Orthodontic practices near Frating Green
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Frating Green; 19 practices within 10 and 39 practices within 20. The closest is Dentoworld in Colchester, 5.6 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DentoworldColchester | 5.6 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (210 reviews) |
| The Smile ClinicColchester | 5.9 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (735 reviews) |
| Optident Dental ClinicColchester | 6.2 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (377 reviews) |
| Hello DentalColchester | 6.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (331 reviews) |
| Colchester Orthodontic CentreColchester | 6.3 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (185 reviews) |
| North Hill DentalColchester | 6.3 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (580 reviews) |
| North Hill Dental CareColchester | 6.3 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.7 (42 reviews) |
| Creffield Lodge Dental PracticeColchester | 6.5 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (269 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Frating Green with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Colchester, 5.6 miles west; the next are Little Clacton (6.5 miles south-east) and Clacton-on-Sea (7.2 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Colchester | 14 | 5.6 miles west |
| Little Clacton | 1 | 6.5 miles south-east |
| Clacton-on-Sea | 3 | 7.2 miles south-east |
| Eight Ash Green | 1 | 9.2 miles west |
| Ipswich | 11 | 13.7 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Frating Green
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Valley Dental Practice in Clacton-on-Sea (5.0 from 546 reviews), 7.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Dental PracticeClacton-on-Sea | 5.0 (546 reviews) | 7.2 miles south-east |
| Hello DentalColchester | 5.0 (331 reviews) | 6.2 miles north-west |
| DentoworldColchester | 5.0 (210 reviews) | 5.6 miles west |
| Colchester Orthodontic CentreColchester | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 6.3 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Frating Green at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Tendring |
| 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 | 15.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,052 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 24.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 156 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Essex | 546th closest to an orthodontic practice of 721 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex |
| Nearest secondary schools | Colne Community School — 3.5 miles Colchester Academy — 4.7 miles Manningtree High School — 5.0 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dentoworld, Colchester — 6 miles Admired Clinic | Clacton Dental Implants & Facial Aesthetics Centre, Little Clacton — 6 miles Lynch Mark, Clacton-on-Sea — 7 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 19 within 10 miles, 39 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 6 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 Frating Green
The nearest practice to Frating Green is Dentoworld in Colchester, 5.6 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 19 practices, and within 20 there are 39.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Hello Dental (6.2 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 19 of the practices around Frating Green list clear aligners, the nearest 5.9 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 Frating Green are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Smile Clinic in Colchester, 5.9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Frating Green to Dentoworld is roughly 10 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 150 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Frating Green
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Orthodontist in Frating Green: Before booking anything in Frating Green, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Essex, not just Frating Green.
Practice signals around Frating Green
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Frating Green. The closest on record are Dentoworld in Colchester, about 6 miles away; Admired Clinic | Clacton Dental Implants & Facial Aesthetics Centre in Little Clacton, about 6 miles away; and Lynch Mark in Clacton-on-Sea, about 7 miles away.
Facts about Frating Green
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Area profile for Frating Green
By ONS classification, Frating Green falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Frating Green falls under NHS Essex Integrated Care Board. 15.7% of Frating Green's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.1% of the 2,052 residents in Frating Green's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.9% average across Essex. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Frating Green; the nearest is about 6 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Frating Green are Colne Community School (3.5 miles) and Colchester Academy (4.7 miles). Frating Green sits close to the England average for deprivation.
The Orthodontic Journey in Frating Green
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Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Frating Green
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Frating Green
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Areas We Cover Around Frating Green
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Frequently Asked Questions in Frating Green
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Frating Green often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Frating Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Frating Green is Dentoworld in Colchester, about 5.6 miles to the west. The next closest are The Smile Clinic (5.9 miles) and Optident Dental Clinic (6.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Frating Green?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Frating Green, 19 practices within 10 miles and 39 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Colchester, 5.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Frating Green?
The nearest practice to Frating Green that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Smile Clinic in Colchester, about 5.9 miles to the west. Others nearby include Optident Dental Clinic (6.2 miles) and Hello Dental (6.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Frating Green, 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 Frating Green, Essex?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.