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Orthodontic practices near Bulphan

On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Bulphan, 72 practices within 10 and 192 practices within 20. The closest is G&S Dental in Basildon, 3.7 miles east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
G&S DentalBasildon3.7 miles east✓✓✓4.5 (34 reviews)
Tooth DoctorStanford-le-Hope3.9 miles south-east–––4.8 (96 reviews)
Diamond Dental CareGrays4.3 miles south–––4.8 (270 reviews)
Affinity Dental ClinicBasildon4.4 miles east✓–✓4.4 (161 reviews)
ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEBasildon4.4 miles east✓–––
New Smile OrthodonticsBasildon4.5 miles east✓✓✓4.8 (278 reviews)
Corringham Dental PracticeBasildon4.5 miles east–––4.8 (102 reviews)
Chafford Hundred Dental CareGrays4.8 miles south-west–––4.9 (233 reviews)

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

Nearest places to Bulphan with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Basildon, 3.7 miles east; the next are Stanford-le-Hope (3.9 miles south-east) and Grays (4.3 miles south).

PlacePracticesNearest
Basildon73.7 miles east
Stanford-le-Hope13.9 miles south-east
Grays84.3 miles south
Billericay45.3 miles north-east
Brentwood75.3 miles north-west
Hornchurch15.6 miles west

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

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Bulphan

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), 5.5 miles north-west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Smile HQ - Exceptional DentistryBrentwood5.0 (494 reviews)5.5 miles north-west
Billericay Dental StudioBillericay5.0 (190 reviews)5.9 miles north-east
Grange Green Dental PracticeBillericay5.0 (127 reviews)5.3 miles north-east
MedicaPlus GraysGrays5.0 (88 reviews)5.2 miles south

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

Bulphan at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaThurrock
NHS dental servicesNHS Essex Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationAround the England average
Population1,032
Residents under 1615.1% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,502 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally9.5% aged 16 to 24 and 27.9% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car3.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre53 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health13.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles8 practices, more than 69% of towns in England
Access within Borough of Thurrock28th closest to an orthodontic practice of 28 places in the county (the county median is 1.3 miles)
Nearest practice compared3.7 miles away, closer than 50% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county6.9% here, against 7.7% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Thurrock
Nearest university dental hospitalRoyal London Dental Hospital, London — 18 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsWilliam Edwards School — 3.4 miles
The James Hornsby School — 3.5 miles
St Clere's School — 3.7 miles
Schools in council area58 schools, 31,239 pupils (DfE)
Nearest orthodontic practicesG&S Dental, Basildon — 4 miles
Tooth Doctor, Stanford-le-Hope — 4 miles
Diamond Dental Care, Grays — 4 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles72 within 10 miles, 192 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 Bulphan

Bulphan is 3.7 miles from G&S Dental in Basildon, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 72 practices, and within 20 there are 192.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Toothshine Dental Clinic (5 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 17 of the practices around Bulphan list clear aligners, the nearest 3.7 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Bulphan are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is G&S Dental in Basildon, 3.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 18 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Bulphan

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Teeth straightening options in Bulphan

Orthodontist in Bulphan: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Bulphan keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It connects local orthodontic research in Bulphan with the wider Borough of Thurrock area. Bulphan — a small village with a population of around 1,032 — is covered on this page specifically.

Bulphan in context

Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Bulphan sits within NHS Essex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 15.1% of Bulphan's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Bulphan, 6.9% of the 1,502 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.7% average across Borough of Thurrock, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, Bulphan is better served than 69% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Bulphan attend schools such as William Edwards School (3.4 miles) and The James Hornsby School (3.5 miles). DfE figures put 58 schools and 31,239 pupils across Bulphan's Local Authority. Bulphan's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Bulphan is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 18 miles away.

Keep exploring nearby

Nearby location pages including East Horndon, West Horndon, Orsett, Childerditch, Horndon on the Hill, and Great Berry can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.

Bulphan at a glance

Bulphan is home to around 1,032 people, classing it as a small village within Borough of Thurrock. The nearest other location we cover is East Horndon, around 2 km to the north.

What we know about practices near Bulphan

We hold no orthodontic practice records in Bulphan itself. The nearest recorded are G&S Dental in Basildon, about 4 miles away; Tooth Doctor in Stanford-le-Hope, about 4 miles away; and Diamond Dental Care in Grays, about 4 miles away.

The Orthodontic Journey in Bulphan

Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Bulphan helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Bulphan

Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Bulphan — comparing a couple is worthwhile. By ONS classification, Bulphan falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Bulphan falls under NHS Essex Integrated Care Board. 15.1% of Bulphan's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Bulphan, 6.9% of the 1,502 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.7% average across Borough of Thurrock, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, Bulphan is better served than 69% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Bulphan are William Edwards School (3.4 miles) and The James Hornsby School (3.5 miles). Bulphan's Local Authority has 58 schools educating 31,239 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Bulphan close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Bulphan is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 18 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

Orthodontic Treatments in Bulphan

The orthodontic landscape in Bulphan offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.

Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Bulphan

Every mainstream option is available to patients in Bulphan — 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 Bulphan. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Bulphan

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bulphan?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bulphan is G&S Dental in Basildon, about 3.7 miles to the east. The next closest are Tooth Doctor (3.9 miles) and Diamond Dental Care (4.3 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Bulphan?

Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Bulphan, 72 practices within 10 miles and 192 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bulphan?

The nearest practice to Bulphan that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is G&S Dental in Basildon, about 3.7 miles to the east. Others nearby include Affinity Dental Clinic (4.4 miles) and ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (4.4 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bulphan, Borough of Thurrock?

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Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Bulphan, Borough of Thurrock?

Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.

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TitleBulphan, Borough of Thurrock Teeth Straightening
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Published1 June 2022
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