Orthodontic practices near Swan Street
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Swan Street, 22 practices within 10 and 47 practices within 20. The closest is Brickstables Dental & Implant Clinic in Eight Ash Green, 3.6 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brickstables Dental & Implant ClinicEight Ash Green | 3.6 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (205 reviews) |
| Whitefern Dental HealthColchester | 4.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (122 reviews) |
| The Dental StudioColchester | 5.7 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (188 reviews) |
| Colchester SmilesColchester | 6.0 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (105 reviews) |
| Mile End Dental ClinicColchester | 6.0 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (344 reviews) |
| North Hill Dental Layer RoadColchester | 6.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.4 (195 reviews) |
| Creffield Lodge Dental PracticeColchester | 6.2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (269 reviews) |
| Mulberry ClinicsColchester | 6.2 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (147 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Swan Street with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Eight Ash Green, 3.6 miles east; the next are Colchester (4.9 miles south-east) and Braintree (8.6 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Eight Ash Green | 1 | 3.6 miles east |
| Colchester | 14 | 4.9 miles south-east |
| Braintree | 3 | 8.6 miles west |
| Witham | 4 | 8.9 miles south-west |
| Sudbury | 1 | 9.1 miles north |
| Chelmsford | 7 | 15.2 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 Swan Street
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Hello Dental in Colchester (5.0 from 331 reviews), 7.5 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hello DentalColchester | 5.0 (331 reviews) | 7.5 miles east |
| DentoworldColchester | 5.0 (210 reviews) | 7.0 miles east |
| Colchester Orthodontic CentreColchester | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 7.3 miles east |
| Aloe Vera Dental StudioChelmsford | 5.0 (120 reviews) | 15.8 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Swan Street at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Colchester |
| 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 | 16.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,546 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 25.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 78 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices |
| Access within Essex | 366th closest to an orthodontic practice of 721 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.6 miles away, closer than 51% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex |
| Nearest secondary schools | Honywood School — 3.4 miles The Stanway School — 4.3 miles The Ramsey Academy, Halstead — 5.1 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Brickstables Dental & Implant Clinic, Eight Ash Green — 4 miles Whitefern Dental Health, Colchester — 5 miles Braintree Dental Centre, Braintree — 9 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 22 within 10 miles, 47 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 Swan Street
The nearest practice to Swan Street is Brickstables Dental & Implant Clinic in Eight Ash Green, 3.6 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 22 practices, and within 20 there are 47.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Brickstables Dental & Implant Clinic (3.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk (9.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Swan Street list clear aligners, the nearest 3.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Swan Street are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Brickstables Dental & Implant Clinic in Eight Ash Green, 3.6 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Swan Street
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Swan Street, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It connects local orthodontic research in Swan Street with the wider Essex area.
Compare nearby areas
You can also compare treatment pages for Chappel, Great Tey, Wakes Colne, Little Tey, Marks Tey, and Salmon's Corner if you are weighing up more than one location.
Facts about Swan Street
Heading south for around 1 km brings you to Great Tey, the closest linked location.
Local treatment availability around Swan Street
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Swan Street itself. The nearest recorded are Brickstables Dental & Implant Clinic in Eight Ash Green, about 4 miles away; Whitefern Dental Health in Colchester, about 5 miles away; and Braintree Dental Centre, about 9 miles away.
Area profile for Swan Street
Officially, Swan Street is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Swan Street falls under NHS Essex Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 16.6% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,546 residents in the neighbourhood around Swan Street, 6.9% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.9% average across Essex. Secondary-age pupils near Swan Street attend schools such as Honywood School (3.4 miles) and The Stanway School (4.3 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Swan Street is roughly mid-table for England.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Swan Street
The orthodontic landscape in Swan Street offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Swan Street — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Swan Street — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Swan Street sits within NHS Essex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 16.6% of Swan Street's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Swan Street, 6.9% of the 1,546 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.9% average across Essex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. The closest secondary schools to Swan Street are Honywood School (3.4 miles) and The Stanway School (4.3 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Swan Street is roughly mid-table for England. There is no orthodontist on our records in Swan Street itself. The nearest we do hold are Brickstables Dental & Implant Clinic in Eight Ash Green, about 4 miles away; Whitefern Dental Health in Colchester, about 5 miles away; and Braintree Dental Centre, about 9 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
The Orthodontic Journey in Swan Street
Starting orthodontic treatment in Swan Street can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Swan Street
Orthodontic practices in and around Swan Street vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Officially, Swan Street is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Swan Street sits within NHS Essex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 16.6% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Swan Street, 6.9% of the 1,546 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.9% average across Essex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Secondary-age pupils near Swan Street attend schools such as Honywood School (3.4 miles) and The Stanway School (4.3 miles). National deprivation data puts Swan Street close to the England median. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Swan Street. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Swan Street
This part of the page places Swan Street, Essex in context alongside the towns and areas around it. For a broader comparison, pages for Chappel, Great Tey, Wakes Colne, Little Tey, Marks Tey, and Salmon's Corner follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Swan Street
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Swan Street often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Swan Street?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Swan Street is Brickstables Dental & Implant Clinic in Eight Ash Green, about 3.6 miles to the east. The next closest are Whitefern Dental Health (4.9 miles) and The Dental Studio (5.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Swan Street?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Swan Street, 22 practices within 10 miles and 47 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Swan Street?
The nearest practice to Swan Street that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Brickstables Dental & Implant Clinic in Eight Ash Green, about 3.6 miles to the east. Others nearby include Colchester Smiles (6.0 miles) and Mile End Dental Clinic (6.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Swan Street, Essex?
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 Swan Street, Essex?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.