Orthodontic practices near CO9
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of CO9; 4 practices within 10 and 45 practices within 20. The closest is Braintree Dental Centre, 6.6 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braintree Dental CentreBraintree | 6.6 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 3.9 (38 reviews) |
| Horn Mews Dental PracticeBraintree | 6.7 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (9 reviews) |
| Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury SuffolkSudbury | 7.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (158 reviews) |
| Braintree Dental StudioBraintree | 8.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (268 reviews) |
| Brickstables Dental & Implant ClinicEight Ash Green | 10.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (205 reviews) |
| Dental Wizards | Cosmetic Dentist in WithamWitham | 11.7 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (86 reviews) |
| Blake DentalWitham | 11.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (438 reviews) |
| The Dental Health CentreWitham | 11.8 miles south | – | – | – | 4.4 (196 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to CO9 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Braintree, 6.6 miles south; the next are Sudbury (7.1 miles north-east) and Eight Ash Green (10.7 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Braintree | 3 | 6.6 miles south |
| Sudbury | 1 | 7.1 miles north-east |
| Eight Ash Green | 1 | 10.7 miles south-east |
| Witham | 3 | 11.7 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of CO9
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Blake Dental in Witham (4.8 from 438 reviews), 11.8 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blake DentalWitham | 4.8 (438 reviews) | 11.8 miles south |
| Braintree Dental StudioBraintree | 4.8 (268 reviews) | 8.6 miles south-west |
| Brickstables Dental & Implant ClinicEight Ash Green | 4.8 (205 reviews) | 10.7 miles south-east |
| Dental Wizards | Cosmetic Dentist in WithamWitham | 4.8 (86 reviews) | 11.7 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from CO9
The nearest practice to CO9 is Braintree Dental Centre, 6.6 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 4 practices, and within 20 there are 45.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Brickstables Dental & Implant Clinic (10.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk (7.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 4 of the practices around CO9 list clear aligners, the nearest 6.6 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 CO9 are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Braintree Dental Centre, 6.6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from CO9 to Braintree Dental Centre is roughly 15 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 170 to 340 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £155 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
CO9 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) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 19.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 7,560 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 29.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 119 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest secondary schools | Hedingham School and Sixth Form — 1.4 miles The Ramsey Academy, Halstead — 2.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,879 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Braintree Dental Centre, Braintree — 7 miles Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk, Sudbury — 7 miles Brickstables Dental & Implant Clinic, Eight Ash Green — 11 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 45 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | CM7, CM77, CO10, CO8, CM8, CO6, CB9, IP29 |
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.
Orthodontic research around CO9
Patients in the CO9 area tend to weigh up braces versus aligners, cost, and whether a clinic visit is needed first. Focusing on the postcode area keeps the research local without losing the treatment detail that matters before booking.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for CO9 is Braintree Corner.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near CO9
Where is the nearest orthodontist to CO9?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to CO9 is Braintree Dental Centre, about 6.6 miles to the south. The next closest are Horn Mews Dental Practice (6.7 miles) and Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk (7.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near CO9?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of CO9, 4 practices within 10 miles and 45 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Braintree, 6.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near CO9?
The nearest practice to CO9 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Braintree Dental Centre, about 6.6 miles to the south. Others nearby include Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk (7.1 miles) and Brickstables Dental & Implant Clinic (10.7 miles).
Which places are in or near the CO9 postcode district?
Places in or next to CO9 include Braintree Corner, Whiteash Green, Cobbs Fenn, Sible Hedingham, Great Maplestead, Castle Hedingham, Harrowcross and Gosfield.
How do I find an orthodontist near the CO9 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Braintree Corner, Essex, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
How long does orthodontic treatment take for patients near CO9?
Simple alignment can complete in months; comprehensive treatment typically spans 12–24 months.
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.