Orthodontic practices near Balham
On our practice register: 66 practices within 5 miles of Balham, 196 practices within 10 and 357 practices within 20. The closest is Clapham South Dental Centre in Battersea, 0.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clapham South Dental CentreBattersea | 0.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.2 (762 reviews) |
| Dental Beauty StreathamStreatham | 1.0 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (440 reviews) |
| Ten DentalBrixton | 1.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (361 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Practice at BatterseaBattersea | 1.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (242 reviews) |
| BATTERSEA ORTHODONTIC PRACTICELondon | 1.1 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Orchard Orthodontics LONDONBrixton Hill | 1.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (1,279 reviews) |
| Brixton Smiles Dental ClinicBrixton | 1.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (262 reviews) |
| 1A Orthodontics | Invisalign Provider and Invisible Fixed BracesMorden | 1.8 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (156 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Balham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Battersea, 0.2 miles north-east; the next are Streatham (1.0 miles east) and Brixton (1.0 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Battersea | 7 | 0.2 miles north-east |
| Streatham | 1 | 1.0 miles east |
| Brixton | 3 | 1.0 miles north-east |
| London | 4 | 1.1 miles north-west |
| Brixton Hill | 1 | 1.6 miles north-east |
| Morden | 2 | 1.8 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Balham
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Fulham Road Dental - Fulham Dentist (5.0 from 607 reviews), 2.9 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fulham Road Dental - Fulham DentistFulham | 5.0 (607 reviews) | 2.9 miles north-west |
| One Dental - CamberwellBrixton | 5.0 (287 reviews) | 2.7 miles north-east |
| Thousand Smiles | Invisalign Offer, Orthodontic and Implant centreBattersea | 5.0 (217 reviews) | 3.2 miles north-west |
| Merton Dental WimbledonWimbledon | 5.0 (161 reviews) | 3.3 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Balham at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wandsworth |
| NHS dental services | NHS South West London Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 14,751 |
| Residents under 16 | 14.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,782 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 52.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 43% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 13,593 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 9.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 66 practices, more than 99% of towns in England |
| Access within Greater London | 73rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.2 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.1% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 5 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School — 0.3 miles Chestnut Grove Academy — 0.4 miles The Elms Academy — 0.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 36 schools, about 35,026 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 111 schools, 40,746 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Clapham South Dental Centre, Battersea — under a mile Ten Dental, Brixton — 1 miles Dental Beauty Streatham, Streatham — 1 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 196 within 10 miles, 357 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | SW12 |
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 Balham
The nearest practice to Balham is Clapham South Dental Centre in Battersea, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 196 practices, and within 20 there are 357.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Orchard Orthodontics LONDON (1.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Brixton Smiles Dental Clinic (1.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Balham list clear aligners, the nearest 1.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Balham are commissioned by NHS South West London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is BATTERSEA ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in London, 1.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 5 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Balham
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Balham, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Greater London. Balham — a market town with a population of around 14,751 — is covered on this page specifically.
What we know about practices near Balham
There is no orthodontist on our records in Balham itself. The nearest we do hold are Clapham South Dental Centre in Battersea, under a mile away; Ten Dental in Brixton, about a mile away; and Dental Beauty Streatham, about a mile away.
Balham in numbers
Balham has a population of around 14,751, making it a market town within Greater London. Just under 1 km east, Clapham Park is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
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Related pages for Clapham Park, Poynders Parade, Clapham Common, Nightingale, Northcote, and Upper Tooting are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
The local picture in Balham
ONS classifies Balham as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Balham sits within NHS South West London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 14.4% of Balham's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.1% of the 1,782 residents in Balham's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Greater London. With 66 orthodontic practices within five miles, Balham is better served than 99% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Balham are La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School (0.3 miles) and Chestnut Grove Academy (0.4 miles). 36 secondary schools are within three miles. Balham's Local Authority has 111 schools educating 40,746 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data ranks Balham among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Balham is about 5 miles from Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Balham
Orthodontic treatment in Balham is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Balham
Orthodontic practices in and around Balham vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. By ONS classification, Balham falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS South West London Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Balham. Balham's under-16 share sits at 14.4%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Balham, 5.1% of the 1,782 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Greater London, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Balham has 66 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 99% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.7% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Balham are La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School (0.3 miles) and Chestnut Grove Academy (0.4 miles). 36 secondary schools are within three miles. Balham's Local Authority has 111 schools educating 40,746 pupils (DfE data). Balham falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Balham is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London, about 5 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Balham
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Balham can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Balham
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Balham — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Balham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Balham
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Balham, Greater London. Other local pages worth browsing include Clapham Park, Poynders Parade, Clapham Common, Nightingale, Northcote, and Upper Tooting.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Balham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Balham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Balham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Balham is Clapham South Dental Centre in Battersea, about 0.2 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Dental Beauty Streatham (1.0 miles) and Ten Dental (1.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Balham?
Our register has 66 practices within 5 miles of Balham, 196 practices within 10 miles and 357 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Balham?
The nearest practice to Balham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is BATTERSEA ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in London, about 1.1 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Orchard Orthodontics LONDON (1.6 miles) and Brixton Smiles Dental Clinic (1.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Balham, Greater London?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Balham, Greater London?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.