Orthodontic practices near Lindsell
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Lindsell; 4 practices within 10 and 35 practices within 20. The closest is Braintree Dental Studio, 7.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braintree Dental StudioBraintree | 7.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (268 reviews) |
| Horn Mews Dental PracticeBraintree | 7.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (9 reviews) |
| Braintree Dental CentreBraintree | 7.5 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 3.9 (38 reviews) |
| The Walden Dental ClinicSaffron Walden | 9.4 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (285 reviews) |
| Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS OrthodonticsBishops Stortford | 10.1 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (371 reviews) |
| Hockerill Dental Bishop StortfordBishops Stortford | 10.1 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (265 reviews) |
| THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEFord | 10.1 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| The DentistBishops Stortford | 10.4 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (486 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lindsell with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Braintree, 7.1 miles south-east; the next are Saffron Walden (9.4 miles north-west) and Bishops Stortford (10.1 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Braintree | 3 | 7.1 miles south-east |
| Saffron Walden | 1 | 9.4 miles north-west |
| Bishops Stortford | 3 | 10.1 miles west |
| Ford | 1 | 10.1 miles west |
| Chelmsford | 13 | 12.0 miles south |
| Witham | 4 | 13.4 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 Lindsell
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), 12.7 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aloe Vera Dental StudioChelmsford | 5.0 (120 reviews) | 12.7 miles south |
| Blue Sky DentalChelmsford | 4.9 (596 reviews) | 13.6 miles south |
| Advance Dental Clinic - Dentist ChelmsfordChelmsford | 4.9 (500 reviews) | 13.9 miles south |
| Pure Orthodontics- Specialist Orthodontist Chelmsford & Dental CareChelmsford | 4.9 (428 reviews) | 12.9 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lindsell at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Uttlesford |
| 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,726 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9% aged 16 to 24 and 24.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 67 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.6% 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 | 6.5% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 34 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Helena Romanes School — 3.1 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Braintree Dental Studio, Braintree — 7 miles The Walden Dental Clinic, Saffron Walden — 9 miles Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, Bishops Stortford — 10 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 | 4 within 10 miles, 35 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 Lindsell
From Lindsell the nearest practice is Braintree Dental Studio, 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 4 practices, and within 20 there are 35.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Walden Dental Clinic (9.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk (16.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Lindsell list clear aligners, the nearest 7.5 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 Lindsell are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Braintree Dental Centre, 7.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 34 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Lindsell to Braintree Dental Studio 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 5.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lindsell
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Orthodontist in Lindsell: This page was put together for people in Lindsell who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Essex.
Facts about Lindsell
Bustard Green is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north-east of Lindsell.
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If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Bustard Green, Holder's Green, Bran End, The Downs, Bardfield End Green, and Little Bardfield may also help.
Area profile for Lindsell
Lindsell — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 17.1% of Lindsell's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,726 residents in the neighbourhood around Lindsell, 6.5% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.9% average across Essex. People in Lindsell usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Lindsell are Helena Romanes School (3.1 miles). Lindsell sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Lindsell is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 34 miles away.
Local orthodontic signals in Lindsell
There is no orthodontist on our records in Lindsell itself. The nearest we do hold are Braintree Dental Studio, about 7 miles away; The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 9 miles away; and Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, about 10 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Lindsell
Patients in Lindsell have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Lindsell
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Lindsell
Many people in Lindsell 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. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Lindsell
Every case in Lindsell follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lindsell. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lindsell
This part of the page places Lindsell, Essex in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Nearby pages covering Bustard Green, Holder's Green, Bran End, The Downs, Bardfield End Green, and Little Bardfield may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lindsell
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lindsell often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lindsell?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lindsell is Braintree Dental Studio, about 7.1 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Horn Mews Dental Practice (7.4 miles) and Braintree Dental Centre (7.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lindsell?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Lindsell, 4 practices within 10 miles and 35 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Braintree, 7.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lindsell?
The nearest practice to Lindsell that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Braintree Dental Centre, about 7.5 miles to the east. Others nearby include The Walden Dental Clinic (9.4 miles) and THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (10.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lindsell, 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 Lindsell, Essex?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.