Orthodontic practices near Great Bentley
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Great Bentley, 18 practices within 10 and 39 practices within 20. The closest is Admired Clinic | Clacton Dental Implants & Facial Aesthetics Centre in Little Clacton, 5.0 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admired Clinic | Clacton Dental Implants & Facial Aesthetics CentreLittle Clacton | 5.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (115 reviews) |
| Lynch MarkClacton-on-Sea | 5.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| Valley Dental PracticeClacton-on-Sea | 5.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (546 reviews) |
| Town View Dental & Implant ClinicClacton-on-Sea | 5.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (132 reviews) |
| DentoworldColchester | 6.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (210 reviews) |
| The Smile ClinicColchester | 7.2 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (735 reviews) |
| Optident Dental ClinicColchester | 7.4 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (377 reviews) |
| North Hill Dental CareColchester | 7.5 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.7 (42 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Great Bentley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Little Clacton, 5.0 miles south-east; the next are Clacton-on-Sea (5.6 miles south-east) and Colchester (6.9 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Little Clacton | 1 | 5.0 miles south-east |
| Clacton-on-Sea | 3 | 5.6 miles south-east |
| Colchester | 14 | 6.9 miles north-west |
| Eight Ash Green | 1 | 10.3 miles west |
| Felixstowe | 1 | 14.7 miles north-east |
| Ipswich | 10 | 14.8 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Great Bentley
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), 5.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Dental PracticeClacton-on-Sea | 5.0 (546 reviews) | 5.6 miles south-east |
| Hello DentalColchester | 5.0 (331 reviews) | 7.7 miles north-west |
| DentoworldColchester | 5.0 (210 reviews) | 6.9 miles north-west |
| Colchester Orthodontic CentreColchester | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 7.9 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Great Bentley 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 1,545 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,514 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 27.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 192 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Essex | 494th closest to an orthodontic practice of 721 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex |
| Nearest secondary schools | Colne Community School — 2.6 miles Lift Clacton — 4.9 miles Clacton County High School — 5.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,289 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Admired Clinic | Clacton Dental Implants & Facial Aesthetics Centre, Little Clacton — 5 miles Lynch Mark, Clacton-on-Sea — 6 miles Dentoworld, Colchester — 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 | 18 within 10 miles, 39 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 Great Bentley
From Great Bentley the nearest practice is Admired Clinic | Clacton Dental Implants & Facial Aesthetics Centre in Little Clacton, 5 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 18 practices, and within 20 there are 39.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Creffield Lodge Dental Practice (7.7 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 20 of the practices around Great Bentley list clear aligners, the nearest 5.8 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 Great Bentley are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Town View Dental & Implant Clinic in Clacton-on-Sea, 5.8 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Great Bentley to Admired Clinic | Clacton Dental Implants & Facial Aesthetics Centre 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 130 to 260 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £60 to £115 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 130 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Great Bentley
Essex12 nearby locationsOrthodontic services in Great Bentley
Orthodontist in Great Bentley: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Great Bentley often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Great Bentley or another part of Essex. Great Bentley — a small village with a population of around 1,545 — is covered on this page specifically.
Area profile for Great Bentley
By ONS classification, Great Bentley falls under larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Great Bentley sits within NHS Essex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 17.3% of Great Bentley's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Great Bentley, 7.2% of the 2,514 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.9% average across Essex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Great Bentley; the nearest is about 5 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Great Bentley are Colne Community School (2.6 miles) and Lift Clacton (4.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Great Bentley sits close to the England average for deprivation.
Where Great Bentley sits locally
With a population of roughly 1,545, Great Bentley is a small village within Essex. The nearest other location we cover is Aingers Green, around 1 km to the south-east.
Practice signals around Great Bentley
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Great Bentley. The nearest we do hold are Admired Clinic | Clacton Dental Implants & Facial Aesthetics Centre in Little Clacton, about 5 miles away; Lynch Mark in Clacton-on-Sea, about 6 miles away; and Dentoworld in Colchester, about 7 miles away.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Aingers Green, Thorrington, Frating Green, Raven's Green, Monkey Street, and Frating.
All Orthodontic Options in Great Bentley Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Great Bentley has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Great Bentley
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Great Bentley — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Great Bentley
Orthodontic treatment in Great Bentley is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Great Bentley runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Great Bentley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Great Bentley
These local links are here for anyone comparing Great Bentley, Essex against nearby alternatives. For a broader comparison, pages for Aingers Green, Thorrington, Frating Green, Raven's Green, Monkey Street, and Frating follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Great Bentley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Great Bentley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Great Bentley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Great Bentley is Admired Clinic | Clacton Dental Implants & Facial Aesthetics Centre in Little Clacton, about 5.0 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Lynch Mark (5.6 miles) and Valley Dental Practice (5.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Great Bentley?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Great Bentley, 18 practices within 10 miles and 39 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Great Bentley?
The nearest practice to Great Bentley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Town View Dental & Implant Clinic in Clacton-on-Sea, about 5.8 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include The Smile Clinic (7.2 miles) and Optident Dental Clinic (7.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Great Bentley, 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 Great Bentley, Essex?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.