Orthodontic practices near Cockfosters
On our practice register: 17 practices within 5 miles of Cockfosters, 97 practices within 10 and 345 practices within 20. The closest is The Oakwood Clinic - Orthodontics & Dentistry in Enfield Town, 0.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oakwood Clinic - Orthodontics & DentistryEnfield Town | 0.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (252 reviews) |
| ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS WHETSTONELondon | 1.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| High Barnet Dental CareBarnet | 2.2 miles west | – | – | – | 4.6 (132 reviews) |
| BARNET ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE LTDBarnet | 2.2 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ENFIELDEnfield | 2.3 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Barnet Smiles Dental CareBarnet | 2.4 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (436 reviews) |
| Southover Orthodontic PracticeTotteridge | 2.6 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (86 reviews) |
| Winchmore Hill Dental PracticeEnfield Town | 2.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (108 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Cockfosters with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Enfield Town, 0.7 miles south-east; the next are London (1.6 miles south-west) and Barnet (2.2 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Enfield Town | 4 | 0.7 miles south-east |
| London | 6 | 1.6 miles south-west |
| Barnet | 3 | 2.2 miles west |
| Enfield | 1 | 2.3 miles east |
| Totteridge | 1 | 2.6 miles south-west |
| Finchley | 1 | 3.5 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Cockfosters
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Origin Orthodontics in Edgwarebury (5.0 from 90 reviews), 4.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Origin OrthodonticsEdgwarebury | 5.0 (90 reviews) | 4.5 miles south-west |
| Finchley OrthodonticsCrouch End | 5.0 (21 reviews) | 5.1 miles south |
| New River Dental - EnfieldEnfield Town | 4.9 (598 reviews) | 3.1 miles east |
| Treehouse DentalHighbury | 4.9 (448 reviews) | 5.1 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cockfosters at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Enfield |
| 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) |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 10,300 |
| Residents under 16 | 20.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,052 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.8% aged 16 to 24 and 37.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 24.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,894 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 17 practices, more than 88% of towns in England |
| Access within Greater London | 461st closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.7 miles away, closer than 88% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 9 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | East Barnet School — 0.4 miles Southgate School — 0.4 miles JCoSS — 1.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 21 schools, about 24,908 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 107 schools, 55,209 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Oakwood Clinic - Orthodontics & Dentistry, Enfield Town — under a mile ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS WHETSTONE, London — 2 miles High Barnet Dental Care, Barnet — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 97 within 10 miles, 345 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 Cockfosters
Cockfosters has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: The Oakwood Clinic - Orthodontics & Dentistry in Enfield Town is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 97 practices, and within 20 there are 345.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Barnet Smiles Dental Care (2.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Katz and Madhok Orthodontics (5.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Cockfosters list clear aligners, the nearest 2.4 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around Cockfosters are commissioned by NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS WHETSTONE in London, 1.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 9 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cockfosters
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Orthodontist in Cockfosters: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Cockfosters. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Greater London, not just Cockfosters. Cockfosters — a market town with a population of around 10,300 — is covered on this page specifically.
A quick look at Cockfosters
Cockfosters is home to around 10,300 people, classing it as a market town within Greater London. Just under 1 km west, East Barnet is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
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If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as East Barnet, Oakwood, Brunswick Park, Osidge, Hadley Wood, and Oakleigh may also help.
Practice data for Cockfosters
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Cockfosters itself. The closest on record are The Oakwood Clinic - Orthodontics & Dentistry in Enfield Town, under a mile away; ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS WHETSTONE in London, about 2 miles away; and High Barnet Dental Care, about 2 miles away.
Cockfosters in context
Officially, Cockfosters is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Cockfosters falls under NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 20.3% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.1% of the 2,052 residents in Cockfosters's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.8% average across Greater London. With 17 orthodontic practices within five miles, Cockfosters is better served than 88% of towns in England. Families in Cockfosters are served by secondary schools including East Barnet School (0.4 miles) and Southgate School (0.4 miles). 21 secondary schools are within three miles. Cockfosters's Local Authority has 107 schools educating 55,209 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Cockfosters close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Cockfosters is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 9 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Cockfosters Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Cockfosters offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Cockfosters
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Cockfosters — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Cockfosters
Many people in Cockfosters delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Cockfosters runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Cockfosters. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cockfosters
This part of the page places Cockfosters, Greater London in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Related nearby location pages such as East Barnet, Oakwood, Brunswick Park, Osidge, Hadley Wood, and Oakleigh can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Cockfosters
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cockfosters often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cockfosters?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cockfosters is The Oakwood Clinic - Orthodontics & Dentistry in Enfield Town, about 0.7 miles to the south-east. The next closest are ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS WHETSTONE (1.6 miles) and High Barnet Dental Care (2.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cockfosters?
Our register has 17 practices within 5 miles of Cockfosters, 97 practices within 10 miles and 345 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cockfosters?
The nearest practice to Cockfosters that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS WHETSTONE in London, about 1.6 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include BARNET ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE LTD (2.2 miles) and ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ENFIELD (2.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cockfosters, Greater London?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Cockfosters, Greater London?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.