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Orthodontic practices near Acton

On our practice register: 54 practices within 5 miles of Acton, 171 practices within 10 and 371 practices within 20. The closest is Acton Dental Care, 0.2 miles south-east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Acton Dental CareActon0.2 miles south-east✓–✓5.0 (113 reviews)
All Orthodontics.Acton0.2 miles south-east–––4.3 (22 reviews)
DrPachaOrthodonticsActon0.3 miles west–✓✓5.0 (9 reviews)
Restore.Dental | Dr. Kartik Patel | West London InvisalignActon0.4 miles east–––5.0 (35 reviews)
Ealing Dental SpecialistsEaling Common0.8 miles west✓✓✓4.3 (417 reviews)
Dickens Yard Dental EalingEaling Common1.2 miles west–✓✓4.9 (321 reviews)
West London Dental CentresChiswick1.4 miles south-east✓✓✓4.9 (725 reviews)
Straight Talk OrthodonticsLondon1.5 miles west✓✓✓5.0 (59 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Acton with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Acton, 0.2 miles south-east; the next are Ealing Common (0.8 miles west) and Chiswick (1.4 miles south-east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Acton40.2 miles south-east
Ealing Common20.8 miles west
Chiswick21.4 miles south-east
London51.5 miles west
Shepherds Bush51.7 miles east
Greenford11.8 miles west

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Acton

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dr Chaw-Su Kyi | West London Orthodontist Cosmetic Dental Studios in Shepherds Bush (5.0 from 218 reviews), 2.4 miles east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Dr Chaw-Su Kyi | West London Orthodontist Cosmetic Dental StudiosShepherds Bush5.0 (218 reviews)2.4 miles east
Acton Dental CareActon5.0 (113 reviews)0.2 miles south-east
Straight Talk OrthodonticsLondon5.0 (59 reviews)1.5 miles west
Restore.Dental | Dr. Kartik Patel | West London InvisalignActon5.0 (35 reviews)0.4 miles east

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Acton at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaEaling
NHS dental servicesNHS West and North London Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationAround the England average
Population53,689
Residents under 1614% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents2,057 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 43.4% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car44.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre7,601 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health16% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles53 practices, more than 98% of towns in England
Access within Greater London73rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles)
Nearest practice compared0.2 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county5.3% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London
Nearest university dental hospitalUCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 7 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsTwyford Church of England High School — 0.1 miles
Ark Soane Academy — 0.2 miles
Ark Acton Academy — 0.3 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles29 schools, about 32,054 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area112 schools, 57,704 pupils (DfE)
Orthodontic practices on record4
Practices within 10 and 20 miles171 within 10 miles, 371 within 20 miles

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.

Getting orthodontic treatment from Acton

Acton has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Acton Dental Care is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 171 practices, and within 20 there are 371.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Acton Dental Care (under a mile) mentions a free consultation, and 18 of the practices around Acton list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Acton are commissioned by NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Acton Dental Care, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 7 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Acton

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Teeth straightening options in Acton

Orthodontist in Acton: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Acton? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It connects local orthodontic research in Acton with the wider Greater London area. Acton — a large town with a population of around 53,689 — is covered on this page specifically.

A quick look at Acton

Acton has a population of around 53,689, making it a large town within Greater London. The nearest other location we cover is South Acton, under 1 km to the north.

Local provider signals in Acton

Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 4 published orthodontic practices in the database currently link to Acton or nearby searches; 2 mention clear aligners or Invisalign; 1 mention fixed braces; 1 include NHS signals and 4 include private treatment signals; 1 mention finance or monthly payment options. Nearby practice records include Acton Dental Care, All Orthodontics., DrPachaOrthodontics, and Restore.Dental | Dr. Kartik Patel | West London Invisalign.

Acton in context

By ONS classification, Acton falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Acton sits within NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Acton has a smaller share of children than most areas — 14% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Acton, 5.3% of the 2,057 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Greater London, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Acton has 53 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 98% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Acton attend schools such as Twyford Church of England High School (0.1 miles) and Ark Soane Academy (0.2 miles). 29 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 112 schools and 57,704 pupils in Acton's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Acton's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Acton is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 7 miles away.

Keep exploring nearby

You can also compare treatment pages for South Acton, Acton Central, Acton Green, Ealing, Ealing Common, and Gunnersbury if you are weighing up more than one location.

Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Acton

Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Acton can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything. People from South Acton, Acton Central and Acton Green regularly visit orthodontists in Acton.

Treatment Options in Acton — Local Context

4 local orthodontic practices are listed in our database for Acton. ONS classifies Acton as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board. Acton's under-16 share, 14%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.3% of the 2,057 residents in Acton's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Greater London. Acton has 53 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 98% of towns in England. Families in Acton are served by secondary schools including Twyford Church of England High School (0.1 miles) and Ark Soane Academy (0.2 miles). 29 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 112 schools and 57,704 pupils in Acton's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Acton sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Acton is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 7 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. Across the 4 orthodontic practices we hold records for near Acton, 1 lists NHS treatment and 4 list private care; 2 advertise clear aligners and 1 advertises fixed braces; and 1 mentions payment plans or finance. This is drawn from published practice information, so confirm the details that matter to you when you make contact. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces. People from South Acton, Acton Central, and Acton Green regularly make use of Acton's orthodontic practices for orthodontic treatment comparison.

Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Acton

Many people in Acton delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention. People from South Acton, Acton Central and Acton Green regularly visit orthodontists in Acton.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Acton

4 local orthodontic practices are listed in our database for Acton. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Acton sits within NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Acton has a smaller share of children than most areas — 14% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Acton, 5.3% of the 2,057 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Greater London, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Acton has 53 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 98% of towns in England. Families in Acton are served by secondary schools including Twyford Church of England High School (0.1 miles) and Ark Soane Academy (0.2 miles). 29 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 112 schools and 57,704 pupils across Acton's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Acton is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Acton is about 7 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention. People from South Acton, Acton Central, and Acton Green regularly make use of Acton's orthodontic practices for starting orthodontic treatment.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Acton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Acton

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Acton often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Acton?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Acton is Acton Dental Care, about 0.2 miles to the south-east. The next closest are All Orthodontics. (0.2 miles) and DrPachaOrthodontics (0.3 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Acton?

Our register has 54 practices within 5 miles of Acton, 171 practices within 10 miles and 371 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Acton?

The nearest practice to Acton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Acton Dental Care, about 0.2 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Ealing Dental Specialists (0.8 miles) and West London Dental Centres (1.4 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Acton, Greater London?

The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Acton, Greater London?

Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.

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TitleActon, Greater London Teeth Straightening
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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