Orthodontic practices near Sunnymede
On our practice register: 22 practices within 5 miles of Sunnymede, 59 practices within 10 and 158 practices within 20. The closest is Grange Green Dental Practice in Billericay, 0.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Green Dental PracticeBillericay | 0.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (127 reviews) |
| Billericay Dental CareBillericay | 0.6 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (559 reviews) |
| DentalKindBillericay | 0.6 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (164 reviews) |
| Billericay Dental StudioBillericay | 0.7 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (190 reviews) |
| Billericay OrthodonticsBillericay | 1.5 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (20 reviews) |
| Smile Dental CentreBasildon | 3.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (581 reviews) |
| New Smile OrthodonticsBasildon | 3.7 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (278 reviews) |
| Affinity Dental ClinicBasildon | 3.7 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (161 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Sunnymede with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Billericay, 0.5 miles south; the next are Basildon (3.5 miles south-east) and Wickford (3.7 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Billericay | 5 | 0.5 miles south |
| Basildon | 8 | 3.5 miles south-east |
| Wickford | 4 | 3.7 miles east |
| Brentwood | 7 | 4.4 miles west |
| Shenfield | 2 | 4.4 miles west |
| Pitsea | 2 | 4.9 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 Sunnymede
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), 5.6 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile HQ - Exceptional DentistryBrentwood | 5.0 (494 reviews) | 5.6 miles west |
| Billericay Dental StudioBillericay | 5.0 (190 reviews) | 0.7 miles north-west |
| Grange Green Dental PracticeBillericay | 5.0 (127 reviews) | 0.5 miles south |
| Cygnet Dental PracticeWickford | 4.9 (706 reviews) | 3.9 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Sunnymede at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Basildon |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 20% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,712 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 | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 33.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 23.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,992 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 22 practices, more than 92% of towns in England |
| Access within Essex | 33rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 721 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.5 miles away, closer than 91% 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 — 22 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Harris Academy Billericay — 0.5 miles Mayflower High School — 1.3 miles The James Hornsby School — 3.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 3,345 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Grange Green Dental Practice, Billericay — under a mile Smile Dental Centre, Basildon — 4 miles Inspire Dental Wickford, Wickford — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 59 within 10 miles, 158 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | CM11 |
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 Sunnymede
The nearest practice to Sunnymede is Grange Green Dental Practice in Billericay, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 59 practices, and within 20 there are 158.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Billericay Dental Care (under a mile) mentions a free consultation, and 17 of the practices around Sunnymede list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Sunnymede are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Grange Green Dental Practice in Billericay, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 22 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Sunnymede
Essex12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Sunnymede
Orthodontist in Sunnymede: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Sunnymede often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Essex.
More local pages to browse
Pages for Billericay, Tye Common, Gooseberry Green, Great Burstead, Noak Hill, and Little Burstead follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
A quick look at Sunnymede
Heading north-west for around 1 km brings you to Billericay, the closest linked location.
Useful local orthodontic context for Sunnymede
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Sunnymede itself. The nearest we do hold are Grange Green Dental Practice in Billericay, under a mile away; Smile Dental Centre in Basildon, about 4 miles away; and Inspire Dental Wickford, about 4 miles away.
The local picture in Sunnymede
Officially, Sunnymede is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Sunnymede falls under NHS Essex Integrated Care Board. Sunnymede's under-16 share sits at 20%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 1,712 residents in Sunnymede's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.9% average across Essex. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (22), Sunnymede has more choice than 92% of towns in England. Families in Sunnymede are served by secondary schools including Harris Academy Billericay (0.5 miles) and Mayflower High School (1.3 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Sunnymede's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Sunnymede is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 22 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
All Orthodontic Options in Sunnymede Explained
Patients in Sunnymede have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Sunnymede — Local Context
Provision in Sunnymede varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Officially, Sunnymede is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Sunnymede sits within NHS Essex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 20% of Sunnymede's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,712 residents in the neighbourhood around Sunnymede, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.9% average across Essex. Sunnymede has 22 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 92% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Sunnymede are Harris Academy Billericay (0.5 miles) and Mayflower High School (1.3 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Sunnymede's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Sunnymede is about 22 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Sunnymede itself. The nearest we do hold are Grange Green Dental Practice in Billericay, under a mile away; Smile Dental Centre in Basildon, about 4 miles away; and Inspire Dental Wickford, about 4 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Sunnymede
Orthodontic treatment in Sunnymede 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. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Sunnymede
- 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?
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Sunnymede follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Sunnymede. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Sunnymede
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Sunnymede, Essex with surrounding locations. You can also browse nearby location pages including Billericay, Tye Common, Gooseberry Green, Great Burstead, Noak Hill, and Little Burstead.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Sunnymede
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Sunnymede often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Sunnymede?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Sunnymede is Grange Green Dental Practice in Billericay, about 0.5 miles to the south. The next closest are Billericay Dental Care (0.6 miles) and DentalKind (0.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Sunnymede?
Our register has 22 practices within 5 miles of Sunnymede, 59 practices within 10 miles and 158 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Sunnymede?
The nearest practice to Sunnymede that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Grange Green Dental Practice in Billericay, about 0.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include Billericay Dental Care (0.6 miles) and Smile Dental Centre (3.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Sunnymede, 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 Sunnymede, Essex?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.