Orthodontic practices near Catford South
On our practice register: 34 practices within 5 miles of Catford South, 153 practices within 10 and 338 practices within 20. The closest is Smile Straight in Catford, 0.6 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile StraightCatford | 0.6 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (64 reviews) |
| TOTAL ORTHODONTICS LEWISHAMLondon | 1.3 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Belmont Park Dental and Implant CareBlackheath | 1.4 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (681 reviews) |
| Toothbrush Dental PracticeBlackheath | 1.5 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (349 reviews) |
| Banning Dental Group and Skin Clinique - Canning TownLadywell | 1.7 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,108 reviews) |
| Dream Smile Dental Clinic: Lewisham & GreenwichBlackheath | 1.9 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (380 reviews) |
| London Dental Arts Forest HillForest Hill | 1.9 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (462 reviews) |
| SparklySmile Dental PracticeBlackheath | 2.0 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (188 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Catford South with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Catford, 0.6 miles south-west; the next are London (1.3 miles north) and Blackheath (1.4 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Catford | 1 | 0.6 miles south-west |
| London | 3 | 1.3 miles north |
| Blackheath | 4 | 1.4 miles north |
| Ladywell | 1 | 1.7 miles north |
| Forest Hill | 1 | 1.9 miles west |
| Shortlands | 1 | 2.2 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 Catford South
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Cosmetic Dental Gallery in Canary Wharf (5.0 from 453 reviews), 2.9 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Cosmetic Dental GalleryCanary Wharf | 5.0 (453 reviews) | 2.9 miles north |
| One Dental - CamberwellBrixton | 5.0 (287 reviews) | 4.2 miles north-west |
| SE9 Dental CareEltham | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 3.0 miles east |
| Orchard Orthodontics LONDONBrixton Hill | 4.9 (1,279 reviews) | 4.8 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Catford South at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Lewisham |
| 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 | 20.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,930 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 16.1% aged 16 to 24 and 30.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 29.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 12,010 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 11.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 34 practices, more than 97% 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 | 6.4% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 6 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Conisborough College — 0.5 miles Bonus Pastor Catholic College — 0.9 miles Prendergast Ladywell School — 1.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 26 schools, about 27,828 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 94 schools, 39,093 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 20% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Smile Straight, Catford — under a mile TOTAL ORTHODONTICS LEWISHAM, London — 1 miles Belmont Park Dental and Implant Care, Blackheath — 1 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 153 within 10 miles, 338 within 20 miles |
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 Catford South
Catford South has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Smile Straight in Catford is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 153 practices, and within 20 there are 338.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Smile Straight (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Banning Dental Group and Skin Clinique - Canning Town (1.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 23 of the practices around Catford South 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 Catford South are commissioned by NHS South East London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is TOTAL ORTHODONTICS LEWISHAM in London, 1.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 6 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Catford South
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Orthodontist in Catford South: This page was put together for people in Catford South who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Greater London, not just Catford South.
Catford South in context
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Catford South sits within NHS South East London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 20.9% of Catford South's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,930 residents in the neighbourhood around Catford South, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across Greater London. Catford South has 34 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 97% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 20% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Catford South are Conisborough College (0.5 miles) and Bonus Pastor Catholic College (0.9 miles). 26 secondary schools are within three miles. Catford South's Local Authority area covers 94 schools and 39,093 pupils, according to DfE figures. Catford South sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Catford South is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 6 miles away.
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For a broader view, related location pages cover Catford, Hither Green, Ladywell, Rushey Green, Whitefoot, and Lewisham as well as this one.
Useful local orthodontic context for Catford South
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Catford South itself. The closest on record are Smile Straight in Catford, under a mile away; TOTAL ORTHODONTICS LEWISHAM in London, about a mile away; and Belmont Park Dental and Implant Care in Blackheath, about a mile away.
Catford South at a glance
The nearest other location we cover is Catford, under 1 km to the west.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Catford South
Starting orthodontic treatment in Catford South can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Catford South
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Catford South. ONS classifies Catford South as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Catford South sits within NHS South East London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 20.9% of Catford South's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Catford South, 6.4% of the 1,930 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across Greater London, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 34 orthodontic practices within five miles, Catford South is better served than 97% of towns in England. 20% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Catford South are served by secondary schools including Conisborough College (0.5 miles) and Bonus Pastor Catholic College (0.9 miles). 26 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 94 schools and 39,093 pupils in Catford South's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Catford South is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Catford South is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London, about 6 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Catford South
Patients in Catford South have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Catford South offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Catford South. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Catford South
This part of the page places Catford South, Greater London in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Related nearby location pages such as Catford, Hither Green, Ladywell, Rushey Green, Whitefoot, and Lewisham can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Catford South
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Catford South often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Catford South?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Catford South is Smile Straight in Catford, about 0.6 miles to the south-west. The next closest are TOTAL ORTHODONTICS LEWISHAM (1.3 miles) and Belmont Park Dental and Implant Care (1.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Catford South?
Our register has 34 practices within 5 miles of Catford South, 153 practices within 10 miles and 338 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Catford South?
The nearest practice to Catford South that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is TOTAL ORTHODONTICS LEWISHAM in London, about 1.3 miles to the north. Others nearby include Banning Dental Group and Skin Clinique - Canning Town (1.7 miles) and Premier Orthodontics (2.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Catford South, 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 Catford South, Greater London?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.