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Orthodontic practices near Highbury West

On our practice register: 60 practices within 5 miles of Highbury West, 176 practices within 10 and 372 practices within 20. The closest is Brecknock Dental in London, 1.1 miles south-west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Brecknock DentalLondon1.1 miles south-west✓–✓4.7 (1,198 reviews)
Manor Orthodontic & Implant ClinicSt. Ann's1.1 miles north-east✓✓✓4.4 (47 reviews)
Crouch End OrthodonticsCrouch End1.4 miles north-west–––4.9 (43 reviews)
Finchley OrthodonticsCrouch End1.4 miles north-west–––5.0 (21 reviews)
Treehouse DentalHighbury1.4 miles north-west–✓✓4.9 (448 reviews)
Invisiblebraces4U IslingtonIslington1.6 miles south–✓✓4.5 (451 reviews)
ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTIC (NEW ROAD)London1.6 miles north-west✓–––
ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ISLINGTONLondon1.6 miles south✓–––

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Highbury West with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is London, 1.1 miles south-west; the next are St. Ann's (1.1 miles north-east) and Crouch End (1.4 miles north-west).

PlacePracticesNearest
London121.1 miles south-west
St. Ann's11.1 miles north-east
Crouch End21.4 miles north-west
Highbury41.4 miles north-west
Islington31.6 miles south
Barbican22.2 miles south

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Highbury West

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), 2.3 miles south-west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
The London Centre for Cosmetic DentistryLondon5.0 (331 reviews)2.3 miles south-west
Angel OrthodonticsIslington5.0 (93 reviews)1.9 miles south
e-LINE OrthodonticsLondon5.0 (88 reviews)3.1 miles south-west
Flora Orthodontics LtdCamden Town5.0 (31 reviews)2.6 miles south-west

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Highbury West at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaIslington
NHS dental servicesNHS West and North London Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationMore deprived than most of England
Residents under 1615.3% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,805 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally12.8% aged 16 to 24 and 42.3% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car69.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre13,326 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health21.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles60 practices, more than 98% of towns in England
Access within Greater London715th closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles)
Nearest practice compared1.1 miles away, closer than 81% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county6.5% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London
Nearest university dental hospitalUCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 2 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsArts and Media School Islington — 0.5 miles
Highbury Fields School — 0.6 miles
St Mary Magdalene Academy — 0.9 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles43 schools, about 40,521 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area70 schools, 23,300 pupils (DfE)
Nearest orthodontic practicesBrecknock Dental, London — 1 miles
Manor Orthodontic & Implant Clinic, St. Ann's — 1 miles
Crouch End Orthodontics, Crouch End — 1 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles176 within 10 miles, 372 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 Highbury West

Highbury West is 1.1 miles from Brecknock Dental in London, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 176 practices, and within 20 there are 372.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Treehouse Dental (1.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Invisiblebraces4U Islington (1.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Highbury West list clear aligners, the nearest 1.1 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Highbury West are commissioned by NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Brecknock Dental in London, 1.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 2 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Highbury West

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Braces and aligner options in Highbury West

Orthodontist in Highbury West: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Highbury West understand their options before committing to an appointment. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Greater London.

The local picture in Highbury West

Highbury West is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 15.3% of Highbury West's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Highbury West, 6.5% of the 1,805 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across Greater London, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Highbury West has 60 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 98% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Highbury West attend schools such as Arts and Media School Islington (0.5 miles) and Highbury Fields School (0.6 miles). 43 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 70 schools and 23,300 pupils across Highbury West's Local Authority. Highbury West's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Highbury West is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 2 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.

Local snapshot of Highbury West

The nearest other location we cover is Finsbury Park, around 1 km to the north.

Nearby location pages

Related pages for Finsbury Park, Brownswood, Highbury, Highbury East, Holloway, and Lower Holloway are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.

Practice signals around Highbury West

No orthodontic practice is recorded in Highbury West. The nearest we do hold are Brecknock Dental in London, about a mile away; Manor Orthodontic & Implant Clinic in St. Ann's, about a mile away; and Crouch End Orthodontics, about a mile away.

Teeth Straightening Options Available in Highbury West

Patients in Highbury West have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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.

Treatment Options in Highbury West — Local Context

Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Highbury West. Highbury West — 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. Census data puts 15.3% of Highbury West's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Highbury West, 6.5% of the 1,805 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across Greater London, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (60), Highbury West has more choice than 98% of towns in England. Families in Highbury West are served by secondary schools including Arts and Media School Islington (0.5 miles) and Highbury Fields School (0.6 miles). 43 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 70 schools and 23,300 pupils in Highbury West's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Highbury West sits among the more deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Highbury West is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 2 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. There is no orthodontist on our records in Highbury West itself. The nearest recorded are Brecknock Dental in London, about a mile away; Manor Orthodontic & Implant Clinic in St. Ann's, about a mile away; and Crouch End Orthodontics, about a mile away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.

Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Highbury West

Orthodontic treatment in Highbury West is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Highbury West

Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Highbury West. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Highbury West sits within NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 15.3% of Highbury West's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.5% of the 1,805 residents in Highbury West's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.8% average across Greater London. With 60 orthodontic practices within five miles, Highbury West is better served than 98% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Highbury West are Arts and Media School Islington (0.5 miles) and Highbury Fields School (0.6 miles). 43 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 70 schools and 23,300 pupils across Highbury West's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Highbury West sits among the more deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Highbury West is about 2 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Highbury West. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Highbury West

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Highbury West often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Highbury West?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Highbury West is Brecknock Dental in London, about 1.1 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Manor Orthodontic & Implant Clinic (1.1 miles) and Crouch End Orthodontics (1.4 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Highbury West?

Our register has 60 practices within 5 miles of Highbury West, 176 practices within 10 miles and 372 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Highbury West?

The nearest practice to Highbury West that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Brecknock Dental in London, about 1.1 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Manor Orthodontic & Implant Clinic (1.1 miles) and ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTIC (NEW ROAD) (1.6 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Highbury West, 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 Highbury West, 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.

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TitleHighbury West, Greater London Teeth Straightening
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Published1 June 2022
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