--- title: "Orthodontists in South Benfleet, Essex | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/south-benfleet description: "Compare 4 orthodontic practices in South Benfleet, 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 South Benfleet Compare 4 orthodontic practices in South Benfleet, Essex by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in South Benfleet](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/south-benfleet) ## Compare Orthodontists in South Benfleet 4 practices are on our register for South Benfleet. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Dental Beauty Benfleet Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dental-beauty-benfleet-clinic) | Not listed | Private | 4.9 (405 reviews) | 1 miles | | [Dr Williams](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dr-williams-2) | Not listed | Private | No reviews | 1 miles | | [Riverway implant and aesthetic centre Benfleet](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/riverway-implant-and-aesthetic-centre-benfleet) | Not listed | Private | 4.8 (24 reviews) | 1 miles | | [Together Dental Braintree](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/together-dental-braintree) SS3 9DT | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.6 (477 reviews) | Under a mile | ## South Benfleet at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Castle Point | | 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 | 48,824 | | Residents under 16 | 18.8% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,872 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 32% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 18% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 2,545 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 19.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 21 practices, more than 92% 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 | 7.6% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex | | Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 27 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Harris Academy Benfleet — 1.0 miles The King John School — 1.5 miles The Cornelius Vermuyden School — 1.7 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 6 schools, about 6,228 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 [Thundersley](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/thundersley) [Dutch Village](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/dutch-village) [New Thundersley](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/new-thundersley) [Tarpots](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/tarpots) [Winter Gardens](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/winter-gardens) [Canvey Village](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/canvey-village) [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 South Benfleet How many orthodontists are there in South Benfleet? There are 4 orthodontic practices on our register for South Benfleet, 1 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in South Benfleet offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in South Benfleet: Together Dental Braintree. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in South Benfleet has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Dental Beauty Benfleet Clinic has the highest average rating on our register for South Benfleet: 4.9 from 405 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in South Benfleet? 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 South Benfleet, Essex | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/south-benfleet](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/south-benfleet) ## 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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