--- title: "Benfleet Dental Centre | Orthodontist in Canvey Island" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/benfleet-dental-centre description: "Benfleet Dental Centre is an orthodontic practice in Canvey Island. Rated 4.8/5 from 550 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Benfleet Dental Centre 8 Benfleet Rd, Hadleigh, Benfleet SS7 1QB, UK, [South Benfleet](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/canvey-island) SS7 1QB 4.8 (550 reviews) Ceramic Braces Clear Aligners Fixed Braces Invisalign NHS Braces Retainers [01702 557766](tel:01702 557766) [Visit Website](https://benfleetdentalcentre.com) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=138382506109366870&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:info@benfleetdentalcare.com) ## About This Practice Patients in Canvey Island can be seen at Benfleet Dental Centre. This practice is reported to offer a free consultation or smile assessment for new patients. According to the practice's own website, it also serves Benfleet. 550 reviews give this practice an average rating of 4.8/5. Patients can be seen on the NHS, subject to eligibility, or privately. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. Across the practices we list in Canvey Island, the review-weighted average rating is 4.8; this practice's 4.8 is in line with that. Wheelchair access is reported to be available. Digital scanning (such as an iTero-style intraoral scanner) is reported to be used at this practice. Benfleet Dental Centre is one of 2 orthodontic practices we track in Canvey Island. The practice offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces. Other practices nearby include Dr Williams in South Benfleet (about 2 miles away), Dental Beauty Benfleet Clinic in South Benfleet (about 2 miles away), and Together Dental Braintree in South Benfleet (about 2 miles away). Finance or monthly payment plans are reported to be available for private treatment. Both adult and children's orthodontics are reported to be offered here. The practice address is 8 Benfleet Rd, Hadleigh, Benfleet SS7 1QB, UK, postcode SS7 1QB. ## Benfleet Dental Centre at a Glance | Address | 8 Benfleet Rd, Hadleigh, Benfleet SS7 1QB, UK, Canvey Island, SS7 1QB | | --- | --- | | 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 | 4.8 out of 5 from 550 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Dr Williams, South Benfleet — 1.5 miles | | Details last checked | May 2026 | Sources: our orthodontic practice register, ONS geography via postcodes.io and UK NHS dental charge schedules. Distances are straight-line. ## Around Benfleet Dental Centre Benfleet Dental Centre sits in a census neighbourhood of 1,524 residents, 7% of them aged 10 to 15, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. The nearest secondary school is The King John School, 0.3 miles away. Patients here can choose from 7 other orthodontic practices within three miles. By public rating it is 3rd of 7 rated practices within three miles. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 28 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,524 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 10.9% aged 16 to 24 and 23.8% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | The King John School (0.3 miles); The Deanes (0.8 miles); Belfairs Academy (1.8 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 7 (1 offer NHS, 3 list clear aligners, 2 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 3rd of 7 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London (about 28 miles) | | Residents in SS7 | 6,741 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in SS7 | 9.9% | | Residents per square kilometre in SS7 | 2,616 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the SS7 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/ss7) ## NHS Orthodontics in Canvey Island 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. Benfleet Dental Centre is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Benfleet Dental Centre offer NHS treatment? Benfleet Dental Centre offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Benfleet Dental Centre offer? Benfleet Dental Centre offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does Benfleet Dental Centre offer payment plans? Benfleet Dental Centre is reported to offer finance or monthly payment options for private treatment. Confirm current terms directly with the practice. Does Benfleet Dental Centre offer a free consultation? Benfleet Dental Centre is reported to offer a free initial consultation or smile assessment. Confirm current availability directly with the practice. Does Benfleet Dental Centre use digital scanning? Benfleet Dental Centre is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment, which can remove the need for traditional dental impressions. Does Benfleet Dental Centre treat children as well as adults? Benfleet Dental Centre is reported to treat both children and adults. Is Benfleet Dental Centre accessible? Benfleet Dental Centre is reported to offer wheelchair access. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is Benfleet Dental Centre located? Benfleet Dental Centre is located in South Benfleet. How many orthodontists are there in Canvey Island? We currently track 2 orthodontic practices in Canvey Island, of which Benfleet Dental Centre is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Benfleet Dental Centre? 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. 18-year-olds in qualifying full-time education are also exempt, as are adults on certain benefits or low incomes, and one charge covers the full course from fitting to retainers. What other orthodontists are near Benfleet Dental Centre? The nearest other practices on our register are Dr Williams (South Benfleet, about 2 miles away), Dental Beauty Benfleet Clinic (South Benfleet, about 2 miles away), and Together Dental Braintree (South Benfleet, about 2 miles away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Benfleet Dental Centre, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Benfleet Dental Centre on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in South Benfleet View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/canvey-island) [Ceramic braces explained View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/ceramic-braces) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [Fixed braces: what to expect View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/braces) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [Orthodontic payment plans View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs/patient/pricing-plans) [Adult orthodontics guide View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/adult-orthodontics-uk) [Children's orthodontics guide View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/childrens-orthodontics-uk) [Understanding an orthodontic quote View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/orthodontic-quote-without-visiting) ## Nearby Orthodontists The 6 practices closest to Benfleet Dental Centre on our register: 1 list NHS orthodontics, 3 list clear aligners and 2 list fixed braces. The nearest is Dr Williams, 1.5 miles away. | Practice | From Benfleet Dental Centre | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Dr Williams](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dr-williams-2), South Benfleet | 1.5 miles west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | – | | [Dental Beauty Benfleet Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dental-beauty-benfleet-clinic), South Benfleet | 1.5 miles west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.9 (405) | | [Together Dental Braintree](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/together-dental-braintree), South Benfleet | 1.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.6 (477) | | [Belle Vue Dental and Skin Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/belle-vue-dental-and-skin-clinic), Canvey Island | 1.8 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 5.0 (26) | | [Connaught House Dental Surgery](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/connaught-house-dental-surgery), Rayleigh | 1.9 miles north-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.5 (17) | | [The Essex Smile Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-essex-smile-centre), Rayleigh | 2.1 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.8 (219) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Benfleet Dental Centre. [Dr Williams — South Benfleet (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dr-williams-2) [Dental Beauty Benfleet Clinic — South Benfleet (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dental-beauty-benfleet-clinic) [Together Dental Braintree — South Benfleet (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/together-dental-braintree) [Belle Vue Dental and Skin Clinic — Canvey Island (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/belle-vue-dental-and-skin-clinic) [Connaught House Dental Surgery — Rayleigh (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/connaught-house-dental-surgery) [The Essex Smile Centre — Rayleigh (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-essex-smile-centre) [Compare All Orthodontists in Canvey Island](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/canvey-island) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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