NHS Treatment in Chase 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 19.1% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.1% of 1,756 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ENFIELD, Enfield — 1.5 miles; 14 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Wren Academy Enfield — 0.9 miles Chace Community School — 1.7 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — about 11 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.6% 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 Chase
On our practice register: 11 practices within 5 miles of Chase, 66 practices within 10 and 327 practices within 20. The closest is ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ENFIELD, 1.5 miles south. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ENFIELD, 1.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ENFIELDEnfield | 1.5 miles south | ✓ | – | – |
| Winchmore Hill Dental PracticeEnfield Town | 3.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (108 reviews) |
| ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICSLondon | 4.1 miles south | ✓ | – | – |
| ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS WHETSTONELondon | 4.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – |
| BARNET ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE LTDBarnet | 4.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – |
| Barnet Smiles Dental CareBarnet | 5.1 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (436 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Chase with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Enfield, 1.5 miles south; the next are Enfield Town (3.1 miles south) and London (4.1 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Enfield | 1 | 1.5 miles south |
| Enfield Town | 1 | 3.1 miles south |
| London | 4 | 4.1 miles south |
| Barnet | 2 | 4.7 miles south-west |
| Chingford | 1 | 5.6 miles south-east |
| Highams Park | 1 | 5.6 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 Chase
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions in Buckhurst Hill (5.0 from 108 reviews), 7.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST Ortho - FIRST ImpressionsBuckhurst Hill | 5.0 (108 reviews) | 7.1 miles south-east |
| Winchmore Hill Dental PracticeEnfield Town | 4.9 (108 reviews) | 3.1 miles south |
| Chingford Mount Dental PracticeHighams Park | 4.8 (635 reviews) | 5.6 miles south-east |
| Barnet Smiles Dental CareBarnet | 4.8 (436 reviews) | 5.1 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Chase, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Bupa Dental Care, 2.9 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ENFIELD, 1.5 miles 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 11 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Chase 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 Chase 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. Knowing what the NHS can and cannot provide makes the NHS-versus-private decision clearer.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Chase
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. NHS orthodontic waiting times in Greater London vary significantly by practice and by how the referral was made.
Practices serving Chase differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Chase's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.1% of the 1,756 residents in Chase's census neighbourhood, above the 6.8% average across Greater London. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Chase is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 11 miles away. NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Chase. ONS classifies Chase as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Census data puts 19.1% of Chase's population at under 16. Secondary-age pupils near Chase attend schools such as Wren Academy Enfield (0.9 miles) and Chace Community School (1.7 miles). 14 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 107 schools and 55,209 pupils in Chase's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (11), Chase has more choice than 77% of towns in England. There is no orthodontist on our records in Chase itself. The nearest recorded are ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ENFIELD, about 2 miles away; New River Dental - Enfield in Enfield Town, about 2 miles away; and The Lodge Dental Suite in Cheshunt, about 3 miles 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.
How Long Is the NHS Wait in Chase?
Many patients in Greater London wait 18 months or longer between NHS referral and treatment starting. During this period teeth continue to develop and cases can become more complex. Private treatment, while more expensive, begins promptly and offers far greater choice of treatment type.
How the NHS Route Works in Chase
For eligible patients in Chase, the NHS route follows a defined sequence from dentist to specialist:
- 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 Chase.
- 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 Treatment for Children in Chase
For many families in Chase, the question isn't whether their child needs treatment — it's when to start. The aim is to monitor development and intervene at the right time, not to begin treatment immediately. It means the right treatment at the right time rather than rushing in early.
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.
Understanding Orthodontic Eligibility in Chase
Whether you or your child qualifies for NHS treatment in Chase comes down to a structured assessment. It measures the complexity and impact of the problem, and only cases above a threshold score receive NHS funding. Understanding the scoring in advance means a more informed conversation with your dentist.
Eligibility in Chase — Local Context
How long NHS treatment takes to start in Greater London depends heavily on the individual practice's current caseload.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Chase
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Chase?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Chase is ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ENFIELD, about 1.5 miles to the south. The next closest are New River Dental - Enfield (2.1 miles) and Dental Arts Studio, Enfield (2.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Chase?
Our register has 11 practices within 5 miles of Chase, 66 practices within 10 miles and 327 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Chase?
The nearest practice to Chase that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ENFIELD, about 1.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include Winchmore Hill Dental Practice (3.1 miles) and ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS (4.1 miles).
What county is Chase in?
Chase falls within Greater London.
How many schools are in Chase's area?
There are 107 schools and 55,209 pupils in Chase's Local Authority area, per DfE data.
Is Chase a family area?
Census data puts 19.1% of Chase's population at under 16.
How deprived is Chase compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Chase is more deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Is NHS orthodontic treatment as good as private?
NHS orthodontic treatment delivered by specialist orthodontists achieves excellent clinical results. The key differences: NHS is almost exclusively metal braces with a waiting list; private offers ceramic, aligner, and lingual options with immediate access.
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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