--- title: "Orthodontists in Braintree, Essex | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/braintree description: "Compare 3 orthodontic practices in Braintree, 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 Braintree Compare 3 orthodontic practices in Braintree, Essex by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Braintree](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/braintree) ## Compare Orthodontists in Braintree 3 practices are on our register for Braintree. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Braintree Dental Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/braintree-dental-centre) | Clear Aligners, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 3.9 (38 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Braintree Dental Studio](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/braintree-dental-studio) | Not listed | Private | 4.8 (268 reviews) | 2 miles | | [Horn Mews Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/horn-mews-dental-practice) | Not listed | Private | 5.0 (9 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Braintree at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Braintree | | 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 | Around the England average | | Population | 53,477 | | Residents under 16 | 15.8% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 2,469 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 11.6% aged 16 to 24 and 37.8% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 26.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 5,702 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 17.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 52% 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 | 4.8% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex | | Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 36 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Tabor Academy — 0.6 miles Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form — 0.9 miles Alec Hunter Academy — 1.2 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 3,257 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 [Bocking](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bocking) [Bocking Churchstreet](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bocking-churchstreet) [Great Notley](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/great-notley) [Row Green](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/row-green) [Galley's Corner](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/galley-s-corner) [Rayne](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/rayne) [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 Braintree How many orthodontists are there in Braintree? There are 3 orthodontic practices on our register for Braintree, 1 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Braintree offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Braintree: Braintree Dental Centre. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Braintree has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Braintree Dental Studio has the highest average rating on our register for Braintree: 4.8 from 268 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Braintree? 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 Braintree, Essex | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/braintree](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/braintree) ## 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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