Orthodontic practices near Blackfriars
On our practice register: 82 practices within 5 miles of Blackfriars, 189 practices within 10 and 373 practices within 20. The closest is MALMIN ORTHODONTIC (HIGH HOLBORN) in London, 0.6 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MALMIN ORTHODONTIC (HIGH HOLBORN)London | 0.6 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Whites Dental WaterlooPeckham | 0.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (687 reviews) |
| London Clear BracesHolborn | 0.7 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (16 reviews) |
| MALMIN ORTHODONTIC (FARRINGDON ROAD)London | 0.7 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Clear Braces DirectIslington | 0.8 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (543 reviews) |
| Barbican Orthodontic ClinicLondon | 0.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.8 (59 reviews) |
| SOHO ORTHODONTIC CLINICLondon | 1.0 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces LondonBarbican | 1.1 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (1,505 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Blackfriars with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is London, 0.6 miles north-west; the next are Peckham (0.6 miles south-east) and Holborn (0.7 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| London | 13 | 0.6 miles north-west |
| Peckham | 1 | 0.6 miles south-east |
| Holborn | 1 | 0.7 miles north-west |
| Islington | 3 | 0.8 miles east |
| Barbican | 2 | 1.1 miles north-east |
| Highbury | 2 | 1.4 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Blackfriars
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is UK Smile in London (5.0 from 203 reviews), 1.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| UK SmileLondon | 5.0 (203 reviews) | 1.4 miles south-west |
| Boston Orthodontics BelgraviaBattersea | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 1.8 miles south-west |
| Angel OrthodonticsIslington | 5.0 (93 reviews) | 1.6 miles north |
| Origin OrthodonticsLondon | 5.0 (85 reviews) | 1.7 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Blackfriars at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Westminster |
| NHS dental services | NHS West and North 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 10.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,024 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 20.9% aged 16 to 24 and 38.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 83.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,268 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 80 practices, more than 99% of towns in England |
| Access within Greater London | 371st closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.6 miles away, closer than 90% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 1 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | London Nautical, City of London Academy — 0.3 miles Haberdashers' Borough Academy — 0.7 miles Oasis Academy South Bank — 0.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 52 schools, about 45,139 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 84 schools, 28,683 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | MALMIN ORTHODONTIC (HIGH HOLBORN), London — under a mile Whites Dental Waterloo, Peckham — under a mile London Clear Braces, Holborn — under a mile |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 189 within 10 miles, 373 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Health and Dental Centre — under a mile |
| Postcode districts | EC4Y |
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 Blackfriars
Blackfriars has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: MALMIN ORTHODONTIC (HIGH HOLBORN) in London is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 189 practices, and within 20 there are 373.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Whites Dental Waterloo (under a mile) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 21 of the practices around Blackfriars 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 Blackfriars are commissioned by NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is MALMIN ORTHODONTIC (HIGH HOLBORN) in London, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 1 mile away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Blackfriars
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Orthodontist in Blackfriars: Before booking anything in Blackfriars, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Blackfriars or another part of Greater London.
Area profile for Blackfriars
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Blackfriars sits within NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Blackfriars has a smaller share of children than most areas — 10.2% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5% of the 2,024 residents in Blackfriars's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Greater London. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (80), Blackfriars has more choice than 99% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Blackfriars are London Nautical, City of London Academy (0.3 miles) and Haberdashers' Borough Academy (0.7 miles). 52 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 84 schools and 28,683 pupils in Blackfriars's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Blackfriars falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Blackfriars is about 1 mile from Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London.
What local practice data suggests in Blackfriars
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Blackfriars. The nearest we do hold are MALMIN ORTHODONTIC (HIGH HOLBORN) in London, under a mile away; Whites Dental Waterloo in Peckham, under a mile away; and London Clear Braces in Holborn, under a mile away.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
For a broader view, related location pages cover Fleet Street, Bishop's, Bread Street, Castle Baynard, Charing Cross, and Clerkenwell as well as this one.
Blackfriars in numbers
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Fleet Street, the closest linked location.
The Orthodontic Journey in Blackfriars
Starting orthodontic treatment in Blackfriars can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Blackfriars
Blackfriars has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Bupa Health and Dental Centre — is under a mile away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Blackfriars is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Blackfriars. With just 10.2% of residents under 16, Blackfriars skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5% of the 2,024 residents in Blackfriars's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Greater London. With 80 orthodontic practices within five miles, Blackfriars is better served than 99% of towns in England. Families in Blackfriars are served by secondary schools including London Nautical, City of London Academy (0.3 miles) and Haberdashers' Borough Academy (0.7 miles). 52 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 84 schools and 28,683 pupils in Blackfriars's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data ranks Blackfriars among England's more deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Blackfriars is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 1 mile away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Blackfriars
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Blackfriars can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Blackfriars
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Blackfriars. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Blackfriars
This part of the page places Blackfriars, Greater London in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can also browse nearby location pages including Fleet Street, Bishop's, Bread Street, Castle Baynard, Charing Cross, and Clerkenwell.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Blackfriars
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Blackfriars often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Blackfriars?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Blackfriars is MALMIN ORTHODONTIC (HIGH HOLBORN) in London, about 0.6 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Whites Dental Waterloo (0.6 miles) and London Clear Braces (0.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Blackfriars?
Our register has 82 practices within 5 miles of Blackfriars, 189 practices within 10 miles and 373 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Blackfriars?
The nearest practice to Blackfriars that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is MALMIN ORTHODONTIC (HIGH HOLBORN) in London, about 0.6 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Whites Dental Waterloo (0.6 miles) and MALMIN ORTHODONTIC (FARRINGDON ROAD) (0.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Blackfriars, 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 Blackfriars, Greater London?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.