Orthodontic practices near Great Notley
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Great Notley, 15 practices within 10 and 62 practices within 20. The closest is Braintree Dental Studio, 1.0 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braintree Dental StudioBraintree | 1.0 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (268 reviews) |
| Horn Mews Dental PracticeBraintree | 1.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (9 reviews) |
| Braintree Dental CentreBraintree | 1.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 3.9 (38 reviews) |
| Dental Wizards | Cosmetic Dentist in WithamWitham | 6.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (86 reviews) |
| Blake DentalWitham | 6.8 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (438 reviews) |
| The Dental Health CentreWitham | 6.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.4 (196 reviews) |
| Dental DirectoryWitham | 7.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.1 (35 reviews) |
| Springfield Dental PracticeChelmsford | 7.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (75 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Great Notley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Braintree, 1.0 miles south; the next are Witham (6.6 miles south-east) and Chelmsford (7.9 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Braintree | 3 | 1.0 miles south |
| Witham | 4 | 6.6 miles south-east |
| Chelmsford | 13 | 7.9 miles south |
| Eight Ash Green | 1 | 12.8 miles east |
| Colchester | 5 | 13.9 miles east |
| Sudbury | 1 | 14.5 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Great Notley
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), 8.7 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aloe Vera Dental StudioChelmsford | 5.0 (120 reviews) | 8.7 miles south |
| Blue Sky DentalChelmsford | 4.9 (596 reviews) | 10.1 miles south |
| Advance Dental Clinic - Dentist ChelmsfordChelmsford | 4.9 (500 reviews) | 10.4 miles south |
| Pure Orthodontics- Specialist Orthodontist Chelmsford & Dental CareChelmsford | 4.9 (428 reviews) | 8.5 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Great Notley 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 20.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,259 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 13.6% aged 16 to 24 and 29.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 973 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 11.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England |
| Access within Essex | 65th closest to an orthodontic practice of 721 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.0 miles away, closer than 83% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.3% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 35 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form — 1.0 miles Tabor Academy — 1.2 miles Alec Hunter Academy — 2.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 3,257 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Braintree Dental Studio, Braintree — 1 miles Dental Wizards | Cosmetic Dentist in Witham, Witham — 7 miles Springfield Dental Practice, Chelmsford — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 15 within 10 miles, 62 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 Notley
The nearest practice to Great Notley is Braintree Dental Studio, 1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 15 practices, and within 20 there are 62.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Blake Dental (6.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk (14.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Great Notley list clear aligners, the nearest 1.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Great Notley are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Braintree Dental Centre, 1.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 35 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Great Notley
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Local treatment availability around Great Notley
There is no orthodontist on our records in Great Notley itself. The closest on record are Braintree Dental Studio, about a mile away; Dental Wizards | Cosmetic Dentist in Witham, about 7 miles away; and Springfield Dental Practice in Chelmsford, about 8 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Related pages for Row Green, Braintree, Young's End, Bartholomew Green, Panfield, and Bocking are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Facts about Great Notley
Heading south-east for around 1 km brings you to Row Green, the closest linked location.
Area profile for Great Notley
Great Notley is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Great Notley falls under NHS Essex Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 20.5% of Great Notley's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,259 residents in the neighbourhood around Great Notley, 9.3% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.9% average across Essex. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (3), Great Notley has more choice than 52% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Great Notley attend schools such as Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form (1.0 miles) and Tabor Academy (1.2 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Great Notley falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Great Notley is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 35 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
The Orthodontic Journey in Great Notley
Starting orthodontic treatment in Great Notley 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Great Notley
- 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 Great Notley
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Great Notley. ONS classifies Great Notley as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Great Notley falls under NHS Essex Integrated Care Board. Great Notley's under-16 share sits at 20.5%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,259 residents in the neighbourhood around Great Notley, 9.3% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.9% average across Essex. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (3), Great Notley has more choice than 52% of towns in England. Families in Great Notley are served by secondary schools including Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form (1.0 miles) and Tabor Academy (1.2 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Great Notley falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Great Notley is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 35 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Great Notley
The orthodontic landscape in Great Notley offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Great Notley
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Great Notley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Great Notley
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Great Notley, Essex with surrounding locations. Related nearby location pages such as Row Green, Braintree, Young's End, Bartholomew Green, Panfield, and Bocking can help you compare a wider local area.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Great Notley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Great Notley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Great Notley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Great Notley is Braintree Dental Studio, about 1.0 miles to the south. The next closest are Horn Mews Dental Practice (1.1 miles) and Braintree Dental Centre (1.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Great Notley?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Great Notley, 15 practices within 10 miles and 62 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Great Notley?
The nearest practice to Great Notley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Braintree Dental Centre, about 1.2 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Blake Dental (6.8 miles) and Springfield Dental Practice (7.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Great Notley, 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 Great Notley, Essex?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.