Orthodontic practices near Ulting
On our practice register: 7 practices within 5 miles of Ulting, 21 practices within 10 and 84 practices within 20. The closest is The Dental Health Centre in Witham, 3.6 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dental Health CentreWitham | 3.6 miles north | – | – | – | 4.4 (196 reviews) |
| Dental Wizards | Cosmetic Dentist in WithamWitham | 3.7 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (86 reviews) |
| Dental DirectoryWitham | 3.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.1 (35 reviews) |
| Blake DentalWitham | 3.7 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (438 reviews) |
| PURE ORTHODONTICSChelmsford | 4.2 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Pure Orthodontics- Specialist Orthodontist Chelmsford & Dental CareChelmsford | 4.3 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (428 reviews) |
| Chelmer Village Dental PracticeChelmsford | 4.5 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (77 reviews) |
| Springfield Dental PracticeChelmsford | 5.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (75 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ulting with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Witham, 3.6 miles north; the next are Chelmsford (4.2 miles west) and Braintree (8.3 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Witham | 4 | 3.6 miles north |
| Chelmsford | 13 | 4.2 miles west |
| Braintree | 3 | 8.3 miles north-west |
| Wickford | 4 | 9.7 miles south-west |
| Billericay | 4 | 10.7 miles south-west |
| Rayleigh | 2 | 11.3 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ulting
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Billericay Dental Studio (5.0 from 190 reviews), 11.8 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Billericay Dental StudioBillericay | 5.0 (190 reviews) | 11.8 miles south-west |
| Aloe Vera Dental StudioChelmsford | 5.0 (120 reviews) | 5.2 miles west |
| Cygnet Dental PracticeWickford | 4.9 (706 reviews) | 9.7 miles south-west |
| Blue Sky DentalChelmsford | 4.9 (596 reviews) | 6.2 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ulting at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Maldon |
| 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 | 16.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,604 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 | 9.1% aged 16 to 24 and 21.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 56 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 7 practices, more than 66% of towns in England |
| 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 | 7.7% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 33 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Plume School — 3.2 miles Lift Maltings — 3.3 miles The Sandon School — 4.8 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Dental Health Centre, Witham — 4 miles PURE ORTHODONTICS, Chelmsford — 4 miles Braintree Dental Studio, Braintree — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 21 within 10 miles, 84 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | West Square Dental Practice — 3 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 Ulting
Ulting is 3.6 miles from The Dental Health Centre in Witham, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 21 practices, and within 20 there are 84.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Blake Dental (3.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Essex Smile Centre (11.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Ulting list clear aligners, the nearest 3.7 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 Ulting are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Blake Dental in Witham, 3.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 33 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ulting
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Practice signals around Ulting
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Ulting. The closest on record are The Dental Health Centre in Witham, about 4 miles away; PURE ORTHODONTICS in Chelmsford, about 4 miles away; and Braintree Dental Studio, about 8 miles away.
Area profile for Ulting
Ulting's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Essex Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Ulting. Ulting's under-16 share sits at 16.3%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Ulting, 7.7% of the 1,604 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.9% average across Essex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, Ulting is better served than 66% of towns in England. Families in Ulting are served by secondary schools including Plume School (3.2 miles) and Lift Maltings (3.3 miles). National deprivation data puts Ulting close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Ulting is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 33 miles away.
Ulting in numbers
Just around 1 km north, Nounsley is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Compare nearby areas
You can continue browsing related location pages including Nounsley, Woodham Walter, Little Baddow, Curling Tye Green, Hatfield Peverel, and Woodham Mortimer if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Ulting
Many people in Ulting delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Ulting
- 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?
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Ulting follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
All Orthodontic Options in Ulting Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Ulting offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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.
Treatment Options in Ulting — Local Context
No orthodontic practice covers Ulting directly, though West Square Dental Practice (about 3 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Ulting — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 16.3% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.7% of the 1,604 residents in Ulting's census neighbourhood, above the 6.9% average across Essex. Ulting has 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 66% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Ulting are Plume School (3.2 miles) and Lift Maltings (3.3 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Ulting is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Ulting is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 33 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Ulting. The closest on record are The Dental Health Centre in Witham, about 4 miles away; PURE ORTHODONTICS in Chelmsford, about 4 miles away; and Braintree Dental Studio, about 8 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ulting. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ulting
If Ulting, Essex is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. This page links onward to Nounsley, Woodham Walter, Little Baddow, Curling Tye Green, Hatfield Peverel, and Woodham Mortimer for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ulting
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ulting often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ulting?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ulting is The Dental Health Centre in Witham, about 3.6 miles to the north. The next closest are Dental Wizards | Cosmetic Dentist in Witham (3.7 miles) and Dental Directory (3.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ulting?
Our register has 7 practices within 5 miles of Ulting, 21 practices within 10 miles and 84 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ulting?
The nearest practice to Ulting that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Blake Dental in Witham, about 3.7 miles to the north. Others nearby include PURE ORTHODONTICS (4.2 miles) and Chelmer Village Dental Practice (4.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ulting, 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 Ulting, Essex?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.