--- title: "Leigh Dental Centre | Orthodontist in Westcliff-on-Sea" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/leigh-dental-centre description: "Leigh Dental Centre is an orthodontic practice in Westcliff-on-Sea. Rated 4.9/5 from 963 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Leigh Dental Centre 790 London Rd, Southend-on-Sea, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 3NJ, UK, [Southend-on-Sea](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/westcliff-on-sea) SS9 3NJ 4.9 (963 reviews) Ceramic Braces Clear Aligners Fixed Braces Invisalign NHS Braces Retainers [01702 472929](tel:01702 472929) [Visit Website](https://www.leighdentalcentre.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=18206709909510623177&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:info@leighdentalcentre.co.uk) ## 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 | Sources: our orthodontic practice register, ONS geography via postcodes.io and UK NHS dental charge schedules. Distances are straight-line. ## 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 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the SS9 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/ss9) ## 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. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Leigh Dental Centre offer NHS treatment? Leigh Dental Centre offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Leigh Dental Centre offer? Leigh Dental Centre offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does Leigh Dental Centre offer payment plans? Leigh Dental Centre is reported to offer finance or monthly payment options for private treatment. Confirm current terms directly with the practice. Does Leigh Dental Centre use digital scanning? Leigh 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 Leigh Dental Centre treat children as well as adults? Leigh Dental Centre is reported to focus on children's orthodontic treatment. Is Leigh Dental Centre accessible? Leigh Dental Centre is reported to offer wheelchair access. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is Leigh Dental Centre located? Leigh Dental Centre is located in Southend-on-Sea. How many orthodontists are there in Westcliff-on-Sea? We currently track 3 orthodontic practices in Westcliff-on-Sea, of which Leigh Dental Centre is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Leigh 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 Leigh Dental Centre? The nearest other practices on our register are Focus Dental - Chalkwell (Westcliff-on-Sea, under a mile away), Chalkwell Dental (Westcliff-on-Sea, under a mile away), and Southend Orthodontics (Southend-on-Sea, about 2 miles away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Leigh Dental Centre, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Leigh Dental Centre on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Southend-on-Sea View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/westcliff-on-sea) [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) [Children's orthodontics guide View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/childrens-orthodontics-uk) [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 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](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/focus-dental-chalkwell), Westcliff-on-Sea | under a mile south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign | 4.5 (36) | | [Chalkwell Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/chalkwell-dental), Westcliff-on-Sea | under a mile south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.8 (44) | | [Southend Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/southend-orthodontics), Southend-on-Sea | 1.6 miles east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.9 (178) | | [Focus Dental - Southend](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/focus-dental-southend), Southend-on-Sea | 2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign | 4.7 (26) | | [Royal Mews Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/royal-mews-dental-practice), Southend-on-Sea | 2.1 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign | 4.8 (59) | | [Park House Dental Health](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/park-house-dental-health), Southchurch Village | 2.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.2 (29) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Leigh Dental Centre. [Focus Dental - Chalkwell — Westcliff-on-Sea (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/focus-dental-chalkwell) [Chalkwell Dental — Westcliff-on-Sea (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/chalkwell-dental) [Southend Orthodontics — Southend-on-Sea (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/southend-orthodontics) [Focus Dental - Southend — Southend-on-Sea (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/focus-dental-southend) [Royal Mews Dental Practice — Southend-on-Sea (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/royal-mews-dental-practice) [Park House Dental Health — Southchurch Village (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/park-house-dental-health) [Compare All Orthodontists in Westcliff-on-Sea](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/westcliff-on-sea) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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