--- title: "Orthodontists in Chelmsford, Essex | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/chelmsford description: "Compare 13 orthodontic practices in Chelmsford, 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 Chelmsford Compare 13 orthodontic practices in Chelmsford, Essex by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Chelmsford](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/chelmsford) ## Compare Orthodontists in Chelmsford 13 practices are on our register for Chelmsford. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Advance Dental Clinic - Dentist Chelmsford](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/advance-dental-clinic-dentist-chelmsford) CM2 0JG | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, Lingual Braces | Private | 4.9 (500 reviews) | 1 miles | | [Advent Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/advent-dental-practice) CM2 0JY | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.9 (143 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Aloe Vera Dental Studio](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/aloe-vera-dental-studio) CM1 6LL | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, Retainers | Private | 5.0 (120 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Blue Sky Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/blue-sky-dental) CM2 0LD | NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.9 (596 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Chelmer Village Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/chelmer-village-dental-practice) CM2 6RF | Clear Aligners, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.5 (77 reviews) | 2 miles | | [Dr Sunny Cosmetic and Implant Dentist \| Composite Bonding \| Invisalign \| Dental Implants](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dr-sunny-cosmetic-and-implant-dentist-composite-bonding-invisalign-dental-implants) CM2 0JG | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, Retainers | Private | 5.0 (5 reviews) | 1 miles | | [Elton Dental Surgery](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/elton-dental-surgery) | Not listed | Private | 3.2 (12 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Goodleigh Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/goodleigh-dental-practice) CM1 1SY | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces, Retainers | NHS and private | 4.2 (332 reviews) | Under a mile | | [PURE ORTHODONTICS](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/pure-orthodontics-2) CM2 5LB | Not listed | NHS | No reviews | — | | [Pure Orthodontics- Specialist Orthodontist Chelmsford & Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/pure-orthodontics-specialist-orthodontist-chelmsford-dental-care) | Not listed | Private | 4.9 (428 reviews) | 2 miles | | [Sharrow Dental Practice Chelmsford](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/sharrow-dental-practice-chelmsford) CM2 0JG | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.3 (171 reviews) | 1 miles | | [Springfield Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/springfield-dental-practice) CM1 6TB | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.3 (75 reviews) | 2 miles | | [The Dental Abode (formerly Down Town Dental Clinic)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-dental-abode-formerly-down-town-dental-clinic) CM1 1BE | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.8 (166 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Chelmsford at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Chelmsford | | 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 | Less deprived than most of England | | Population | 111,511 | | Residents under 16 | 11.6% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,266 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 12.8% aged 16 to 24 and 57.9% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 40.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 6,606 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 11.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 13 practices, more than 81% of towns in England | | Access within Essex | 10th closest to an orthodontic practice of 721 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.2 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 3.2% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex | | Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 27 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford — 0.2 miles Chelmsford County High School for Girls — 0.2 miles St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford — 0.9 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 10 schools, about 13,065 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 [Moulsham](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/moulsham) [Broomfield](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/broomfield) [Great Baddow](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/great-baddow) [Blasford Hill](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/blasford-hill) [Chelmer Village](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/chelmer-village) [Galleywood](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/galleywood) [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 Chelmsford How many orthodontists are there in Chelmsford? There are 13 orthodontic practices on our register for Chelmsford, 8 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Chelmsford offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Chelmsford: Advent Dental Practice, Blue Sky Dental, Chelmer Village Dental Practice, Goodleigh Dental Practice, PURE ORTHODONTICS, Sharrow Dental Practice Chelmsford, Springfield Dental Practice, The Dental Abode (formerly Down Town Dental Clinic). NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Chelmsford has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Aloe Vera Dental Studio has the highest average rating on our register for Chelmsford: 5.0 from 120 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Chelmsford? 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 Chelmsford, Essex | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/chelmsford](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/chelmsford) ## Ready to get your quote? Upload your photos and get clinician-reviewed options for braces or clear aligners. 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