--- title: "Orthodontists in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/clacton-on-sea description: "Compare 3 orthodontic practices in Clacton-on-Sea, 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 Clacton-on-Sea Compare 3 orthodontic practices in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Clacton-on-Sea](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/clacton-on-sea) ## Compare Orthodontists in Clacton-on-Sea 3 practices are on our register for Clacton-on-Sea. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Lynch Mark](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/lynch-mark) | Not listed | Private | No reviews | Under a mile | | [Town View Dental & Implant Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/town-view-dental-implant-clinic) GL52 3LZ | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.9 (132 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Valley Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/valley-dental-practice) | Not listed | Private | 5.0 (546 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Clacton-on-Sea at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Tendring | | 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 | 50,548 | | Residents under 16 | 15.2% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,686 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 9% aged 16 to 24 and 28.9% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 39% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 5,903 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 28.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% 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 | 5.5% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex | | Nearest secondary schools | Clacton County High School — 0.5 miles Lift Clacton — 1.0 miles Lift Tendring — 5.3 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 3,352 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 [Great Clacton](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/great-clacton) [Burrsville Park](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/burrsville-park) [Bocking's Elm](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bocking-s-elm) [Holland-on-Sea](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/holland-on-sea) [Jaywick](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/jaywick) [Little Clacton](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/little-clacton) [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 Clacton-on-Sea How many orthodontists are there in Clacton-on-Sea? There are 3 orthodontic practices on our register for Clacton-on-Sea, 1 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Clacton-on-Sea offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Clacton-on-Sea: Town View Dental & Implant Clinic. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Clacton-on-Sea has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Valley Dental Practice has the highest average rating on our register for Clacton-on-Sea: 5.0 from 546 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Clacton-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. 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 Clacton-on-Sea, Essex | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/clacton-on-sea](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/clacton-on-sea) ## 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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