--- title: "Smile Dental Centre | Orthodontist in Basildon" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smile-dental-centre description: "Smile Dental Centre is an orthodontic practice in Basildon. Rated 4.9/5 from 581 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Smile Dental Centre 438 Whitmore Way, Basildon SS14 2EZ, UK, [Basildon](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/basildon) SS14 2EZ 4.9 (581 reviews) Clear Aligners Fixed Braces Invisalign NHS Braces [01268 520555](tel:01268 520555) [Visit Website](http://www.smiledental-centre.com) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=14375589796827212530&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:whitmorewaydentalcentre@gmail.com) ## About This Practice Smile Dental Centre is an orthodontic practice in Basildon. On-site parking is reported to be available. 581 reviews give this practice an average rating of 4.9/5. This is one of 8 practices on our Basildon register. Its 4.9 rating is in line with the review-weighted average of 4.8 across the practices we track in Basildon. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. Smile Dental Centre is located at 438 Whitmore Way, Basildon SS14 2EZ, UK (SS14 2EZ). This practice is reported to focus on adult orthodontic treatment. Both NHS and private treatment routes are available, subject to eligibility. This practice lists Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, and Fixed Braces among its available treatments. Other practices nearby include New Smile Orthodontics in Basildon (under a mile away), Affinity Dental Clinic in Basildon (under a mile away), and ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Basildon (under a mile away). ## Smile Dental Centre at a Glance | Address | 438 Whitmore Way, Basildon SS14 2EZ, UK, Basildon, SS14 2EZ | | --- | --- | | Nation | England | | NHS dental services | NHS Essex Integrated Care Board | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) | | Funding listed | NHS and private | | Treatments listed | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces | | Public rating | 4.9 out of 5 from 581 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | New Smile Orthodontics, Basildon — under a mile | | Details last checked | May 2026 | Sources: our orthodontic practice register, ONS geography via postcodes.io and UK NHS dental charge schedules. Distances are straight-line. ## Around Smile Dental Centre The neighbourhood around Smile Dental Centre has 1,649 residents and 7.3% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. Families here are closest to De La Salle School (0.4 miles). Smile Dental Centre is one of 12 orthodontic practices within three miles of each other. Of the 9 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 2nd. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 23 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,649 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 10.1% aged 16 to 24 and 36% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | De La Salle School (0.4 miles); The Basildon Lower Academy (0.7 miles); Harris Academy Kingswood (1.3 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 11 (8 offer NHS, 5 list clear aligners, 4 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 2nd of 9 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London (about 23 miles) | | Residents in SS14 | 10,845 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in SS14 | 25.9% | | Residents per square kilometre in SS14 | 3,214 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the SS14 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/ss14) ## NHS Orthodontics in Basildon 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. NHS dental services in this area are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board. Smile Dental Centre is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Smile Dental Centre offer NHS treatment? Smile Dental Centre offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Smile Dental Centre offer? Smile Dental Centre offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, and Fixed Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does Smile Dental Centre treat children as well as adults? Smile Dental Centre is reported to focus on adult orthodontic treatment. Is Smile Dental Centre accessible? Smile Dental Centre is reported to offer on-site parking. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is Smile Dental Centre located? Smile Dental Centre is located in Basildon. How many orthodontists are there in Basildon? We currently track 8 orthodontic practices in Basildon, of which Smile Dental Centre is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Smile Dental Centre? 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. What other orthodontists are near Smile Dental Centre? The nearest other practices on our register are New Smile Orthodontics (Basildon, under a mile away), Affinity Dental Clinic (Basildon, under a mile away), and ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (Basildon, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Smile Dental Centre, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Smile Dental Centre on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Basildon View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/basildon) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [Fixed braces: what to expect View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/braces) [About Invisalign View](https://virtualconsultant.online/invisalign) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [Orthodontic insurance options View](https://virtualconsultant.online/insurance) [Adult orthodontics guide View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/adult-orthodontics-uk) [Compare orthodontic treatment types View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments) [Typical orthodontic treatment costs View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs) ## Nearby Orthodontists The 6 practices closest to Smile Dental Centre on our register: 3 list NHS orthodontics, 2 list clear aligners and 1 list fixed braces. The nearest is New Smile Orthodontics, under a mile away. | Practice | From Smile Dental Centre | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [New Smile Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/new-smile-orthodontics), Basildon | under a mile south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign | 4.8 (278) | | [Affinity Dental Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/affinity-dental-clinic), Basildon | under a mile south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | evenings/weekends | 4.4 (161) | | [ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/orthodontic-practice-5), Basildon | under a mile south-west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [Pitsea Dental Care Ltd](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/pitsea-dental-care-ltd), Basildon | 1.4 miles south-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.9 (446) | | [Purely Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/purely-orthodontics), Pitsea | 1.4 miles south-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.0 (39) | | [Pitsea Dental Surgery](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/pitsea-dental-surgery), Pitsea | 1.5 miles south-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 3.4 (32) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Smile Dental Centre. [New Smile Orthodontics — Basildon (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/new-smile-orthodontics) [Affinity Dental Clinic — Basildon (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/affinity-dental-clinic) [ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE — Basildon (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/orthodontic-practice-5) [Pitsea Dental Care Ltd — Basildon (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/pitsea-dental-care-ltd) [Purely Orthodontics — Pitsea (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/purely-orthodontics) [Pitsea Dental Surgery — Pitsea (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/pitsea-dental-surgery) [Compare All Orthodontists in Basildon](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/basildon) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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