NHS Treatment in De Beauvoir at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS North East 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 | 15.6% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.6% of 2,122 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Angel Orthodontics, Islington — 1.2 miles; 16 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Waterside Academy — 0.2 miles City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park — 0.3 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — about 2 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.7% 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 De Beauvoir
On our practice register: 66 practices within 5 miles of De Beauvoir, 177 practices within 10 and 371 practices within 20. The closest is London Orthodontic Clinic in Barbican, 1.0 miles south-west. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Angel Orthodontics, 1.2 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel OrthodonticsIslington | 1.2 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (93 reviews) |
| Angel Smile Dental- Private Dentist in Angel, IslingtonIslington | 1.2 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (214 reviews) |
| ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ISLINGTONLondon | 1.4 miles west | ✓ | – | – |
| Barbican Orthodontic ClinicLondon | 1.6 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | 3.8 (59 reviews) |
| Ardent SmileStamford Hill | 1.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (267 reviews) |
| MALMIN ORTHODONTIC (FARRINGDON ROAD)London | 1.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to De Beauvoir with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Islington, 1.2 miles west; the next are London (1.4 miles west) and Stamford Hill (1.8 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Islington | 2 | 1.2 miles west |
| London | 9 | 1.4 miles west |
| Stamford Hill | 1 | 1.8 miles north-east |
| St. Ann's | 1 | 2.3 miles north |
| Peckham | 1 | 2.8 miles south |
| Stratford | 1 | 2.8 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 De Beauvoir
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Angel Orthodontics in Islington (5.0 from 93 reviews), 1.2 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Angel OrthodonticsIslington | 5.0 (93 reviews) | 1.2 miles west |
| Bass OrthodonticsSoho | 4.9 (175 reviews) | 3.2 miles south-west |
| Whites Dental WaterlooPeckham | 4.8 (687 reviews) | 2.8 miles south |
| UltraSmileStratford | 4.8 (321 reviews) | 2.8 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from De Beauvoir, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Kingsland Dental Surgery, under a mile away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Angel Orthodontics, Islington, 1.2 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 2 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around De Beauvoir are commissioned by NHS North East London Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
The NHS orthodontic pathway in De Beauvoir focuses limited resources on the greatest clinical need. The process starts with your dentist, includes a formal eligibility assessment, and places you on a waiting list. Knowing what the NHS can and cannot provide makes the NHS-versus-private decision clearer.
NHS Orthodontic Access in De Beauvoir
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. NHS waiting times in Greater London are not fixed — they depend on the referring practice and local demand at the time.
There's no orthodontist on record in De Beauvoir itself; the nearest dentist, Kingsland Dental Surgery, is under a mile away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. De Beauvoir's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. OHID data for this ICB shows 31% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Census 2021 counts 2,122 residents in the neighbourhood around De Beauvoir, 4.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Greater London. The nearest university dental hospital to De Beauvoir is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 2 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, De Beauvoir sits within NHS North East London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. De Beauvoir's under-16 share sits at 15.6%, per the 2021 Census. Secondary-age pupils near De Beauvoir attend schools such as Waterside Academy (0.2 miles) and City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park (0.3 miles). 49 secondary schools are within three miles. De Beauvoir's Local Authority area covers 104 schools and 42,007 pupils, according to DfE figures. With 65 orthodontic practices within five miles, De Beauvoir is better served than 99% of towns in England. No orthodontic practice is recorded in De Beauvoir. The closest on record are London Orthodontic Clinic in Barbican, about a mile away; Invisiblebraces4U Islington, about a mile away; and Chrysanth Dental Care in Stratford, about a mile 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.
How Long Is the NHS Wait in De Beauvoir?
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.
What NHS Treatment Costs in De Beauvoir
An NHS course covers the entire treatment: appointments, the brace, adjustments, de-bonding and retainers.
Going private for the same metal braces in De Beauvoir costs roughly £1,500–£3,500; you're paying for immediate access and appliance choice rather than a better clinical result.
NHS Brace Eligibility in De Beauvoir
Eligibility for NHS braces is decided by a clinical scoring system, not by appearance alone. It measures the complexity and impact of the problem, and only cases above a threshold score receive NHS funding. Knowing where you stand before the referral process saves time and manages expectations in De Beauvoir.
How Eligibility Is Scored
NHS eligibility is decided by the IOTN — a two-part clinical index applied consistently by orthodontists throughout Greater London.
Orthodontic Treatment for Children in De Beauvoir
Orthodontic problems in children are often best identified early. Understanding the difference between monitoring, interceptive and definitive treatment helps parents navigate it. Early review can prevent more complex problems later and simplify treatment when it does begin.
NHS Orthodontics for Children in De Beauvoir
Children in De Beauvoir who meet the IOTN eligibility threshold are entitled to NHS-funded orthodontic treatment. Referrals are made by the child's dentist once most adult teeth have erupted. NHS treatment for children is almost always metal fixed braces.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in De Beauvoir
Where is the nearest orthodontist to De Beauvoir?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to De Beauvoir is London Orthodontic Clinic in Barbican, about 1.0 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Invisiblebraces4U Islington (1.0 miles) and Chrysanth Dental Care (1.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near De Beauvoir?
Our register has 66 practices within 5 miles of De Beauvoir, 177 practices within 10 miles and 371 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near De Beauvoir?
The nearest practice to De Beauvoir that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Angel Orthodontics in Islington, about 1.2 miles to the west. Others nearby include Angel Smile Dental- Private Dentist in Angel, Islington (1.2 miles) and ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ISLINGTON (1.4 miles).
How many families live in De Beauvoir?
Around 15.6% of De Beauvoir's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census.
Is De Beauvoir well served by schools?
DfE figures put 104 schools and 42,007 pupils across De Beauvoir's Local Authority.
How deprived is De Beauvoir compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, De Beauvoir is more deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
How's children's dental health in De Beauvoir's area?
Regionally, 31% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay, per OHID data.
Can adults access NHS orthodontics in De Beauvoir?
Adult access to NHS orthodontics in Greater London is very limited — generally restricted to jaw surgery patients or exceptional functional cases. Most adult orthodontic treatment is privately funded.
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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