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Orthodontic practices near Howe Green

On our practice register: 13 practices within 5 miles of Howe Green, 41 practices within 10 and 113 practices within 20. The closest is Chelmer Village Dental Practice in Chelmsford, 2.7 miles north.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Chelmer Village Dental PracticeChelmsford2.7 miles north✓–✓4.5 (77 reviews)
Blue Sky DentalChelmsford3.2 miles north-west✓––4.9 (596 reviews)
Advance Dental Clinic - Dentist ChelmsfordChelmsford3.3 miles north-west–✓✓4.9 (500 reviews)
Advent Dental PracticeChelmsford3.3 miles north-west✓✓✓4.9 (143 reviews)
Dr Sunny Cosmetic and Implant Dentist | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Dental ImplantsChelmsford3.3 miles north-west–✓✓5.0 (5 reviews)
Sharrow Dental Practice ChelmsfordChelmsford3.3 miles north-west✓–✓4.3 (171 reviews)
The Dental Abode (formerly Down Town Dental Clinic)Chelmsford3.3 miles north-west✓✓✓4.8 (166 reviews)
Pure Orthodontics- Specialist Orthodontist Chelmsford & Dental CareChelmsford3.4 miles north–––4.9 (428 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Howe Green with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chelmsford, 2.7 miles north; the next are Wickford (5.5 miles south) and Billericay (5.9 miles south-west).

PlacePracticesNearest
Chelmsford132.7 miles north
Wickford45.5 miles south
Billericay55.9 miles south-west
Witham48.3 miles north-east
Rayleigh18.5 miles south-east
Basildon28.8 miles south

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Howe Green

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Billericay Dental Studio (5.0 from 190 reviews), 7.0 miles south-west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Billericay Dental StudioBillericay5.0 (190 reviews)7.0 miles south-west
Grange Green Dental PracticeBillericay5.0 (127 reviews)7.4 miles south-west
Aloe Vera Dental StudioChelmsford5.0 (120 reviews)3.7 miles north-west
Cygnet Dental PracticeWickford4.9 (706 reviews)5.5 miles south

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Howe Green at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaChelmsford
NHS dental servicesNHS Essex Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationAround the England average
Residents under 1616.1% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,535 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally7.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally9.4% aged 16 to 24 and 25.3% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car9.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre146 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health14.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles13 practices, more than 81% of towns in England
Access within Essex258th closest to an orthodontic practice of 721 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles)
Nearest practice compared2.7 miles away, closer than 60% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county7.8% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex
Nearest university dental hospitalRoyal London Dental Hospital, London — 28 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsThe Sandon School — 1.1 miles
Great Baddow High School — 2.1 miles
Moulsham High School — 2.8 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles3 schools, about 4,396 pupils (DfE)
Nearest orthodontic practicesChelmer Village Dental Practice, Chelmsford — 3 miles
Cygnet Dental Practice, Wickford — 6 miles
Billericay Orthodontics, Billericay — 6 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles41 within 10 miles, 113 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 Howe Green

Howe Green is 2.7 miles from Chelmer Village Dental Practice in Chelmsford, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 41 practices, and within 20 there are 113.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Chelmer Village Dental Practice (2.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Essex Smile Centre (8.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Howe Green list clear aligners, the nearest 2.7 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 Howe Green are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Chelmer Village Dental Practice in Chelmsford, 2.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 28 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Howe Green

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Orthodontic treatment options in Howe Green

Orthodontist in Howe Green: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Howe Green keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Essex.

A quick look at Howe Green

Butt's Green is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Howe Green.

Local orthodontic signals in Howe Green

No orthodontic practice is recorded in Howe Green. The nearest we do hold are Chelmer Village Dental Practice in Chelmsford, about 3 miles away; Cygnet Dental Practice in Wickford, about 6 miles away; and Billericay Orthodontics, about 6 miles away.

Area profile for Howe Green

Howe Green — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 16.1% of Howe Green's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.8% of the 1,535 residents in Howe Green's census neighbourhood, above the 6.9% average across Essex. With 13 orthodontic practices within five miles, Howe Green is better served than 81% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Howe Green attend schools such as The Sandon School (1.1 miles) and Great Baddow High School (2.1 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Howe Green close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Howe Green is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 28 miles away.

Widen your local search

If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Butt's Green, East Hanningfield, Great Baddow, West Hanningfield, Chelmer Village, and Galleyend.

Orthodontic Treatments in Howe Green

From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Howe Green has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.

Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Howe Green

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Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Howe Green

Many people in Howe Green delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.

Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step

The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Howe Green — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Howe Green. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Howe Green

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Howe Green often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Howe Green?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Howe Green is Chelmer Village Dental Practice in Chelmsford, about 2.7 miles to the north. The next closest are Blue Sky Dental (3.2 miles) and Advance Dental Clinic - Dentist Chelmsford (3.3 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Howe Green?

Our register has 13 practices within 5 miles of Howe Green, 41 practices within 10 miles and 113 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Howe Green?

The nearest practice to Howe Green that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Chelmer Village Dental Practice in Chelmsford, about 2.7 miles to the north. Others nearby include Blue Sky Dental (3.2 miles) and Advent Dental Practice (3.3 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Howe Green, Essex?

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Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Howe Green, Essex?

Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.

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TitleHowe Green, Essex Orthodontics | Clinician-Reviewed Quote
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Published1 June 2022
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