--- title: "Orthodontists in Grays | Compare NHS & Private Practices" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/grays description: "Compare 8 orthodontic practices in Grays, Borough of Thurrock: 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 Grays Compare 8 orthodontic practices in Grays, Borough of Thurrock by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Grays](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/grays) ## Compare Orthodontists in Grays 8 practices are on our register for Grays. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Chafford Hundred Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/chafford-hundred-dental-care) | Not listed | Private | 4.9 (233 reviews) | 1 miles | | [DentoBeauty Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dentobeauty-clinic) | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces, Retainers | NHS and private | 4.9 (63 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Diamond Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/diamond-dental-care) | Not listed | Private | 4.8 (270 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Grays Dental Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/grays-dental-centre) | Not listed | Private | 3.5 (77 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Ice White](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ice-white) RM17 5HH | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.6 (55 reviews) | Under a mile | | [MedicaPlus Grays](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/medicaplus-grays) | Not listed | Private | 5.0 (88 reviews) | Under a mile | | [MedicIn Dental Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/medicin-dental-clinic) RM17 6RA | Not listed | Private | 4.8 (146 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Toothshine Dental Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/toothshine-dental-clinic) RM17 5ET | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces, Retainers | NHS and private | 4.9 (470 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Grays at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Thurrock | | 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 | 89,755 | | Residents under 16 | 19.7% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 2,157 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 10.2% aged 16 to 24 and 41.7% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 28.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 6,323 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 13.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 16 practices, more than 87% of towns in England | | Access within Borough of Thurrock | 1st closest to an orthodontic practice of 28 places in the county (the county median is 1.3 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.0 miles away, closer than 99% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 7.7% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Thurrock | | Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 17 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Grays Convent High School — 0.2 miles Thames Park Secondary School — 0.6 miles The Hathaway Academy — 0.7 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 8 schools, about 6,985 pupils (DfE) | | Schools in council area | 58 schools, 31,239 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 [Little Thurrock](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/little-thurrock) [Stifford](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/stifford) [Thurrock Park](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/thurrock-park) [Chadwell St Mary](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/chadwell-st-mary) [Northfleet](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/northfleet) [South Stifford](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/south-stifford) [All Areas in Borough of Thurrock](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/borough-of-thurrock) 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 Grays How many orthodontists are there in Grays? There are 8 orthodontic practices on our register for Grays, 3 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Grays offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Grays: DentoBeauty Clinic, Ice White, Toothshine Dental Clinic. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Grays has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, MedicaPlus Grays has the highest average rating on our register for Grays: 5.0 from 88 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Grays? 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 Grays | Compare NHS & Private Practices Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/grays](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/grays) ## 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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