--- title: "Orthodontists in Basildon, Essex | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/basildon description: "Compare 8 orthodontic practices in Basildon, Essex: treatments listed, NHS or private, public ratings and distance from the town centre." updated: 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Orthodontists in Basildon Compare 8 orthodontic practices in Basildon, Essex by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Basildon](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/basildon) ## Compare Orthodontists in Basildon 8 practices are on our register for Basildon. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Affinity Dental Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/affinity-dental-clinic) | Clear Aligners, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.4 (161 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Corringham Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/corringham-dental-practice) | Not listed | Private | 4.8 (102 reviews) | 3 miles | | [G&S Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/gs-dental) SS16 5SA | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.5 (34 reviews) | Under a mile | | [New Smile Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/new-smile-orthodontics) SS14 1BN | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.8 (278 reviews) | Under a mile | | [ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/orthodontic-practice-5) SS14 1BN | Not listed | NHS | No reviews | — | | [Pitsea Dental Care Ltd](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/pitsea-dental-care-ltd) | Not listed | Private | 4.9 (446 reviews) | 2 miles | | [PURELY ORTHODONTICS](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/purely-orthodontics-3) SS13 3DU | Not listed | NHS | No reviews | — | | [Smile Dental Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smile-dental-centre) SS14 2EZ | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.9 (581 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Basildon at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Basildon | | NHS dental services | NHS Essex Integrated Care Board | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) | | Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city | | Deprivation | More deprived than most of England | | Population | 144,859 | | Residents under 16 | 26.2% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 2,699 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 41.6% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 40.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 4,387 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 17.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 24 practices, more than 93% of towns in England | | Access within Essex | 2nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 721 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.1 miles away, closer than 98% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex | | Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 22 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Harris Academy Kingswood — 0.5 miles De La Salle School — 0.7 miles The Basildon Lower Academy — 1.3 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 6 schools, about 5,912 pupils (DfE) | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [Ghyllgrove](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ghyllgrove) [Lee Chapel South](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/lee-chapel-south) [Pipps Hill](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/pipps-hill) [Barstable](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/barstable) [Lee Chapel North](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/lee-chapel-north) [Fryerns](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/fryerns) [All Areas in Essex](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/essex) Practice information is compiled from official public sources including CQC, NHS registers, and practice websites. Listings are informational and are not clinical endorsements. ### Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontists in Basildon How many orthodontists are there in Basildon? There are 8 orthodontic practices on our register for Basildon, 6 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Basildon offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Basildon: Affinity Dental Clinic, G&S Dental, New Smile Orthodontics, ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, PURELY ORTHODONTICS, Smile Dental Centre. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Basildon has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Smile Dental Centre has the highest average rating on our register for Basildon: 4.9 from 581 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Basildon? 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. Citation details Title Orthodontists in Basildon, Essex | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/basildon](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/basildon) ## Ready to get your quote? Upload your photos and get clinician-reviewed options for braces or clear aligners. [Start My Free Quote](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Find an Orthodontist](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations) Prefer to learn first? 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