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Orthodontic practices near Suttons

On our practice register: 7 practices within 5 miles of Suttons, 13 practices within 10 and 75 practices within 20. The closest is Smiles on Broadway in Southend-on-Sea, 2.1 miles west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Smiles on BroadwaySouthend-on-Sea2.1 miles west✓––4.3 (59 reviews)
Warwick Lodge Specialist DentistrySouthchurch Village2.8 miles west✓––4.9 (189 reviews)
Parmar DentalSouthend-on-Sea3.3 miles west✓✓✓4.8 (527 reviews)
Park House Dental HealthSouthchurch Village3.7 miles west✓–✓4.2 (29 reviews)
Focus Dental - SouthendSouthend-on-Sea4.2 miles west✓✓✓4.7 (26 reviews)
Royal Mews Dental PracticeSouthend-on-Sea4.2 miles west–✓✓4.8 (59 reviews)
Southend OrthodonticsSouthend-on-Sea4.5 miles west–––4.9 (178 reviews)
Focus Dental - ChalkwellWestcliff-on-Sea5.6 miles west✓✓✓4.5 (36 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Suttons with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Southend-on-Sea, 2.1 miles west; the next are Southchurch Village (2.8 miles west) and Westcliff-on-Sea (5.6 miles west).

PlacePracticesNearest
Southend-on-Sea52.1 miles west
Southchurch Village22.8 miles west
Westcliff-on-Sea35.6 miles west
Rayleigh28.1 miles west
Canvey Island29.1 miles west
South Benfleet410.6 miles west

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Suttons

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Belle Vue Dental and Skin Clinic in Canvey Island (5.0 from 26 reviews), 10.6 miles west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Belle Vue Dental and Skin ClinicCanvey Island5.0 (26 reviews)10.6 miles west
Leigh Dental CentreWestcliff-on-Sea4.9 (963 reviews)6.1 miles west
Cygnet Dental PracticeWickford4.9 (706 reviews)13.6 miles north-west
Smile Dental CentreBasildon4.9 (581 reviews)14.6 miles west

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Suttons at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaRochford
NHS dental servicesNHS Essex Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationAround the England average
Residents under 1617.9% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,462 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally9.9% aged 16 to 24 and 28.2% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car8.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre42 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health18.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles7 practices, more than 66% of towns in England
Access within Southend-on-Sea14th closest to an orthodontic practice of 14 places in the county (the county median is 0.4 miles)
Nearest practice compared2.1 miles away, closer than 67% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county6.7% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Southend-on-Sea
Nearest university dental hospitalRoyal London Dental Hospital, London — 37 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsShoeburyness High School — 1.5 miles
Southend High School for Girls — 2.8 miles
Southchurch High School — 2.9 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles3 schools, about 3,747 pupils (DfE)
Nearest orthodontic practicesSmiles on Broadway, Southend-on-Sea — 2 miles
Warwick Lodge Specialist Dentistry, Southchurch Village — 3 miles
Focus Dental - Chalkwell, Westcliff-on-Sea — 6 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles13 within 10 miles, 75 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 Suttons

Suttons is 2.1 miles from Smiles on Broadway in Southend-on-Sea, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 13 practices, and within 20 there are 75.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Royal Mews Dental Practice (4.2 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 17 of the practices around Suttons list clear aligners, the nearest 3.3 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 Suttons are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smiles on Broadway in Southend-on-Sea, 2.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 37 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Suttons

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Braces and aligner options in Suttons

Orthodontist in Suttons: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Suttons, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Suttons itself or elsewhere in Southend-on-Sea.

Widen your local search

Pages for Cupid's Corner, Great Wakering, Samuel's Corner, North Shoebury, Little Wakering, and Cambridge Town follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.

What we know about practices near Suttons

We hold no orthodontic practice records in Suttons itself. The nearest we do hold are Smiles on Broadway in Southend-on-Sea, about 2 miles away; Warwick Lodge Specialist Dentistry in Southchurch Village, about 3 miles away; and Focus Dental - Chalkwell in Westcliff-on-Sea, about 6 miles away.

Where Suttons sits locally

Cupid's Corner is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north of Suttons.

Suttons in context

Suttons — 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 17.9% of Suttons's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.7% of the 1,462 residents in Suttons's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.9% average across Southend-on-Sea. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (7), Suttons has more choice than 66% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Suttons are Shoeburyness High School (1.5 miles) and Southend High School for Girls (2.8 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Suttons sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Suttons is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 37 miles away.

All Orthodontic Options in Suttons Explained

Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Suttons can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.

Which Treatment Is Right for You?

Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Suttons 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.

The Orthodontic Journey in Suttons

Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Suttons helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Suttons

Not every practice near Suttons offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Suttons is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Essex Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 17.9% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.7% of the 1,462 residents in Suttons's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.9% average across Southend-on-Sea. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (7), Suttons has more choice than 66% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Suttons are Shoeburyness High School (1.5 miles) and Southend High School for Girls (2.8 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Suttons's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Suttons is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 37 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Suttons. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Suttons

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Suttons often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Suttons?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Suttons is Smiles on Broadway in Southend-on-Sea, about 2.1 miles to the west. The next closest are Warwick Lodge Specialist Dentistry (2.8 miles) and Parmar Dental (3.3 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Suttons?

Our register has 7 practices within 5 miles of Suttons, 13 practices within 10 miles and 75 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Suttons?

The nearest practice to Suttons that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smiles on Broadway in Southend-on-Sea, about 2.1 miles to the west. Others nearby include Warwick Lodge Specialist Dentistry (2.8 miles) and Parmar Dental (3.3 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Suttons, Southend-on-Sea?

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 Suttons, Southend-on-Sea?

Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.

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TitleSuttons, Southend-on-Sea Teeth Straightening
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Published1 June 2022
Modified11 October 2026
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