Orthodontic practices near Broxted
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Broxted; 5 practices within 10 and 43 practices within 20. The closest is Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, 6.2 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS OrthodonticsBishops Stortford | 6.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (371 reviews) |
| Hockerill Dental Bishop StortfordBishops Stortford | 6.3 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (265 reviews) |
| THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEFord | 6.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| The DentistBishops Stortford | 6.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (486 reviews) |
| The Walden Dental ClinicSaffron Walden | 7.2 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (285 reviews) |
| Braintree Dental StudioBraintree | 10.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (268 reviews) |
| Horn Mews Dental PracticeBraintree | 11.5 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (9 reviews) |
| Old Harlow Dental PracticeOld Harlow | 11.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 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 Broxted with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bishops Stortford, 6.2 miles south-west; the next are Ford (6.3 miles south-west) and Saffron Walden (7.2 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bishops Stortford | 3 | 6.2 miles south-west |
| Ford | 1 | 6.3 miles south-west |
| Saffron Walden | 1 | 7.2 miles north |
| Braintree | 3 | 10.8 miles south-east |
| Old Harlow | 2 | 11.5 miles south-west |
| Chelmsford | 13 | 14.1 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 Broxted
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Aloe Vera Dental Studio in Chelmsford (5.0 from 120 reviews), 14.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aloe Vera Dental StudioChelmsford | 5.0 (120 reviews) | 14.7 miles south-east |
| Blue Sky DentalChelmsford | 4.9 (596 reviews) | 15.3 miles south-east |
| Advance Dental Clinic - Dentist ChelmsfordChelmsford | 4.9 (500 reviews) | 15.4 miles south-east |
| Pure Orthodontics- Specialist Orthodontist Chelmsford & Dental CareChelmsford | 4.9 (428 reviews) | 15.1 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Broxted at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Uttlesford |
| 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 | 16.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,729 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.8% aged 16 to 24 and 23.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 60 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Essex | 583rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 721 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.5% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 32 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Helena Romanes School — 3.8 miles Forest Hall School — 4.0 miles Birchwood High School — 5.6 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, Bishops Stortford — 6 miles THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, Ford — 6 miles The Walden Dental Clinic, Saffron Walden — 7 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 5 within 10 miles, 43 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 Broxted
From Broxted the nearest practice is Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, 6.2 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 5 practices, and within 20 there are 43.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Hockerill Dental Bishop Stortford (6.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dentality @ Hoddesdon - Dental and Aesthetics Practice (17 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Broxted list clear aligners, the nearest 6.3 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 Broxted are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Ford, 6.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 32 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Broxted to Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics is roughly 15 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 160 to 320 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £145 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Broxted
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Orthodontist in Broxted: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Broxted? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Essex.
Nearby location pages
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Brick End, Chickney, Chaureth Green, Pledgdon Green, Molehill Green, and Hamperden End.
The local picture in Broxted
Broxted is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Broxted falls under NHS Essex Integrated Care Board. 16.1% of Broxted's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Broxted, 7.5% of the 1,729 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.9% average across Essex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Broxted has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. Families in Broxted are served by secondary schools including Helena Romanes School (3.8 miles) and Forest Hall School (4.0 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Broxted is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Broxted is about 32 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London.
What we know about practices near Broxted
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Broxted. The closest on record are Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, about 6 miles away; THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Ford, about 6 miles away; and The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 7 miles away.
Broxted at a glance
Chickney is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north-west of Broxted.
The Orthodontic Journey in Broxted
Many people in Broxted delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Broxted runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Broxted
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Broxted has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Broxted
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Broxted — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Broxted. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Broxted
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Broxted, Essex, these local links help you keep browsing. For a broader comparison, pages for Brick End, Chickney, Chaureth Green, Pledgdon Green, Molehill Green, and Hamperden End follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Broxted
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Broxted often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Broxted?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Broxted is Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, about 6.2 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Hockerill Dental Bishop Stortford (6.3 miles) and THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (6.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Broxted?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Broxted, 5 practices within 10 miles and 43 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bishops Stortford, 6.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Broxted?
The nearest practice to Broxted that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Ford, about 6.3 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include The Dentist (6.6 miles) and The Walden Dental Clinic (7.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Broxted, 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 Broxted, Essex?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.