Orthodontic practices near Forest Gate
On our practice register: 28 practices within 5 miles of Forest Gate, 149 practices within 10 and 354 practices within 20. The closest is Green Street Dental Practice in West Ham, 0.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Street Dental PracticeWest Ham | 0.9 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (392 reviews) |
| Manor Park Dental PracticeManor Park | 1.2 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (833 reviews) |
| The Nightingale ClinicWest Ham | 1.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.4 (602 reviews) |
| Whitestar Dental CareIlford | 2.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (1,011 reviews) |
| Docklands Dental HouseCanning Town | 2.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (448 reviews) |
| Ilford Dental CentreIlford | 2.5 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (251 reviews) |
| FIRST Ortho - First ImpressionsBarkingside | 2.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (200 reviews) |
| Orthodontic GalleryBarkingside | 2.7 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (462 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Forest Gate with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is West Ham, 0.9 miles south-east; the next are Manor Park (1.2 miles east) and Ilford (2.3 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| West Ham | 2 | 0.9 miles south-east |
| Manor Park | 1 | 1.2 miles east |
| Ilford | 5 | 2.3 miles east |
| Canning Town | 1 | 2.4 miles south |
| Barkingside | 2 | 2.6 miles north-east |
| Barking | 1 | 2.8 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Forest Gate
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), 5.0 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Cosmetic Dental GalleryCanary Wharf | 5.0 (453 reviews) | 5.0 miles south |
| ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces LondonBarbican | 4.9 (1,505 reviews) | 5.1 miles south-west |
| Orthodontic GalleryBarkingside | 4.9 (462 reviews) | 2.7 miles north-east |
| Simplyteeth BrentwoodBecontree | 4.8 (1,149 reviews) | 3.5 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Forest Gate at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Newham |
| 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Population | 67 |
| Residents under 16 | 20.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,811 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 11.6% aged 16 to 24 and 43.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 46.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 11,938 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 | 28 practices, more than 95% of towns in England |
| Access within Greater London | 602nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.9 miles away, closer than 84% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.9% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 4 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Forest Gate Community School — 0.1 miles Buxton School — 0.5 miles Stratford School Academy — 0.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 42 schools, about 53,141 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 111 schools, 62,621 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 31% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Green Street Dental Practice, West Ham — under a mile Manor Park Dental Practice, Manor Park — 1 miles Whitestar Dental Care, Ilford — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 149 within 10 miles, 354 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 Forest Gate
The nearest practice to Forest Gate is Green Street Dental Practice in West Ham, 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 149 practices, and within 20 there are 354.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Manor Park Dental Practice (1.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Orthodontic Gallery (2.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Forest Gate 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 Forest Gate are commissioned by NHS North East London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Green Street Dental Practice in West Ham, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 4 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Forest Gate
Greater London12 nearby locationsCompare orthodontic care in Forest Gate
Orthodontist in Forest Gate: People weighing up braces or aligners in Forest Gate can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Forest Gate or another part of Greater London. Forest Gate — a small village with a population of around 67 — is covered on this page specifically.
Forest Gate in numbers
Around 67 people live in Forest Gate, which is a small village within Greater London. The nearest other location we cover is Forest Gate North, under 1 km to the north.
What official data says about Forest Gate
ONS classifies Forest Gate as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS North East London Integrated Care Board. Forest Gate's under-16 share sits at 20.6%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Forest Gate, 7.9% of the 1,811 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 (28), Forest Gate has more choice than 95% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 31% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Forest Gate are Forest Gate Community School (0.1 miles) and Buxton School (0.5 miles). 42 secondary schools are within three miles. Forest Gate's Local Authority area covers 111 schools and 62,621 pupils, according to DfE figures. Forest Gate's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Forest Gate is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 4 miles away.
Compare nearby areas
You can continue browsing related location pages including Forest Gate North, Forest Gate South, Cann Hall, Green Street West, Plaistow North, and West Ham if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Practice data for Forest Gate
There is no orthodontist on our records in Forest Gate itself. The closest on record are Green Street Dental Practice in West Ham, under a mile away; Manor Park Dental Practice, about a mile away; and Whitestar Dental Care in Ilford, about 2 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Forest Gate
Many people in Forest Gate delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Forest Gate runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Forest Gate
Patients in Forest Gate have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Forest Gate
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Forest Gate. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Forest Gate
This section helps connect Forest Gate, Greater London to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Forest Gate North, Forest Gate South, Cann Hall, Green Street West, Plaistow North, and West Ham.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Forest Gate
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Forest Gate often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Forest Gate?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Forest Gate is Green Street Dental Practice in West Ham, about 0.9 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Manor Park Dental Practice (1.2 miles) and The Nightingale Clinic (1.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Forest Gate?
Our register has 28 practices within 5 miles of Forest Gate, 149 practices within 10 miles and 354 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Forest Gate?
The nearest practice to Forest Gate that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Green Street Dental Practice in West Ham, about 0.9 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Manor Park Dental Practice (1.2 miles) and The Nightingale Clinic (1.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Forest Gate, Greater London?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Forest Gate, Greater London?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.