NHS Treatment in Clementswood at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS North East 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 | 32.3% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8% of 1,952 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Ilford Dental Centre, Ilford — under a mile; 19 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Ursuline Academy Ilford — 0.5 miles Ark Isaac Newton Academy — 0.5 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — about 7 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 7.1% 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 Clementswood
On our practice register: 29 practices within 5 miles of Clementswood, 111 practices within 10 and 330 practices within 20. The closest is Ilford Dental Centre, 0.2 miles north-west. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Ilford Dental Centre, 0.2 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilford Dental CentreIlford | 0.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (251 reviews) |
| Whitestar Dental CareIlford | 0.4 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (1,011 reviews) |
| MALMIN ORTHODONTIC GROUP LTDIlford | 1.1 miles east | ✓ | – | – |
| FIRST Ortho - First ImpressionsBarkingside | 1.3 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (200 reviews) |
| Manor Park Dental PracticeManor Park | 1.5 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (833 reviews) |
| Abbey Dental BarkingBarking | 1.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (1,033 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Clementswood with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Ilford, 0.2 miles north-west; the next are Barkingside (1.3 miles north-west) and Manor Park (1.5 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ilford | 4 | 0.2 miles north-west |
| Barkingside | 1 | 1.3 miles north-west |
| Manor Park | 1 | 1.5 miles south-west |
| Barking | 1 | 1.6 miles south |
| West Ham | 2 | 2.5 miles south-west |
| Becontree | 2 | 2.6 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Clementswood
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), 4.8 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST Ortho - FIRST ImpressionsBuckhurst Hill | 5.0 (108 reviews) | 4.8 miles north |
| Ilford Dental CentreIlford | 4.8 (251 reviews) | 0.2 miles north-west |
| FIRST Ortho - First ImpressionsBarkingside | 4.8 (200 reviews) | 1.3 miles north-west |
| Forest Dental CareWalthamstow | 4.7 (477 reviews) | 4.7 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Clementswood, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Abbey Dental, 1.6 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ilford Dental Centre, 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 Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 7 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Clementswood are commissioned by NHS North East London Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
For families in Clementswood, the NHS pathway offers a subsidised route to fixed braces for eligible children. The process starts with your dentist, includes a formal eligibility assessment, and places you on a waiting list. The main limitation is waiting time, which can be substantial across Greater London.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Clementswood
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.
Provision in Clementswood varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. National deprivation data puts Clementswood close to the England median. Regionally, 31% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8% of the 1,952 residents in Clementswood'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 Clementswood is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 7 miles away. Clementswood — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS North East London Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. With 32.3% of residents under 16, Clementswood has an above-average share of children. Families in Clementswood are served by secondary schools including The Ursuline Academy Ilford (0.5 miles) and Ark Isaac Newton Academy (0.5 miles). 30 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 94 schools and 59,357 pupils in Clementswood's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Clementswood has 29 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 95% of towns in England. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Clementswood itself. The nearest we do hold are Ilford Dental Centre, under a mile away; Simplyteeth Brentwood in Becontree, under a mile away; and FIRST Ortho - First Impressions in Barkingside, 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.
What NHS Treatment Costs in Clementswood
An NHS course covers the entire treatment: appointments, the brace, adjustments, de-bonding and retainers.
Going private for the same metal braces in Clementswood costs roughly £1,500–£3,500; you're paying for immediate access and appliance choice rather than a better clinical result.
How Long Is the NHS Wait in Clementswood?
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.
Kids' Braces & Interceptive Treatment in Clementswood
Orthodontic problems in children are often best identified early. Not every child who sees an orthodontist needs treatment right away, but early identification allows targeted intervention. It means the right treatment at the right time rather than rushing in early.
NHS Treatment for Children in Clementswood
Eligible children under 18 in Clementswood are entitled to NHS orthodontic treatment free of charge. The process starts with a dentist IOTN assessment and formal referral to the local NHS orthodontic service.
Understanding Orthodontic Eligibility in Clementswood
NHS orthodontic treatment is not available to everyone. The Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) is the primary tool used across Greater London to decide who receives funded treatment. If NHS funding isn't available, private treatment has no eligibility threshold and no waiting list.
What Is IOTN?
NHS eligibility is decided by the IOTN — a two-part clinical index applied consistently by orthodontists throughout Greater London.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Clementswood
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Clementswood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Clementswood is Ilford Dental Centre, about 0.2 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Denta Clinic (0.2 miles) and Whitestar Dental Care (0.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Clementswood?
Our register has 29 practices within 5 miles of Clementswood, 111 practices within 10 miles and 330 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Clementswood?
The nearest practice to Clementswood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ilford Dental Centre, about 0.2 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Whitestar Dental Care (0.4 miles) and MALMIN ORTHODONTIC GROUP LTD (1.1 miles).
How deprived is Clementswood compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Clementswood 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 Clementswood in?
Clementswood is in Greater London.
How's children's dental health in Clementswood's area?
Regionally, 31% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay, per OHID data.
Which towns are close to Clementswood?
Valentines, Loxford, Barkingside are within easy reach of Clementswood.
Are NHS orthodontists the same as private ones?
Often the same specialist orthodontists provide both NHS and private care, sometimes from the same practice. The clinical skill is identical; what differs is the appliance choice, waiting time and level of personalisation between the two funding routes.
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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