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Orthodontic practices near Wakes Colne

On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Wakes Colne, 22 practices within 10 and 50 practices within 20. The closest is Brickstables Dental & Implant Clinic in Eight Ash Green, 3.8 miles south-east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Brickstables Dental & Implant ClinicEight Ash Green3.8 miles south-east✓–✓4.8 (205 reviews)
Whitefern Dental HealthColchester5.2 miles south-east–––4.6 (122 reviews)
The Dental StudioColchester5.8 miles east–✓✓4.9 (188 reviews)
Colchester SmilesColchester6.1 miles east✓✓✓4.7 (105 reviews)
Mile End Dental ClinicColchester6.1 miles east✓–✓4.8 (344 reviews)
Creffield Lodge Dental PracticeColchester6.4 miles east✓✓✓4.9 (269 reviews)
Mulberry ClinicsColchester6.4 miles east✓–✓4.9 (147 reviews)
North Hill DentalColchester6.5 miles east–––4.8 (580 reviews)

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

Nearest places to Wakes Colne with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Eight Ash Green, 3.8 miles south-east; the next are Colchester (5.2 miles south-east) and Sudbury (8.4 miles north).

PlacePracticesNearest
Eight Ash Green13.8 miles south-east
Colchester145.2 miles south-east
Sudbury18.4 miles north
Braintree38.8 miles west
Witham49.5 miles south-west
Chelmsford715.7 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 Wakes Colne

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), 7.4 miles east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Hello DentalColchester5.0 (331 reviews)7.4 miles east
DentoworldColchester5.0 (210 reviews)7.2 miles east
Colchester Orthodontic CentreColchester5.0 (185 reviews)7.3 miles east
Aloe Vera Dental StudioChelmsford5.0 (120 reviews)16.3 miles south-west

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

Wakes Colne at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaColchester
NHS dental servicesNHS Essex Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationAround the England average
Residents under 1616.6% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,546 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 25.7% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre78 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health15% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles1 practice
Access within Essex392nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 721 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles)
Aged 10 to 15 vs county6.9% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex
Nearest secondary schoolsHonywood School — 3.9 miles
The Stanway School — 4.6 miles
The Ramsey Academy, Halstead — 4.8 miles
Nearest orthodontic practicesBrickstables Dental & Implant Clinic, Eight Ash Green — 4 miles
Whitefern Dental Health, Colchester — 5 miles
Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk, Sudbury — 8 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles22 within 10 miles, 50 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 Wakes Colne

Wakes Colne is 3.8 miles from Brickstables Dental & Implant Clinic in Eight Ash Green, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 22 practices, and within 20 there are 50.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Brickstables Dental & Implant Clinic (3.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk (8.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Wakes Colne list clear aligners, the nearest 3.8 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 Wakes Colne are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Brickstables Dental & Implant Clinic in Eight Ash Green, 3.8 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Wakes Colne

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Compare braces and clear aligners in Wakes Colne

If you are looking for an orthodontist in Wakes Colne, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Essex.

Area profile for Wakes Colne

By ONS classification, Wakes Colne falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Wakes Colne falls under NHS Essex Integrated Care Board. Wakes Colne's under-16 share sits at 16.6%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.9% of the 1,546 residents in Wakes Colne's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.9% average across Essex. The closest secondary schools to Wakes Colne are Honywood School (3.9 miles) and The Stanway School (4.6 miles). Wakes Colne's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.

Wakes Colne at a glance

Just under 1 km north, Chappel is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.

Explore more local orthodontic pages

If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Chappel, Swan Street, Great Tey, White Colne, Bures Hamlet, and Little Tey may also help.

Local orthodontic signals in Wakes Colne

No orthodontic practice is recorded in Wakes Colne. The closest on record are Brickstables Dental & Implant Clinic in Eight Ash Green, about 4 miles away; Whitefern Dental Health in Colchester, about 5 miles away; and Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk, about 8 miles away.

Teeth Straightening Options Available in Wakes Colne

Patients in Wakes Colne have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.

Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Wakes Colne

Every mainstream option is available to patients in Wakes Colne — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.

The Orthodontic Journey in Wakes Colne

Orthodontic treatment in Wakes Colne 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. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.

Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Wakes Colne

  • What treatment do you recommend and why?
  • How long will treatment take for my specific case?
  • What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
  • What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
  • What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
  • Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?

From First Photo to Finished Smile in Wakes Colne

Treatment in Wakes Colne runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.

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

Frequently Asked Questions in Wakes Colne

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Wakes Colne?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Wakes Colne is Brickstables Dental & Implant Clinic in Eight Ash Green, about 3.8 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Whitefern Dental Health (5.2 miles) and The Dental Studio (5.8 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Wakes Colne?

Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Wakes Colne, 22 practices within 10 miles and 50 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Wakes Colne?

The nearest practice to Wakes Colne that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Brickstables Dental & Implant Clinic in Eight Ash Green, about 3.8 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Colchester Smiles (6.1 miles) and Mile End Dental Clinic (6.1 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Wakes Colne, Essex?

For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Wakes Colne, Essex?

Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.

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TitleWakes Colne, Essex Invisalign & Braces
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified11 October 2026
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