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Orthodontic practices near Belsize

On our practice register: 75 practices within 5 miles of Belsize, 179 practices within 10 and 384 practices within 20. The closest is Hampstead Orthodontic Practice in Highbury, 0.4 miles north-east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Hampstead Orthodontic PracticeHighbury0.4 miles north-east–✓✓4.9 (213 reviews)
Willow Tree Dental and Orthodontic CentreLondon0.4 miles south-west✓✓✓4.9 (129 reviews)
The London Centre for Cosmetic DentistryLondon0.5 miles south-east–✓✓5.0 (331 reviews)
[le] dentalKilburn0.6 miles south-west✓✓✓5.0 (238 reviews)
St Johns Wood Orthodontic ClinicAbbey Road0.9 miles south–––2.9 (128 reviews)
ST JOHNS WOOD ORTHODONTIC CLINICLondon0.9 miles south✓–––
Malmin OrthodonticsKilburn1.1 miles west–✓✓4.6 (455 reviews)
Advance Dental Suite - Dental Implants | Composite Bonding | Invisalign & Teeth Straightening | Emergency | HygienistKilburn1.3 miles south-west✓✓✓4.6 (647 reviews)

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

Nearest places to Belsize with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Highbury, 0.4 miles north-east; the next are London (0.4 miles south-west) and Kilburn (0.6 miles south-west).

PlacePracticesNearest
Highbury30.4 miles north-east
London150.4 miles south-west
Kilburn30.6 miles south-west
Abbey Road10.9 miles south
Camden Town11.9 miles south-east
Soho42.3 miles south-east

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

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Belsize

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The London Centre for Cosmetic Dentistry (5.0 from 331 reviews), 0.5 miles south-east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
The London Centre for Cosmetic DentistryLondon5.0 (331 reviews)0.5 miles south-east
[le] dentalKilburn5.0 (238 reviews)0.6 miles south-west
e-LINE OrthodonticsLondon5.0 (88 reviews)2.2 miles south-east
Origin OrthodonticsLondon5.0 (85 reviews)2.4 miles south-east

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

Belsize at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaCamden
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
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Residents under 1616% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,486 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 46.2% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car58.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre14,718 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health11.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles75 practices, more than 99% of towns in England
Access within Greater London199th closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles)
Nearest practice compared0.4 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county5% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London
Nearest university dental hospitalUCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 3 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsThe UCL Academy — 0.6 miles
Haverstock School — 0.8 miles
Harris Academy St John's Wood — 0.9 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles33 schools, about 31,843 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area89 schools, 28,805 pupils (DfE)
Nearest orthodontic practicesHampstead Orthodontic Practice, Highbury — under a mile
Willow Tree Dental and Orthodontic Centre, London — under a mile
[le] dental, Kilburn — under a mile
Practices within 10 and 20 miles179 within 10 miles, 384 within 20 miles
Postcode districtsNW3

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 Belsize

Belsize has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Hampstead Orthodontic Practice in Highbury is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 179 practices, and within 20 there are 384.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Hampstead Orthodontic Practice (under a mile) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 17 of the practices around Belsize 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 Belsize are commissioned by NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Willow Tree Dental and Orthodontic Centre in London, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 3 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Belsize

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Orthodontist in Belsize: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Belsize understand their options before committing to an appointment. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Greater London.

Useful local orthodontic context for Belsize

No orthodontic practice is recorded in Belsize. The nearest we do hold are Hampstead Orthodontic Practice in Highbury, under a mile away; Willow Tree Dental and Orthodontic Centre in London, under a mile away; and [le] dental in Kilburn, under a mile away.

Area profile for Belsize

Belsize is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board. Belsize's under-16 share sits at 16%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Belsize, 5% of the 1,486 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Greater London, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (75), Belsize has more choice than 99% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Belsize are The UCL Academy (0.6 miles) and Haverstock School (0.8 miles). 33 secondary schools are within three miles. Belsize's Local Authority has 89 schools educating 28,805 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data ranks Belsize among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Belsize is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 3 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.

A quick look at Belsize

Just under 1 km north, Belsize Park is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.

Compare nearby areas

For a broader view, related location pages cover Belsize Park, Frognal and Fitzjohns, Gospel Oak, Hampstead Town, Maitland Park, and Hampstead as well as this one.

How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Belsize

Orthodontic treatment in Belsize is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.

From First Photo to Finished Smile in Belsize

Every case in Belsize follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.

Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Belsize

From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Belsize has the full spectrum of options. 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.

Treatment Options in Belsize — Local Context

Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Belsize. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Belsize sits within NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 16% of Belsize's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,486 residents in the neighbourhood around Belsize, 5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Greater London. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (75), Belsize has more choice than 99% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Belsize attend schools such as The UCL Academy (0.6 miles) and Haverstock School (0.8 miles). 33 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 89 schools and 28,805 pupils in Belsize's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data ranks Belsize among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Belsize is about 3 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Belsize. The nearest we do hold are Hampstead Orthodontic Practice in Highbury, under a mile away; Willow Tree Dental and Orthodontic Centre in London, under a mile away; and [le] dental in Kilburn, under a mile away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.

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

Frequently Asked Questions in Belsize

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Belsize?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Belsize is Hampstead Orthodontic Practice in Highbury, about 0.4 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Willow Tree Dental and Orthodontic Centre (0.4 miles) and The London Centre for Cosmetic Dentistry (0.5 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Belsize?

Our register has 75 practices within 5 miles of Belsize, 179 practices within 10 miles and 384 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Belsize?

The nearest practice to Belsize that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Willow Tree Dental and Orthodontic Centre in London, about 0.4 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include [le] dental (0.6 miles) and ST JOHNS WOOD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC (0.9 miles).

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

A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.

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

Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.

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TitleBelsize, Greater London Orthodontist
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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