Orthodontic practices near East Acton
On our practice register: 71 practices within 5 miles of East Acton, 171 practices within 10 and 377 practices within 20. The closest is Hammersmith Orthodontics in Shepherds Bush, 0.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammersmith OrthodonticsShepherds Bush | 0.4 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 3.7 (49 reviews) |
| SOUTHWEST ORTHODONTISTS LIMITED (SHEPHERDS BUSH)London | 0.4 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Restore.Dental | Dr. Kartik Patel | West London InvisalignActon | 0.9 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (35 reviews) |
| The Bush Dental ClinicShepherds Bush | 0.9 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (334 reviews) |
| Acton Dental CareActon | 1.2 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (113 reviews) |
| All Orthodontics.Acton | 1.2 miles west | – | – | – | 4.3 (22 reviews) |
| Chiswick Smiles Dental StudioChiswick | 1.2 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (22 reviews) |
| Dr Chaw-Su Kyi | West London Orthodontist Cosmetic Dental StudiosShepherds Bush | 1.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (218 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to East Acton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Shepherds Bush, 0.4 miles south-east; the next are London (0.4 miles east) and Acton (0.9 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Shepherds Bush | 5 | 0.4 miles south-east |
| London | 7 | 0.4 miles east |
| Acton | 4 | 0.9 miles west |
| Chiswick | 2 | 1.2 miles south |
| Willesden | 1 | 1.7 miles north |
| Notting Hill | 1 | 1.8 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 East Acton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Fulham Road Dental - Fulham Dentist (5.0 from 607 reviews), 3.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fulham Road Dental - Fulham DentistFulham | 5.0 (607 reviews) | 3.1 miles south-east |
| Dr Chaw-Su Kyi | West London Orthodontist Cosmetic Dental StudiosShepherds Bush | 5.0 (218 reviews) | 1.3 miles south-east |
| Thousand Smiles | Invisalign Offer, Orthodontic and Implant centreBattersea | 5.0 (217 reviews) | 2.9 miles south-east |
| Acton Dental CareActon | 5.0 (113 reviews) | 1.2 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
East Acton at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Ealing |
| 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) |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 19.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,390 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 11.5% aged 16 to 24 and 45.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 55.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 10,767 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 10.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 71 practices, more than 99% of towns in England |
| Access within Greater London | 199th closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.4 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 6 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Phoenix Academy — 0.6 miles Hammersmith Academy — 0.9 miles Ark Burlington Danes Academy — 1.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 29 schools, about 29,813 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 112 schools, 57,704 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | SOUTHWEST ORTHODONTISTS LIMITED (SHEPHERDS BUSH), London — under a mile Hammersmith Orthodontics, Shepherds Bush — under a mile Restore.Dental | Dr. Kartik Patel | West London Invisalign, Acton — under a mile |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 171 within 10 miles, 377 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 East Acton
East Acton has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Hammersmith Orthodontics in Shepherds Bush is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 171 practices, and within 20 there are 377.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Hammersmith Orthodontics (under a mile) mentions a free consultation, and 20 of the practices around East Acton list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around East Acton are commissioned by NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is SOUTHWEST ORTHODONTISTS LIMITED (SHEPHERDS BUSH) in London, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 6 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In East Acton
Greater London12 nearby locationsCompare braces and clear aligners in East Acton
Orthodontist in East Acton: People weighing up braces or aligners in East Acton can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Greater London, not just East Acton.
Nearby location pages
Related pages for Wormholt and White City, Askew, College Park and Old Oak, North Acton, Ravenscourt Park, and Southfield are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
What official data says about East Acton
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, East Acton sits within NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 19.4% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.1% of the 2,390 residents in East Acton's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.8% average across Greater London. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (71), East Acton has more choice than 99% of towns in England. Families in East Acton are served by secondary schools including Phoenix Academy (0.6 miles) and Hammersmith Academy (0.9 miles). 29 secondary schools are within three miles. East Acton's Local Authority area covers 112 schools and 57,704 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, East Acton sits among the more deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to East Acton is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 6 miles away.
Practice signals around East Acton
No orthodontic practice is recorded in East Acton. The nearest recorded are SOUTHWEST ORTHODONTISTS LIMITED (SHEPHERDS BUSH) in London, under a mile away; Hammersmith Orthodontics in Shepherds Bush, under a mile away; and Restore.Dental | Dr. Kartik Patel | West London Invisalign in Acton, under a mile away.
About East Acton
The nearest other location we cover is Wormholt and White City, under 1 km to the east.
Orthodontic Treatments in East Acton
The orthodontic landscape in East Acton offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in East Acton
Every mainstream option is available to patients in East Acton — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for East Acton
Starting orthodontic treatment in East Acton can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in East Acton
Orthodontic practices in and around East Acton vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. East Acton is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board. 19.4% of East Acton's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.1% of the 2,390 residents in East Acton's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.8% average across Greater London. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (71), East Acton has more choice than 99% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near East Acton attend schools such as Phoenix Academy (0.6 miles) and Hammersmith Academy (0.9 miles). 29 secondary schools are within three miles. East Acton's Local Authority has 112 schools educating 57,704 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, East Acton sits among the more deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to East Acton is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 6 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around East Acton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around East Acton
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place East Acton, Greater London within a broader nearby area. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Wormholt and White City, Askew, College Park and Old Oak, North Acton, Ravenscourt Park, and Southfield.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in East Acton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in East Acton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to East Acton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to East Acton is Hammersmith Orthodontics in Shepherds Bush, about 0.4 miles to the south-east. The next closest are SOUTHWEST ORTHODONTISTS LIMITED (SHEPHERDS BUSH) (0.4 miles) and Restore.Dental | Dr. Kartik Patel | West London Invisalign (0.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near East Acton?
Our register has 71 practices within 5 miles of East Acton, 171 practices within 10 miles and 377 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near East Acton?
The nearest practice to East Acton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is SOUTHWEST ORTHODONTISTS LIMITED (SHEPHERDS BUSH) in London, about 0.4 miles to the east. Others nearby include The Bush Dental Clinic (0.9 miles) and Acton Dental Care (1.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in East Acton, Greater London?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in East Acton, Greater London?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.