Orthodontic practices near Foulness
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Foulness; 7 practices within 10 and 56 practices within 20. The closest is Smiles on Broadway in Southend-on-Sea, 7.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smiles on BroadwaySouthend-on-Sea | 7.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (59 reviews) |
| Parmar DentalSouthend-on-Sea | 8.2 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (527 reviews) |
| Warwick Lodge Specialist DentistrySouthchurch Village | 8.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (189 reviews) |
| Park House Dental HealthSouthchurch Village | 8.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.2 (29 reviews) |
| Focus Dental - SouthendSouthend-on-Sea | 9.2 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (26 reviews) |
| Southend OrthodonticsSouthend-on-Sea | 9.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (178 reviews) |
| Royal Mews Dental PracticeSouthend-on-Sea | 9.2 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (59 reviews) |
| Focus Dental - ChalkwellWestcliff-on-Sea | 10.3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (36 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Foulness with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Southend-on-Sea, 7.5 miles south-west; the next are Southchurch Village (8.2 miles south-west) and Westcliff-on-Sea (10.3 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Southend-on-Sea | 5 | 7.5 miles south-west |
| Southchurch Village | 2 | 8.2 miles south-west |
| Westcliff-on-Sea | 3 | 10.3 miles south-west |
| Rayleigh | 2 | 11.7 miles west |
| Canvey Island | 2 | 13.2 miles west |
| South Benfleet | 4 | 14.5 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Foulness
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Belle Vue Dental and Skin Clinic in Canvey Island (5.0 from 26 reviews), 15.0 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Belle Vue Dental and Skin ClinicCanvey Island | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 15.0 miles west |
| Leigh Dental CentreWestcliff-on-Sea | 4.9 (963 reviews) | 10.6 miles west |
| Cygnet Dental PracticeWickford | 4.9 (706 reviews) | 16.3 miles west |
| Pitsea Dental Care LtdBasildon | 4.9 (446 reviews) | 17.5 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Foulness at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Rochford |
| 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 | 17.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,462 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 | 9.9% aged 16 to 24 and 28.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 42 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Essex | 663rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 721 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ormiston Rivers Academy — 4.6 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Smiles on Broadway, Southend-on-Sea — 8 miles Warwick Lodge Specialist Dentistry, Southchurch Village — 8 miles Focus Dental - Chalkwell, Westcliff-on-Sea — 10 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 | 7 within 10 miles, 56 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 Foulness
The nearest practice to Foulness is Smiles on Broadway in Southend-on-Sea, 7.5 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 7 practices, and within 20 there are 56.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Royal Mews Dental Practice (9.2 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 16 of the practices around Foulness list clear aligners, the nearest 8.2 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 Foulness are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smiles on Broadway in Southend-on-Sea, 7.5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Foulness to Smiles on Broadway 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 390 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £175 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 8.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Foulness
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What we know about practices near Foulness
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Foulness itself. The nearest we do hold are Smiles on Broadway in Southend-on-Sea, about 8 miles away; Warwick Lodge Specialist Dentistry in Southchurch Village, about 8 miles away; and Focus Dental - Chalkwell in Westcliff-on-Sea, about 10 miles away.
Local context for Foulness
The nearest other location we cover is Courtsend, around 1 km to the east.
Area profile for Foulness
By ONS classification, Foulness falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Foulness sits within NHS Essex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 17.9% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Foulness, 6.7% of the 1,462 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.9% average across Essex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Foulness has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. Families in Foulness are served by secondary schools including Ormiston Rivers Academy (4.6 miles). National deprivation data puts Foulness close to the England median.
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The Orthodontic Journey in Foulness
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Areas We Cover Around Foulness
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Frequently Asked Questions in Foulness
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Foulness often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Foulness?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Foulness is Smiles on Broadway in Southend-on-Sea, about 7.5 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Parmar Dental (8.2 miles) and Warwick Lodge Specialist Dentistry (8.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Foulness?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Foulness, 7 practices within 10 miles and 56 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Southend-on-Sea, 7.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Foulness?
The nearest practice to Foulness that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smiles on Broadway in Southend-on-Sea, about 7.5 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Parmar Dental (8.2 miles) and Warwick Lodge Specialist Dentistry (8.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Foulness, Essex?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Foulness, Essex?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.