NHS Treatment in Ealing Broadway 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.3% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of 1,453 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Ealing Dental Specialists, Ealing Common — under a mile; 16 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ada Lovelace Church of England High School — 0.2 miles The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls — 0.6 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — about 8 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 11.7% 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 Ealing Broadway
On our practice register: 47 practices within 5 miles of Ealing Broadway, 165 practices within 10 and 371 practices within 20. The closest is Ealing Dental Specialists in Ealing Common, 0.5 miles south. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Ealing Dental Specialists, 0.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ealing Dental SpecialistsEaling Common | 0.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (417 reviews) |
| Straight Talk OrthodonticsLondon | 0.7 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (59 reviews) |
| Acton Dental CareActon | 1.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (113 reviews) |
| Brent Dental SpecialistBrent | 2.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (224 reviews) |
| West London Dental CentresChiswick | 2.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (725 reviews) |
| ORTHODONTIC CARE LTDBrentford | 2.5 miles south | ✓ | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ealing Broadway with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Ealing Common, 0.5 miles south; the next are London (0.7 miles south-west) and Acton (1.3 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ealing Common | 1 | 0.5 miles south |
| London | 4 | 0.7 miles south-west |
| Acton | 1 | 1.3 miles south-east |
| Brent | 1 | 2.4 miles north |
| Chiswick | 1 | 2.4 miles south-east |
| Brentford | 1 | 2.5 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ealing Broadway
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dr Chaw-Su Kyi | West London Orthodontist Cosmetic Dental Studios in Shepherds Bush (5.0 from 218 reviews), 3.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Chaw-Su Kyi | West London Orthodontist Cosmetic Dental StudiosShepherds Bush | 5.0 (218 reviews) | 3.5 miles south-east |
| Acton Dental CareActon | 5.0 (113 reviews) | 1.3 miles south-east |
| Straight Talk OrthodonticsLondon | 5.0 (59 reviews) | 0.7 miles south-west |
| West London Dental CentresChiswick | 4.9 (725 reviews) | 2.4 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 Ealing Broadway, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Harrow Road Dental Surgery, 2.8 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ealing Dental Specialists, Ealing Common, under a mile 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 8 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Ealing Broadway 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.
For families in Ealing Broadway, the NHS pathway offers a subsidised route to fixed braces for eligible children. The process starts with your dentist, includes a formal eligibility assessment, and places you on a waiting list. For those who don't qualify or can't wait, private treatment fills the gap effectively.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Ealing Broadway
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 orthodontic waiting times in Greater London vary significantly by practice and by how the referral was made.
What's available in Ealing Broadway depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Ealing Broadway falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Census 2021 counts 1,453 residents in the neighbourhood around Ealing Broadway, 5.3% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Greater London. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Ealing Broadway is about 8 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London. For NHS dental services, Ealing Broadway falls under NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board. Ealing Broadway is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Census data puts 16.3% of Ealing Broadway's population at under 16. Families in Ealing Broadway are served by secondary schools including Ada Lovelace Church of England High School (0.2 miles) and The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls (0.6 miles). 21 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 112 schools and 57,704 pupils in Ealing Broadway's Local Authority area, per DfE data. With 46 orthodontic practices within five miles, Ealing Broadway is better served than 98% of towns in England. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Ealing Broadway itself. The closest on record are Ealing Dental Specialists in Ealing Common, under a mile away; Straight Talk Orthodontics in London, under a mile away; and Octagon Orthodontics in Greenford, under 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.
The NHS Orthodontic Pathway in Ealing Broadway
For eligible patients in Ealing Broadway, the NHS route follows a defined sequence from dentist to specialist:
- Dental check-up: Your dentist performs an initial IOTN assessment and, if eligible, makes a formal referral.
- Referral to NHS orthodontist: You join the waiting list for the local NHS orthodontic service covering Ealing Broadway.
- Specialist assessment: An orthodontist confirms your IOTN score, takes records, and confirms whether NHS treatment proceeds.
- Brace fitting: Metal fixed braces are fitted — typically 60–90 minutes.
- Active treatment: Adjustment appointments every 6–8 weeks for 18–24 months on average.
- Retention: Retainers provided at completion as part of the NHS course of care.
NHS vs Private Fees in Ealing Broadway
An NHS course covers the entire treatment: appointments, the brace, adjustments, de-bonding and retainers.
Going private for the same metal braces in Ealing Broadway costs roughly £1,500–£3,500; you're paying for immediate access and appliance choice rather than a better clinical result.
Children's Orthodontics in Ealing Broadway
Spotting a developing problem early rarely means treating it straight away. Understanding the difference between monitoring, interceptive and definitive treatment helps parents navigate it. A photo assessment is a gentle way to get an early steer before booking anything.
Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Ealing Broadway
Space maintainers keep the space from a baby tooth lost too soon from closing up, so neighbouring teeth don't drift into the gap before the adult tooth is ready to come through.
Understanding Orthodontic Eligibility in Ealing Broadway
Many patients in Ealing Broadway are surprised they don't automatically qualify for NHS braces. NHS-contracted orthodontists in Greater London apply the same national criteria consistently. Understanding the scoring in advance means a more informed conversation with your dentist.
Eligibility in Ealing Broadway — Local Context
Waiting times for NHS orthodontic treatment in Greater London differ considerably between practices and can change over time.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Ealing Broadway
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ealing Broadway?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ealing Broadway is Ealing Dental Specialists in Ealing Common, about 0.5 miles to the south. The next closest are Dickens Yard Dental Ealing (0.5 miles) and Straight Talk Orthodontics (0.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ealing Broadway?
Our register has 47 practices within 5 miles of Ealing Broadway, 165 practices within 10 miles and 371 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ealing Broadway?
The nearest practice to Ealing Broadway that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ealing Dental Specialists in Ealing Common, about 0.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include Straight Talk Orthodontics (0.7 miles) and Acton Dental Care (1.3 miles).
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Ealing Broadway?
NHS dental commissioning in Ealing Broadway falls under NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board.
What county is Ealing Broadway in?
Ealing Broadway falls within Greater London.
Is Ealing Broadway well served by schools?
DfE figures put 112 schools and 57,704 pupils across Ealing Broadway's Local Authority.
How many families live in Ealing Broadway?
16.3% of the local population is under 16, per the most recent Census.
What happens if I miss NHS appointments?
NHS contracts expect reasonable attendance, and repeatedly missing adjustments can get treatment discontinued since it extends the course and ties up scarce capacity. If attendance is genuinely difficult, tell the practice rather than just not showing up.
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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