Orthodontic practices near Finchley
On our practice register: 39 practices within 5 miles of Finchley, 157 practices within 10 and 381 practices within 20. The closest is Smile Cliniq - Finchley Dentist, 0.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile Cliniq - Finchley DentistFinchley | 0.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (368 reviews) |
| Brace Place Orthodontic Practice - PrivateGolders Green | 1.3 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (134 reviews) |
| BRACE PLACELondon | 1.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Southover Orthodontic PracticeTotteridge | 1.6 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (86 reviews) |
| Origin OrthodonticsEdgwarebury | 2.0 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (90 reviews) |
| ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS WHETSTONELondon | 2.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Smile Matters DentistsMuswell Hill | 2.6 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (280 reviews) |
| Muswell Hill Smile- Dentist Muswell HillMuswell Hill | 2.7 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (59 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Finchley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Finchley, 0.6 miles north-east; the next are Golders Green (1.3 miles south-west) and London (1.3 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Finchley | 1 | 0.6 miles north-east |
| Golders Green | 1 | 1.3 miles south-west |
| London | 8 | 1.3 miles south-west |
| Totteridge | 1 | 1.6 miles north |
| Edgwarebury | 1 | 2.0 miles north-west |
| Muswell Hill | 2 | 2.6 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Finchley
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The London Centre for Cosmetic Dentistry (5.0 from 331 reviews), 4.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The London Centre for Cosmetic DentistryLondon | 5.0 (331 reviews) | 4.1 miles south-east |
| [le] dentalKilburn | 5.0 (238 reviews) | 3.9 miles south |
| Origin OrthodonticsEdgwarebury | 5.0 (90 reviews) | 2.0 miles north-west |
| Finchley OrthodonticsCrouch End | 5.0 (21 reviews) | 3.6 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Finchley at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Barnet |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 65,812 |
| Residents under 16 | 18.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,700 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.9% aged 16 to 24 and 34.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 25.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 5,374 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 | 37 practices, more than 97% of towns in England |
| Access within Greater London | 371st closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.6 miles away, closer than 90% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 6 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Hasmonean High School for Boys — 0.7 miles Christ's College Finchley — 0.8 miles Bishop Douglass School Finchley — 1.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 22 schools, about 24,182 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 167 schools, 67,996 pupils (DfE) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 1 |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 157 within 10 miles, 381 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | N3 |
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 Finchley
The nearest practice to Finchley is Smile Cliniq - Finchley Dentist, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 157 practices, and within 20 there are 381.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Brace Place Orthodontic Practice - Private (1.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Katz and Madhok Orthodontics (2.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Finchley list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Finchley are commissioned by NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smile Cliniq - Finchley Dentist, 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 Finchley
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Orthodontist in Finchley: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Finchley keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is relevant to searches focused on both Finchley and the wider Greater London area. Finchley — a large town with a population of around 65,812 — is covered on this page specifically.
What we know about practices near Finchley
Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 1 published orthodontic practice in the database currently link to Finchley or nearby searches; 1 mention clear aligners or Invisalign; 1 mention fixed braces; 1 include NHS signals and 1 include private treatment signals; 1 mention finance or monthly payment options; access-related signals include parking from 0, wheelchair access from 1, and evening or weekend availability from 1. Nearby practice records include Smile Cliniq - Finchley Dentist. Practice websites also mention serving areas such as Finchley.
The local picture in Finchley
Finchley is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Finchley sits within NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 18.1% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,700 residents in the neighbourhood around Finchley, 6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Greater London. Finchley has 37 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 97% of towns in England. Families in Finchley are served by secondary schools including Hasmonean High School for Boys (0.7 miles) and Christ's College Finchley (0.8 miles). 22 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 167 schools and 67,996 pupils across Finchley's Local Authority. Finchley falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Finchley is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 6 miles away.
About Finchley
Finchley is home to around 65,812 people, classing it as a large town within Greater London. Finchley Church End is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Finchley.
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All Orthodontic Options in Finchley Explained
Patients in Finchley 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. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything. People from Finchley Church End, Mill Hill East and West Finchley regularly visit orthodontists in Finchley.
Treatment Options in Finchley — Local Context
We track 1 orthodontic practice serving Finchley and the surrounding area. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Finchley sits within NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 18.1% of Finchley's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6% of the 1,700 residents in Finchley's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Greater London. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (37), Finchley has more choice than 97% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Finchley attend schools such as Hasmonean High School for Boys (0.7 miles) and Christ's College Finchley (0.8 miles). 22 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 167 schools and 67,996 pupils in Finchley's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Finchley's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Finchley is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 6 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. Of the 1 orthodontic practice recorded for Finchley and the surrounding area, 1 lists NHS treatment and 1 lists private care; 1 advertises clear aligners and 1 advertises fixed braces; and 1 mentions payment plans or finance. On practical access, 1 lists evening or weekend appointments and 1 records step-free or wheelchair access. The areas they name as covered include Finchley. They reflect what practices state publicly, which is a useful shortlist but not a substitute for asking directly. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone. People from Finchley Church End, Mill Hill East, and West Finchley regularly make use of Finchley's orthodontic practices for orthodontic treatment comparison.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Finchley
Orthodontic treatment in Finchley is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention. People from Finchley Church End, Mill Hill East and West Finchley regularly visit orthodontists in Finchley.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Finchley
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This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Finchley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Finchley
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Frequently Asked Questions in Finchley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Finchley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Finchley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Finchley is Smile Cliniq - Finchley Dentist, about 0.6 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Brace Place Orthodontic Practice - Private (1.3 miles) and BRACE PLACE (1.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Finchley?
Our register has 39 practices within 5 miles of Finchley, 157 practices within 10 miles and 381 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Finchley?
The nearest practice to Finchley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smile Cliniq - Finchley Dentist, about 0.6 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include BRACE PLACE (1.3 miles) and ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS WHETSTONE (2.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Finchley, Greater London?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Finchley, Greater London?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.