NHS Treatment in Hampton 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 18.8% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of 1,934 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Knightsbridge Orthodontics, London — 2.1 miles; 17 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Hampton High — 1.3 miles St Paul's Catholic College — 1.9 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — about 14 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.3% 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
On our practice register: 29 practices within 5 miles of Hampton, 110 practices within 10 and 348 practices within 20. The closest is Knightsbridge Orthodontics in London, 2.1 miles north-east. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Knightsbridge Orthodontics, 2.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knightsbridge OrthodonticsLondon | 2.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (87 reviews) |
| RICHMOND HILL ORTHODONTICS LIMITED (HIGH STREET)Teddington | 2.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – |
| ST MARKS ORTHODONTICTeddington | 2.2 miles east | ✓ | – | – |
| ST MARKS ORTHODONTICSTeddington | 2.2 miles east | ✓ | – | – |
| ORTHODONTIC CARE FELTHAMFeltham | 2.6 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – |
| Smile Rooms KingstonHampton Wick | 2.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (166 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hampton with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is London, 2.1 miles north-east; the next are Teddington (2.1 miles north-east) and Feltham (2.6 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| London | 1 | 2.1 miles north-east |
| Teddington | 3 | 2.1 miles north-east |
| Feltham | 1 | 2.6 miles north-west |
| Hampton Wick | 1 | 2.6 miles east |
| Hinchley Wood | 1 | 2.8 miles south-east |
| Sunbury-on-Thames | 1 | 2.8 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hampton
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), 4.4 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| DentEuropa Implant & Orthodontic & Perio CENTREHeston | 4.9 (349 reviews) | 4.4 miles north |
| Dental HouseSunbury-on-Thames | 4.9 (227 reviews) | 2.8 miles west |
| Weybridge OrthodonticsWeybridge | 4.9 (186 reviews) | 4.4 miles south-west |
| Smile Rooms KingstonHampton Wick | 4.9 (166 reviews) | 2.6 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Hampton, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Bupa Dental Care, 1.3 miles 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, 2.1 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 14 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Hampton 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.
NHS orthodontics in Hampton funds treatment for patients who meet the IOTN clinical need threshold. For eligible under-18s it's outstanding value — full treatment at no charge at all. Understanding its limits helps families in Hampton plan around realistic waiting times.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Hampton
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.
No orthodontic practice covers Hampton directly, though Bupa Dental Care (about a mile away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. National deprivation data ranks Hampton among England's less deprived areas. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. In the census neighbourhood around Hampton, 6.2% of the 1,934 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Greater London, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Hampton is about 14 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Hampton sits within NHS South West London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 18.8% of Hampton's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. The closest secondary schools to Hampton are Hampton High (1.3 miles) and St Paul's Catholic College (1.9 miles). 16 secondary schools are within three miles. Hampton's Local Authority has 84 schools educating 39,228 pupils (DfE data). With 29 orthodontic practices within five miles, Hampton is better served than 95% of towns in England. There is no orthodontist on our records in Hampton itself. The nearest recorded are Knightsbridge Orthodontics in London, about 2 miles away; RICHMOND HILL ORTHODONTICS LIMITED (HIGH STREET) in Teddington, about 2 miles away; and St Mark's Orthodontics in Hampton Wick, 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.
How Long Is the NHS Wait in Hampton?
Many patients in Greater London wait 18 months or longer between NHS referral and treatment starting. During this period teeth continue to develop and cases can become more complex. Private treatment, while more expensive, begins promptly and offers far greater choice of treatment type.
What NHS Treatment Costs in Hampton
An NHS course covers the entire treatment: appointments, the brace, adjustments, de-bonding and retainers.
Private treatment in Hampton 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.
Am I Eligible for NHS Orthodontics in Hampton?
Many patients in Hampton are surprised they don't automatically qualify for NHS braces. The Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) is the primary tool used across Greater London to decide who receives funded treatment. This guide explains how IOTN works, who qualifies, and what private options exist if you don't.
Eligibility in Hampton — Local Context
Waiting times for NHS orthodontic treatment in Greater London differ considerably between practices and can change over time.
Kids' Braces & Interceptive Treatment in Hampton
For many families in Hampton, the question isn't whether their child needs treatment — it's when to start. Not every child who sees an orthodontist needs treatment right away, but early identification allows targeted intervention. This guide explains the age-7 assessment, interceptive options and NHS access for children.
The Age-7 Assessment
The British Orthodontic Society recommends an orthodontic assessment by age 7 for children with notable concerns. At age 7, most children have their first permanent molars and incisors, giving an orthodontist enough information to evaluate jaw relationships, arch development, bite patterns, and likely future crowding.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Hampton
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hampton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hampton is Knightsbridge Orthodontics in London, about 2.1 miles to the north-east. The next closest are RICHMOND HILL ORTHODONTICS LIMITED (HIGH STREET) (2.1 miles) and St Mark's Orthodontics (2.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hampton?
Our register has 29 practices within 5 miles of Hampton, 110 practices within 10 miles and 348 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hampton?
The nearest practice to Hampton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Knightsbridge Orthodontics in London, about 2.1 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include RICHMOND HILL ORTHODONTICS LIMITED (HIGH STREET) (2.1 miles) and ST MARKS ORTHODONTIC (2.2 miles).
Does Hampton have a dental practice?
Hampton has no orthodontic practice of its own, but Bupa Dental Care is about a mile away and, like any general dentist, can assess and refer for orthodontic treatment.
What NHS area is Hampton in for dental services?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS South West London Integrated Care Board.
Which county covers Hampton?
Hampton falls within Greater London.
How deprived is Hampton compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Hampton is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What does NHS orthodontic treatment include?
Everything from the specialist assessment through adjustments, the brace, de-bonding and retainers is covered as a single course of treatment.
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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