--- title: "Orthodontists in Wickford, Essex | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/wickford description: "Compare 4 orthodontic practices in Wickford, 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 Wickford Compare 4 orthodontic practices in Wickford, Essex by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Wickford](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/wickford) ## Compare Orthodontists in Wickford 4 practices are on our register for Wickford. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Cygnet Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cygnet-dental-practice) SS11 7DF | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.9 (706 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Inspire Dental Wickford](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/inspire-dental-wickford) SS12 0AN | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.8 (761 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Wickford Dental Health Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/wickford-dental-health-centre) SS11 8AW | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.7 (182 reviews) | Under a mile | | [WICKFORD DENTAL PRACTICE & ORTHODONTIC CENTRE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/wickford-dental-practice-orthodontic-centre) SS12 0AN | Not listed | NHS | No reviews | — | ## Wickford 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 | 32,975 | | Residents under 16 | 18.2% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,885 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 | 9.4% aged 16 to 24 and 38.8% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 15.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 4,618 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 15.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 25 practices, more than 94% 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 | 5.4% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex | | Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 26 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Harris Academy Wickford — 0.5 miles Beauchamps High School — 1.0 miles The Basildon Lower Academy — 2.9 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 4,406 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 [Nevendon](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/nevendon) [Runwell](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/runwell) [Burnt Mills](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/burnt-mills) [Shotgate](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/shotgate) [Brock Hill](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/brock-hill) [Felmore](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/felmore) [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 Wickford How many orthodontists are there in Wickford? There are 4 orthodontic practices on our register for Wickford, 4 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Wickford offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Wickford: Cygnet Dental Practice, Inspire Dental Wickford, Wickford Dental Health Centre, WICKFORD DENTAL PRACTICE & ORTHODONTIC CENTRE. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Wickford has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Cygnet Dental Practice has the highest average rating on our register for Wickford: 4.9 from 706 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Wickford? 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 Wickford, Essex | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/wickford](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/wickford) ## 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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