Orthodontic practices near Monkey Street
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Monkey Street; 19 practices within 10 and 39 practices within 20. The closest is Hello Dental in Colchester, 6.2 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hello DentalColchester | 6.2 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (331 reviews) |
| DentoworldColchester | 6.3 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (210 reviews) |
| Colchester Orthodontic CentreColchester | 6.4 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (185 reviews) |
| The Smile ClinicColchester | 6.7 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (735 reviews) |
| Admired Clinic | Clacton Dental Implants & Facial Aesthetics CentreLittle Clacton | 6.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (115 reviews) |
| Optident Dental ClinicColchester | 6.9 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (377 reviews) |
| North Hill DentalColchester | 7.0 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (580 reviews) |
| North Hill Dental CareColchester | 7.0 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.7 (42 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Monkey Street with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Colchester, 6.2 miles west; the next are Little Clacton (6.8 miles south-east) and Clacton-on-Sea (7.6 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Colchester | 14 | 6.2 miles west |
| Little Clacton | 1 | 6.8 miles south-east |
| Clacton-on-Sea | 3 | 7.6 miles south-east |
| Eight Ash Green | 1 | 9.9 miles west |
| Ipswich | 11 | 12.1 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Monkey Street
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Valley Dental Practice in Clacton-on-Sea (5.0 from 546 reviews), 7.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Dental PracticeClacton-on-Sea | 5.0 (546 reviews) | 7.6 miles south-east |
| Hello DentalColchester | 5.0 (331 reviews) | 6.2 miles west |
| DentoworldColchester | 5.0 (210 reviews) | 6.3 miles west |
| Colchester Orthodontic CentreColchester | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 6.4 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Monkey Street at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Tendring |
| 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 13.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,701 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 26.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 63 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.7% 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 | 5.5% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex |
| Nearest secondary schools | Manningtree High School — 3.6 miles Colne Community School — 5.1 miles Colchester Academy — 5.2 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Hello Dental, Colchester — 6 miles Admired Clinic | Clacton Dental Implants & Facial Aesthetics Centre, Little Clacton — 7 miles Valley Dental Practice, Clacton-on-Sea — 8 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 | 19 within 10 miles, 39 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 6 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 Monkey Street
From Monkey Street the nearest practice is Hello Dental in Colchester, 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 19 practices, and within 20 there are 39.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Hello Dental (6.2 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 19 of the practices around Monkey Street list clear aligners, the nearest 6.2 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 Monkey Street are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Hello Dental in Colchester, 6.2 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Monkey Street to Hello Dental 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 7.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Monkey Street
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Orthodontist in Monkey Street: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Monkey Street? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Essex, not just Monkey Street.
The local picture in Monkey Street
Monkey Street is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Monkey Street falls under NHS Essex Integrated Care Board. Monkey Street's under-16 share, 13.6%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Monkey Street, 5.5% of the 1,701 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.9% average across Essex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Monkey Street; the nearest is about 6 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Monkey Street are Manningtree High School (3.6 miles) and Colne Community School (5.1 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Monkey Street sits among the more deprived areas of England.
Practice data for Monkey Street
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Monkey Street itself. The nearest recorded are Hello Dental in Colchester, about 6 miles away; Admired Clinic | Clacton Dental Implants & Facial Aesthetics Centre in Little Clacton, about 7 miles away; and Valley Dental Practice in Clacton-on-Sea, about 8 miles away.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
You can also compare treatment pages for Raven's Green, Cowey Green, Little Bentley, Frating Green, Great Bromley, and Hare Green if you are weighing up more than one location.
Local context for Monkey Street
The nearest other location we cover is Raven's Green, around 1 km to the south.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Monkey Street
Orthodontic treatment in Monkey Street is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Monkey Street
Monkey Street has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Bupa Dental Care — is about 6 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Monkey Street is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Essex Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 13.6% of Monkey Street's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.5% of the 1,701 residents in Monkey Street's census neighbourhood, below the 6.9% average across Essex. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Monkey Street; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Families in Monkey Street are served by secondary schools including Manningtree High School (3.6 miles) and Colne Community School (5.1 miles). Monkey Street falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Monkey Street Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Monkey Street has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Monkey Street
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Monkey Street — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Monkey Street. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Monkey Street
These links help widen your research beyond Monkey Street, Essex if you're open to travelling a little further. For a broader comparison, pages for Raven's Green, Cowey Green, Little Bentley, Frating Green, Great Bromley, and Hare Green follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Monkey Street
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Monkey Street often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Monkey Street?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Monkey Street is Hello Dental in Colchester, about 6.2 miles to the west. The next closest are Dentoworld (6.3 miles) and Colchester Orthodontic Centre (6.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Monkey Street?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Monkey Street, 19 practices within 10 miles and 39 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Colchester, 6.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Monkey Street?
The nearest practice to Monkey Street that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Hello Dental in Colchester, about 6.2 miles to the west. Others nearby include Colchester Orthodontic Centre (6.4 miles) and The Smile Clinic (6.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Monkey Street, Essex?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Monkey Street, Essex?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.