--- title: "Orthodontists in Pitsea, Essex | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/pitsea description: "Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Pitsea, 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 Pitsea Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Pitsea, Essex by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Pitsea](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/pitsea) ## Compare Orthodontists in Pitsea 2 practices are on our register for Pitsea. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Pitsea Dental Surgery](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/pitsea-dental-surgery) | Not listed | Private | 3.4 (32 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Purely Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/purely-orthodontics) | Not listed | Private | 4.0 (39 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Pitsea 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 | Around the England average | | Population | 25,000 | | Residents under 16 | 15.9% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,338 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 6.4% aged 16 to 24 and 36.6% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 20.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 256 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 17.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 23 practices, more than 93% of towns in England | | Access within Essex | 33rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 721 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.5 miles away, closer than 91% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.5% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex | | Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 25 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | The Basildon Upper Academy — 0.6 miles The Basildon Lower Academy — 1.3 miles Harris Academy Benfleet — 1.8 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 5,610 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 [Bowers Gifford](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bowers-gifford) [Chalvedon](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/chalvedon) [Felmore](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/felmore) [North Benfleet](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/north-benfleet) [Burnt Mills](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/burnt-mills) [Vange](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/vange) [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 Pitsea How many orthodontists are there in Pitsea? There are 2 orthodontic practices on our register for Pitsea. Which orthodontist in Pitsea has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Purely Orthodontics has the highest average rating on our register for Pitsea: 4.0 from 39 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Pitsea? 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. 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