Orthodontic practices near Nine Ashes
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Nine Ashes, 42 practices within 10 and 161 practices within 20. The closest is The Dental Works Brentwood, 5.0 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dental Works BrentwoodBrentwood | 5.0 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (110 reviews) |
| Sunny Smiles Dental and aesthetic practiceBrentwood | 5.0 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (66 reviews) |
| The Dental Practice ShenfieldShenfield | 5.0 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (107 reviews) |
| Talbot DentalShenfield | 5.0 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Ongar Road Dental PracticeBrentwood | 5.4 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.5 (39 reviews) |
| Devonshire House Dental PracticeBrentwood | 5.5 miles south | – | – | – | 4.6 (28 reviews) |
| Smile HQ - Exceptional DentistryBrentwood | 5.5 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (494 reviews) |
| Brentwood Orthodontic & Implant CentreBrentwood | 5.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (505 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Nine Ashes with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Brentwood, 5.0 miles south; the next are Shenfield (5.0 miles south) and Billericay (6.9 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Brentwood | 7 | 5.0 miles south |
| Shenfield | 2 | 5.0 miles south |
| Billericay | 5 | 6.9 miles south-east |
| Romford | 2 | 7.1 miles south |
| Chelmsford | 10 | 7.3 miles east |
| Epping | 2 | 8.2 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Nine Ashes
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), 5.5 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile HQ - Exceptional DentistryBrentwood | 5.0 (494 reviews) | 5.5 miles south |
| Billericay Dental StudioBillericay | 5.0 (190 reviews) | 7.2 miles south-east |
| Grange Green Dental PracticeBillericay | 5.0 (127 reviews) | 8.2 miles south-east |
| Aloe Vera Dental StudioChelmsford | 5.0 (120 reviews) | 8.7 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Nine Ashes at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Epping Forest |
| 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 17% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,464 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.7% aged 16 to 24 and 26.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 54 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England |
| Access within Essex | 494th closest to an orthodontic practice of 721 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 20 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Ongar Academy — 2.5 miles Anglo European School — 4.1 miles Shenfield High School — 4.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 467 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Dental Works Brentwood, Brentwood — 5 miles The Dental Practice Shenfield, Shenfield — 5 miles Billericay Orthodontics, Billericay — 7 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 42 within 10 miles, 161 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 Nine Ashes
From Nine Ashes the nearest practice is The Dental Works Brentwood, 5 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 42 practices, and within 20 there are 161.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Dental Practice Shenfield (5 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 21 of the practices around Nine Ashes list clear aligners, the nearest 5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Nine Ashes are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ongar Road Dental Practice in Brentwood, 5.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 20 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Nine Ashes to The Dental Works Brentwood is roughly 10 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 130 to 260 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £60 to £115 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 130 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Nine Ashes
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Orthodontist in Nine Ashes: People weighing up braces or aligners in Nine Ashes can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is relevant to searches focused on both Nine Ashes and the wider Essex area.
Nine Ashes in numbers
Paslow Wood Common is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south-west of Nine Ashes.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Paslow Wood Common, Hook End, Blackmore, Norton Mandeville, Stondon Green, and Norton Heath.
Local provider signals in Nine Ashes
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Nine Ashes itself. The nearest we do hold are The Dental Works Brentwood, about 5 miles away; The Dental Practice Shenfield, about 5 miles away; and Billericay Orthodontics, about 7 miles away.
The local picture in Nine Ashes
Nine Ashes's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Nine Ashes falls under NHS Essex Integrated Care Board. Nine Ashes's under-16 share sits at 17%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,464 residents in the neighbourhood around Nine Ashes, 7.1% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.9% average across Essex. Nine Ashes has 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 56% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Nine Ashes are The Ongar Academy (2.5 miles) and Anglo European School (4.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Nine Ashes close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Nine Ashes is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 20 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Nine Ashes Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Nine Ashes can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
How to Choose in Nine Ashes
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Nine Ashes practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Nine Ashes
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Nine Ashes helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Nine Ashes
- 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 Nine Ashes
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Nine Ashes. Nine Ashes — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Nine Ashes's under-16 share sits at 17%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Nine Ashes, 7.1% of the 2,464 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.9% average across Essex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, Nine Ashes is better served than 56% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Nine Ashes attend schools such as The Ongar Academy (2.5 miles) and Anglo European School (4.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Nine Ashes sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Nine Ashes is about 20 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Nine Ashes. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Nine Ashes
These links help widen your research beyond Nine Ashes, Essex if you're open to travelling a little further. Nearby pages covering Paslow Wood Common, Hook End, Blackmore, Norton Mandeville, Stondon Green, and Norton Heath may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Nine Ashes
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Nine Ashes often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Nine Ashes?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Nine Ashes is The Dental Works Brentwood, about 5.0 miles to the south. The next closest are Sunny Smiles Dental and aesthetic practice (5.0 miles) and The Dental Practice Shenfield (5.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Nine Ashes?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Nine Ashes, 42 practices within 10 miles and 161 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Nine Ashes?
The nearest practice to Nine Ashes that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ongar Road Dental Practice in Brentwood, about 5.4 miles to the south. Others nearby include Brentwood Orthodontic & Implant Centre (5.6 miles) and Sovereign House Specialist Dental Centre (5.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Nine Ashes, 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 Nine Ashes, Essex?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.