--- title: "Wickford Dental Health Centre | Orthodontist in Wickford" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/wickford-dental-health-centre description: "Wickford Dental Health Centre is an orthodontic practice in Wickford. Rated 4.7/5 from 182 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Wickford Dental Health Centre 24 Lower Southend Rd, Wickford SS11 8AW, UK, [Wickford](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/wickford) SS11 8AW 4.7 (182 reviews) Clear Aligners Fixed Braces Invisalign NHS Braces Retainers [01268 733718](tel:01268 733718) [Visit Website](https://www.wickforddentist.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10217256893472139313&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:hello@wickforddentist.co.uk) ## About This Practice Wickford Dental Health Centre is an orthodontic practice based in Wickford, listed on this page for patients researching local treatment options. Patients can be seen on the NHS, subject to eligibility, or privately. We currently track 4 orthodontic practices in Wickford, including this one. On-site parking is reported to be available. Finance or monthly payment plans are reported to be available for private treatment. 182 reviews give this practice an average rating of 4.7/5. Digital scanning (such as an iTero-style intraoral scanner) is reported to be used at this practice. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. Wickford Dental Health Centre is located at 24 Lower Southend Rd, Wickford SS11 8AW, UK (SS11 8AW). Other practices nearby include WICKFORD DENTAL PRACTICE & ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in Wickford (under a mile away), Cygnet Dental Practice in Wickford (under a mile away), and Inspire Dental Wickford in Wickford (under a mile away). Patients can be treated with Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Retainers, depending on suitability. Its 4.7 rating is below the review-weighted average of 4.8 across the practices we track in Wickford. ## Wickford Dental Health Centre at a Glance | Address | 24 Lower Southend Rd, Wickford SS11 8AW, UK, Wickford, SS11 8AW | | --- | --- | | 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, Retainers | | Public rating | 4.7 out of 5 from 182 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | WICKFORD DENTAL PRACTICE & ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, Wickford — 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 Wickford Dental Health Centre Wickford Dental Health Centre sits in a census neighbourhood of 1,695 residents, 5.4% of them aged 10 to 15, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. The nearest secondary school is Beauchamps High School, 0.8 miles away. Within three miles there are 3 other orthodontic practices on our register. Of the 3 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 3rd. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 26 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,695 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.4% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 29.3% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Beauchamps High School (0.8 miles); Harris Academy Wickford (0.8 miles); The Basildon Lower Academy (3.2 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 3 (3 offer NHS, 2 list clear aligners, 2 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 3rd of 3 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London (about 26 miles) | | Residents in SS11 | 9,772 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in SS11 | 14.5% | | Residents per square kilometre in SS11 | 2,920 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the SS11 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/ss11) ## NHS Orthodontics 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. NHS dental services in this area are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board. Wickford Dental Health Centre is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Wickford Dental Health Centre offer NHS treatment? Wickford Dental Health Centre offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Wickford Dental Health Centre offer? Wickford Dental Health Centre offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Retainers. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does Wickford Dental Health Centre offer payment plans? Wickford Dental Health Centre is reported to offer finance or monthly payment options for private treatment. Confirm current terms directly with the practice. Does Wickford Dental Health Centre use digital scanning? Wickford Dental Health Centre is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment, which can remove the need for traditional dental impressions. Is Wickford Dental Health Centre accessible? Wickford Dental Health Centre is reported to offer on-site parking. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is Wickford Dental Health Centre located? Wickford Dental Health Centre is located in Wickford. How many orthodontists are there in Wickford? We currently track 4 orthodontic practices in Wickford, of which Wickford Dental Health Centre is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Wickford Dental Health 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 Wickford Dental Health Centre? The nearest other practices on our register are WICKFORD DENTAL PRACTICE & ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (Wickford, under a mile away), Cygnet Dental Practice (Wickford, under a mile away), and Inspire Dental Wickford (Wickford, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Wickford Dental Health Centre, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Wickford Dental Health Centre on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Wickford View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/wickford) [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 payment plans View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs/patient/pricing-plans) [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 Wickford Dental Health Centre on our register: 5 list NHS orthodontics, 3 list clear aligners and 3 list fixed braces. The nearest is WICKFORD DENTAL PRACTICE & ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, under a mile away. | Practice | From Wickford Dental Health Centre | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [WICKFORD DENTAL PRACTICE & ORTHODONTIC CENTRE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/wickford-dental-practice-orthodontic-centre), Wickford | under a mile west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [Cygnet Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cygnet-dental-practice), Wickford | under a mile north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign | 4.9 (706) | | [Inspire Dental Wickford](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/inspire-dental-wickford), Wickford | under a mile west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, emergency, evenings/weekends | 4.8 (761) | | [Smile Dental Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smile-dental-centre), Basildon | 3.3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.9 (581) | | [Riverway implant and aesthetic centre Benfleet](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/riverway-implant-and-aesthetic-centre-benfleet), South Benfleet | 3.3 miles south | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (24) | | [PURELY ORTHODONTICS](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/purely-orthodontics-3), Basildon | 3.4 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Wickford Dental Health Centre. [WICKFORD DENTAL PRACTICE & ORTHODONTIC CENTRE — Wickford (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/wickford-dental-practice-orthodontic-centre) [Cygnet Dental Practice — Wickford (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cygnet-dental-practice) [Inspire Dental Wickford — Wickford (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/inspire-dental-wickford) [Smile Dental Centre — Basildon (3 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smile-dental-centre) [Riverway implant and aesthetic centre Benfleet — South Benfleet (3 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/riverway-implant-and-aesthetic-centre-benfleet) [PURELY ORTHODONTICS — Basildon (3 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/purely-orthodontics-3) [Compare All Orthodontists in Wickford](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/wickford) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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