Orthodontic practices near Duck End
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Duck End; 4 practices within 10 and 46 practices within 20. The closest is Braintree Dental Centre, 7.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braintree Dental CentreBraintree | 7.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 3.9 (38 reviews) |
| Horn Mews Dental PracticeBraintree | 7.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (9 reviews) |
| Braintree Dental StudioBraintree | 8.4 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (268 reviews) |
| The Walden Dental ClinicSaffron Walden | 9.6 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (285 reviews) |
| Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury SuffolkSudbury | 12.8 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (158 reviews) |
| Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS OrthodonticsBishops Stortford | 13.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (371 reviews) |
| Hockerill Dental Bishop StortfordBishops Stortford | 13.9 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (265 reviews) |
| THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEFord | 13.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Duck End with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Braintree, 7.6 miles south-east; the next are Saffron Walden (9.6 miles west) and Sudbury (12.8 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Braintree | 3 | 7.6 miles south-east |
| Saffron Walden | 1 | 9.6 miles west |
| Sudbury | 1 | 12.8 miles east |
| Bishops Stortford | 3 | 13.8 miles south-west |
| Ford | 1 | 13.9 miles south-west |
| Witham | 4 | 14.2 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 Duck End
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), 15.5 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aloe Vera Dental StudioChelmsford | 5.0 (120 reviews) | 15.5 miles south |
| Blue Sky DentalChelmsford | 4.9 (596 reviews) | 16.7 miles south |
| Advance Dental Clinic - Dentist ChelmsfordChelmsford | 4.9 (500 reviews) | 17.0 miles south |
| Pure Orthodontics- Specialist Orthodontist Chelmsford & Dental CareChelmsford | 4.9 (428 reviews) | 15.5 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Duck End at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Braintree |
| 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,447 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 | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 26.5% 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 | 43 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Essex | 668th 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 — 38 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Hedingham School and Sixth Form — 6.0 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Braintree Dental Centre, Braintree — 8 miles The Walden Dental Clinic, Saffron Walden — 10 miles Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk, Sudbury — 13 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 | 4 within 10 miles, 46 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 Duck End
The nearest practice to Duck End is Braintree Dental Centre, 7.6 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 4 practices, and within 20 there are 46.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Walden Dental Clinic (9.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk (12.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Duck End list clear aligners, the nearest 7.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Duck End are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Braintree Dental Centre, 7.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 38 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Duck End to Braintree Dental Centre 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 200 to 400 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £180 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Duck End
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Orthodontist in Duck End: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Duck End? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Essex.
About Duck End
The nearest other location we cover is Finchingfield, under 1 km to the north.
What we know about practices near Duck End
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Duck End itself. The closest on record are Braintree Dental Centre, about 8 miles away; The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 10 miles away; and Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk, about 13 miles away.
Widen your local search
Nearby location pages including Finchingfield, Great Bardfield, Waltham's Cross, Cornish Hall End, Hawkspur Green, and Ost End can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
What official data says about Duck End
Duck End's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Essex Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Duck End. Census data puts 15.8% of Duck End's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.3% of the 1,447 residents in Duck End's census neighbourhood, below the 6.9% average across Essex. Duck End has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Duck End are Hedingham School and Sixth Form (6.0 miles). Duck End sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Duck End is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 38 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Duck End
Starting orthodontic treatment in Duck End can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Duck End
Provision in Duck End varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Duck End is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Essex Integrated Care Board. 15.8% of Duck End's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Duck End, 6.3% of the 1,447 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.9% average across Essex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Duck End has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Duck End attend schools such as Hedingham School and Sixth Form (6.0 miles). Duck End sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Duck End is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 38 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Duck End
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Duck End has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Duck End
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Duck End — 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 Duck End. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Duck End
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Duck End, Essex, these local links help you keep browsing. If you're still deciding, related pages for Finchingfield, Great Bardfield, Waltham's Cross, Cornish Hall End, Hawkspur Green, and Ost End may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Duck End
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Duck End often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Duck End?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Duck End is Braintree Dental Centre, about 7.6 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Horn Mews Dental Practice (7.7 miles) and Braintree Dental Studio (8.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Duck End?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Duck End, 4 practices within 10 miles and 46 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Braintree, 7.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Duck End?
The nearest practice to Duck End that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Braintree Dental Centre, about 7.6 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include The Walden Dental Clinic (9.6 miles) and Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk (12.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Duck End, 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 Duck End, Essex?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.