NHS Treatment in Campden at a Glance
| 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) |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 6.6% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 1.7% of 1,072 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Moira Wong Orthodontics, London — under a mile; 14 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Holland Park School — 0.6 miles Westminster Academy — 0.8 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — about 3 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 9.9% of residents in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices listing NHS orthodontics near Campden
On our practice register: 84 practices within 5 miles of Campden, 190 practices within 10 and 376 practices within 20. The closest is Art Align Orthodontics by Dr Hanna Reinartz in London, 0.4 miles north. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Moira Wong Orthodontics, 0.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moira Wong OrthodonticsLondon | 0.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (79 reviews) |
| Queens Gate OrthodonticsBattersea | 1.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (178 reviews) |
| The Bush Dental ClinicShepherds Bush | 1.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (334 reviews) |
| Dr Chaw-Su Kyi | West London Orthodontist Cosmetic Dental StudiosShepherds Bush | 1.8 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (218 reviews) |
| Artiste Studios - L'OrthodontisteShepherds Bush | 1.9 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (69 reviews) |
| THE LONDON LINGUAL ORTHODONTICS CLINICLondon | 1.9 miles east | ✓ | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Campden with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is London, 0.5 miles south; the next are Battersea (1.2 miles south-east) and Shepherds Bush (1.7 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| London | 7 | 0.5 miles south |
| Battersea | 2 | 1.2 miles south-east |
| Shepherds Bush | 3 | 1.7 miles west |
| Soho | 1 | 2.0 miles east |
| Kilburn | 1 | 2.2 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Campden
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), 1.8 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Chaw-Su Kyi | West London Orthodontist Cosmetic Dental StudiosShepherds Bush | 5.0 (218 reviews) | 1.8 miles south-west |
| Boston Orthodontics BelgraviaBattersea | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 2.0 miles south-east |
| The Bush Dental ClinicShepherds Bush | 4.9 (334 reviews) | 1.7 miles west |
| Queens Gate OrthodonticsBattersea | 4.9 (178 reviews) | 1.2 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Campden, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Bupa Dental Care, under a mile away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Moira Wong Orthodontics, London, under a mile away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 3 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Campden are commissioned by NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
The NHS orthodontic pathway in Campden focuses limited resources on the greatest clinical need. It's free for eligible under-18s and aimed primarily at children and teenagers with significant malocclusion. The main limitation is waiting time, which can be substantial across Greater London.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Campden
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. How long NHS treatment takes to start in Greater London depends heavily on the individual practice's current caseload.
What's available in Campden depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Campden sits close to the England average for deprivation. Census 2021 counts 1,072 residents in the neighbourhood around Campden, 1.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Greater London. The nearest university dental hospital to Campden is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 3 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. Campden 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. Campden's under-16 share, 6.6%, is below the typical level. The closest secondary schools to Campden are Holland Park School (0.6 miles) and Westminster Academy (0.8 miles). 39 secondary schools are within three miles. Campden's Local Authority has 84 schools educating 28,683 pupils (DfE data). Campden has 83 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 99% of towns in England. There is no orthodontist on our records in Campden itself. The nearest we do hold are Art Align Orthodontics by Dr Hanna Reinartz in London, under a mile away; The Kensington Clinic in Notting Hill, about a mile away; and Queens Gate Orthodontics in Battersea, about a mile away. NHS capacity is limited — practices often have closed lists for new NHS patients, which is why private treatment is the realistic route for many adults and for those who cannot wait.
NHS Orthodontic Costs in Campden
On the NHS, one course of treatment runs from fitting right through to retainers, with nothing added along the way.
Going private for the same metal braces in Campden costs roughly £1,500–£3,500; you're paying for immediate access and appliance choice rather than a better clinical result.
How the NHS Route Works in Campden
From first check-up to retainers, the NHS process in Campden runs like this:
- Dental check-up: Your dentist performs an initial IOTN assessment and, if eligible, makes a formal referral.
- Referral to NHS orthodontist: You join the waiting list for the local NHS orthodontic service covering Campden.
- Specialist assessment: An orthodontist confirms your IOTN score, takes records, and confirms whether NHS treatment proceeds.
- Brace fitting: Metal fixed braces are fitted — typically 60–90 minutes.
- Active treatment: Adjustment appointments every 6–8 weeks for 18–24 months on average.
- Retention: Retainers provided at completion as part of the NHS course of care.
Orthodontic Eligibility in Campden
Eligibility for NHS braces is decided by a clinical scoring system, not by appearance alone. Even visibly crooked teeth may score below the threshold, which is why understanding IOTN matters. If NHS funding isn't available, private treatment has no eligibility threshold and no waiting list.
Eligibility in Campden — Local Context
How long NHS treatment takes to start in Greater London depends heavily on the individual practice's current caseload.
Children's Orthodontics in Campden
Orthodontic problems in children are often best identified early. The aim is to monitor development and intervene at the right time, not to begin treatment immediately. This guide explains the age-7 assessment, interceptive options and NHS access for children.
The Age-7 Assessment
British Orthodontic Society guidance points to age 7 for an assessment where there's a noticeable concern — by then most children have their first permanent molars and incisors through, which is enough for an orthodontist to judge jaw relationships, arch development, bite and likely future crowding.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Campden
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Campden?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Campden is Art Align Orthodontics by Dr Hanna Reinartz in London, about 0.4 miles to the north. The next closest are Moira Wong Orthodontics (0.5 miles) and The Kensington Clinic (1.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Campden?
Our register has 84 practices within 5 miles of Campden, 190 practices within 10 miles and 376 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Campden?
The nearest practice to Campden that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Moira Wong Orthodontics in London, about 0.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include Queens Gate Orthodontics (1.2 miles) and The Bush Dental Clinic (1.7 miles).
What NHS area is Campden in for dental services?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board.
Is Campden a family area?
Census data puts 6.6% of Campden's population at under 16.
How deprived is Campden compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Campden is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What county is Campden in?
Campden falls within Greater London.
Will I lose NHS eligibility if I turn 18 while waiting?
This is a real risk with long waiting lists. NHS orthodontic funding is age-sensitive, so a case that qualifies at 16 may be assessed differently once you turn 18. If you're close to 18 and eligible, ask your dentist about timescales — it can be a reason to consider private treatment.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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