Smiles on Broadway
122 The Broadway, Thorpe Bay, Southend-on-Sea SS1 3ES, UK, Southend-on-Sea SS1 3ES
4.3 (59 reviews)
About This Practice
Patients in Southend-on-Sea can be seen at Smiles on Broadway. This practice provides both NHS and private orthodontic care. Smiles on Broadway is located at 122 The Broadway, Thorpe Bay, Southend-on-Sea SS1 3ES, UK (SS1 3ES). This practice lists NHS Braces among its available treatments. We currently track 5 orthodontic practices in Southend-on-Sea, including this one. Other practices nearby include Warwick Lodge Specialist Dentistry in Southchurch Village (under a mile away), Parmar Dental in Southend-on-Sea (about 1 mile away), and Park House Dental Health in Southchurch Village (about 2 miles away). Recent reviews include one from one patient (“My dentist here is amazing. I have been going to smiles on broadway for regular checkups for the last 5 years. The staff are kind and extremely helpful. My rout…”) and another from one patient (“Dee and her team have such a great practice. Their advice is brilliant and very thorough which helps me maintain dental hygiene in all aspects. I recently visit…”). Across the practices we list in Southend-on-Sea, the review-weighted average rating is 4.8; this practice's 4.3 is below that. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. Patients have rated this practice 4.3/5 across 59 reviews.
Smiles on Broadway at a Glance
| Address | 122 The Broadway, Thorpe Bay, Southend-on-Sea SS1 3ES, UK, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 3ES |
|---|---|
| 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 | NHS Braces |
| Public rating | 4.3 out of 5 from 59 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | Warwick Lodge Specialist Dentistry, Southchurch Village — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Smiles on Broadway
The neighbourhood around Smiles on Broadway has 1,532 residents and 6.7% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. Families here are closest to Shoeburyness High School (0.7 miles). Patients here can choose from 6 other orthodontic practices within three miles. Of the 7 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 6th. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 35 miles away.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,532 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 24.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | Shoeburyness High School (0.7 miles); Southend High School for Girls (0.8 miles); Southchurch High School (0.9 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 6 (4 offer NHS, 4 list clear aligners, 3 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 6th of 7 rated practices within three miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London (about 35 miles) |
| Residents in SS1 | 11,266 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) |
| Households without a car in SS1 | 31.5% |
| Residents per square kilometre in SS1 | 7,063 |
NHS Orthodontics in Southend-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.
Smiles on Broadway is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility.
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Nearby Orthodontists
The 6 practices closest to Smiles on Broadway on our register: 4 list NHS orthodontics, 4 list clear aligners and 3 list fixed braces. The nearest is Warwick Lodge Specialist Dentistry, under a mile away.
| Practice | From Smiles on Broadway | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick Lodge Specialist Dentistry, Southchurch Village | under a mile south-west | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | specialist | 4.9 (189) |
| Parmar Dental, Southend-on-Sea | 1.2 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, emergency, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.8 (527) |
| Park House Dental Health, Southchurch Village | 1.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.2 (29) |
| Focus Dental - Southend, Southend-on-Sea | 2.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign | 4.7 (26) |
| Royal Mews Dental Practice, Southend-on-Sea | 2.1 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign | 4.8 (59) |
| Southend Orthodontics, Southend-on-Sea | 2.5 miles west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.9 (178) |
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