Orthodontic practices near Farthing Street
On our practice register: 6 practices within 5 miles of Farthing Street, 55 practices within 10 and 308 practices within 20. The closest is SIMPLY ORTHODONTICS LTD in Orpington, 3.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIMPLY ORTHODONTICS LTDOrpington | 3.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| SIMPLY ORTHODONTICSOrpington | 3.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| MFA Dental PracticeOrpington | 3.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (574 reviews) |
| PETTS WOOD ORTHODONTIC SURGERYOrpington | 3.5 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Petts Wood OrthodonticsBickley | 3.6 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (9 reviews) |
| Shirley Dental PracticeCroydon | 4.9 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (237 reviews) |
| Premier OrthodonticsShortlands | 5.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (161 reviews) |
| Smile 4 UChislehurst | 5.6 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (612 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Farthing Street with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Orpington, 3.0 miles north-east; the next are Bickley (3.6 miles north) and Croydon (4.9 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Orpington | 4 | 3.0 miles north-east |
| Bickley | 1 | 3.6 miles north |
| Croydon | 6 | 4.9 miles north-west |
| Shortlands | 1 | 5.2 miles north |
| Chislehurst | 1 | 5.6 miles north |
| Beckenham | 1 | 5.7 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 Farthing Street
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Feel Good Dental - Croydon (5.0 from 401 reviews), 6.0 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feel Good Dental - CroydonCroydon | 5.0 (401 reviews) | 6.0 miles north-west |
| AR Smiles Otford - Implant , Invisalign & Cosmetic DentistSevenoaks | 5.0 (85 reviews) | 6.4 miles east |
| Halo DentalSevenoaks | 5.0 (64 reviews) | 7.2 miles south-east |
| SE9 Dental CareEltham | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 7.6 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Farthing Street at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Bromley |
| 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 | 20% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,027 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.7% aged 16 to 24 and 28.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 204 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 6 practices, more than 64% of towns in England |
| Access within Greater London | 962nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.0 miles away, closer than 57% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.8% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 13 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Charles Darwin School — 1.7 miles Darrick Wood School — 1.9 miles Ravens Wood School — 2.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 8 schools, about 10,353 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 117 schools, 57,500 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 20% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | SIMPLY ORTHODONTICS LTD, Orpington — 3 miles Petts Wood Orthodontics, Bickley — 4 miles Shirley Dental Practice, Croydon — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 55 within 10 miles, 308 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Royal Dental Care — 2 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 Farthing Street
The nearest practice to Farthing Street is SIMPLY ORTHODONTICS LTD in Orpington, 3 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 55 practices, and within 20 there are 308.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Premier Orthodontics (5.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Feel Good Dental - Croydon (6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Farthing Street list clear aligners, the nearest 3.5 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 Farthing Street are commissioned by NHS South East London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is SIMPLY ORTHODONTICS LTD in Orpington, 3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 13 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Farthing Street
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Orthodontist in Farthing Street: Before booking anything in Farthing Street, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Greater London.
Farthing Street in context
By ONS classification, Farthing Street falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS South East London Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Farthing Street. 20% of Farthing Street's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Farthing Street, 7.8% of the 2,027 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Greater London, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Farthing Street has 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 64% 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 Farthing Street attend schools such as Charles Darwin School (1.7 miles) and Darrick Wood School (1.9 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. Farthing Street's Local Authority area covers 117 schools and 57,500 pupils, according to DfE figures. Farthing Street's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Farthing Street is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London, about 13 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
About Farthing Street
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Downe, the closest linked location.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Downe, Darwin, Leaves Green, Berry's Green, Luxted, and Single Street.
Local treatment availability around Farthing Street
There is no orthodontist on our records in Farthing Street itself. The closest on record are SIMPLY ORTHODONTICS LTD in Orpington, about 3 miles away; Petts Wood Orthodontics in Bickley, about 4 miles away; and Shirley Dental Practice in Croydon, about 5 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Farthing Street
Patients in Farthing Street have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Farthing Street
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Farthing Street — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Farthing Street
Many people in Farthing Street delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Farthing Street
Farthing Street has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Royal Dental Care — is about 2 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Farthing Street 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. 20% of Farthing Street's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Farthing Street, 7.8% of the 2,027 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Greater London, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (6), Farthing Street has more choice than 64% 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 Farthing Street attend schools such as Charles Darwin School (1.7 miles) and Darrick Wood School (1.9 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. Farthing Street's Local Authority area covers 117 schools and 57,500 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Farthing Street is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Farthing Street is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 13 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Farthing Street. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Farthing Street
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Farthing Street, Greater London with surrounding locations. You can keep exploring with related pages for Downe, Darwin, Leaves Green, Berry's Green, Luxted, and Single Street.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Farthing Street
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Farthing Street often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Farthing Street?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Farthing Street is SIMPLY ORTHODONTICS LTD in Orpington, about 3.0 miles to the north-east. The next closest are SIMPLY ORTHODONTICS (3.0 miles) and MFA Dental Practice (3.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Farthing Street?
Our register has 6 practices within 5 miles of Farthing Street, 55 practices within 10 miles and 308 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Farthing Street?
The nearest practice to Farthing Street that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is SIMPLY ORTHODONTICS LTD in Orpington, about 3.0 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include SIMPLY ORTHODONTICS (3.0 miles) and MFA Dental Practice (3.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Farthing Street, 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 Farthing Street, Greater London?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.