Orthodontic practices near College
On our practice register: 45 practices within 5 miles of College, 180 practices within 10 and 343 practices within 20. The closest is Dulwich Smile Suite in Gipsy Hill, 0.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Smile SuiteGipsy Hill | 0.5 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (47 reviews) |
| Dulwich Orthodontic CentrePeckham | 0.5 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 3.8 (191 reviews) |
| DULWICH ORTHODONTIC CENTRELondon | 0.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| THE ORTHODONTIC SUITELondon | 0.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| London Dental Arts Forest HillForest Hill | 1.1 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (462 reviews) |
| Dulwich Dental OfficePeckham | 1.2 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (931 reviews) |
| Brixton Smiles Dental ClinicBrixton | 2.1 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (262 reviews) |
| Orchard Orthodontics LONDONBrixton Hill | 2.1 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (1,279 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to College with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Gipsy Hill, 0.5 miles south-west; the next are Peckham (0.5 miles south-west) and London (0.5 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Gipsy Hill | 1 | 0.5 miles south-west |
| Peckham | 3 | 0.5 miles south-west |
| London | 5 | 0.5 miles south-west |
| Forest Hill | 1 | 1.1 miles east |
| Brixton | 3 | 2.1 miles north-west |
| Brixton Hill | 1 | 2.1 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of College
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), 4.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Cosmetic Dental GalleryCanary Wharf | 5.0 (453 reviews) | 4.0 miles north-east |
| Feel Good Dental - CroydonCroydon | 5.0 (401 reviews) | 4.1 miles south |
| One Dental - CamberwellBrixton | 5.0 (287 reviews) | 2.2 miles north |
| Orchard Orthodontics LONDONBrixton Hill | 4.9 (1,279 reviews) | 2.1 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
College at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Southwark |
| 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 | 19.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,489 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 13.7% aged 16 to 24 and 30.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 27.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,405 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 11.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 45 practices, more than 98% of towns in England |
| Access within Greater London | 291st closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.5 miles away, closer than 91% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.3% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 4 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Kingsdale Foundation School — 0.6 miles Sydenham School — 1.0 miles The Elmgreen School — 1.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 35 schools, about 35,034 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 114 schools, 46,793 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 20% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dulwich Smile Suite, Gipsy Hill — under a mile DULWICH ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, London — under a mile Dulwich Orthodontic Centre, Peckham — under a mile |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 180 within 10 miles, 343 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 College
College has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Dulwich Smile Suite in Gipsy Hill is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 180 practices, and within 20 there are 343.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: London Dental Arts Forest Hill (1.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dulwich Orthodontic Centre (under a mile) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around College list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 College are commissioned by NHS South East London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is DULWICH ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in London, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 4 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In College
Greater London12 nearby locationsLocal orthodontic treatment in College
Orthodontist in College: If your search for orthodontic treatment in College keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Greater London.
The local picture in College
College is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, College falls under NHS South East London Integrated Care Board. 19.3% of College's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around College, 9.3% of the 1,489 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Greater London, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. College has 45 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 98% of towns in England. Regionally, 20% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near College attend schools such as Kingsdale Foundation School (0.6 miles) and Sydenham School (1.0 miles). 35 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 114 schools and 46,793 pupils across College's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts College close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, College is about 4 miles from Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Dulwich, West Dulwich, East Dulwich, Gipsy Hill, Village, and Crystal Palace.
Practice signals around College
There is no orthodontist on our records in College itself. The closest on record are Dulwich Smile Suite in Gipsy Hill, under a mile away; DULWICH ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in London, under a mile away; and Dulwich Orthodontic Centre in Peckham, under a mile away.
Facts about College
Just under 1 km west, West Dulwich is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Orthodontic Treatments in College
The orthodontic landscape in College offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in College — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around College vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. ONS classifies College as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. College sits within NHS South East London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. College's under-16 share sits at 19.3%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 9.3% of the 1,489 residents in College's census neighbourhood, above the 6.8% average across Greater London. With 45 orthodontic practices within five miles, College is better served than 98% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 20% of local 5-year-olds. Families in College are served by secondary schools including Kingsdale Foundation School (0.6 miles) and Sydenham School (1.0 miles). 35 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 114 schools and 46,793 pupils across College's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, College is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to College is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 4 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in College itself. The nearest we do hold are Dulwich Smile Suite in Gipsy Hill, under a mile away; DULWICH ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in London, under a mile away; and Dulwich Orthodontic Centre in Peckham, under a mile away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in College
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in College helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in College 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 College. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around College
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to College, Greater London alone. You can keep exploring with related pages for Dulwich, West Dulwich, East Dulwich, Gipsy Hill, Village, and Crystal Palace.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in College
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in College often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to College?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to College is Dulwich Smile Suite in Gipsy Hill, about 0.5 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Dulwich Orthodontic Centre (0.5 miles) and DULWICH ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (0.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near College?
Our register has 45 practices within 5 miles of College, 180 practices within 10 miles and 343 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near College?
The nearest practice to College that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is DULWICH ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in London, about 0.5 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include THE ORTHODONTIC SUITE (0.5 miles) and Brixton Smiles Dental Clinic (2.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in College, 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 College, Greater London?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.