Orthodontic practices near Chigwell Row
On our practice register: 23 practices within 5 miles of Chigwell Row, 70 practices within 10 and 311 practices within 20. The closest is Collier Row Dental Practice, 2.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collier Row Dental PracticeCollier Row | 2.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 3.3 (219 reviews) |
| FIRST Ortho - FIRST ImpressionsBuckhurst Hill | 3.0 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (108 reviews) |
| Orthodontic GalleryBarkingside | 3.4 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (462 reviews) |
| THE ORTHODONTIC GALLERYIlford | 3.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Woodford Dental CareWoodford Green | 3.4 miles west | – | – | – | 4.7 (667 reviews) |
| Chadwell Heath Orthodontic PracticeBecontree | 3.5 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.4 (114 reviews) |
| CHADWELL HEATH ORTHODONTICS LTDRomford | 3.5 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| FIRST Ortho - First ImpressionsBarkingside | 3.7 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (200 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Chigwell Row with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Collier Row, 2.7 miles south-east; the next are Buckhurst Hill (3.0 miles west) and Barkingside (3.4 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Collier Row | 1 | 2.7 miles south-east |
| Buckhurst Hill | 1 | 3.0 miles west |
| Barkingside | 2 | 3.4 miles south-west |
| Ilford | 5 | 3.4 miles south-west |
| Woodford Green | 1 | 3.4 miles west |
| Becontree | 3 | 3.5 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Chigwell Row
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions in Buckhurst Hill (5.0 from 108 reviews), 3.0 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST Ortho - FIRST ImpressionsBuckhurst Hill | 5.0 (108 reviews) | 3.0 miles west |
| Orthodontic GalleryBarkingside | 4.9 (462 reviews) | 3.4 miles south-west |
| Apolline DentalChingford | 4.9 (418 reviews) | 4.5 miles west |
| Fourways Dental ClinicRomford | 4.9 (286 reviews) | 5.4 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Chigwell Row 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,351 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.9% aged 16 to 24 and 28.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 623 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 23 practices, more than 93% of towns in England |
| Access within Essex | 258th closest to an orthodontic practice of 721 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.7 miles away, closer than 60% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Forest Academy — 0.8 miles King Solomon High School — 2.0 miles West Hatch High School — 2.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 9 schools, about 10,411 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Collier Row Dental Practice, Collier Row — 3 miles FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions, Buckhurst Hill — 3 miles Orthodontic Gallery, Barkingside — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 70 within 10 miles, 311 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Chigwell Dental — 2 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 Chigwell Row
Chigwell Row is 2.7 miles from Collier Row Dental Practice, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 70 practices, and within 20 there are 311.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Orthodontic Gallery (3.4 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 16 of the practices around Chigwell Row list clear aligners, the nearest 2.7 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 Chigwell Row are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Collier Row Dental Practice, 2.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 10 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Chigwell Row
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Orthodontist in Chigwell Row: People weighing up braces or aligners in Chigwell Row can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Essex and the surrounding area.
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The local picture in Chigwell Row
Officially, Chigwell Row is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Essex Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Chigwell Row. Census data puts 17.5% of Chigwell Row's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.7% of the 2,351 residents in Chigwell Row's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.9% average across Essex. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (23), Chigwell Row has more choice than 93% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Chigwell Row are Forest Academy (0.8 miles) and King Solomon High School (2.0 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. Chigwell Row's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Chigwell Row is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 10 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local treatment availability around Chigwell Row
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Chigwell Row. The nearest we do hold are Collier Row Dental Practice, about 3 miles away; FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions in Buckhurst Hill, about 3 miles away; and Orthodontic Gallery in Barkingside, about 3 miles away.
About Chigwell Row
Heading south for around 1 km brings you to Hainault, the closest linked location.
All Orthodontic Options in Chigwell Row Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Chigwell Row offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Chigwell Row — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in Chigwell Row itself; the nearest dentist, Chigwell Dental, is about 2 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Chigwell Row sits within NHS Essex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 17.5% of Chigwell Row's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Chigwell Row, 6.7% of the 2,351 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.9% average across Essex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (23), Chigwell Row has more choice than 93% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Chigwell Row are Forest Academy (0.8 miles) and King Solomon High School (2.0 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Chigwell Row among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Chigwell Row is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 10 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Chigwell Row. The nearest recorded are Collier Row Dental Practice, about 3 miles away; FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions in Buckhurst Hill, about 3 miles away; and Orthodontic Gallery in Barkingside, about 3 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Chigwell Row
Orthodontic treatment in Chigwell Row is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Chigwell Row
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Chigwell Row
Chigwell Row has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Chigwell Dental — is about 2 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. By ONS classification, Chigwell Row falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Chigwell Row sits within NHS Essex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 17.5% of Chigwell Row's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Chigwell Row, 6.7% of the 2,351 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.9% average across Essex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Chigwell Row has 23 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 93% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Chigwell Row attend schools such as Forest Academy (0.8 miles) and King Solomon High School (2.0 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. Chigwell Row falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Chigwell Row is about 10 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 Chigwell Row. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Chigwell Row
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Chigwell Row often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Chigwell Row?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Chigwell Row is Collier Row Dental Practice, about 2.7 miles to the south-east. The next closest are FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions (3.0 miles) and Orthodontic Gallery (3.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Chigwell Row?
Our register has 23 practices within 5 miles of Chigwell Row, 70 practices within 10 miles and 311 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Chigwell Row?
The nearest practice to Chigwell Row that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Collier Row Dental Practice, about 2.7 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions (3.0 miles) and THE ORTHODONTIC GALLERY (3.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Chigwell Row, 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 Chigwell Row, Essex?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.