Orthodontic practices near High Ongar
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of High Ongar; 38 practices within 10 and 177 practices within 20. The closest is The Dental Works Brentwood, 6.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dental Works BrentwoodBrentwood | 6.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (110 reviews) |
| Sunny Smiles Dental and aesthetic practiceBrentwood | 6.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (66 reviews) |
| The Dental Practice ShenfieldShenfield | 6.2 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (107 reviews) |
| Talbot DentalShenfield | 6.2 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Ongar Road Dental PracticeBrentwood | 6.4 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.5 (39 reviews) |
| Devonshire House Dental PracticeBrentwood | 6.5 miles south | – | – | – | 4.6 (28 reviews) |
| Dental Beauty Orthodontics EppingEpping | 6.5 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (143 reviews) |
| Smile HQ - Exceptional DentistryBrentwood | 6.5 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (494 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to High Ongar with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Brentwood, 6.2 miles south-east; the next are Shenfield (6.2 miles south-east) and Epping (6.5 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Brentwood | 7 | 6.2 miles south-east |
| Shenfield | 2 | 6.2 miles south-east |
| Epping | 2 | 6.5 miles west |
| Old Harlow | 2 | 7.4 miles north-west |
| Romford | 3 | 7.4 miles south |
| Harlow | 1 | 8.4 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of High Ongar
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Smile HQ - Exceptional Dentistry in Brentwood (5.0 from 494 reviews), 6.5 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile HQ - Exceptional DentistryBrentwood | 5.0 (494 reviews) | 6.5 miles south |
| Billericay Dental StudioBillericay | 5.0 (190 reviews) | 8.9 miles south-east |
| Blue Sky DentalChelmsford | 4.9 (596 reviews) | 9.1 miles east |
| Brentwood Orthodontic & Implant CentreBrentwood | 4.9 (505 reviews) | 6.6 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
High Ongar at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Epping Forest |
| 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 | 1,171 |
| Residents under 16 | 17% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,464 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 | 10.7% aged 16 to 24 and 26.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 54 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Essex | 583rd 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 university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 19 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Ongar Academy — 0.7 miles Shenfield High School — 5.8 miles Anglo European School — 6.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 467 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Dental Works Brentwood, Brentwood — 6 miles The Dental Practice Shenfield, Shenfield — 6 miles Dental Beauty Orthodontics Epping, Epping — 6 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 | 38 within 10 miles, 177 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | CM5 |
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 High Ongar
From High Ongar the nearest practice is The Dental Works Brentwood, 6.2 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 38 practices, and within 20 there are 177.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Dental Practice Shenfield (6.2 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 19 of the practices around High Ongar list clear aligners, the nearest 6.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around High Ongar are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ongar Road Dental Practice in Brentwood, 6.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 19 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from High Ongar to The Dental Works Brentwood 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 160 to 320 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £145 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In High Ongar
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Orthodontist in High Ongar: People exploring braces and clear aligners in High Ongar often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Essex. High Ongar — a small village with a population of around 1,171 — is covered on this page specifically.
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Pages for Chipping Ongar, Marden Ash, Cannon's Green, Clatterford End, Fyfield, and Norton Mandeville follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
What official data says about High Ongar
High Ongar is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. High Ongar sits within NHS Essex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 17% of High Ongar'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 2,464 residents in High Ongar's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.9% average across Essex. People in High Ongar usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Families in High Ongar are served by secondary schools including The Ongar Academy (0.7 miles) and Shenfield High School (5.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. High Ongar sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, High Ongar is about 19 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London.
Local context for High Ongar
With a population of roughly 1,171, High Ongar is a small village within Essex. Just around 1 km south-west, Chipping Ongar is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
What we know about practices near High Ongar
No orthodontic practice is recorded in High Ongar. The nearest we do hold are The Dental Works Brentwood, about 6 miles away; The Dental Practice Shenfield, about 6 miles away; and Dental Beauty Orthodontics Epping, about 6 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in High Ongar
Orthodontic treatment in High Ongar is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in High Ongar
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving High Ongar. High Ongar is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Essex Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in High Ongar. 17% of High Ongar's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,464 residents in the neighbourhood around High Ongar, 7.1% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.9% average across Essex. People in High Ongar usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Families in High Ongar are served by secondary schools including The Ongar Academy (0.7 miles) and Shenfield High School (5.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. High Ongar sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to High Ongar is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 19 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in High Ongar
The orthodontic landscape in High Ongar offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in High Ongar
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around High Ongar. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around High Ongar
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare High Ongar, Essex with surrounding locations. You can also browse nearby location pages including Chipping Ongar, Marden Ash, Cannon's Green, Clatterford End, Fyfield, and Norton Mandeville.
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Frequently Asked Questions in High Ongar
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in High Ongar often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to High Ongar?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to High Ongar is The Dental Works Brentwood, about 6.2 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Sunny Smiles Dental and aesthetic practice (6.2 miles) and The Dental Practice Shenfield (6.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near High Ongar?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of High Ongar, 38 practices within 10 miles and 177 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Brentwood, 6.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near High Ongar?
The nearest practice to High Ongar that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ongar Road Dental Practice in Brentwood, about 6.4 miles to the south. Others nearby include Sovereign House Specialist Dental Centre (6.5 miles) and SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (6.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in High Ongar, 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 High Ongar, Essex?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.