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Orthodontic practices near Little Burstead

On our practice register: 27 practices within 5 miles of Little Burstead, 68 practices within 10 and 165 practices within 20. The closest is Grange Green Dental Practice in Billericay, 1.3 miles north-east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Grange Green Dental PracticeBillericay1.3 miles north-east✓✓✓5.0 (127 reviews)
Billericay Dental CareBillericay1.7 miles north✓–✓4.7 (559 reviews)
DentalKindBillericay1.8 miles north–✓✓4.9 (164 reviews)
Billericay Dental StudioBillericay1.9 miles north––✓5.0 (190 reviews)
New Smile OrthodonticsBasildon2.9 miles south-east✓✓✓4.8 (278 reviews)
G&S DentalBasildon2.9 miles south-east✓✓✓4.5 (34 reviews)
Affinity Dental ClinicBasildon2.9 miles south-east✓–✓4.4 (161 reviews)
ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEBasildon2.9 miles south-east✓–––

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

Nearest places to Little Burstead with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Billericay, 1.3 miles north-east; the next are Basildon (2.9 miles south-east) and Brentwood (4.1 miles north-west).

PlacePracticesNearest
Billericay51.3 miles north-east
Basildon82.9 miles south-east
Brentwood74.1 miles north-west
Shenfield24.1 miles north-west
Wickford44.5 miles east
Pitsea24.5 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 Little Burstead

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), 4.9 miles west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Smile HQ - Exceptional DentistryBrentwood5.0 (494 reviews)4.9 miles west
Billericay Dental StudioBillericay5.0 (190 reviews)1.9 miles north
Grange Green Dental PracticeBillericay5.0 (127 reviews)1.3 miles north-east
Cygnet Dental PracticeWickford4.9 (706 reviews)5.0 miles east

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

Little Burstead at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaBasildon
NHS dental servicesNHS Essex Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Residents under 1616.2% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,503 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally9% aged 16 to 24 and 25.7% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car6.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre156 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health13.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles25 practices, more than 94% of towns in England
Access within Essex94th closest to an orthodontic practice of 721 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles)
Nearest practice compared1.3 miles away, closer than 78% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county7% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex
Nearest university dental hospitalRoyal London Dental Hospital, London — 21 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsHarris Academy Billericay — 1.4 miles
The James Hornsby School — 1.9 miles
De La Salle School — 2.7 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles4 schools, about 5,146 pupils (DfE)
Nearest orthodontic practicesGrange Green Dental Practice, Billericay — 1 miles
New Smile Orthodontics, Basildon — 3 miles
The Dental Works Brentwood, Brentwood — 4 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles68 within 10 miles, 165 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 Little Burstead

Little Burstead is 1.3 miles from Grange Green Dental Practice in Billericay, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 68 practices, and within 20 there are 165.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Billericay Dental Care (1.7 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 17 of the practices around Little Burstead list clear aligners, the nearest 1.3 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Little Burstead are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Grange Green Dental Practice in Billericay, 1.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 21 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Little Burstead

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Compare braces and clear aligners in Little Burstead

Orthodontist in Little Burstead: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Little Burstead, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It connects local orthodontic research in Little Burstead with the wider Essex area.

Local context for Little Burstead

Noak Hill is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Little Burstead.

What we know about practices near Little Burstead

No orthodontic practice is recorded in Little Burstead. The nearest recorded are Grange Green Dental Practice in Billericay, about a mile away; New Smile Orthodontics in Basildon, about 3 miles away; and The Dental Works Brentwood, about 4 miles away.

More local pages to browse

Nearby location pages including Noak Hill, Tye Common, Laindon, Steeple View, Sunnymede, and Gooseberry Green can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.

Little Burstead in context

Little Burstead — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 16.2% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,503 residents in the neighbourhood around Little Burstead, 7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.9% average across Essex. With 25 orthodontic practices within five miles, Little Burstead is better served than 94% of towns in England. Families in Little Burstead are served by secondary schools including Harris Academy Billericay (1.4 miles) and The James Hornsby School (1.9 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Little Burstead sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Little Burstead is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 21 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatments in Little Burstead

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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Little Burstead

Every mainstream option is available to patients in Little Burstead — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.

The Orthodontic Journey in Little Burstead

Starting orthodontic treatment in Little Burstead can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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 Little Burstead

How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Little Burstead. By ONS classification, Little Burstead falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Little Burstead sits within NHS Essex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 16.2% of Little Burstead'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% of the 1,503 residents in Little Burstead's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.9% average across Essex. With 25 orthodontic practices within five miles, Little Burstead is better served than 94% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Little Burstead are Harris Academy Billericay (1.4 miles) and The James Hornsby School (1.9 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Little Burstead among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Little Burstead is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 21 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

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

Frequently Asked Questions in Little Burstead

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Little Burstead?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Little Burstead is Grange Green Dental Practice in Billericay, about 1.3 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Billericay Dental Care (1.7 miles) and DentalKind (1.8 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Little Burstead?

Our register has 27 practices within 5 miles of Little Burstead, 68 practices within 10 miles and 165 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Little Burstead?

The nearest practice to Little Burstead that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Grange Green Dental Practice in Billericay, about 1.3 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Billericay Dental Care (1.7 miles) and New Smile Orthodontics (2.9 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Little Burstead, Essex?

For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Little Burstead, Essex?

Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.

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TitleLittle Burstead, Essex Clear Braces & Aligners
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Published1 June 2022
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