Orthodontic practices near Margaretting
On our practice register: 12 practices within 5 miles of Margaretting, 41 practices within 10 and 144 practices within 20. The closest is Advance Dental Clinic - Dentist Chelmsford, 3.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advance Dental Clinic - Dentist ChelmsfordChelmsford | 3.4 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (500 reviews) |
| Dr Sunny Cosmetic and Implant Dentist | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Dental ImplantsChelmsford | 3.4 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Sharrow Dental Practice ChelmsfordChelmsford | 3.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (171 reviews) |
| Billericay OrthodonticsBillericay | 3.5 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (20 reviews) |
| Advent Dental PracticeChelmsford | 3.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (143 reviews) |
| Blue Sky DentalChelmsford | 3.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (596 reviews) |
| Goodleigh Dental PracticeChelmsford | 4.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.2 (332 reviews) |
| The Dental Abode (formerly Down Town Dental Clinic)Chelmsford | 4.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (166 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Margaretting with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chelmsford, 3.4 miles north-east; the next are Billericay (3.5 miles south) and Brentwood (5.4 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford | 13 | 3.4 miles north-east |
| Billericay | 5 | 3.5 miles south |
| Brentwood | 7 | 5.4 miles south-west |
| Shenfield | 2 | 5.4 miles south-west |
| Wickford | 3 | 6.8 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 Margaretting
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), 6.8 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile HQ - Exceptional DentistryBrentwood | 5.0 (494 reviews) | 6.8 miles south-west |
| Billericay Dental StudioBillericay | 5.0 (190 reviews) | 4.4 miles south |
| Grange Green Dental PracticeBillericay | 5.0 (127 reviews) | 5.4 miles south |
| Aloe Vera Dental StudioChelmsford | 5.0 (120 reviews) | 5.2 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Margaretting at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Chelmsford |
| 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 | 527 |
| Residents under 16 | 14.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,724 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 24.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 73 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 12 practices, more than 79% of towns in England |
| Access within Essex | 337th closest to an orthodontic practice of 721 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.4 miles away, closer than 53% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 23 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Anglo European School — 1.5 miles Hylands School — 3.0 miles Moulsham High School — 3.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,147 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Advance Dental Clinic - Dentist Chelmsford, Chelmsford — 3 miles Billericay Orthodontics, Billericay — 4 miles The Dental Works Brentwood, Brentwood — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 41 within 10 miles, 144 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 Margaretting
Margaretting is 3.4 miles from Advance Dental Clinic - Dentist Chelmsford, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 41 practices, and within 20 there are 144.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Advance Dental Clinic - Dentist Chelmsford (3.4 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 21 of the practices around Margaretting list clear aligners, the nearest 3.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Margaretting are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Sharrow Dental Practice Chelmsford, 3.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 23 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Margaretting
Essex12 nearby locationsCompare orthodontic care in Margaretting
Orthodontist in Margaretting: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Margaretting keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Essex and the surrounding area. Margaretting — a small village with a population of around 527 — is covered on this page specifically.
Practice data for Margaretting
There is no orthodontist on our records in Margaretting itself. The closest on record are Advance Dental Clinic - Dentist Chelmsford, about 3 miles away; Billericay Orthodontics, about 4 miles away; and The Dental Works Brentwood, about 5 miles away.
Continue your local research
Related pages for Handley Green, Edney Common, Ingatestone, Great Oxney Green, Little Oxney Green, and Fryerning are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Margaretting in context
By ONS classification, Margaretting falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Margaretting falls under NHS Essex Integrated Care Board. Margaretting's under-16 share sits at 14.8%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 1,724 residents in Margaretting's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.9% average across Essex. With 12 orthodontic practices within five miles, Margaretting is better served than 79% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Margaretting are Anglo European School (1.5 miles) and Hylands School (3.0 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Margaretting close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Margaretting is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 23 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
About Margaretting
Margaretting is home to around 527 people, classing it as a small village within Essex. Handley Green is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km west of Margaretting.
The Orthodontic Journey in Margaretting
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Margaretting helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Margaretting
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Margaretting
Not every practice near Margaretting offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. By ONS classification, Margaretting falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Essex Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Margaretting. Margaretting's under-16 share sits at 14.8%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Margaretting, 6.6% of the 1,724 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.9% average across Essex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Margaretting has 12 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 79% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Margaretting are Anglo European School (1.5 miles) and Hylands School (3.0 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Margaretting's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Margaretting is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 23 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Margaretting
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Margaretting 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. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Margaretting
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 Margaretting. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Margaretting
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Margaretting, Essex within a broader nearby area. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Handley Green, Edney Common, Ingatestone, Great Oxney Green, Little Oxney Green, and Fryerning.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Margaretting
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Margaretting often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Margaretting?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Margaretting is Advance Dental Clinic - Dentist Chelmsford, about 3.4 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Dr Sunny Cosmetic and Implant Dentist | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Dental Implants (3.4 miles) and Sharrow Dental Practice Chelmsford (3.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Margaretting?
Our register has 12 practices within 5 miles of Margaretting, 41 practices within 10 miles and 144 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Margaretting?
The nearest practice to Margaretting that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Sharrow Dental Practice Chelmsford, about 3.4 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Advent Dental Practice (3.6 miles) and Blue Sky Dental (3.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Margaretting, Essex?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Margaretting, Essex?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.