--- title: "Orthodontists in Witham, Essex | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/witham description: "Compare 4 orthodontic practices in Witham, 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 Witham Compare 4 orthodontic practices in Witham, Essex by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Witham](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/witham) ## Compare Orthodontists in Witham 4 practices are on our register for Witham. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Blake Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/blake-dental) | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.8 (438 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Dental Directory](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dental-directory) | Not listed | Private | 3.1 (35 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Dental Wizards \| Cosmetic Dentist in Witham](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dental-wizards-cosmetic-dentist-in-witham) | Not listed | Private | 4.8 (86 reviews) | Under a mile | | [The Dental Health Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-dental-health-centre) | Not listed | Private | 4.4 (196 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Witham at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Braintree | | 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 | 25,353 | | Residents under 16 | 12.2% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,564 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 6.3% aged 16 to 24 and 27.1% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 36% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 1,411 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 27.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% 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 | 4.3% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex | | Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 36 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Lift Maltings — 0.4 miles Lift New Rickstones — 1.3 miles Thurstable School — 4.8 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,008 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 [Chipping Hill](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/chipping-hill) [Powers Hall End](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/powers-hall-end) [Little Braxted](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/little-braxted) [Faulkbourne](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/faulkbourne) [Rivenhall](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/rivenhall) [Rivenhall End](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/rivenhall-end) [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 Witham How many orthodontists are there in Witham? There are 4 orthodontic practices on our register for Witham, 1 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Witham offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Witham: Blake Dental. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Witham has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Blake Dental has the highest average rating on our register for Witham: 4.8 from 438 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Witham? 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 Witham, Essex | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/witham](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/witham) ## 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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