Orthodontic practices near Bexleyheath
On our practice register: 15 practices within 5 miles of Bexleyheath, 89 practices within 10 and 336 practices within 20. The closest is The Sandford Dental Implant & Cosmetic Centre in Welling, 0.3 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sandford Dental Implant & Cosmetic CentreWelling | 0.3 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (801 reviews) |
| Crook Log Dental PracticeBexleyheath | 0.5 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (631 reviews) |
| Medidenta Dental Practice WellingWelling | 1.3 miles west | – | – | – | 4.6 (146 reviews) |
| Welling Corner Dental Practice LtdWelling | 1.4 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (164 reviews) |
| Smile Welling Dental CareWelling | 1.4 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (229 reviews) |
| Abbeywood DentalThamesmead | 2.8 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 3.9 (140 reviews) |
| Dartford Road Dental CentreBexley | 2.9 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (340 reviews) |
| Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsDartford | 3.5 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,313 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bexleyheath with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Welling, 0.3 miles west; the next are Bexleyheath (0.5 miles west) and Thamesmead (2.8 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Welling | 4 | 0.3 miles west |
| Bexleyheath | 1 | 0.5 miles west |
| Thamesmead | 1 | 2.8 miles north |
| Bexley | 1 | 2.9 miles east |
| Dartford | 4 | 3.5 miles east |
| Eltham | 2 | 3.6 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Bexleyheath
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is SE9 Dental Care in Eltham (5.0 from 47 reviews), 3.6 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SE9 Dental CareEltham | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 3.6 miles west |
| Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsDartford | 4.9 (1,313 reviews) | 3.5 miles east |
| The Sandford Dental Implant & Cosmetic CentreWelling | 4.9 (801 reviews) | 0.3 miles west |
| MFA Dental PracticeOrpington | 4.9 (574 reviews) | 5.8 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bexleyheath at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Bexley |
| NHS dental services | NHS South East 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 18.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,911 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.8% aged 16 to 24 and 36.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 32.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,344 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 15 practices, more than 85% of towns in England |
| Access within Greater London | 145th closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.3 miles away, closer than 95% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 9 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Lift Bexleyheath — 0.2 miles Townley Grammar School — 0.7 miles St Catherine's Catholic School — 0.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 21 schools, about 26,885 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 90 schools, 43,011 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 20% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 1 |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 89 within 10 miles, 336 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | DA6 |
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 Bexleyheath
Bexleyheath has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: The Sandford Dental Implant & Cosmetic Centre in Welling is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 89 practices, and within 20 there are 336.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: AR Smiles Eltham - Implants, Invisalign and Cosmetic Dentist (3.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Crook Log Dental Practice (under a mile) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Bexleyheath list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Bexleyheath are commissioned by NHS South East London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Crook Log Dental Practice in Bexleyheath, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 9 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Bexleyheath
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Facts about Bexleyheath
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What official data says about Bexleyheath
By ONS classification, Bexleyheath falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Bexleyheath sits within NHS South East London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 18.3% of Bexleyheath's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.8% of the 1,911 residents in Bexleyheath's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.8% average across Greater London. With 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, Bexleyheath is better served than 85% of towns in England. 20% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Bexleyheath are served by secondary schools including Lift Bexleyheath (0.2 miles) and Townley Grammar School (0.7 miles). 21 secondary schools are within three miles. Bexleyheath's Local Authority area covers 90 schools and 43,011 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Bexleyheath is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Bexleyheath is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 9 miles away.
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What we know about practices near Bexleyheath
Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 1 published orthodontic practice in the database currently link to Bexleyheath or nearby searches; 1 mention clear aligners or Invisalign; 1 mention fixed braces; 1 include NHS signals and 1 include private treatment signals; 1 mention finance or monthly payment options; 1 mention remote, virtual, or online consultations; access-related signals include parking from 1, wheelchair access from 0, and evening or weekend availability from 1. Nearby practice records include Crook Log Dental Practice.
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Bexleyheath
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Bexleyheath
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Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Bexleyheath
We track 1 orthodontic practice serving Bexleyheath and the surrounding area. Officially, Bexleyheath is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS South East London Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Bexleyheath. Census figures show 18.3% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,911 residents in the neighbourhood around Bexleyheath, 6.8% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across Greater London. With 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, Bexleyheath is better served than 85% of towns in England. 20% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Bexleyheath are served by secondary schools including Lift Bexleyheath (0.2 miles) and Townley Grammar School (0.7 miles). 21 secondary schools are within three miles. Bexleyheath's Local Authority has 90 schools educating 43,011 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Bexleyheath is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Bexleyheath is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 9 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention. People from Northumberland Heath, Barnehurst, and Danson Park regularly make use of Bexleyheath's orthodontic practices for starting orthodontic treatment.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Bexleyheath
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bexleyheath often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bexleyheath?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bexleyheath is The Sandford Dental Implant & Cosmetic Centre in Welling, about 0.3 miles to the west. The next closest are Crook Log Dental Practice (0.5 miles) and Medidenta Dental Practice Welling (1.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bexleyheath?
Our register has 15 practices within 5 miles of Bexleyheath, 89 practices within 10 miles and 336 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bexleyheath?
The nearest practice to Bexleyheath that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Crook Log Dental Practice in Bexleyheath, about 0.5 miles to the west. Others nearby include Smile Welling Dental Care (1.4 miles) and Abbeywood Dental (2.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bexleyheath, 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 Bexleyheath, Greater London?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.