Orthodontic practices near Hackney
On our practice register: 57 practices within 5 miles of Hackney, 166 practices within 10 and 366 practices within 20. The closest is Ardent Smile in Stamford Hill, 1.0 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardent SmileStamford Hill | 1.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (267 reviews) |
| Chrysanth Dental CareStratford | 1.2 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (175 reviews) |
| London Orthodontic ClinicBarbican | 2.4 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (103 reviews) |
| Invisiblebraces4U IslingtonIslington | 2.4 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (451 reviews) |
| Manor Orthodontic & Implant ClinicSt. Ann's | 2.4 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (47 reviews) |
| The BraceSpitalfields | 2.5 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (722 reviews) |
| ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces LondonBarbican | 2.7 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (1,505 reviews) |
| London City SmilesHighbury | 2.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,371 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hackney with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stamford Hill, 1.0 miles north; the next are Stratford (1.2 miles south) and Barbican (2.4 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stamford Hill | 1 | 1.0 miles north |
| Stratford | 2 | 1.2 miles south |
| Barbican | 2 | 2.4 miles south-west |
| Islington | 4 | 2.4 miles west |
| St. Ann's | 1 | 2.4 miles north-west |
| Spitalfields | 1 | 2.5 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hackney
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Angel Orthodontics in Islington (5.0 from 93 reviews), 2.7 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Angel OrthodonticsIslington | 5.0 (93 reviews) | 2.7 miles south-west |
| Finchley OrthodonticsCrouch End | 5.0 (21 reviews) | 3.7 miles north-west |
| London Clear BracesHolborn | 5.0 (16 reviews) | 3.7 miles south-west |
| ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces LondonBarbican | 4.9 (1,505 reviews) | 2.7 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hackney at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Hackney |
| 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 15.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,573 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 12.7% aged 16 to 24 and 43.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 61.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 11,769 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 57 practices, more than 98% of towns in England |
| Access within Greater London | 676th closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.0 miles away, closer than 83% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 2 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The City Academy, Hackney — 0.1 miles Cardinal Pole Catholic School — 0.3 miles Clapton Girls' Academy — 0.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 55 schools, about 54,686 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 104 schools, 42,007 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 31% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Ardent Smile, Stamford Hill — 1 miles Chrysanth Dental Care, Stratford — 1 miles London Orthodontic Clinic, Barbican — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 166 within 10 miles, 366 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 Hackney
The nearest practice to Hackney is Ardent Smile in Stamford Hill, 1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 166 practices, and within 20 there are 366.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Ardent Smile (1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Invisiblebraces4U Islington (2.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Hackney list clear aligners, the nearest 1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Hackney are commissioned by NHS North East London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ardent Smile in Stamford Hill, 1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 2 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hackney
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Orthodontist in Hackney: People weighing up braces or aligners in Hackney can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Hackney or another part of Greater London.
Practice data for Hackney
There is no orthodontist on our records in Hackney itself. The nearest recorded are Ardent Smile in Stamford Hill, about a mile away; Chrysanth Dental Care in Stratford, about a mile away; and London Orthodontic Clinic in Barbican, about 2 miles away.
Widen your local search
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Clapton Park, Hackney Central, Homerton, Leabridge, South Hackney, and Hackney Downs may also help.
The local picture in Hackney
By ONS classification, Hackney falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Hackney sits within NHS North East London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 15.2% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.1% of the 1,573 residents in Hackney's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.8% average across Greater London. Hackney has 57 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 98% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 31% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Hackney attend schools such as The City Academy, Hackney (0.1 miles) and Cardinal Pole Catholic School (0.3 miles). 55 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 104 schools and 42,007 pupils in Hackney's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data ranks Hackney among England's more deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Hackney is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 2 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Hackney at a glance
The nearest other location we cover is Hackney Central, under 1 km to the west.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Hackney
Orthodontic treatment in Hackney 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.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Hackney
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Hackney
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Hackney — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Hackney is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS North East London Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 15.2% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.1% of the 1,573 residents in Hackney's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.8% average across Greater London. Hackney has 57 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 98% of towns in England. 31% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Hackney are served by secondary schools including The City Academy, Hackney (0.1 miles) and Cardinal Pole Catholic School (0.3 miles). 55 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 104 schools and 42,007 pupils in Hackney's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Hackney falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Hackney is about 2 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Hackney Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Hackney 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 Hackney
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Hackney — 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 Hackney. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hackney
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Hackney, Greater London within a broader nearby area. Related nearby location pages such as Clapton Park, Hackney Central, Homerton, Leabridge, South Hackney, and Hackney Downs can help you compare a wider local area.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Hackney
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hackney often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hackney?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hackney is Ardent Smile in Stamford Hill, about 1.0 miles to the north. The next closest are Chrysanth Dental Care (1.2 miles) and London Orthodontic Clinic (2.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hackney?
Our register has 57 practices within 5 miles of Hackney, 166 practices within 10 miles and 366 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hackney?
The nearest practice to Hackney that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ardent Smile in Stamford Hill, about 1.0 miles to the north. Others nearby include Manor Orthodontic & Implant Clinic (2.4 miles) and Angel Orthodontics (2.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hackney, 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 Hackney, Greater London?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.