Orthodontic practices near Bobbingworth
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Bobbingworth; 21 practices within 10 and 181 practices within 20. The closest is Dental Beauty Orthodontics Epping, 5.2 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Beauty Orthodontics EppingEpping | 5.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (143 reviews) |
| Old Harlow Dental PracticeOld Harlow | 5.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (217 reviews) |
| SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEEpping | 5.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Mulberry Dental Clinic (Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Leading Centre)Old Harlow | 5.3 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (289 reviews) |
| The Barbara Castle Dental PracticeHarlow | 6.4 miles west | – | – | – | 4.2 (68 reviews) |
| Sunny Smiles Dental and aesthetic practiceBrentwood | 8.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (66 reviews) |
| The Dental Practice ShenfieldShenfield | 8.2 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (107 reviews) |
| Ongar Road Dental PracticeBrentwood | 8.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.5 (39 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bobbingworth with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Epping, 5.2 miles south-west; the next are Old Harlow (5.2 miles north-west) and Harlow (6.4 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Epping | 2 | 5.2 miles south-west |
| Old Harlow | 2 | 5.2 miles north-west |
| Harlow | 1 | 6.4 miles west |
| Brentwood | 7 | 8.2 miles south-east |
| Shenfield | 2 | 8.2 miles south-east |
| Romford | 4 | 8.8 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Bobbingworth
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), 8.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile HQ - Exceptional DentistryBrentwood | 5.0 (494 reviews) | 8.3 miles south-east |
| North House Hoddesdon Dental & Aesthetic ClinicHoddesdon | 5.0 (189 reviews) | 10.1 miles west |
| FIRST Ortho - FIRST ImpressionsBuckhurst Hill | 5.0 (108 reviews) | 10.5 miles south-west |
| Brentwood Orthodontic & Implant CentreBrentwood | 4.9 (505 reviews) | 8.5 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bobbingworth at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Epping Forest |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,391 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.2% aged 16 to 24 and 23.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 55 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Essex | 514th closest to an orthodontic practice of 721 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 19 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Ongar Academy — 1.5 miles Passmores Academy — 4.5 miles Mark Hall Academy — 5.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 467 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dental Beauty Orthodontics Epping, Epping — 5 miles Old Harlow Dental Practice, Old Harlow — 5 miles The Barbara Castle Dental Practice, Harlow — 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 | 21 within 10 miles, 181 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 Bobbingworth
The nearest practice to Bobbingworth is Dental Beauty Orthodontics Epping, 5.2 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 21 practices, and within 20 there are 181.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Dental Practice Shenfield (8.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dentality @ Hoddesdon - Dental and Aesthetics Practice (10.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Bobbingworth list clear aligners, the nearest 5.3 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 Bobbingworth are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Old Harlow Dental Practice, 5.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 19 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Bobbingworth to Dental Beauty Orthodontics Epping 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 140 to 270 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £120 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Bobbingworth
Essex12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Bobbingworth
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Bobbingworth, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is relevant to searches focused on both Bobbingworth and the wider Essex area.
Useful local orthodontic context for Bobbingworth
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Bobbingworth itself. The closest on record are Dental Beauty Orthodontics Epping, about 5 miles away; Old Harlow Dental Practice, about 5 miles away; and The Barbara Castle Dental Practice in Harlow, about 6 miles away.
What official data says about Bobbingworth
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Bobbingworth sits within NHS Essex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 14.5% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,391 residents in the neighbourhood around Bobbingworth, 6.3% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.9% average across Essex. People in Bobbingworth usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Bobbingworth attend schools such as The Ongar Academy (1.5 miles) and Passmores Academy (4.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Bobbingworth's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Bobbingworth is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 19 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
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A quick look at Bobbingworth
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Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Bobbingworth
Patients in Bobbingworth have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Bobbingworth offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Bobbingworth
Orthodontic treatment in Bobbingworth is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Bobbingworth
What's available in Bobbingworth depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Bobbingworth sits within NHS Essex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 14.5% of Bobbingworth's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.3% of the 2,391 residents in Bobbingworth's census neighbourhood, below the 6.9% average across Essex. Bobbingworth has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. Families in Bobbingworth are served by secondary schools including The Ongar Academy (1.5 miles) and Passmores Academy (4.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Bobbingworth is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Bobbingworth is about 19 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Bobbingworth. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Bobbingworth
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Bobbingworth, Essex. You can keep exploring with related pages for Pedlars End, Bovinger, Greensted, High Laver, Little Laver, and Stanford Rivers.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Bobbingworth
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bobbingworth often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bobbingworth?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bobbingworth is Dental Beauty Orthodontics Epping, about 5.2 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Old Harlow Dental Practice (5.2 miles) and SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (5.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bobbingworth?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Bobbingworth, 21 practices within 10 miles and 181 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Epping, 5.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bobbingworth?
The nearest practice to Bobbingworth that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Old Harlow Dental Practice, about 5.2 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (5.2 miles) and Ongar Road Dental Practice (8.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bobbingworth, Essex?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Bobbingworth, Essex?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.