NHS Treatment in Hampton North at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS South West London Integrated Care Board |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 20.6% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.8% of 1,692 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Knightsbridge Orthodontics, London — 1.7 miles; 17 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Hampton High — 0.2 miles Twickenham School — 1.0 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — about 13 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.8% of residents in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices listing NHS orthodontics near Hampton North
On our practice register: 29 practices within 5 miles of Hampton North, 119 practices within 10 and 353 practices within 20. The closest is The Complete Smile Twickenham in Heston, 1.5 miles north-east. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Knightsbridge Orthodontics, 1.7 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knightsbridge OrthodonticsLondon | 1.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (87 reviews) |
| RICHMOND HILL ORTHODONTICS LIMITED (HIGH STREET)Teddington | 1.7 miles east | ✓ | – | – |
| ORTHODONTIC CARE FELTHAMFeltham | 2.1 miles west | ✓ | – | – |
| ST MARKS ORTHODONTICTeddington | 2.2 miles east | ✓ | – | – |
| ST MARKS ORTHODONTICSTeddington | 2.2 miles east | ✓ | – | – |
| Advance Dental Care - Dental Implants | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Clear Braces | Hygienists | Emergency DentistHounslow | 2.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (2,771 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hampton North with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is London, 1.7 miles east; the next are Teddington (1.7 miles east) and Feltham (2.1 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| London | 1 | 1.7 miles east |
| Teddington | 3 | 1.7 miles east |
| Feltham | 1 | 2.1 miles west |
| Hounslow | 1 | 2.8 miles north |
| Sunbury-on-Thames | 1 | 2.8 miles west |
| Hampton Wick | 1 | 2.8 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hampton North
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is DentEuropa Implant & Orthodontic & Perio CENTRE in Heston (4.9 from 349 reviews), 3.1 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| DentEuropa Implant & Orthodontic & Perio CENTREHeston | 4.9 (349 reviews) | 3.1 miles north |
| Dental HouseSunbury-on-Thames | 4.9 (227 reviews) | 2.8 miles west |
| Smile Rooms KingstonHampton Wick | 4.9 (166 reviews) | 2.8 miles south-east |
| Confident Smile Dental Practice | sheppertonShepperton | 4.9 (134 reviews) | 4.2 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Hampton North, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Bupa Dental Care, under a mile away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Knightsbridge Orthodontics, London, 1.7 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 13 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Hampton North are commissioned by NHS South West London Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
The NHS orthodontic pathway in Hampton North focuses limited resources on the greatest clinical need. The process starts with your dentist, includes a formal eligibility assessment, and places you on a waiting list. Knowing what the NHS can and cannot provide makes the NHS-versus-private decision clearer.
The NHS Orthodontic Pathway in Hampton North
From first check-up to retainers, the NHS process in Hampton North runs like this:
- Dental check-up: Your dentist performs an initial IOTN assessment and, if eligible, makes a formal referral.
- Referral to NHS orthodontist: You join the waiting list for the local NHS orthodontic service covering Hampton North.
- Specialist assessment: An orthodontist confirms your IOTN score, takes records, and confirms whether NHS treatment proceeds.
- Brace fitting: Metal fixed braces are fitted — typically 60–90 minutes.
- Active treatment: Adjustment appointments every 6–8 weeks for 18–24 months on average.
- Retention: Retainers provided at completion as part of the NHS course of care.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Hampton North
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. NHS orthodontic waiting times in Greater London vary significantly by practice and by how the referral was made.
There's no orthodontist on record in Hampton North itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is under a mile away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. By national deprivation ranking, Hampton North sits among the more deprived areas of England. Regionally, 22.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.8% of the 1,692 residents in Hampton North's census neighbourhood, above the 6.8% average across Greater London. The nearest university dental hospital to Hampton North is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 13 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. NHS dental commissioning in Hampton North falls under NHS South West London Integrated Care Board. ONS classifies Hampton North as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Census figures show 20.6% of the local population is under 16. Families in Hampton North are served by secondary schools including Hampton High (0.2 miles) and Twickenham School (1.0 miles). 24 secondary schools are within three miles. Hampton North's Local Authority area covers 84 schools and 39,228 pupils, according to DfE figures. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (29), Hampton North has more choice than 95% of towns in England. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Hampton North. The nearest recorded are The Complete Smile Twickenham in Heston, about 2 miles away; Knightsbridge Orthodontics in London, about 2 miles away; and RICHMOND HILL ORTHODONTICS LIMITED (HIGH STREET) in Teddington, about 2 miles away. NHS capacity is limited — practices often have closed lists for new NHS patients, which is why private treatment is the realistic route for many adults and for those who cannot wait.
What NHS Treatment Costs in Hampton North
On the NHS, one course of treatment runs from fitting right through to retainers, with nothing added along the way.
Private treatment in Hampton North trades cost for speed and choice — around £1,500–£3,500 for metal braces, but starting within weeks and with ceramic, lingual and aligner options on the table.
NHS Brace Eligibility in Hampton North
Eligibility for NHS braces is decided by a clinical scoring system, not by appearance alone. It measures the complexity and impact of the problem, and only cases above a threshold score receive NHS funding. If NHS funding isn't available, private treatment has no eligibility threshold and no waiting list.
How Eligibility Is Scored
NHS eligibility is decided by the IOTN — a two-part clinical index applied consistently by orthodontists throughout Greater London.
Children's Orthodontics in Hampton North
Children's orthodontics in Hampton North covers a spectrum from early monitoring to active interceptive treatment. The aim is to monitor development and intervene at the right time, not to begin treatment immediately. This guide explains the age-7 assessment, interceptive options and NHS access for children.
NHS Orthodontics for Children in Hampton North
Children in Hampton North who meet the IOTN eligibility threshold are entitled to NHS-funded orthodontic treatment. Referrals are made by the child's dentist once most adult teeth have erupted. NHS treatment for children is almost always metal fixed braces.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Hampton North
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hampton North?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hampton North is The Complete Smile Twickenham in Heston, about 1.5 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Knightsbridge Orthodontics (1.7 miles) and RICHMOND HILL ORTHODONTICS LIMITED (HIGH STREET) (1.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hampton North?
Our register has 29 practices within 5 miles of Hampton North, 119 practices within 10 miles and 353 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hampton North?
The nearest practice to Hampton North that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Knightsbridge Orthodontics in London, about 1.7 miles to the east. Others nearby include RICHMOND HILL ORTHODONTICS LIMITED (HIGH STREET) (1.7 miles) and ORTHODONTIC CARE FELTHAM (2.1 miles).
Is there a dentist near Hampton North?
No orthodontic practice covers Hampton North directly — the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is under a mile away and is a normal first stop for a referral into orthodontic care.
What towns are near Hampton North?
West Twickenham, West Molesey, Fulwell and Hampton Hill are within easy reach of Hampton North.
What NHS area is Hampton North in for dental services?
NHS dental commissioning in Hampton North falls under NHS South West London Integrated Care Board.
How's children's dental health in Hampton North's area?
Regionally, 22.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay, per OHID data.
How long is the NHS orthodontic wait in Hampton North?
NHS orthodontic waiting times in Greater London typically range from 12 to 24 months — and in some areas longer. Private treatment has no waiting list and usually begins within weeks of consultation.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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