The Essex Smile Centre
35 High St, Rayleigh SS6 7EW, UK, Rayleigh SS6 7EW
4.8 (219 reviews)
About This Practice
The Essex Smile Centre provides orthodontic treatment to patients in Rayleigh. Treatment at this practice is offered on a private basis. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are Connaught House Dental Surgery in Rayleigh (about 1 mile away), Benfleet Dental Centre in Canvey Island (about 2 miles away), and Dr Williams in South Benfleet (about 2 miles away). The Essex Smile Centre is located at 35 High St, Rayleigh SS6 7EW, UK (SS6 7EW). Treatments offered include Invisalign and Clear Aligners. Across the practices we list in Rayleigh, the review-weighted average rating is 4.8; this practice's 4.8 is in line with that. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. This practice is reported to offer remote consultations, useful for an initial assessment. The practice has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 219 reviews. We currently track 2 orthodontic practices in Rayleigh, including this one.
The Essex Smile Centre at a Glance
| Address | 35 High St, Rayleigh SS6 7EW, UK, Rayleigh, SS6 7EW |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Treatments listed | Clear Aligners, Invisalign |
| Public rating | 4.8 out of 5 from 219 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | Connaught House Dental Surgery, Rayleigh — 1.2 miles |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around The Essex Smile Centre
The Essex Smile Centre sits in a census neighbourhood of 1,236 residents, 6.7% of them aged 10 to 15, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. The FitzWimarc School is the closest secondary school, 0.2 miles from the practice. Patients here can choose from 6 other orthodontic practices within three miles. Of the 6 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 2nd. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 29 miles away.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,236 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 | 9.1% aged 16 to 24 and 27.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | The FitzWimarc School (0.2 miles); The Sweyne Park School (0.7 miles); The Deanes (1.3 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 6 (2 offer NHS, 2 list clear aligners, 2 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 2nd of 6 rated practices within three miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London (about 29 miles) |
| Residents in SS6 | 9,236 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) |
| Households without a car in SS6 | 18.9% |
| Residents per square kilometre in SS6 | 2,437 |
NHS Orthodontics in Rayleigh
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.
The Essex Smile Centre 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 The Essex Smile Centre on our register: 2 list NHS orthodontics, 2 list clear aligners and 2 list fixed braces. The nearest is Connaught House Dental Surgery, 1.2 miles away.
| Practice | From The Essex Smile Centre | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connaught House Dental Surgery, Rayleigh | 1.2 miles south-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.5 (17) |
| Benfleet Dental Centre, Canvey Island | 2.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, children, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.8 (550) |
| Dr Williams, South Benfleet | 2.3 miles south-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | – |
| Dental Beauty Benfleet Clinic, South Benfleet | 2.3 miles south-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.9 (405) |
| Riverway implant and aesthetic centre Benfleet, South Benfleet | 2.8 miles south-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (24) |
| Together Dental Braintree, South Benfleet | 3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.6 (477) |
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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