Orthodontic practices near Chingford
On our practice register: 19 practices within 5 miles of Chingford, 108 practices within 10 and 342 practices within 20. The closest is Alluring Smiles Dental Practice & Smile Design in Chingford, 0.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alluring Smiles Dental Practice & Smile DesignChingford | 0.2 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (25 reviews) |
| Chingford Smile & Orthodontic StudioChingford | 0.3 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (143 reviews) |
| Apolline DentalChingford | 0.3 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (418 reviews) |
| Chingford Mount Dental PracticeHighams Park | 1.3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (635 reviews) |
| ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTIC CHINGFORDLondon | 1.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| FIRST Ortho - FIRST ImpressionsBuckhurst Hill | 1.8 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (108 reviews) |
| Oak Hill Dental and Implant CentreHighams Park | 1.8 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (307 reviews) |
| Woodford Dental CareWoodford Green | 2.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (667 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Chingford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chingford, 0.2 miles north-east; the next are Highams Park (1.3 miles south-west) and London (1.6 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chingford | 3 | 0.2 miles north-east |
| Highams Park | 2 | 1.3 miles south-west |
| London | 3 | 1.6 miles south-west |
| Buckhurst Hill | 1 | 1.8 miles east |
| Woodford Green | 1 | 2.1 miles south-east |
| Edmonton | 1 | 2.8 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Chingford
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), 1.8 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST Ortho - FIRST ImpressionsBuckhurst Hill | 5.0 (108 reviews) | 1.8 miles east |
| New River Dental - EnfieldEnfield Town | 4.9 (598 reviews) | 3.6 miles north-west |
| Orthodontic GalleryBarkingside | 4.9 (462 reviews) | 4.2 miles south-east |
| Apolline DentalChingford | 4.9 (418 reviews) | 0.3 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Chingford at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Waltham Forest |
| NHS dental services | NHS North 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 |
| Population | 66,211 |
| Residents under 16 | 19.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,712 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.8% aged 16 to 24 and 32.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 16.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 7,579 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 | 19 practices, more than 90% of towns in England |
| Access within Greater London | 73rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.2 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 8 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Chingford Foundation School — 0.3 miles Heathcote School & Science College — 0.6 miles Trinity Catholic High School — 1.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 17 schools, about 22,173 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 84 schools, 43,161 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 31% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 3 |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 108 within 10 miles, 342 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 Chingford
The nearest practice to Chingford is Alluring Smiles Dental Practice & Smile Design in Chingford, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 108 practices, and within 20 there are 342.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: New River Dental - Enfield (3.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Chingford Mount Dental Practice (1.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Chingford 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 Chingford are commissioned by NHS North East London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Chingford Smile & Orthodontic Studio, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 8 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Chingford
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Orthodontist in Chingford: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Chingford, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Chingford or another part of Greater London. Chingford — a large town with a population of around 66,211 — is covered on this page specifically.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Endlebury, Chingford Green, Chingford Hatch, Friday Hill, Hatch Lane, and Sewardstonebury.
Facts about Chingford
Chingford is home to around 66,211 people, classing it as a large town within Greater London. Endlebury is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km west of Chingford.
Chingford in context
Chingford — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS North East London Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 19.6% of Chingford's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.2% of the 1,712 residents in Chingford's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.8% average across Greater London. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (19), Chingford has more choice than 90% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 31% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Chingford attend schools such as Chingford Foundation School (0.3 miles) and Heathcote School & Science College (0.6 miles). 17 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 84 schools and 43,161 pupils across Chingford's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Chingford is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Chingford is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 8 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Practice data for Chingford
Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 3 published orthodontic practices in the database currently link to Chingford or nearby searches; 3 mention clear aligners or Invisalign; 3 mention fixed braces; 1 include NHS signals and 3 include private treatment signals; 1 mention finance or monthly payment options; access-related signals include parking from 1, wheelchair access from 2, and evening or weekend availability from 2. Nearby practice records include Alluring Smiles Dental Practice & Smile Design, Apolline Dental, and Chingford Smile & Orthodontic Studio.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Chingford
Orthodontic treatment in Chingford is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively. People from Endlebury, Chingford Green and Sewardstonebury regularly visit orthodontists in Chingford.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Chingford
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Chingford
There are 3 orthodontic practices in our database covering Chingford. ONS classifies Chingford as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Chingford sits within NHS North East London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Chingford's under-16 share sits at 19.6%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Chingford, 7.2% of the 1,712 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. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (19), Chingford has more choice than 90% of towns in England. 31% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Chingford attend schools such as Chingford Foundation School (0.3 miles) and Heathcote School & Science College (0.6 miles). 17 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 84 schools and 43,161 pupils in Chingford's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Chingford's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Chingford is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 8 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention. People from Endlebury, Chingford Green, and Sewardstonebury regularly make use of Chingford's orthodontic practices for starting orthodontic treatment.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Chingford
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Chingford has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side. People from Endlebury, Chingford Green and Sewardstonebury regularly visit orthodontists in Chingford.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Chingford
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Chingford — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Chingford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Chingford
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Chingford, Greater London with surrounding locations. You can also browse nearby location pages including Endlebury, Chingford Green, Chingford Hatch, Friday Hill, Hatch Lane, and Sewardstonebury.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Chingford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Chingford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Chingford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Chingford is Alluring Smiles Dental Practice & Smile Design in Chingford, about 0.2 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Chingford Smile & Orthodontic Studio (0.3 miles) and Apolline Dental (0.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Chingford?
Our register has 19 practices within 5 miles of Chingford, 108 practices within 10 miles and 342 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Chingford?
The nearest practice to Chingford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Chingford Smile & Orthodontic Studio, about 0.3 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Chingford Mount Dental Practice (1.3 miles) and ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTIC CHINGFORD (1.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Chingford, 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 Chingford, Greater London?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.