Orthodontic practices near Crayford
On our practice register: 11 practices within 5 miles of Crayford, 80 practices within 10 and 314 practices within 20. The closest is Dartford Road Dental Centre in Bexley, 1.0 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dartford Road Dental CentreBexley | 1.0 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (340 reviews) |
| Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsDartford | 1.7 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,313 reviews) |
| Kentish Smiles ClinicDartford | 1.7 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (363 reviews) |
| Smile Avenue - Dental Implants & InvisalignDartford | 1.8 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (62 reviews) |
| The Sandford Dental Implant & Cosmetic CentreWelling | 2.1 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (801 reviews) |
| Crook Log Dental PracticeBexleyheath | 2.3 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (631 reviews) |
| Smiledartford Dental PracticeDartford | 2.4 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (96 reviews) |
| Medidenta Dental Practice WellingWelling | 3.1 miles west | – | – | – | 4.6 (146 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Crayford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bexley, 1.0 miles east; the next are Dartford (1.7 miles east) and Welling (2.1 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bexley | 1 | 1.0 miles east |
| Dartford | 4 | 1.7 miles east |
| Welling | 4 | 2.1 miles west |
| Bexleyheath | 1 | 2.3 miles west |
| Thamesmead | 1 | 4.3 miles north-west |
| Chislehurst | 1 | 5.2 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 Crayford
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is MedicaPlus Grays (5.0 from 88 reviews), 6.5 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MedicaPlus GraysGrays | 5.0 (88 reviews) | 6.5 miles east |
| SE9 Dental CareEltham | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 5.2 miles west |
| Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsDartford | 4.9 (1,313 reviews) | 1.7 miles east |
| The Sandford Dental Implant & Cosmetic CentreWelling | 4.9 (801 reviews) | 2.1 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Crayford at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Bexley |
| 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 | 22.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,384 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.5% aged 16 to 24 and 42.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 36.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,638 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 11 practices, more than 77% of towns in England |
| Access within Greater London | 676th closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.0 miles away, closer than 83% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 11 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Haberdashers' Crayford Academy — 0.4 miles St Columba's Catholic Boys' School — 1.1 miles Dartford Grammar School for Girls — 1.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 19 schools, about 22,519 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 90 schools, 43,011 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 20% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dartford Road Dental Centre, Bexley — 1 miles Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental Implants, Dartford — 2 miles The Sandford Dental Implant & Cosmetic Centre, Welling — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 80 within 10 miles, 314 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 Crayford
The nearest practice to Crayford is Dartford Road Dental Centre in Bexley, 1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 80 practices, and within 20 there are 314.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Smile 4 U (5.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Crook Log Dental Practice (2.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Crayford list clear aligners, the nearest 1 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 Crayford are commissioned by NHS South East London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dartford Road Dental Centre in Bexley, 1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 11 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Crayford
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Crayford, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Greater London and the surrounding area.
About Crayford
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Local orthodontic signals in Crayford
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Crayford itself. The nearest recorded are Dartford Road Dental Centre in Bexley, about a mile away; Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental Implants, about 2 miles away; and The Sandford Dental Implant & Cosmetic Centre in Welling, about 2 miles away.
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You can continue browsing related location pages including Barnes Cray, Coldblow, Barnehurst, Colyers, Heath Side, and Joyden's Wood if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Area profile for Crayford
ONS classifies Crayford as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Crayford falls under NHS South East London Integrated Care Board. Crayford skews family-heavy: 22.3% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.9% of the 1,384 residents in Crayford's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.8% average across Greater London. With 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, Crayford is better served than 77% of towns in England. Regionally, 20% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Crayford are Haberdashers' Crayford Academy (0.4 miles) and St Columba's Catholic Boys' School (1.1 miles). 19 secondary schools are within three miles. Crayford's Local Authority area covers 90 schools and 43,011 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Crayford close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Crayford is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 11 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Crayford
Orthodontic treatment in Crayford 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. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Crayford
Not every practice near Crayford offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. By ONS classification, Crayford falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Crayford falls under NHS South East London Integrated Care Board. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 22.3% of Crayford's residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Crayford, 6.9% of the 1,384 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. Crayford has 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 77% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 20% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Crayford attend schools such as Haberdashers' Crayford Academy (0.4 miles) and St Columba's Catholic Boys' School (1.1 miles). 19 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 90 schools and 43,011 pupils in Crayford's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Crayford's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Crayford is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 11 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Crayford
Patients in Crayford have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Crayford offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Crayford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Crayford
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Crayford, Greater London alone. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Barnes Cray, Coldblow, Barnehurst, Colyers, Heath Side, and Joyden's Wood.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Crayford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Crayford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Crayford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Crayford is Dartford Road Dental Centre in Bexley, about 1.0 miles to the east. The next closest are Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental Implants (1.7 miles) and Kentish Smiles Clinic (1.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Crayford?
Our register has 11 practices within 5 miles of Crayford, 80 practices within 10 miles and 314 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Crayford?
The nearest practice to Crayford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dartford Road Dental Centre in Bexley, about 1.0 miles to the east. Others nearby include Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental Implants (1.7 miles) and Kentish Smiles Clinic (1.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Crayford, Greater London?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Crayford, Greater London?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.