NHS Treatment in Crews Hill at a Glance
| 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) |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 19.1% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.1% of 1,756 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ENFIELD, Enfield — 1.5 miles; 14 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Wren Academy Enfield — 0.9 miles Chace Community School — 1.7 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — about 11 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.6% 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 Crews Hill
On our practice register: 11 practices within 5 miles of Crews Hill, 66 practices within 10 and 327 practices within 20. The closest is ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ENFIELD, 1.5 miles south. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ENFIELD, 1.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ENFIELDEnfield | 1.5 miles south | ✓ | – | – |
| Winchmore Hill Dental PracticeEnfield Town | 3.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (108 reviews) |
| ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICSLondon | 4.1 miles south | ✓ | – | – |
| ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS WHETSTONELondon | 4.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – |
| BARNET ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE LTDBarnet | 4.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – |
| Barnet Smiles Dental CareBarnet | 5.1 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (436 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Crews Hill with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Enfield, 1.5 miles south; the next are Enfield Town (3.1 miles south) and London (4.1 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Enfield | 1 | 1.5 miles south |
| Enfield Town | 1 | 3.1 miles south |
| London | 4 | 4.1 miles south |
| Barnet | 2 | 4.7 miles south-west |
| Chingford | 1 | 5.6 miles south-east |
| Highams Park | 1 | 5.6 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Crews Hill
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), 7.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST Ortho - FIRST ImpressionsBuckhurst Hill | 5.0 (108 reviews) | 7.1 miles south-east |
| Winchmore Hill Dental PracticeEnfield Town | 4.9 (108 reviews) | 3.1 miles south |
| Chingford Mount Dental PracticeHighams Park | 4.8 (635 reviews) | 5.6 miles south-east |
| Barnet Smiles Dental CareBarnet | 4.8 (436 reviews) | 5.1 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Crews Hill, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Bupa Dental Care, 2.9 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ENFIELD, 1.5 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 11 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Crews Hill are commissioned by NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
NHS orthodontic treatment in Crews Hill follows a structured pathway from your dentist through to a specialist. For eligible under-18s it's outstanding value — full treatment at no charge at all. Understanding its limits helps families in Crews Hill plan around realistic waiting times.
How Long Is the NHS Wait in Crews Hill?
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.
NHS Orthodontic Costs in Crews Hill
An NHS course covers the entire treatment: appointments, the brace, adjustments, de-bonding and retainers.
Private treatment in Crews Hill trades cost for speed and choice — around £1,500–£3,500 for metal braces, but starting within weeks and with ceramic, lingual and aligner options on the table.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Crews Hill
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. Waiting times for NHS orthodontic treatment in Greater London differ considerably between practices and can change over time.
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Crews Hill. By national deprivation ranking, Crews Hill sits among the more deprived areas of England. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.1% of the 1,756 residents in Crews Hill's census neighbourhood, above the 6.8% average across Greater London. The nearest university dental hospital to Crews Hill is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 11 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. NHS dental commissioning in Crews Hill falls under NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board. Crews Hill's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Census data puts 19.1% of Crews Hill's population at under 16. The closest secondary schools to Crews Hill are Wren Academy Enfield (0.9 miles) and Chace Community School (1.7 miles). 14 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 107 schools and 55,209 pupils across Crews Hill's Local Authority. With 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, Crews Hill is better served than 77% of towns in England. There is no orthodontist on our records in Crews Hill itself. The closest on record are ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ENFIELD, about 2 miles away; New River Dental - Enfield in Enfield Town, about 2 miles away; and The Lodge Dental Suite in Cheshunt, about 3 miles 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.
Kids' Braces & Interceptive Treatment in Crews Hill
Children's orthodontics in Crews Hill covers a spectrum from early monitoring to active interceptive treatment. Not every child who sees an orthodontist needs treatment right away, but early identification allows targeted intervention. This guide explains the age-7 assessment, interceptive options and NHS access for children.
The Age-7 Assessment
The British Orthodontic Society recommends an orthodontic assessment by age 7 for children with notable concerns. At age 7, most children have their first permanent molars and incisors, giving an orthodontist enough information to evaluate jaw relationships, arch development, bite patterns, and likely future crowding.
Orthodontic Eligibility in Crews Hill
Eligibility for NHS braces is decided by a clinical scoring system, not by appearance alone. Even visibly crooked teeth may score below the threshold, which is why understanding IOTN matters. This guide explains how IOTN works, who qualifies, and what private options exist if you don't.
How Eligibility Is Scored
Whether the NHS funds treatment comes down to the IOTN score, a standardised two-part measure used right across Greater London.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Crews Hill
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Crews Hill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Crews Hill is ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ENFIELD, about 1.5 miles to the south. The next closest are New River Dental - Enfield (2.1 miles) and Dental Arts Studio, Enfield (2.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Crews Hill?
Our register has 11 practices within 5 miles of Crews Hill, 66 practices within 10 miles and 327 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Crews Hill?
The nearest practice to Crews Hill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ENFIELD, about 1.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include Winchmore Hill Dental Practice (3.1 miles) and ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS (4.1 miles).
Is Crews Hill well served by schools?
DfE figures put 107 schools and 55,209 pupils across Crews Hill's Local Authority.
What NHS area is Crews Hill in for dental services?
NHS dental commissioning in Crews Hill falls under NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board.
How deprived is Crews Hill compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Crews Hill is more deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
How many families live in Crews Hill?
19.1% of the local population is under 16, per the most recent Census.
Can I switch from the NHS waiting list to private?
Yes, at any point — even while still on the NHS list. Plenty of patients do this to skip the wait or get access to ceramic or aligner options; you don't have to formally withdraw first, though it's polite to let the practice know.
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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