--- title: "Orthodontists in Shenfield, Essex | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/shenfield description: "Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Shenfield, 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 Shenfield Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Shenfield, Essex by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Shenfield](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/shenfield) ## Compare Orthodontists in Shenfield 2 practices are on our register for Shenfield. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Talbot Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/talbot-dental) CM15 8JA | Clear Aligners, Invisalign | Private | 4.9 (146 reviews) | Under a mile | | [The Dental Practice Shenfield](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-dental-practice-shenfield) GL52 3LZ | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | Private | 4.9 (107 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Shenfield at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Brentwood | | 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 | 10,511 | | Residents under 16 | 18.9% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,381 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 23.8% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 5.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 1,932 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 | 15 practices, more than 85% 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 | 8.3% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex | | Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 18 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Shenfield High School — 0.6 miles St Martin's School Brentwood — 0.8 miles Becket Keys Church of England Free School — 1.2 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 6,562 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 [Brentwood](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/brentwood) [Swallows Cross](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/swallows-cross) [Herongate](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/herongate) [Ingrave](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ingrave) [Mountnessing](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/mountnessing) [Little Warley](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/little-warley) [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 Shenfield How many orthodontists are there in Shenfield? There are 2 orthodontic practices on our register for Shenfield. Which orthodontist in Shenfield has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Talbot Dental has the highest average rating on our register for Shenfield: 4.9 from 146 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Shenfield? 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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