Orthodontic practices near Walton-on-the-Naze
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Walton-on-the-Naze; 5 practices within 10 and 34 practices within 20. The closest is Admired Clinic | Clacton Dental Implants & Facial Aesthetics Centre in Little Clacton, 5.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admired Clinic | Clacton Dental Implants & Facial Aesthetics CentreLittle Clacton | 5.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (115 reviews) |
| Valley Dental PracticeClacton-on-Sea | 5.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (546 reviews) |
| Town View Dental & Implant ClinicClacton-on-Sea | 6.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (132 reviews) |
| Lynch MarkClacton-on-Sea | 6.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
| Crescent Smile ClinicFelixstowe | 8.6 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (79 reviews) |
| Suffolk OrthodonticsKesgrave | 13.6 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (52 reviews) |
| Foxhall Dental PracticeIpswich | 14.6 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (804 reviews) |
| Martlesham Heath Dental PracticeKesgrave | 14.6 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (43 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Walton-on-the-Naze with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Little Clacton, 5.1 miles south-west; the next are Clacton-on-Sea (5.5 miles south-west) and Felixstowe (8.6 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Little Clacton | 1 | 5.1 miles south-west |
| Clacton-on-Sea | 3 | 5.5 miles south-west |
| Felixstowe | 1 | 8.6 miles north-east |
| Kesgrave | 2 | 13.6 miles north |
| Ipswich | 12 | 14.6 miles north |
| Colchester | 11 | 15.5 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Walton-on-the-Naze
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Valley Dental Practice in Clacton-on-Sea (5.0 from 546 reviews), 5.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Dental PracticeClacton-on-Sea | 5.0 (546 reviews) | 5.5 miles south-west |
| Hello DentalColchester | 5.0 (331 reviews) | 15.6 miles west |
| DentoworldColchester | 5.0 (210 reviews) | 15.5 miles west |
| Colchester Orthodontic CentreColchester | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 15.8 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Walton-on-the-Naze at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Tendring |
| 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) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Population | 17,458 |
| Residents under 16 | 18.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,731 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 26.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 29.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,718 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 26% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Essex | 501st closest to an orthodontic practice of 721 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex |
| Nearest secondary schools | Lift Tendring — 1.0 miles Harwich and Dovercourt High School — 5.5 miles Clacton County High School — 5.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,464 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Admired Clinic | Clacton Dental Implants & Facial Aesthetics Centre, Little Clacton — 5 miles Valley Dental Practice, Clacton-on-Sea — 6 miles Crescent Smile Clinic, Felixstowe — 9 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 5 within 10 miles, 34 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | CO14 |
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 Walton-on-the-Naze
The nearest practice to Walton-on-the-Naze is Admired Clinic | Clacton Dental Implants & Facial Aesthetics Centre in Little Clacton, 5.1 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 5 practices, and within 20 there are 34.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Crescent Smile Clinic (8.6 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 21 of the practices around Walton-on-the-Naze list clear aligners, the nearest 6.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Walton-on-the-Naze are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Town View Dental & Implant Clinic in Clacton-on-Sea, 6.4 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Walton-on-the-Naze to Admired Clinic | Clacton Dental Implants & Facial Aesthetics Centre is roughly 10 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 130 to 270 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £60 to £120 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 130 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 29.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Walton-on-the-Naze
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Practice signals around Walton-on-the-Naze
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Walton-on-the-Naze itself. The closest on record are Admired Clinic | Clacton Dental Implants & Facial Aesthetics Centre in Little Clacton, about 5 miles away; Valley Dental Practice in Clacton-on-Sea, about 6 miles away; and Crescent Smile Clinic in Felixstowe, about 9 miles away.
Walton-on-the-Naze at a glance
Walton-on-the-Naze is home to around 17,458 people, classing it as a market town within Essex. Just around 3 km south-west, Frinton-on-Sea is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The local picture in Walton-on-the-Naze
Walton-on-the-Naze is classified as urban: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Walton-on-the-Naze falls under NHS Essex Integrated Care Board. Walton-on-the-Naze's under-16 share sits at 18.9%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,731 residents in the neighbourhood around Walton-on-the-Naze, 7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.9% average across Essex. People in Walton-on-the-Naze usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Walton-on-the-Naze are Lift Tendring (1.0 miles) and Harwich and Dovercourt High School (5.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Walton-on-the-Naze among England's more deprived areas.
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Orthodontic Treatments in Walton-on-the-Naze
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Walton-on-the-Naze
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Walton-on-the-Naze
Starting orthodontic treatment in Walton-on-the-Naze can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Walton-on-the-Naze
Treatment in Walton-on-the-Naze runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
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Areas We Cover Around Walton-on-the-Naze
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Frequently Asked Questions in Walton-on-the-Naze
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Walton-on-the-Naze often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Walton-on-the-Naze?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Walton-on-the-Naze is Admired Clinic | Clacton Dental Implants & Facial Aesthetics Centre in Little Clacton, about 5.1 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Valley Dental Practice (5.5 miles) and Town View Dental & Implant Clinic (6.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Walton-on-the-Naze?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Walton-on-the-Naze, 5 practices within 10 miles and 34 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Little Clacton, 5.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Walton-on-the-Naze?
The nearest practice to Walton-on-the-Naze that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Town View Dental & Implant Clinic in Clacton-on-Sea, about 6.4 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Suffolk Orthodontics (13.6 miles) and Foxhall Dental Practice (14.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Walton-on-the-Naze, 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 Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.