Orthodontic practices near Friern Barnet
On our practice register: 33 practices within 5 miles of Friern Barnet, 141 practices within 10 and 376 practices within 20. The closest is Muswell Hill Smile- Dentist Muswell Hill, 1.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muswell Hill Smile- Dentist Muswell HillMuswell Hill | 1.2 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (59 reviews) |
| Smile Cliniq - Finchley DentistFinchley | 1.3 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (368 reviews) |
| Smile Matters DentistsMuswell Hill | 1.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (280 reviews) |
| Southover Orthodontic PracticeTotteridge | 1.6 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (86 reviews) |
| ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS WHETSTONELondon | 1.7 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTIC (NEW ROAD)London | 2.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Crouch End OrthodonticsCrouch End | 2.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (43 reviews) |
| Finchley OrthodonticsCrouch End | 2.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (21 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Friern Barnet with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Muswell Hill, 1.2 miles south-east; the next are Finchley (1.3 miles west) and Totteridge (1.6 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Muswell Hill | 2 | 1.2 miles south-east |
| Finchley | 1 | 1.3 miles west |
| Totteridge | 1 | 1.6 miles north-west |
| London | 8 | 1.7 miles north-west |
| Crouch End | 2 | 2.7 miles south-east |
| Enfield Town | 4 | 2.7 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Friern Barnet
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), 4.4 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The London Centre for Cosmetic DentistryLondon | 5.0 (331 reviews) | 4.4 miles south |
| Origin OrthodonticsEdgwarebury | 5.0 (90 reviews) | 3.5 miles west |
| Finchley OrthodonticsCrouch End | 5.0 (21 reviews) | 2.7 miles south-east |
| New River Dental - EnfieldEnfield Town | 4.9 (598 reviews) | 4.6 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Friern Barnet 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 | Around the England average |
| Population | 17,250 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,650 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 | 9.2% aged 16 to 24 and 32.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 23.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 9,046 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 32 practices, more than 96% of towns in England |
| Access within Greater London | 752nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.2 miles away, closer than 80% 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 | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 6 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Compton School — 0.1 miles Wren Academy Finchley — 0.4 miles Friern Barnet School — 0.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 28 schools, about 30,865 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 167 schools, 67,996 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Muswell Hill Smile- Dentist Muswell Hill, Muswell Hill — 1 miles Smile Cliniq - Finchley Dentist, Finchley — 1 miles Southover Orthodontic Practice, Totteridge — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 141 within 10 miles, 376 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 Friern Barnet
The nearest practice to Friern Barnet is Muswell Hill Smile- Dentist Muswell Hill, 1.2 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 141 practices, and within 20 there are 376.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Treehouse Dental (2.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hampstead Orthodontic Practice (3.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Friern Barnet list clear aligners, the nearest 1.2 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 Friern Barnet are commissioned by NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smile Cliniq - Finchley Dentist, 1.3 miles 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 Friern Barnet
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Orthodontist in Friern Barnet: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Friern Barnet. It is relevant to searches focused on both Friern Barnet and the wider Greater London area. Friern Barnet — a market town with a population of around 17,250 — is covered on this page specifically.
Keep exploring nearby
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Coldfall, Coppetts, North Finchley, East Finchley, Fortis Green, and Oakleigh.
Local treatment availability around Friern Barnet
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Friern Barnet. The nearest we do hold are Muswell Hill Smile- Dentist Muswell Hill, about a mile away; Smile Cliniq - Finchley Dentist, about a mile away; and Southover Orthodontic Practice in Totteridge, about 2 miles away.
The local picture in Friern Barnet
Officially, Friern Barnet is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Friern Barnet sits within NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Friern Barnet's under-16 share sits at 17.5%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Friern Barnet, 7.8% of the 1,650 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 (32), Friern Barnet has more choice than 96% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Friern Barnet are The Compton School (0.1 miles) and Wren Academy Finchley (0.4 miles). 28 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 167 schools and 67,996 pupils in Friern Barnet's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Friern Barnet close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Friern Barnet is about 6 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London.
Where Friern Barnet sits locally
Around 17,250 people live in Friern Barnet, which is a market town within Greater London. Coppetts is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Friern Barnet.
All Orthodontic Options in Friern Barnet Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Friern Barnet has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Friern Barnet offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Friern Barnet
Orthodontic treatment in Friern Barnet 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. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Friern Barnet
Not every practice near Friern Barnet offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Friern Barnet — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Friern Barnet's under-16 share sits at 17.5%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Friern Barnet, 7.8% of the 1,650 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Greater London, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 32 orthodontic practices within five miles, Friern Barnet is better served than 96% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Friern Barnet attend schools such as The Compton School (0.1 miles) and Wren Academy Finchley (0.4 miles). 28 secondary schools are within three miles. Friern Barnet's Local Authority area covers 167 schools and 67,996 pupils, according to DfE figures. Friern Barnet's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Friern Barnet is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 6 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Friern Barnet. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Friern Barnet
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Friern Barnet, Greater London, these local links help you keep browsing. This page links onward to Coldfall, Coppetts, North Finchley, East Finchley, Fortis Green, and Oakleigh for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Friern Barnet
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Friern Barnet often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Friern Barnet?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Friern Barnet is Muswell Hill Smile- Dentist Muswell Hill, about 1.2 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Smile Cliniq - Finchley Dentist (1.3 miles) and Smile Matters Dentists (1.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Friern Barnet?
Our register has 33 practices within 5 miles of Friern Barnet, 141 practices within 10 miles and 376 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Friern Barnet?
The nearest practice to Friern Barnet that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smile Cliniq - Finchley Dentist, about 1.3 miles to the west. Others nearby include Smile Matters Dentists (1.5 miles) and ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS WHETSTONE (1.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Friern Barnet, Greater London?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Friern Barnet, Greater London?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.