--- title: "Orthodontists in Southend-on-Sea | Compare Practices" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/southend-on-sea description: "Compare 5 orthodontic practices in Southend-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea: 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 Southend-on-Sea Compare 5 orthodontic practices in Southend-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Southend-on-Sea](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/southend-on-sea) ## Compare Orthodontists in Southend-on-Sea 5 practices are on our register for Southend-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 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Focus Dental - Southend](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/focus-dental-southend) SS1 1AN | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.7 (26 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Parmar Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/parmar-dental) SS1 2PW | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.8 (527 reviews) | 1 miles | | [Royal Mews Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/royal-mews-dental-practice) SS1 1DB | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, Retainers | Private | 4.8 (59 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Smiles on Broadway](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smiles-on-broadway) SS1 3ES | NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.3 (59 reviews) | 2 miles | | [Southend Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/southend-orthodontics) | Not listed | Private | 4.9 (178 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Southend-on-Sea at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Southend-on-Sea | | 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 | 295,310 | | Residents under 16 | 18.2% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 2,186 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 21.7% aged 16 to 24 and 38.9% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 45.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 12,698 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 16.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 12 practices, more than 79% of towns in England | | Access within Southend-on-Sea | 4th closest to an orthodontic practice of 14 places in the county (the county median is 0.4 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.3 miles away, closer than 95% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.4% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Southend-on-Sea | | Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 33 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | St Bernard's High School — 0.5 miles Southend High School for Boys — 1.1 miles Chase High School — 1.3 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 11 schools, about 13,592 pupils (DfE) | | Schools in council area | 59 schools, 32,438 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 [Clifftown](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/clifftown) [Porters Town](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/porters-town) [Prittlewell](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/prittlewell) [Southchurch Village](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/southchurch-village) [Westcliff-on-Sea](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/westcliff-on-sea) [Chalkwell](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/chalkwell) [All Areas in Southend-on-Sea](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/southend-on-sea) 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 Southend-on-Sea How many orthodontists are there in Southend-on-Sea? There are 5 orthodontic practices on our register for Southend-on-Sea, 3 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Southend-on-Sea offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Southend-on-Sea: Focus Dental - Southend, Parmar Dental, Smiles on Broadway. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Southend-on-Sea has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Southend Orthodontics has the highest average rating on our register for Southend-on-Sea: 4.9 from 178 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Southend-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 Southend-on-Sea | Compare Practices Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/southend-on-sea](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/southend-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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