Orthodontic practices near Swallows Cross
On our practice register: 13 practices within 5 miles of Swallows Cross, 58 practices within 10 and 178 practices within 20. The closest is The Dental Works Brentwood, 2.0 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dental Works BrentwoodBrentwood | 2.0 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (110 reviews) |
| The Dental Practice ShenfieldShenfield | 2.1 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (107 reviews) |
| Talbot DentalShenfield | 2.1 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Sunny Smiles Dental and aesthetic practiceBrentwood | 2.2 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (66 reviews) |
| Ongar Road Dental PracticeBrentwood | 2.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.5 (39 reviews) |
| Devonshire House Dental PracticeBrentwood | 2.9 miles south | – | – | – | 4.6 (28 reviews) |
| Brentwood Orthodontic & Implant CentreBrentwood | 3.0 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (505 reviews) |
| Smile HQ - Exceptional DentistryBrentwood | 3.1 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (494 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Swallows Cross with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Brentwood, 2.0 miles south; the next are Shenfield (2.1 miles south) and Billericay (4.4 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Brentwood | 7 | 2.0 miles south |
| Shenfield | 2 | 2.1 miles south |
| Billericay | 5 | 4.4 miles south-east |
| Romford | 4 | 5.3 miles south-west |
| Chelmsford | 8 | 7.3 miles north-east |
| Hornchurch | 4 | 7.9 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Swallows Cross
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), 3.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile HQ - Exceptional DentistryBrentwood | 5.0 (494 reviews) | 3.1 miles south-west |
| Billericay Dental StudioBillericay | 5.0 (190 reviews) | 4.4 miles south-east |
| Goossens & Odendaal Dental PracticeHornchurch | 5.0 (188 reviews) | 7.9 miles south-west |
| Grange Green Dental PracticeBillericay | 5.0 (127 reviews) | 5.4 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Swallows Cross at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Brentwood |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 18.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,708 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.8% aged 16 to 24 and 26% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 253 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 13 practices, more than 81% of towns in England |
| Access within Essex | 173rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 721 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.0 miles away, closer than 68% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.7% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 19 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Shenfield High School — 1.5 miles Anglo European School — 2.6 miles Becket Keys Church of England Free School — 2.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 6,007 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Dental Works Brentwood, Brentwood — 2 miles The Dental Practice Shenfield, Shenfield — 2 miles Billericay Dental Studio, Billericay — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 58 within 10 miles, 178 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 Swallows Cross
The nearest practice to Swallows Cross is The Dental Works Brentwood, 2 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 58 practices, and within 20 there are 178.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Dental Practice Shenfield (2.1 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 22 of the practices around Swallows Cross list clear aligners, the nearest 2.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Swallows Cross are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ongar Road Dental Practice in Brentwood, 2.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 19 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Swallows Cross
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Orthodontist in Swallows Cross: Before booking anything in Swallows Cross, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Essex.
What official data says about Swallows Cross
Swallows Cross is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Essex Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 18.7% of Swallows Cross's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Swallows Cross, 7.7% of the 1,708 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.9% average across Essex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Swallows Cross has 13 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 81% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Swallows Cross are Shenfield High School (1.5 miles) and Anglo European School (2.6 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Swallows Cross's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Swallows Cross is about 19 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London.
More local pages to browse
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Wyatt's Green, Doddinghurst, Shenfield, Blackmore, Mountnessing, and Hook End may also help.
A quick look at Swallows Cross
The nearest other location we cover is Wyatt's Green, around 2 km to the north-west.
What local practice data suggests in Swallows Cross
There is no orthodontist on our records in Swallows Cross itself. The closest on record are The Dental Works Brentwood, about 2 miles away; The Dental Practice Shenfield, about 2 miles away; and Billericay Dental Studio, about 4 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Swallows Cross
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Swallows Cross can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Swallows Cross
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Swallows Cross
Orthodontic treatment in Swallows Cross is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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 Swallows Cross
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Swallows Cross. Swallows Cross's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Swallows Cross falls under NHS Essex Integrated Care Board. 18.7% of Swallows Cross's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.7% of the 1,708 residents in Swallows Cross's census neighbourhood, above the 6.9% average across Essex. Swallows Cross has 13 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 81% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Swallows Cross attend schools such as Shenfield High School (1.5 miles) and Anglo European School (2.6 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Swallows Cross among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Swallows Cross is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 19 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 Swallows Cross. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Swallows Cross
These local links are here for anyone comparing Swallows Cross, Essex against nearby alternatives. You can also browse nearby location pages including Wyatt's Green, Doddinghurst, Shenfield, Blackmore, Mountnessing, and Hook End.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Swallows Cross
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Swallows Cross often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Swallows Cross?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Swallows Cross is The Dental Works Brentwood, about 2.0 miles to the south. The next closest are The Dental Practice Shenfield (2.1 miles) and Talbot Dental (2.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Swallows Cross?
Our register has 13 practices within 5 miles of Swallows Cross, 58 practices within 10 miles and 178 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Swallows Cross?
The nearest practice to Swallows Cross that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ongar Road Dental Practice in Brentwood, about 2.8 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Brentwood Orthodontic & Implant Centre (3.0 miles) and Sovereign House Specialist Dental Centre (3.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Swallows Cross, 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 Swallows Cross, Essex?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.