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Orthodontic practices near Highgate

On our practice register: 61 practices within 5 miles of Highgate, 171 practices within 10 and 383 practices within 20. The closest is ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTIC HIGHGATE in London, 0.6 miles east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTIC HIGHGATELondon0.6 miles east✓–––
Hampstead Orthodontic PracticeHighbury1.1 miles south–✓✓4.9 (213 reviews)
Crouch End OrthodonticsCrouch End1.6 miles east–––4.9 (43 reviews)
Finchley OrthodonticsCrouch End1.6 miles east–––5.0 (21 reviews)
The London Centre for Cosmetic DentistryLondon1.6 miles south–✓✓5.0 (331 reviews)
Smile Matters DentistsMuswell Hill1.6 miles north-east✓––4.8 (280 reviews)
Malmin OrthodonticsKilburn1.7 miles south-west–✓✓4.6 (455 reviews)
Treehouse DentalHighbury1.7 miles east–✓✓4.9 (448 reviews)

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

Nearest places to Highgate with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is London, 0.6 miles east; the next are Highbury (1.1 miles south) and Crouch End (1.6 miles east).

PlacePracticesNearest
London110.6 miles east
Highbury41.1 miles south
Crouch End21.6 miles east
Muswell Hill21.6 miles north-east
Kilburn31.7 miles south-west
Abbey Road12.4 miles south

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

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Highgate

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), 1.6 miles south.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
The London Centre for Cosmetic DentistryLondon5.0 (331 reviews)1.6 miles south
[le] dentalKilburn5.0 (238 reviews)2.0 miles south-west
Angel OrthodonticsIslington5.0 (93 reviews)3.4 miles south-east
e-LINE OrthodonticsLondon5.0 (88 reviews)3.4 miles south

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

Highgate at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaCamden
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
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Population10,955
Residents under 1613.8% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,603 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 30.3% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car25.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre991 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health10.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles58 practices, more than 98% of towns in England
Access within Greater London371st closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles)
Nearest practice compared0.6 miles away, closer than 90% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county6.6% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London
Nearest university dental hospitalUCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 3 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsLa Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School — 0.8 miles
William Ellis School — 0.9 miles
Parliament Hill School — 0.9 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles34 schools, about 34,842 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area89 schools, 28,805 pupils (DfE)
Nearest orthodontic practicesANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTIC HIGHGATE, London — under a mile
Hampstead Orthodontic Practice, Highbury — 1 miles
Crouch End Orthodontics, Crouch End — 2 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles171 within 10 miles, 383 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 Highgate

Highgate has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTIC HIGHGATE in London is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 171 practices, and within 20 there are 383.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Hampstead Orthodontic Practice (1.1 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 16 of the practices around Highgate list clear aligners, the nearest 1.1 miles away.

For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around Highgate are commissioned by NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTIC HIGHGATE in London, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 3 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Highgate

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Local orthodontic treatment in Highgate

Orthodontist in Highgate: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Highgate. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Highgate or another part of Greater London. Highgate — a market town with a population of around 10,955 — is covered on this page specifically.

Widen your local search

For a broader view, related location pages cover Parliament Hill, Dartmouth Park, Hampstead Town, East Finchley, Gospel Oak, and Maitland Park as well as this one.

Area profile for Highgate

Highgate 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 only 13.8% of Highgate's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Highgate, 6.6% of the 1,603 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. Highgate has 58 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 98% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Highgate are La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School (0.8 miles) and William Ellis School (0.9 miles). 34 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 89 schools and 28,805 pupils in Highgate's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data ranks Highgate among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Highgate is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 3 miles away.

Facts about Highgate

Highgate is home to around 10,955 people, classing it as a market town within Greater London. The nearest other location we cover is Parliament Hill, under 1 km to the east.

Local treatment availability around Highgate

We hold no orthodontic practice records in Highgate itself. The nearest recorded are ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTIC HIGHGATE in London, under a mile away; Hampstead Orthodontic Practice in Highbury, about a mile away; and Crouch End Orthodontics, about 2 miles away.

The Orthodontic Journey in Highgate

Orthodontic treatment in Highgate is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Highgate

What's available in Highgate depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Highgate's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Highgate. With just 13.8% of residents under 16, Highgate skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,603 residents in the neighbourhood around Highgate, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across Greater London. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (58), Highgate has more choice than 98% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Highgate are La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School (0.8 miles) and William Ellis School (0.9 miles). 34 secondary schools are within three miles. Highgate's Local Authority area covers 89 schools and 28,805 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Highgate among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Highgate is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 3 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

Teeth Straightening Options Available in Highgate

Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Highgate can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.

Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Highgate

No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:

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

Frequently Asked Questions in Highgate

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Highgate?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Highgate is ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTIC HIGHGATE in London, about 0.6 miles to the east. The next closest are Hampstead Orthodontic Practice (1.1 miles) and Crouch End Orthodontics (1.6 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Highgate?

Our register has 61 practices within 5 miles of Highgate, 171 practices within 10 miles and 383 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Highgate?

The nearest practice to Highgate that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTIC HIGHGATE in London, about 0.6 miles to the east. Others nearby include Smile Matters Dentists (1.6 miles) and ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTIC (NEW ROAD) (1.7 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Highgate, Greater London?

The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Highgate, Greater London?

Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.

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TitleHighgate, Greater London Orthodontics
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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