Orthodontic practices near Stifford
On our practice register: 16 practices within 5 miles of Stifford, 60 practices within 10 and 241 practices within 20. The closest is DentoBeauty Clinic in Grays, 0.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DentoBeauty ClinicGrays | 0.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (63 reviews) |
| MedicaPlus GraysGrays | 0.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (88 reviews) |
| Grays Dental CentreGrays | 0.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.5 (77 reviews) |
| Ice WhiteGrays | 0.3 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (55 reviews) |
| MedicIn Dental ClinicGrays | 0.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (146 reviews) |
| Toothshine Dental ClinicGrays | 0.4 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (470 reviews) |
| Chafford Hundred Dental CareGrays | 1.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (233 reviews) |
| Diamond Dental CareGrays | 1.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (270 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Stifford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Grays, 0.1 miles south-east; the next are Swanscombe (2.1 miles south) and Tilbury (2.3 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Grays | 8 | 0.1 miles south-east |
| Swanscombe | 1 | 2.1 miles south |
| Tilbury | 1 | 2.3 miles south-east |
| Gravesend | 4 | 3.4 miles south-east |
| Dartford | 4 | 4.6 miles south-west |
| Stanford-le-Hope | 1 | 5.2 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Stifford
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Goossens & Odendaal Dental Practice in Hornchurch (5.0 from 188 reviews), 7.5 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goossens & Odendaal Dental PracticeHornchurch | 5.0 (188 reviews) | 7.5 miles north-west |
| MedicaPlus GraysGrays | 5.0 (88 reviews) | 0.2 miles south-east |
| Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsDartford | 4.9 (1,313 reviews) | 5.1 miles south-west |
| The Sandford Dental Implant & Cosmetic CentreWelling | 4.9 (801 reviews) | 8.2 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Stifford at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Thurrock |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 19.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,157 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 | 10.2% aged 16 to 24 and 41.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 28.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 6,323 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 16 practices, more than 87% of towns in England |
| Access within Borough of Thurrock | 2nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 28 places in the county (the county median is 1.3 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.1 miles away, closer than 98% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 7.7% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Thurrock |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 16 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Thames Park Secondary School — 0.2 miles Grays Convent High School — 0.5 miles The Hathaway Academy — 0.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 10 schools, about 8,553 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 58 schools, 31,239 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | DentoBeauty Clinic, Grays — under a mile Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics), Swanscombe — 2 miles Elite Dental Studio, Tilbury — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 60 within 10 miles, 241 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 Stifford
Stifford has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: DentoBeauty Clinic in Grays is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 60 practices, and within 20 there are 241.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Toothshine Dental Clinic (under a mile) mentions a free consultation, and 19 of the practices around Stifford list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Stifford are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is DentoBeauty Clinic in Grays, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 16 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Stifford
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Orthodontist in Stifford: This page was put together for people in Stifford who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Stifford or another part of Borough of Thurrock.
Area profile for Stifford
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Stifford sits within NHS Essex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 19.7% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,157 residents in the neighbourhood around Stifford, 6.5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.7% average across Borough of Thurrock. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (16), Stifford has more choice than 87% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Stifford attend schools such as Thames Park Secondary School (0.2 miles) and Grays Convent High School (0.5 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 58 schools and 31,239 pupils in Stifford's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Stifford sits among the more deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Stifford is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 16 miles away.
Useful local orthodontic context for Stifford
There is no orthodontist on our records in Stifford itself. The nearest recorded are DentoBeauty Clinic in Grays, under a mile away; Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics) in Swanscombe, about 2 miles away; and Elite Dental Studio in Tilbury, about 2 miles away.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Grays, Little Thurrock, South Stifford, Thurrock Park, North Stifford, and Chafford Hundred may also help.
A quick look at Stifford
Just under 1 km east, Grays is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The Orthodontic Journey in Stifford
Many people in Stifford 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. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Stifford runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Orthodontic Treatments in Stifford
Patients in Stifford have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Stifford — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Stifford. Stifford — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 19.7% of Stifford's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.5% of the 2,157 residents in Stifford's census neighbourhood, below the 7.7% average across Borough of Thurrock. With 16 orthodontic practices within five miles, Stifford is better served than 87% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Stifford are Thames Park Secondary School (0.2 miles) and Grays Convent High School (0.5 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 58 schools and 31,239 pupils in Stifford's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data ranks Stifford among England's more deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Stifford is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 16 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Stifford itself. The nearest recorded are DentoBeauty Clinic in Grays, under a mile away; Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics) in Swanscombe, about 2 miles away; and Elite Dental Studio in Tilbury, about 2 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Stifford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Stifford
These links help widen your research beyond Stifford, Borough of Thurrock if you're open to travelling a little further. Related nearby location pages such as Grays, Little Thurrock, South Stifford, Thurrock Park, North Stifford, and Chafford Hundred can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Stifford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Stifford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Stifford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Stifford is DentoBeauty Clinic in Grays, about 0.1 miles to the south-east. The next closest are MedicaPlus Grays (0.2 miles) and Grays Dental Centre (0.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Stifford?
Our register has 16 practices within 5 miles of Stifford, 60 practices within 10 miles and 241 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Stifford?
The nearest practice to Stifford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is DentoBeauty Clinic in Grays, about 0.1 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Ice White (0.3 miles) and Toothshine Dental Clinic (0.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Stifford, Borough of Thurrock?
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 Stifford, Borough of Thurrock?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.