Orthodontic practices near Great Yeldham
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Great Yeldham; 3 practices within 10 and 46 practices within 20. The closest is Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk, 7.1 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury SuffolkSudbury | 7.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (158 reviews) |
| Braintree Dental CentreBraintree | 9.0 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 3.9 (38 reviews) |
| Horn Mews Dental PracticeBraintree | 9.1 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (9 reviews) |
| Braintree Dental StudioBraintree | 10.8 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (268 reviews) |
| Brickstables Dental & Implant ClinicEight Ash Green | 13.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (205 reviews) |
| The Walden Dental ClinicSaffron Walden | 14.1 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (285 reviews) |
| Dental Wizards | Cosmetic Dentist in WithamWitham | 14.7 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (86 reviews) |
| Blake DentalWitham | 14.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (438 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Great Yeldham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Sudbury, 7.1 miles east; the next are Braintree (9.0 miles south) and Eight Ash Green (13.7 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Sudbury | 1 | 7.1 miles east |
| Braintree | 3 | 9.0 miles south |
| Eight Ash Green | 1 | 13.7 miles south-east |
| Saffron Walden | 1 | 14.1 miles west |
| Witham | 4 | 14.7 miles south |
| Colchester | 14 | 15.1 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Great Yeldham
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Hello Dental in Colchester (5.0 from 331 reviews), 16.2 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hello DentalColchester | 5.0 (331 reviews) | 16.2 miles east |
| DentoworldColchester | 5.0 (210 reviews) | 16.8 miles south-east |
| Colchester Orthodontic CentreColchester | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 16.1 miles east |
| Stewart House OrthodonticsBury St Edmunds | 5.0 (13 reviews) | 17.5 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Great Yeldham 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 1,844 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,301 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.5% aged 16 to 24 and 27.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 178 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Essex | 643rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 721 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.6% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex |
| Nearest secondary schools | Hedingham School and Sixth Form — 1.9 miles Stour Valley Community School — 4.9 miles The Ramsey Academy, Halstead — 5.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,177 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk, Sudbury — 7 miles Braintree Dental Centre, Braintree — 9 miles Brickstables Dental & Implant Clinic, Eight Ash Green — 14 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 | 3 within 10 miles, 46 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 Yeldham
From Great Yeldham the nearest practice is Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk, 7.1 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 3 practices, and within 20 there are 46.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Brickstables Dental & Implant Clinic (13.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk (7.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Great Yeldham list clear aligners, the nearest 7.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Great Yeldham are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk, 7.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Great Yeldham to Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk 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 180 to 370 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £165 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Great Yeldham
Essex12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Great Yeldham
Orthodontist in Great Yeldham: Before booking anything in Great Yeldham, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Essex. Great Yeldham — a small village with a population of around 1,844 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local provider signals in Great Yeldham
There is no orthodontist on our records in Great Yeldham itself. The nearest we do hold are Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk, about 7 miles away; Braintree Dental Centre, about 9 miles away; and Brickstables Dental & Implant Clinic in Eight Ash Green, about 14 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Related pages for Tilbury Juxta Clare, Man's Cross, Delvin End, Little Yeldham, Oaker Hill, and Rushley Green are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
About Great Yeldham
With a population of roughly 1,844, Great Yeldham is a small village within Essex. Heading north-west for around 2 km brings you to Man's Cross, the closest linked location.
Area profile for Great Yeldham
Great Yeldham is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Essex Integrated Care Board. Great Yeldham's under-16 share sits at 17.6%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.6% of the 2,301 residents in Great Yeldham's census neighbourhood, above the 6.9% average across Essex. Great Yeldham has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. Families in Great Yeldham are served by secondary schools including Hedingham School and Sixth Form (1.9 miles) and Stour Valley Community School (4.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Great Yeldham sits close to the England average for deprivation.
The Orthodontic Journey in Great Yeldham
Starting orthodontic treatment in Great Yeldham can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Great Yeldham
Practices serving Great Yeldham differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Great Yeldham — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Great Yeldham's under-16 share sits at 17.6%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.6% of the 2,301 residents in Great Yeldham's census neighbourhood, above the 6.9% average across Essex. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Great Yeldham; the nearest is about 7 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Great Yeldham are Hedingham School and Sixth Form (1.9 miles) and Stour Valley Community School (4.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Great Yeldham's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Great Yeldham
Patients in Great Yeldham have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Great Yeldham
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Great Yeldham — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Great Yeldham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Great Yeldham
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Great Yeldham, Essex with surrounding locations. If you're still deciding, related pages for Tilbury Juxta Clare, Man's Cross, Delvin End, Little Yeldham, Oaker Hill, and Rushley Green may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Great Yeldham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Great Yeldham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Great Yeldham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Great Yeldham is Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk, about 7.1 miles to the east. The next closest are Braintree Dental Centre (9.0 miles) and Horn Mews Dental Practice (9.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Great Yeldham?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Great Yeldham, 3 practices within 10 miles and 46 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Sudbury, 7.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Great Yeldham?
The nearest practice to Great Yeldham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk, about 7.1 miles to the east. Others nearby include Braintree Dental Centre (9.0 miles) and Brickstables Dental & Implant Clinic (13.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Great Yeldham, Essex?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Great Yeldham, Essex?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.