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Orthodontic practices near Custom House

On our practice register: 37 practices within 5 miles of Custom House, 151 practices within 10 and 339 practices within 20. The closest is Phoenix Orthodontic Practice in London, 0.8 miles north-east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Phoenix Orthodontic PracticeLondon0.8 miles north-east✓––4.2 (314 reviews)
Docklands Dental HouseCanning Town1.4 miles west✓✓✓4.5 (448 reviews)
The Nightingale ClinicWest Ham1.4 miles north✓––4.4 (602 reviews)
Align & Smile OrthodonticsBlackwall2.0 miles west✓–✓3.6 (34 reviews)
Green Street Dental PracticeWest Ham2.1 miles north✓✓✓4.6 (392 reviews)
Smilepod - Canada Place - Invisalign, Emergency, Dental Implants & General DentistryCanary Wharf2.4 miles west✓✓✓4.5 (227 reviews)
Abbey Dental BarkingBarking2.5 miles north-east✓–✓4.3 (1,033 reviews)
Mouth South Quay, Canary WharfCanary Wharf2.6 miles west✓✓✓4.6 (261 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Custom House with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is London, 0.8 miles north-east; the next are Canning Town (1.4 miles west) and West Ham (1.4 miles north).

PlacePracticesNearest
London20.8 miles north-east
Canning Town11.4 miles west
West Ham21.4 miles north
Blackwall12.0 miles west
Canary Wharf32.4 miles west
Barking12.5 miles north-east

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Custom House

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), 3.0 miles south-west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
The Cosmetic Dental GalleryCanary Wharf5.0 (453 reviews)3.0 miles south-west
SE9 Dental CareEltham5.0 (47 reviews)4.2 miles south
Banning Dental Group and Skin Clinique - Canning TownLadywell4.9 (1,108 reviews)3.9 miles south-west
Toothbrush Dental PracticeBlackheath4.9 (349 reviews)3.9 miles south-west

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Custom House at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaNewham
NHS dental servicesNHS North East London Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationMore deprived than most of England
Residents under 1621.9% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,656 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally8.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally15.7% aged 16 to 24 and 38.8% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car39.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre9,320 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health13.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles34 practices, more than 97% of towns in England
Access within Greater London532nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles)
Nearest practice compared0.8 miles away, closer than 86% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county8.8% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London
Nearest university dental hospitalRoyal London Dental Hospital, London — 4 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsRoyal Docks Academy — 0.2 miles
Kingsford Community School — 0.7 miles
Oasis Academy Silvertown — 0.8 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles35 schools, about 42,343 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area111 schools, 62,621 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay31% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesPhoenix Orthodontic Practice, London — under a mile
Docklands Dental House, Canning Town — 1 miles
The Nightingale Clinic, West Ham — 1 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles151 within 10 miles, 339 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 Custom House

Custom House has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Phoenix Orthodontic Practice in London is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 151 practices, and within 20 there are 339.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Docklands Dental House (1.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Mouth South Quay, Canary Wharf (2.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Custom House list clear aligners, the nearest 1.4 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 Custom House are commissioned by NHS North East London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Phoenix Orthodontic Practice in London, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 4 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Custom House

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Orthodontist in Custom House: This page was put together for people in Custom House who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It connects local orthodontic research in Custom House with the wider Greater London area.

What we know about practices near Custom House

There is no orthodontist on our records in Custom House itself. The nearest recorded are Phoenix Orthodontic Practice in London, under a mile away; Docklands Dental House in Canning Town, about a mile away; and The Nightingale Clinic in West Ham, about a mile away.

Keep exploring nearby

You can also compare treatment pages for Silvertown, Plaistow South, Royal Docks, Boleyn, Canning Town, and Canning Town South if you are weighing up more than one location.

What official data says about Custom House

By ONS classification, Custom House falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS North East London Integrated Care Board. Custom House's under-16 share sits at 21.9%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Custom House, 8.8% of the 1,656 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Greater London, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 34 orthodontic practices within five miles, Custom House is better served than 97% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 31% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Custom House attend schools such as Royal Docks Academy (0.2 miles) and Kingsford Community School (0.7 miles). 35 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 111 schools and 62,621 pupils across Custom House's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Custom House among England's more deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Custom House is about 4 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London.

Where Custom House sits locally

Silvertown is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south of Custom House.

The Orthodontic Journey in Custom House

Orthodontic treatment in Custom House is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Custom House

Practices serving Custom House differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Custom House — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS North East London Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Custom House's under-16 share sits at 21.9%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Custom House, 8.8% of the 1,656 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Greater London, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 34 orthodontic practices within five miles, Custom House is better served than 97% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 31% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Custom House are served by secondary schools including Royal Docks Academy (0.2 miles) and Kingsford Community School (0.7 miles). 35 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 111 schools and 62,621 pupils in Custom House's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data ranks Custom House among England's more deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Custom House is about 4 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

Orthodontic Treatments in Custom House

Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Custom House can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.

Treatment Options in Custom House — Local Context

Provision in Custom House varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Custom House's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Custom House falls under NHS North East London Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 21.9% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.8% of the 1,656 residents in Custom House's census neighbourhood, above the 6.8% average across Greater London. With 34 orthodontic practices within five miles, Custom House is better served than 97% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 31% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Custom House attend schools such as Royal Docks Academy (0.2 miles) and Kingsford Community School (0.7 miles). 35 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 111 schools and 62,621 pupils in Custom House's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Custom House's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Custom House is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 4 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Custom House itself. The nearest recorded are Phoenix Orthodontic Practice in London, under a mile away; Docklands Dental House in Canning Town, about a mile away; and The Nightingale Clinic in West Ham, about a mile away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Custom House. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Custom House

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Custom House often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Custom House?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Custom House is Phoenix Orthodontic Practice in London, about 0.8 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Docklands Dental House (1.4 miles) and The Nightingale Clinic (1.4 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Custom House?

Our register has 37 practices within 5 miles of Custom House, 151 practices within 10 miles and 339 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Custom House?

The nearest practice to Custom House that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Phoenix Orthodontic Practice in London, about 0.8 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Docklands Dental House (1.4 miles) and The Nightingale Clinic (1.4 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Custom House, Greater London?

A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Custom House, Greater London?

Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.

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Published1 June 2022
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