About This Practice
Dr Williams is an orthodontic practice based in South Benfleet, listed on this page for patients researching local treatment options. This practice offers private orthodontic treatment. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are Dental Beauty Benfleet Clinic in South Benfleet (under a mile away), Riverway implant and aesthetic centre Benfleet in South Benfleet (under a mile away), and Together Dental Braintree in South Benfleet (under a mile away). Dr Williams is one of 4 orthodontic practices we track in South Benfleet. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. Dr Williams is located at 3 Downer Rd N, South Benfleet, Benfleet SS7 3EG, UK.
Dr Williams at a Glance
| Address | 3 Downer Rd N, South Benfleet, Benfleet SS7 3EG, UK, South Benfleet |
|---|---|
| Nation | England |
| NHS dental services | NHS Essex Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Funding listed | Private |
| Nearest other orthodontist | Dental Beauty Benfleet Clinic, South Benfleet — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Dr Williams
The neighbourhood around Dr Williams has 1,579 residents and 5.8% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. Families here are closest to Harris Academy Benfleet (0.6 miles). Dr Williams is one of 12 orthodontic practices within three miles of each other. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 27 miles away.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,579 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 26.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | Harris Academy Benfleet (0.6 miles); The King John School (1.3 miles); The Deanes (1.4 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 11 (3 offer NHS, 4 list clear aligners, 3 list fixed braces) |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London (about 27 miles) |
NHS Orthodontics in South Benfleet
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course.
NHS dental services in this area are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board.
Dr Williams is not listed as offering NHS treatment; a general dentist can refer eligible patients to an NHS provider.
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Nearby Orthodontists
The 6 practices closest to Dr Williams on our register: 2 list NHS orthodontics, 4 list clear aligners and 3 list fixed braces. The nearest is Dental Beauty Benfleet Clinic, under a mile away.
| Practice | From Dr Williams | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Beauty Benfleet Clinic, South Benfleet | under a mile south | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.9 (405) |
| Riverway implant and aesthetic centre Benfleet, South Benfleet | under a mile west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (24) |
| Together Dental Braintree, South Benfleet | under a mile south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.6 (477) |
| Belle Vue Dental and Skin Clinic, Canvey Island | 1.4 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 5.0 (26) |
| Benfleet Dental Centre, Canvey Island | 1.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, children, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.8 (550) |
| The Essex Smile Centre, Rayleigh | 2.3 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.8 (219) |
Practice information is compiled from official public sources and practice websites. CQC records are acknowledged under the Open Government Licence where applicable. This listing is informational and is not a clinical endorsement.
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