Centre (5.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Blackmore, Essex?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Blackmore, Essex?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.