Orthodontic practices near Great Waltham
On our practice register: 13 practices within 5 miles of Great Waltham, 20 practices within 10 and 96 practices within 20. The closest is Springfield Dental Practice in Chelmsford, 2.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Dental PracticeChelmsford | 2.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (75 reviews) |
| Aloe Vera Dental StudioChelmsford | 3.2 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (120 reviews) |
| Goodleigh Dental PracticeChelmsford | 3.6 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.2 (332 reviews) |
| Pure Orthodontics- Specialist Orthodontist Chelmsford & Dental CareChelmsford | 3.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (428 reviews) |
| Elton Dental SurgeryChelmsford | 3.7 miles south | – | – | – | 3.2 (12 reviews) |
| PURE ORTHODONTICSChelmsford | 3.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| The Dental Abode (formerly Down Town Dental Clinic)Chelmsford | 4.0 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (166 reviews) |
| Chelmer Village Dental PracticeChelmsford | 4.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (77 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Great Waltham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chelmsford, 2.6 miles south-east; the next are Braintree (5.3 miles north-east) and Witham (7.6 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford | 13 | 2.6 miles south-east |
| Braintree | 3 | 5.3 miles north-east |
| Witham | 4 | 7.6 miles east |
| Billericay | 5 | 10.3 miles south |
| Wickford | 3 | 12.0 miles south |
| Brentwood | 1 | 12.4 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Great Waltham
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Billericay Dental Studio (5.0 from 190 reviews), 11.4 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Billericay Dental StudioBillericay | 5.0 (190 reviews) | 11.4 miles south |
| Grange Green Dental PracticeBillericay | 5.0 (127 reviews) | 12.3 miles south |
| Aloe Vera Dental StudioChelmsford | 5.0 (120 reviews) | 3.2 miles south-east |
| Cygnet Dental PracticeWickford | 4.9 (706 reviews) | 12.0 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Great Waltham at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Chelmsford |
| 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 |
| Population | 847 |
| Residents under 16 | 22.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,193 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 34.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 131 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 13 practices, more than 81% of towns in England |
| Access within Essex | 247th closest to an orthodontic practice of 721 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.6 miles away, closer than 61% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.6% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 29 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Chelmer Valley High School — 1.3 miles The Beaulieu Park School — 2.6 miles St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford — 2.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 4,204 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Springfield Dental Practice, Chelmsford — 3 miles Braintree Dental Studio, Braintree — 5 miles Dental Wizards | Cosmetic Dentist in Witham, Witham — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 20 within 10 miles, 96 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 Waltham
The nearest practice to Great Waltham is Springfield Dental Practice in Chelmsford, 2.6 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 20 practices, and within 20 there are 96.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Dental Abode (formerly Down Town Dental Clinic) (4 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 20 of the practices around Great Waltham list clear aligners, the nearest 2.6 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 Waltham are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Springfield Dental Practice in Chelmsford, 2.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 29 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Great Waltham
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Orthodontist in Great Waltham: This page was put together for people in Great Waltham who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Great Waltham itself or elsewhere in Essex. Great Waltham — a small village with a population of around 847 — is covered on this page specifically.
The local picture in Great Waltham
By ONS classification, Great Waltham falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Great Waltham falls under NHS Essex Integrated Care Board. With 22.4% of residents under 16, Great Waltham has an above-average share of children. Census 2021 counts 2,193 residents in the neighbourhood around Great Waltham, 7.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.9% average across Essex. Great Waltham has 13 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 81% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Great Waltham are Chelmer Valley High School (1.3 miles) and The Beaulieu Park School (2.6 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Great Waltham sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Great Waltham is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 29 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Continue your local research
You can continue browsing related location pages including Broad's Green, Minnow End, Blasford Hill, Howe Street, Little Waltham, and Broomfield if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Useful local orthodontic context for Great Waltham
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Great Waltham itself. The nearest recorded are Springfield Dental Practice in Chelmsford, about 3 miles away; Braintree Dental Studio, about 5 miles away; and Dental Wizards | Cosmetic Dentist in Witham, about 8 miles away.
Where Great Waltham sits locally
With a population of roughly 847, Great Waltham is a small village within Essex. Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Minnow End, the closest linked location.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Great Waltham
The orthodontic landscape in Great Waltham offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Great Waltham offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Great Waltham
Starting orthodontic treatment in Great Waltham 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.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Great Waltham
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Great Waltham
Treatment in Great Waltham 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 Waltham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Great Waltham
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Great Waltham, Essex with surrounding locations. This page links onward to Broad's Green, Minnow End, Blasford Hill, Howe Street, Little Waltham, and Broomfield for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Great Waltham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Great Waltham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Great Waltham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Great Waltham is Springfield Dental Practice in Chelmsford, about 2.6 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Aloe Vera Dental Studio (3.2 miles) and Goodleigh Dental Practice (3.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Great Waltham?
Our register has 13 practices within 5 miles of Great Waltham, 20 practices within 10 miles and 96 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Great Waltham?
The nearest practice to Great Waltham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Springfield Dental Practice in Chelmsford, about 2.6 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Goodleigh Dental Practice (3.6 miles) and PURE ORTHODONTICS (3.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Great Waltham, 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 Great Waltham, Essex?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.