Orthodontic practices near Stisted
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Stisted, 8 practices within 10 and 48 practices within 20. The closest is Braintree Dental Centre, 2.5 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braintree Dental CentreBraintree | 2.5 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 3.9 (38 reviews) |
| Horn Mews Dental PracticeBraintree | 2.6 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (9 reviews) |
| Braintree Dental StudioBraintree | 4.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (268 reviews) |
| Dental Wizards | Cosmetic Dentist in WithamWitham | 6.3 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (86 reviews) |
| Blake DentalWitham | 6.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (438 reviews) |
| The Dental Health CentreWitham | 6.5 miles south | – | – | – | 4.4 (196 reviews) |
| Dental DirectoryWitham | 6.7 miles south | – | – | – | 3.1 (35 reviews) |
| Brickstables Dental & Implant ClinicEight Ash Green | 9.3 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (205 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Stisted with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Braintree, 2.5 miles west; the next are Witham (6.3 miles south) and Eight Ash Green (9.3 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Braintree | 3 | 2.5 miles west |
| Witham | 4 | 6.3 miles south |
| Eight Ash Green | 1 | 9.3 miles east |
| Chelmsford | 10 | 10.4 miles south-west |
| Colchester | 11 | 10.5 miles east |
| Sudbury | 1 | 11.6 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 Stisted
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Aloe Vera Dental Studio in Chelmsford (5.0 from 120 reviews), 11.2 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aloe Vera Dental StudioChelmsford | 5.0 (120 reviews) | 11.2 miles south-west |
| Blue Sky DentalChelmsford | 4.9 (596 reviews) | 12.6 miles south-west |
| Pure Orthodontics- Specialist Orthodontist Chelmsford & Dental CareChelmsford | 4.9 (428 reviews) | 10.7 miles south-west |
| Creffield Lodge Dental PracticeColchester | 4.9 (269 reviews) | 11.9 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Stisted at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Braintree |
| 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 | 15.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,652 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 30.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 116 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England |
| Access within Essex | 238th closest to an orthodontic practice of 721 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.5 miles away, closer than 62% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 38 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Alec Hunter Academy — 1.9 miles Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form — 3.0 miles Tabor Academy — 3.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 3,257 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Braintree Dental Centre, Braintree — 2 miles Dental Wizards | Cosmetic Dentist in Witham, Witham — 6 miles Brickstables Dental & Implant Clinic, Eight Ash Green — 9 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 8 within 10 miles, 48 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 Stisted
Stisted is 2.5 miles from Braintree Dental Centre, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 8 practices, and within 20 there are 48.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Blake Dental (6.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk (11.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Stisted list clear aligners, the nearest 2.5 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 Stisted are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Braintree Dental Centre, 2.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 38 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Stisted
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Orthodontist in Stisted: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Stisted keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Stisted itself or elsewhere in Essex.
Area profile for Stisted
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Stisted sits within NHS Essex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 15.8% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,652 residents in the neighbourhood around Stisted, 5.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.9% average across Essex. With 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, Stisted is better served than 52% of towns in England. Families in Stisted are served by secondary schools including Alec Hunter Academy (1.9 miles) and Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form (3.0 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Stisted is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Stisted is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 38 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local snapshot of Stisted
Heading north-east for around 2 km brings you to Tumbler's Green, the closest linked location.
What we know about practices near Stisted
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Stisted itself. The closest on record are Braintree Dental Centre, about 2 miles away; Dental Wizards | Cosmetic Dentist in Witham, about 6 miles away; and Brickstables Dental & Implant Clinic in Eight Ash Green, about 9 miles away.
Compare nearby areas
For a broader view, related location pages cover Tumbler's Green, Lanham Green, Clapdog Green, High Garrett, Pattiswick, and Galley's Corner as well as this one.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Stisted
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Stisted helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Stisted
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Stisted
Practices serving Stisted differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Stisted sits within NHS Essex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 15.8% of Stisted's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Stisted, 5.6% of the 2,652 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.9% average across Essex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, Stisted is better served than 52% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Stisted attend schools such as Alec Hunter Academy (1.9 miles) and Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form (3.0 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Stisted close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Stisted is about 38 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Stisted
Patients in Stisted have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Stisted offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Stisted. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Stisted
These links help widen your research beyond Stisted, Essex if you're open to travelling a little further. You can also browse nearby location pages including Tumbler's Green, Lanham Green, Clapdog Green, High Garrett, Pattiswick, and Galley's Corner.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Stisted
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Stisted often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Stisted?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Stisted is Braintree Dental Centre, about 2.5 miles to the west. The next closest are Horn Mews Dental Practice (2.6 miles) and Braintree Dental Studio (4.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Stisted?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Stisted, 8 practices within 10 miles and 48 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Stisted?
The nearest practice to Stisted that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Braintree Dental Centre, about 2.5 miles to the west. Others nearby include Blake Dental (6.4 miles) and Brickstables Dental & Implant Clinic (9.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Stisted, Essex?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Stisted, Essex?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.