--- title: "Focus Dental - Southend | Orthodontist in Southend-on-Sea" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/focus-dental-southend description: "Focus Dental - Southend is an orthodontic practice in Southend-on-Sea. Rated 4.7/5 from 26 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Focus Dental - Southend 17 Clarence Rd, Southend-on-Sea SS1 1AN, UK, [Southend-on-Sea](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/southend-on-sea) SS1 1AN 4.7 (26 reviews) Clear Aligners Fixed Braces Invisalign NHS Braces [01702 343744](tel:01702 343744) [Visit Website](https://focusdentalclinic.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=12319752543277836746&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:info@focusdental.co.uk) ## About This Practice Focus Dental - Southend is a registered orthodontic provider serving Southend-on-Sea and the surrounding area. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are Royal Mews Dental Practice in Southend-on-Sea (under a mile away), Park House Dental Health in Southchurch Village (under a mile away), and Southend Orthodontics in Southend-on-Sea (under a mile away). On-site parking is reported to be available. Patients have rated this practice 4.7/5 across 26 reviews. You'll find the practice at 17 Clarence Rd, Southend-on-Sea SS1 1AN, UK, SS1 1AN. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. Focus Dental - Southend is one of 5 orthodontic practices we track in Southend-on-Sea. Across the practices we list in Southend-on-Sea, the review-weighted average rating is 4.8; this practice's 4.7 is in line with that. This practice provides both NHS and private orthodontic care. Treatment options at this practice include Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, and Fixed Braces, subject to clinical assessment. ## Focus Dental - Southend at a Glance | Address | 17 Clarence Rd, Southend-on-Sea SS1 1AN, UK, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1AN | | --- | --- | | 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 | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces | | Public rating | 4.7 out of 5 from 26 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Royal Mews Dental Practice, Southend-on-Sea — under a mile | | 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 Focus Dental - Southend Around Focus Dental - Southend the 2021 Census counts 2,113 residents, with 4.3% aged 10 to 15, where most NHS orthodontic treatment starts. Families here are closest to St Bernard's High School (0.6 miles). Patients here can choose from 9 other orthodontic practices within three miles. Of the 10 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 7th. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 33 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 2,113 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.3% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 11.6% aged 16 to 24 and 41% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | St Bernard's High School (0.6 miles); Southchurch High School (1.4 miles); Southend High School for Boys (1.4 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 9 (6 offer NHS, 6 list clear aligners, 4 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 7th of 10 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London (about 33 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 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the SS1 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/ss1) ## 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. Focus Dental - Southend is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Focus Dental - Southend offer NHS treatment? Focus Dental - Southend offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Focus Dental - Southend offer? Focus Dental - Southend offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, and Fixed Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Is Focus Dental - Southend accessible? Focus Dental - Southend is reported to offer on-site parking. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is Focus Dental - Southend located? Focus Dental - Southend is located in Southend-on-Sea. How many orthodontists are there in Southend-on-Sea? We currently track 5 orthodontic practices in Southend-on-Sea, of which Focus Dental - Southend is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Focus Dental - Southend? 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 Focus Dental - Southend? The nearest other practices on our register are Royal Mews Dental Practice (Southend-on-Sea, under a mile away), Park House Dental Health (Southchurch Village, under a mile away), and Southend Orthodontics (Southend-on-Sea, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Focus Dental - Southend, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Focus Dental - Southend on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Southend-on-Sea View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/southend-on-sea) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [Fixed braces: what to expect View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/braces) [About Invisalign View](https://virtualconsultant.online/invisalign) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [Orthodontic insurance options View](https://virtualconsultant.online/insurance) [Compare orthodontic treatment types View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments) [Typical orthodontic treatment costs View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs) ## Nearby Orthodontists The 6 practices closest to Focus Dental - Southend on our register: 4 list NHS orthodontics, 4 list clear aligners and 3 list fixed braces. The nearest is Royal Mews Dental Practice, under a mile away. | Practice | From Focus Dental - Southend | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Royal Mews Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/royal-mews-dental-practice), Southend-on-Sea | under a mile south | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign | 4.8 (59) | | [Park House Dental Health](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/park-house-dental-health), Southchurch Village | under a mile north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.2 (29) | | [Southend Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/southend-orthodontics), Southend-on-Sea | under a mile north-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.9 (178) | | [Parmar Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/parmar-dental), Southend-on-Sea | 1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, emergency, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.8 (527) | | [Focus Dental - Chalkwell](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/focus-dental-chalkwell), Westcliff-on-Sea | 1.5 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign | 4.5 (36) | | [Warwick Lodge Specialist Dentistry](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/warwick-lodge-specialist-dentistry), Southchurch Village | 1.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | specialist | 4.9 (189) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Focus Dental - Southend. [Royal Mews Dental Practice — Southend-on-Sea (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/royal-mews-dental-practice) [Park House Dental Health — Southchurch Village (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/park-house-dental-health) [Southend Orthodontics — Southend-on-Sea (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/southend-orthodontics) [Parmar Dental — Southend-on-Sea (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/parmar-dental) [Focus Dental - Chalkwell — Westcliff-on-Sea (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/focus-dental-chalkwell) [Warwick Lodge Specialist Dentistry — Southchurch Village (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/warwick-lodge-specialist-dentistry) [Compare All Orthodontists in Southend-on-Sea](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/southend-on-sea) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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