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Orthodontic practices near Dulwich

On our practice register: 58 practices within 5 miles of Dulwich, 181 practices within 10 and 349 practices within 20. The closest is Dulwich Dental Office in Peckham, 0.6 miles north-east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Dulwich Dental OfficePeckham0.6 miles north-east–––4.8 (931 reviews)
THE ORTHODONTIC SUITELondon1.0 miles south-west✓–––
Dulwich Smile SuiteGipsy Hill1.1 miles south-west–✓✓4.4 (47 reviews)
Dulwich Orthodontic CentrePeckham1.1 miles south-west––✓3.8 (191 reviews)
DULWICH ORTHODONTIC CENTRELondon1.1 miles south-west✓–––
London Dental Arts Forest HillForest Hill1.4 miles south-east––✓4.9 (462 reviews)
One Dental - CamberwellBrixton1.5 miles north-west–✓✓5.0 (287 reviews)
Brixton Smiles Dental ClinicBrixton1.6 miles north-west✓✓✓4.8 (262 reviews)

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

Nearest places to Dulwich with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Peckham, 0.6 miles north-east; the next are London (1.0 miles south-west) and Gipsy Hill (1.1 miles south-west).

PlacePracticesNearest
Peckham40.6 miles north-east
London61.0 miles south-west
Gipsy Hill11.1 miles south-west
Forest Hill11.4 miles south-east
Brixton31.5 miles north-west
Brixton Hill11.7 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 Dulwich

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), 3.6 miles north-east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
The Cosmetic Dental GalleryCanary Wharf5.0 (453 reviews)3.6 miles north-east
One Dental - CamberwellBrixton5.0 (287 reviews)1.5 miles north-west
Orchard Orthodontics LONDONBrixton Hill4.9 (1,279 reviews)1.7 miles north-west
Banning Dental Group and Skin Clinique - Canning TownLadywell4.9 (1,108 reviews)3.0 miles east

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

Dulwich at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaSouthwark
NHS dental servicesNHS South 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
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Residents under 1619.9% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,673 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally9.8% aged 16 to 24 and 34.5% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car28.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre5,942 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health11.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles57 practices, more than 98% of towns in England
Access within Greater London371st closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles)
Nearest practice compared0.6 miles away, closer than 90% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county7.2% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London
Nearest university dental hospitalGuy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 4 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsThe Charter School North Dulwich — 0.6 miles
The Charter School East Dulwich — 0.6 miles
Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich — 0.8 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles37 schools, about 36,531 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area114 schools, 46,793 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay20% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesDulwich Dental Office, Peckham — under a mile
THE ORTHODONTIC SUITE, London — 1 miles
Dulwich Smile Suite, Gipsy Hill — 1 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles181 within 10 miles, 349 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 Dulwich

Dulwich has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Dulwich Dental Office in Peckham is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 181 practices, and within 20 there are 349.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: London Dental Arts Forest Hill (1.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dulwich Orthodontic Centre (1.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Dulwich list clear aligners, the nearest 1.1 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Dulwich are commissioned by NHS South East London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is THE ORTHODONTIC SUITE in London, 1 miles 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 Dulwich

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Find orthodontic treatment in Dulwich

Orthodontist in Dulwich: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Dulwich often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It connects local orthodontic research in Dulwich with the wider Greater London area.

Dulwich at a glance

East Dulwich is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Dulwich.

Dulwich in context

ONS classifies Dulwich as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Dulwich falls under NHS South East London Integrated Care Board. Dulwich's under-16 share sits at 19.9%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.2% of the 1,673 residents in Dulwich's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.8% average across Greater London. Dulwich has 57 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 98% of towns in England. 20% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Dulwich are The Charter School North Dulwich (0.6 miles) and The Charter School East Dulwich (0.6 miles). 37 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 114 schools and 46,793 pupils in Dulwich's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Dulwich's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Dulwich is about 4 miles from Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London.

Practice signals around Dulwich

We hold no orthodontic practice records in Dulwich itself. The nearest recorded are Dulwich Dental Office in Peckham, under a mile away; THE ORTHODONTIC SUITE in London, about a mile away; and Dulwich Smile Suite in Gipsy Hill, about a mile away.

Widen your local search

For a broader view, related location pages cover College, East Dulwich, South Camberwell, Village, West Dulwich, and Brockwell Park as well as this one.

Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Dulwich

Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Dulwich can feel overwhelming at first. 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.

Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Dulwich

No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:

The Orthodontic Journey in Dulwich

Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Dulwich 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.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Dulwich

Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Dulwich — comparing a couple is worthwhile. ONS classifies Dulwich as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Dulwich sits within NHS South East London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 19.9% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Dulwich, 7.2% of the 1,673 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. Dulwich has 57 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 98% 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 Dulwich attend schools such as The Charter School North Dulwich (0.6 miles) and The Charter School East Dulwich (0.6 miles). 37 secondary schools are within three miles. Dulwich's Local Authority area covers 114 schools and 46,793 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Dulwich sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Dulwich is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London, about 4 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

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

Frequently Asked Questions in Dulwich

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Dulwich?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Dulwich is Dulwich Dental Office in Peckham, about 0.6 miles to the north-east. The next closest are THE ORTHODONTIC SUITE (1.0 miles) and Dulwich Smile Suite (1.1 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Dulwich?

Our register has 58 practices within 5 miles of Dulwich, 181 practices within 10 miles and 349 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Dulwich?

The nearest practice to Dulwich that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is THE ORTHODONTIC SUITE in London, about 1.0 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include DULWICH ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (1.1 miles) and Brixton Smiles Dental Clinic (1.6 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Dulwich, Greater London?

Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.

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

Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.

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TitleDulwich, Greater London Orthodontics
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Published1 June 2022
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