Orthodontic practices near Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside
On our practice register: 44 practices within 5 miles of Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside, 160 practices within 10 and 359 practices within 20. The closest is Dr Emmett Hegarty Specialist Orthodontist in Kingston upon Thames, 1.4 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Emmett Hegarty Specialist OrthodontistKingston upon Thames | 1.4 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (99 reviews) |
| Roseneath OrthodonticsHounslow | 1.4 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (11 reviews) |
| The Smile Studios HounslowRichmond | 1.4 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (363 reviews) |
| Kingston OrthodonticsKingston upon Thames | 1.5 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (164 reviews) |
| RICHMOND HILL ORTHODONTICS LIMITED (SHEEN ROAD)Richmond | 1.5 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Knightsbridge OrthodonticsLondon | 1.6 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (87 reviews) |
| St Mark's OrthodonticsHampton Wick | 1.6 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (127 reviews) |
| ST MARKS ORTHODONTICTeddington | 1.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Kingston upon Thames, 1.4 miles south; the next are Hounslow (1.4 miles north) and Richmond (1.4 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Kingston upon Thames | 3 | 1.4 miles south |
| Hounslow | 2 | 1.4 miles north |
| Richmond | 2 | 1.4 miles north |
| London | 1 | 1.6 miles south-west |
| Hampton Wick | 2 | 1.6 miles south-west |
| Teddington | 3 | 1.6 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 Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Complete Smile Twickenham in Heston (5.0 from 235 reviews), 1.9 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Complete Smile TwickenhamHeston | 5.0 (235 reviews) | 1.9 miles west |
| Beverley DentalNew Malden | 5.0 (218 reviews) | 2.8 miles south-east |
| Kingston OrthodonticsKingston upon Thames | 5.0 (164 reviews) | 1.5 miles south |
| St Mark's OrthodonticsHampton Wick | 5.0 (127 reviews) | 1.6 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Richmond upon Thames |
| NHS dental services | NHS South West 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 20.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,988 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.8% aged 16 to 24 and 31.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 26.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 484 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 43 practices, more than 98% of towns in England |
| Access within Greater London | 830th closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.4 miles away, closer than 76% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.3% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Grey Court School — 0.5 miles The Tiffin Girls' School — 1.0 miles Orleans Park School — 1.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 18 schools, about 21,056 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 84 schools, 39,228 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Roseneath Orthodontics, Hounslow — 1 miles Dr Emmett Hegarty Specialist Orthodontist, Kingston upon Thames — 1 miles The Smile Studios Hounslow, Richmond — 1 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 160 within 10 miles, 359 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Ham Dental Practice — under a mile |
| Postcode districts | TW10 |
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 Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside
The nearest practice to Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside is Dr Emmett Hegarty Specialist Orthodontist in Kingston upon Thames, 1.4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 160 practices, and within 20 there are 359.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Knightsbridge Orthodontics (1.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Kingston Orthodontics (1.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside list clear aligners, the nearest 1.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside are commissioned by NHS South West London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Smile Studios Hounslow in Richmond, 1.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 10 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside
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What official data says about Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside sits within NHS South West London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside's under-16 share sits at 20.8%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.3% of the 1,988 residents in Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside's census neighbourhood, above the 6.8% average across Greater London. Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside has 43 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 98% of towns in England. 22.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside are Grey Court School (0.5 miles) and The Tiffin Girls' School (1.0 miles). 18 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 84 schools and 39,228 pupils across Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside is about 10 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London.
Facts about Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside
Heading north-west for around 2 km brings you to Twickenham Riverside, the closest linked location.
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Pages for Tudor, Canbury, Richmond, South Richmond, Twickenham Riverside, and Hampton Wick follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Useful local orthodontic context for Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside
There is no orthodontist on our records in Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside itself. The nearest recorded are Roseneath Orthodontics in Hounslow, about a mile away; Dr Emmett Hegarty Specialist Orthodontist in Kingston upon Thames, about a mile away; and The Smile Studios Hounslow in Richmond, about a mile away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside
Many people in Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside
There's no orthodontist on record in Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside itself; the nearest dentist, Ham Dental Practice, is under a mile away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS South West London Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 20.8% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.3% of the 1,988 residents in Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside's census neighbourhood, above the 6.8% average across Greater London. With 43 orthodontic practices within five miles, Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside is better served than 98% of towns in England. 22.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside are served by secondary schools including Grey Court School (0.5 miles) and The Tiffin Girls' School (1.0 miles). 18 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 84 schools and 39,228 pupils across Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 10 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside
The orthodontic landscape in Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside 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.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside is Dr Emmett Hegarty Specialist Orthodontist in Kingston upon Thames, about 1.4 miles to the south. The next closest are Roseneath Orthodontics (1.4 miles) and The Smile Studios Hounslow (1.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside?
Our register has 44 practices within 5 miles of Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside, 160 practices within 10 miles and 359 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside?
The nearest practice to Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Smile Studios Hounslow in Richmond, about 1.4 miles to the north. Others nearby include RICHMOND HILL ORTHODONTICS LIMITED (SHEEN ROAD) (1.5 miles) and Knightsbridge Orthodontics (1.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside, Greater London?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside, Greater London?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.