Orthodontic practices near Fairlop
On our practice register: 30 practices within 5 miles of Fairlop, 98 practices within 10 and 320 practices within 20. The closest is Orthodontic Gallery in Barkingside, 1.6 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthodontic GalleryBarkingside | 1.6 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (462 reviews) |
| THE ORTHODONTIC GALLERYIlford | 1.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| FIRST Ortho - First ImpressionsBarkingside | 1.8 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (200 reviews) |
| Woodford Dental CareWoodford Green | 2.1 miles west | – | – | – | 4.7 (667 reviews) |
| FIRST Ortho - FIRST ImpressionsBuckhurst Hill | 2.4 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (108 reviews) |
| Ilford Dental CentreIlford | 2.7 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (251 reviews) |
| Denta ClinicIlford | 2.7 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (291 reviews) |
| Simplyteeth BrentwoodBecontree | 2.8 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,149 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Fairlop with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barkingside, 1.6 miles south-west; the next are Ilford (1.6 miles south-west) and Woodford Green (2.1 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Barkingside | 2 | 1.6 miles south-west |
| Ilford | 5 | 1.6 miles south-west |
| Woodford Green | 1 | 2.1 miles west |
| Buckhurst Hill | 1 | 2.4 miles north-west |
| Becontree | 3 | 2.8 miles south |
| Romford | 6 | 3.1 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 Fairlop
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions in Buckhurst Hill (5.0 from 108 reviews), 2.4 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST Ortho - FIRST ImpressionsBuckhurst Hill | 5.0 (108 reviews) | 2.4 miles north-west |
| Orthodontic GalleryBarkingside | 4.9 (462 reviews) | 1.6 miles south-west |
| Apolline DentalChingford | 4.9 (418 reviews) | 3.9 miles north-west |
| Share A Smile - Orthodontist In EssexRomford | 4.9 (214 reviews) | 4.9 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Fairlop at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Redbridge |
| NHS dental services | NHS North 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 | 22.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,526 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.4% aged 16 to 24 and 35.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 15.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 8,218 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 10.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 30 practices, more than 96% of towns in England |
| Access within Greater London | 881st closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.6 miles away, closer than 74% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.6% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 8 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | King Solomon High School — 0.5 miles Ilford County High School — 0.6 miles Caterham High School — 0.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 18 schools, about 25,188 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 94 schools, 59,357 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 31% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Orthodontic Gallery, Barkingside — 2 miles THE ORTHODONTIC GALLERY, Ilford — 2 miles Woodford Dental Care, Woodford Green — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 98 within 10 miles, 320 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Excel Dental Clinic — under a mile |
| Postcode districts | IG6 |
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 Fairlop
The nearest practice to Fairlop is Orthodontic Gallery in Barkingside, 1.6 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 98 practices, and within 20 there are 320.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Orthodontic Gallery (1.6 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 18 of the practices around Fairlop list clear aligners, the nearest 1.6 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around Fairlop are commissioned by NHS North East London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is THE ORTHODONTIC GALLERY in Ilford, 1.6 miles 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 Fairlop
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Orthodontist in Fairlop: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Fairlop understand their options before committing to an appointment. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Greater London.
Useful local orthodontic context for Fairlop
There is no orthodontist on our records in Fairlop itself. The nearest we do hold are Orthodontic Gallery in Barkingside, about 2 miles away; THE ORTHODONTIC GALLERY in Ilford, about 2 miles away; and Woodford Dental Care in Woodford Green, about 2 miles away.
Nearby location pages
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Repton Park, Fullwell, Grange Hill, Chigwell, Barkingside, and Fairlop Waters.
A quick look at Fairlop
The nearest other location we cover is Repton Park, under 1 km to the west.
What official data says about Fairlop
Fairlop is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Fairlop falls under NHS North East London Integrated Care Board. 22.6% of Fairlop's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. Census 2021 counts 1,526 residents in the neighbourhood around Fairlop, 7.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Greater London. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (30), Fairlop has more choice than 96% of towns in England. 31% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Fairlop are served by secondary schools including King Solomon High School (0.5 miles) and Ilford County High School (0.6 miles). 18 secondary schools are within three miles. Fairlop's Local Authority has 94 schools educating 59,357 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Fairlop is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Fairlop is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 8 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
The Orthodontic Journey in Fairlop
Starting orthodontic treatment in Fairlop can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Fairlop
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Fairlop
There's no orthodontist on record in Fairlop itself; the nearest dentist, Excel Dental Clinic, is under a mile away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Fairlop sits within NHS North East London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With 22.6% of residents under 16, Fairlop has an above-average share of children. Census 2021 counts 1,526 residents in the neighbourhood around Fairlop, 7.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Greater London. Fairlop has 30 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 96% of towns in England. 31% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Fairlop are King Solomon High School (0.5 miles) and Ilford County High School (0.6 miles). 18 secondary schools are within three miles. Fairlop's Local Authority area covers 94 schools and 59,357 pupils, according to DfE figures. Fairlop sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Fairlop is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 8 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Fairlop
The orthodontic landscape in Fairlop 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 Fairlop
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Fairlop — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Fairlop. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Fairlop
This part of the page places Fairlop, Greater London in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Related nearby location pages such as Repton Park, Fullwell, Grange Hill, Chigwell, Barkingside, and Fairlop Waters can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Fairlop
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Fairlop often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Fairlop?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Fairlop is Orthodontic Gallery in Barkingside, about 1.6 miles to the south-west. The next closest are THE ORTHODONTIC GALLERY (1.6 miles) and FIRST Ortho - First Impressions (1.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Fairlop?
Our register has 30 practices within 5 miles of Fairlop, 98 practices within 10 miles and 320 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Fairlop?
The nearest practice to Fairlop that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is THE ORTHODONTIC GALLERY in Ilford, about 1.6 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include FIRST Ortho - First Impressions (1.8 miles) and FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions (2.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Fairlop, Greater London?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Fairlop, Greater London?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.