Orthodontic practices near CO14
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of CO14, 5 practices within 10 and 34 practices within 20. The closest is Admired Clinic | Clacton Dental Implants & Facial Aesthetics Centre in Little Clacton, 5.0 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admired Clinic | Clacton Dental Implants & Facial Aesthetics CentreLittle Clacton | 5.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (115 reviews) |
| Valley Dental PracticeClacton-on-Sea | 5.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (546 reviews) |
| Town View Dental & Implant ClinicClacton-on-Sea | 6.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (132 reviews) |
| Lynch MarkClacton-on-Sea | 6.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
| Crescent Smile ClinicFelixstowe | 8.6 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (79 reviews) |
| Suffolk OrthodonticsKesgrave | 13.6 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (52 reviews) |
| Foxhall Dental PracticeIpswich | 14.6 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (804 reviews) |
| Martlesham Heath Dental PracticeKesgrave | 14.6 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (43 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to CO14 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Little Clacton, 5.0 miles south-west; the next are Clacton-on-Sea (5.4 miles south-west) and Felixstowe (8.6 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Little Clacton | 1 | 5.0 miles south-west |
| Clacton-on-Sea | 3 | 5.4 miles south-west |
| Felixstowe | 1 | 8.6 miles north-east |
| Kesgrave | 2 | 13.6 miles north |
| Ipswich | 1 | 14.6 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of CO14
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Valley Dental Practice in Clacton-on-Sea (5.0 from 546 reviews), 5.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Dental PracticeClacton-on-Sea | 5.0 (546 reviews) | 5.4 miles south-west |
| Town View Dental & Implant ClinicClacton-on-Sea | 4.9 (132 reviews) | 6.3 miles south-west |
| Martlesham Heath Dental PracticeKesgrave | 4.9 (43 reviews) | 14.6 miles north |
| Foxhall Dental PracticeIpswich | 4.8 (804 reviews) | 14.6 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from CO14
The nearest practice to CO14 is Admired Clinic | Clacton Dental Implants & Facial Aesthetics Centre in Little Clacton, 5 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 5 practices, and within 20 there are 34.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Crescent Smile Clinic (8.6 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 5 of the practices around CO14 list clear aligners, the nearest 6.3 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around CO14 are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Town View Dental & Implant Clinic in Clacton-on-Sea, 6.3 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from CO14 to Admired Clinic | Clacton Dental Implants & Facial Aesthetics Centre is roughly 10 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 130 to 260 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £60 to £115 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 130 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 26% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
CO14 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Tendring |
| 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 18.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 4,808 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 22.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 26% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 915 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 27.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest secondary schools | Lift Tendring — 0.9 miles Harwich and Dovercourt High School — 5.5 miles Clacton County High School — 5.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,464 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Admired Clinic | Clacton Dental Implants & Facial Aesthetics Centre, Little Clacton — 5 miles Valley Dental Practice, Clacton-on-Sea — 5 miles Crescent Smile Clinic, Felixstowe — 9 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 5 within 10 miles, 34 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | CO13, CO12, CO15, IP11, CO16, IP10, IP9, IP3 |
Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE school statistics and Get Information About Schools, OHID Fingertips, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Starting your orthodontic search in CO14
Most CO14 searches start broad — an orthodontist near me, Invisalign alternatives, clear aligner suitability, likely pricing. The value of a postcode page is turning a broad search into local, treatment-specific next steps.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for CO14 is Walton-on-the-Naze.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near CO14
Where is the nearest orthodontist to CO14?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to CO14 is Admired Clinic | Clacton Dental Implants & Facial Aesthetics Centre in Little Clacton, about 5.0 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Valley Dental Practice (5.4 miles) and Town View Dental & Implant Clinic (6.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near CO14?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of CO14, 5 practices within 10 miles and 34 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near CO14?
The nearest practice to CO14 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Town View Dental & Implant Clinic in Clacton-on-Sea, about 6.3 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Suffolk Orthodontics (13.6 miles) and Foxhall Dental Practice (14.6 miles).
Which places are in or near the CO14 postcode district?
Places in or next to CO14 include Walton-on-the-Naze, Frinton-on-Sea, Kirby-le-Soken, Kirby Cross, Great Holland, Thorpe Cross, Upper Dovercourt and Holland-on-Sea.
How do I find an orthodontist near the CO14 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
Do I need an appointment before getting advice near CO14?
Not always. A remote photo assessment can give you a clearer starting point before a full in-person consultation.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.