Orthodontic practices near East Wickham
On our practice register: 21 practices within 5 miles of East Wickham, 109 practices within 10 and 331 practices within 20. The closest is Smile Welling Dental Care, 0.4 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile Welling Dental CareWelling | 0.4 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (229 reviews) |
| Welling Corner Dental Practice LtdWelling | 0.6 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (164 reviews) |
| Medidenta Dental Practice WellingWelling | 0.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (146 reviews) |
| Crook Log Dental PracticeBexleyheath | 1.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (631 reviews) |
| The Sandford Dental Implant & Cosmetic CentreWelling | 1.6 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (801 reviews) |
| AR Smiles Eltham - Implants, Invisalign and Cosmetic DentistKidbrooke | 2.0 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (797 reviews) |
| Abbeywood DentalThamesmead | 2.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 3.9 (140 reviews) |
| SE9 Dental CareEltham | 2.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (47 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to East Wickham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Welling, 0.4 miles east; the next are Bexleyheath (1.5 miles south-east) and Kidbrooke (2.0 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Welling | 4 | 0.4 miles east |
| Bexleyheath | 1 | 1.5 miles south-east |
| Kidbrooke | 1 | 2.0 miles west |
| Thamesmead | 1 | 2.2 miles north-east |
| Eltham | 2 | 2.2 miles south-west |
| London | 2 | 3.6 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 East Wickham
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), 4.9 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Cosmetic Dental GalleryCanary Wharf | 5.0 (453 reviews) | 4.9 miles west |
| SE9 Dental CareEltham | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 2.2 miles south-west |
| Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsDartford | 4.9 (1,313 reviews) | 5.4 miles east |
| Banning Dental Group and Skin Clinique - Canning TownLadywell | 4.9 (1,108 reviews) | 5.0 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
East Wickham at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Bexley |
| NHS dental services | NHS South East 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 17.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,573 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.6% aged 16 to 24 and 33.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 20.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 5,578 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 21 practices, more than 92% 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 | 7.4% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 8 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Welling School — 0.6 miles Harris Academy Falconwood — 1.0 miles Bexley Grammar School — 1.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 27 schools, about 32,881 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 90 schools, 43,011 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 20% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Smile Welling Dental Care, Welling — under a mile Crook Log Dental Practice, Bexleyheath — 2 miles AR Smiles Eltham - Implants, Invisalign and Cosmetic Dentist, Kidbrooke — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 109 within 10 miles, 331 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 Wickham
East Wickham has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Smile Welling Dental Care is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 109 practices, and within 20 there are 331.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: AR Smiles Eltham - Implants, Invisalign and Cosmetic Dentist (2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Crook Log Dental Practice (1.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 24 of the practices around East Wickham 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 Wickham are commissioned by NHS South East London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smile Welling Dental Care, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 8 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In East Wickham
Greater London12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in East Wickham
If you are looking for an orthodontist in East Wickham, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is a useful starting point whether you search from East Wickham or another part of Greater London.
Practice data for East Wickham
No orthodontic practice is recorded in East Wickham. The nearest we do hold are Smile Welling Dental Care, under a mile away; Crook Log Dental Practice in Bexleyheath, about 2 miles away; and AR Smiles Eltham - Implants, Invisalign and Cosmetic Dentist in Kidbrooke, about 2 miles away.
Local snapshot of East Wickham
Heading south for around 1 km brings you to Falconwood and Welling, the closest linked location.
East Wickham in context
Officially, East Wickham is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. East Wickham sits within NHS South East London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 17.8% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.4% of the 1,573 residents in East Wickham's census neighbourhood, above the 6.8% average across Greater London. East Wickham has 21 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 92% of towns in England. 20% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near East Wickham attend schools such as Welling School (0.6 miles) and Harris Academy Falconwood (1.0 miles). 27 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 90 schools and 43,011 pupils across East Wickham's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts East Wickham close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to East Wickham is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 8 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
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Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for East Wickham
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in East Wickham helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in East Wickham follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in East Wickham
Patients in East Wickham have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in East Wickham — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around East Wickham vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. East Wickham is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS South East London Integrated Care Board. East Wickham's under-16 share sits at 17.8%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.4% of the 1,573 residents in East Wickham's census neighbourhood, above the 6.8% average across Greater London. East Wickham has 21 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 92% 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 East Wickham are Welling School (0.6 miles) and Harris Academy Falconwood (1.0 miles). 27 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 90 schools and 43,011 pupils in East Wickham's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, East Wickham is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to East Wickham is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 8 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. No orthodontic practice is recorded in East Wickham. The closest on record are Smile Welling Dental Care, under a mile away; Crook Log Dental Practice in Bexleyheath, about 2 miles away; and AR Smiles Eltham - Implants, Invisalign and Cosmetic Dentist in Kidbrooke, about 2 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around East Wickham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around East Wickham
These local links are here for anyone comparing East Wickham, Greater London against nearby alternatives. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Falconwood and Welling, Plumstead Common, Welling, St. Michael's, Abbey Wood, and Blackfen and Lamorbey.
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Frequently Asked Questions in East Wickham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in East Wickham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to East Wickham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to East Wickham is Smile Welling Dental Care, about 0.4 miles to the east. The next closest are Welling Corner Dental Practice Ltd (0.6 miles) and Medidenta Dental Practice Welling (0.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near East Wickham?
Our register has 21 practices within 5 miles of East Wickham, 109 practices within 10 miles and 331 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near East Wickham?
The nearest practice to East Wickham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smile Welling Dental Care, about 0.4 miles to the east. Others nearby include Crook Log Dental Practice (1.5 miles) and AR Smiles Eltham - Implants, Invisalign and Cosmetic Dentist (2.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in East Wickham, Greater London?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in East Wickham, Greater London?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.