Leigh Dental Centre
790 London Rd, Southend-on-Sea, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 3NJ, UK, Southend-on-Sea SS9 3NJ
4.9 (963 reviews)
About This Practice
For patients in Westcliff-on-Sea, Leigh Dental Centre is one of the orthodontic practices on our register. Children's orthodontics is reported as a particular focus of this practice. This practice lists Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces among its available treatments. The practice is reported to offer wheelchair access. Patients have rated this practice 4.9/5 across 963 reviews. This practice provides both NHS and private orthodontic care. This is one of 3 practices on our Westcliff-on-Sea register. Its 4.9 rating is in line with the review-weighted average of 4.9 across the practices we track in Westcliff-on-Sea. Finance or monthly payment plans are reported to be available for private treatment. The practice address is 790 London Rd, Southend-on-Sea, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 3NJ, UK, postcode SS9 3NJ. Other practices nearby include Focus Dental - Chalkwell in Westcliff-on-Sea (under a mile away), Chalkwell Dental in Westcliff-on-Sea (under a mile away), and Southend Orthodontics in Southend-on-Sea (about 2 miles away). This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. This practice is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment.
Leigh Dental Centre at a Glance
| Address | 790 London Rd, Southend-on-Sea, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 3NJ, UK, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS9 3NJ |
|---|---|
| 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 | NHS and private |
| Treatments listed | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces, Retainers |
| Public rating | 4.9 out of 5 from 963 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | Focus Dental - Chalkwell, Westcliff-on-Sea — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Leigh Dental Centre
The neighbourhood around Leigh Dental Centre has 1,730 residents and 6.1% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. Families here are closest to Westcliff High School for Girls (0.4 miles). Leigh Dental Centre is one of 9 orthodontic practices within three miles of each other. Its public rating is the highest of the 9 rated practices within three miles. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 31 miles away.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,730 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 35.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | Westcliff High School for Girls (0.4 miles); Westcliff High School for Boys Academy (0.4 miles); St Thomas More High School (0.5 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 8 (4 offer NHS, 6 list clear aligners, 4 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 1st of 9 rated practices within three miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London (about 31 miles) |
| Residents in SS9 | 9,322 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) |
| Households without a car in SS9 | 18.8% |
| Residents per square kilometre in SS9 | 3,611 |
NHS Orthodontics in Westcliff-on-Sea
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.
Leigh Dental Centre is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility.
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Nearby Orthodontists
The 6 practices closest to Leigh Dental Centre on our register: 3 list NHS orthodontics, 5 list clear aligners and 3 list fixed braces. The nearest is Focus Dental - Chalkwell, under a mile away.
| Practice | From Leigh Dental Centre | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus Dental - Chalkwell, Westcliff-on-Sea | under a mile south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign | 4.5 (36) |
| Chalkwell Dental, Westcliff-on-Sea | under a mile south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.8 (44) |
| Southend Orthodontics, Southend-on-Sea | 1.6 miles east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.9 (178) |
| Focus Dental - Southend, Southend-on-Sea | 2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign | 4.7 (26) |
| Royal Mews Dental Practice, Southend-on-Sea | 2.1 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign | 4.8 (59) |
| Park House Dental Health, Southchurch Village | 2.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.2 (29) |
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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