Orthodontic practices near Upminster
On our practice register: 22 practices within 5 miles of Upminster, 78 practices within 10 and 268 practices within 20. The closest is Hacton Dental Care in Hornchurch, 1.3 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hacton Dental CareHornchurch | 1.3 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (217 reviews) |
| Upminster Dental Practice (formerly known as Sunny Smiles Dental & Cosmetic Innovations)Hornchurch | 1.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Perfect Smile Spa - Dental Veneers, Implants, Bonding & Invisalign Braces EssexHornchurch | 1.7 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (383 reviews) |
| Goossens & Odendaal Dental PracticeHornchurch | 1.8 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (188 reviews) |
| Smile Sanctuary Dentist HornchurchRomford | 1.9 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (108 reviews) |
| The Harrow Dental PracticeDagenham | 2.0 miles west | – | – | – | 4.7 (397 reviews) |
| Fourways Dental ClinicRomford | 2.4 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (286 reviews) |
| Spirit of Excellence Dental Practice: Romford-Hornchurch borderRomford | 2.6 miles north-west | – | ✓ | – | 4.5 (45 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upminster with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hornchurch, 1.3 miles west; the next are Romford (1.9 miles west) and Dagenham (2.0 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hornchurch | 4 | 1.3 miles west |
| Romford | 10 | 1.9 miles west |
| Dagenham | 2 | 2.0 miles west |
| Brentwood | 7 | 4.4 miles north |
| Becontree | 2 | 4.6 miles west |
| Collier Row | 1 | 5.0 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Upminster
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), 4.5 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile HQ - Exceptional DentistryBrentwood | 5.0 (494 reviews) | 4.5 miles north |
| Goossens & Odendaal Dental PracticeHornchurch | 5.0 (188 reviews) | 1.8 miles west |
| Brentwood Orthodontic & Implant CentreBrentwood | 4.9 (505 reviews) | 4.6 miles north-east |
| Perfect Smile Spa - Dental Veneers, Implants, Bonding & Invisalign Braces EssexHornchurch | 4.9 (383 reviews) | 1.7 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upminster at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Havering |
| NHS dental services | NHS North East London 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 10,000 |
| Residents under 16 | 17% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,633 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.7% aged 16 to 24 and 27.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,898 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 11.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 22 practices, more than 92% of towns in England |
| Access within Greater London | 797th closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.3 miles away, closer than 78% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.2% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 14 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Coopers' Company and Coborn School — 0.3 miles Hall Mead School — 0.3 miles Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School — 0.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 12 schools, about 11,703 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 91 schools, 44,047 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 31% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Hacton Dental Care, Hornchurch — 1 miles Smile Sanctuary Dentist Hornchurch, Romford — 2 miles The Harrow Dental Practice, Dagenham — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 78 within 10 miles, 268 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | RM14 |
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 Upminster
The nearest practice to Upminster is Hacton Dental Care in Hornchurch, 1.3 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 78 practices, and within 20 there are 268.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Perfect Smile Spa - Dental Veneers, Implants, Bonding & Invisalign Braces Essex (1.7 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 15 of the practices around Upminster list clear aligners, the nearest 1.3 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 Upminster are commissioned by NHS North East London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Hacton Dental Care in Hornchurch, 1.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 14 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upminster
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Orthodontist in Upminster: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Upminster keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It connects local orthodontic research in Upminster with the wider Greater London area. Upminster — a market town with a population of around 10,000 — is covered on this page specifically.
Upminster at a glance
With a population of roughly 10,000, Upminster is a market town within Greater London. Heading north-east for around 1 km brings you to Cranham, the closest linked location.
What official data says about Upminster
Upminster is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS North East London Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 17% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,633 residents in the neighbourhood around Upminster, 8.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Greater London. Upminster has 22 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 92% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 31% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Upminster are The Coopers' Company and Coborn School (0.3 miles) and Hall Mead School (0.3 miles). 12 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 91 schools and 44,047 pupils in Upminster's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Upminster sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Upminster is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 14 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
You can continue browsing related location pages including Corbets Tey, Cranham, Emerson Park, Great Warley Street, Hornchurch, and St. Andrew's if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Local treatment availability around Upminster
There is no orthodontist on our records in Upminster itself. The nearest we do hold are Hacton Dental Care in Hornchurch, about a mile away; Smile Sanctuary Dentist Hornchurch in Romford, about 2 miles away; and The Harrow Dental Practice in Dagenham, about 2 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Upminster
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Upminster 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. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Upminster
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Upminster — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Upminster
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Upminster helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Upminster
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Upminster — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Upminster — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS North East London Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 17% of Upminster's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Upminster, 8.2% of the 1,633 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Greater London, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 22 orthodontic practices within five miles, Upminster is better served than 92% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 31% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Upminster are The Coopers' Company and Coborn School (0.3 miles) and Hall Mead School (0.3 miles). 12 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 91 schools and 44,047 pupils in Upminster's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Upminster's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Upminster is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 14 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Upminster. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upminster
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Upminster, Greater London. Other local pages worth browsing include Corbets Tey, Cranham, Emerson Park, Great Warley Street, Hornchurch, and St. Andrew's.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Upminster
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upminster often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upminster?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upminster is Hacton Dental Care in Hornchurch, about 1.3 miles to the west. The next closest are Upminster Dental Practice (formerly known as Sunny Smiles Dental & Cosmetic Innovations) (1.6 miles) and Perfect Smile Spa - Dental Veneers, Implants, Bonding & Invisalign Braces Essex (1.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upminster?
Our register has 22 practices within 5 miles of Upminster, 78 practices within 10 miles and 268 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upminster?
The nearest practice to Upminster that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Hacton Dental Care in Hornchurch, about 1.3 miles to the west. Others nearby include Upminster Dental Practice (formerly known as Sunny Smiles Dental & Cosmetic Innovations) (1.6 miles) and Sovereign House Specialist Dental Centre (4.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upminster, Greater London?
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 Upminster, Greater London?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.