Orthodontic practices near Ilford
On our practice register: 26 practices within 5 miles of Ilford, 123 practices within 10 and 333 practices within 20. The closest is Whitestar Dental Care in Ilford, 0.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitestar Dental CareIlford | 0.1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (1,011 reviews) |
| Ilford Dental CentreIlford | 0.3 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (251 reviews) |
| Denta ClinicIlford | 0.6 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (291 reviews) |
| FIRST Ortho - First ImpressionsBarkingside | 1.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (200 reviews) |
| Manor Park Dental PracticeManor Park | 1.1 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (833 reviews) |
| Simplyteeth BrentwoodBecontree | 1.3 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,149 reviews) |
| Orthodontic GalleryBarkingside | 1.6 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (462 reviews) |
| MALMIN ORTHODONTIC GROUP LTDIlford | 1.6 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ilford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ilford, 0.1 miles south-east; the next are Barkingside (1.1 miles north) and Manor Park (1.1 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ilford | 5 | 0.1 miles south-east |
| Barkingside | 2 | 1.1 miles north |
| Manor Park | 1 | 1.1 miles south-west |
| Becontree | 3 | 1.3 miles east |
| Barking | 1 | 1.7 miles south |
| West Ham | 2 | 2.1 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 Ilford
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions in Buckhurst Hill (5.0 from 108 reviews), 4.7 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST Ortho - FIRST ImpressionsBuckhurst Hill | 5.0 (108 reviews) | 4.7 miles north |
| Orthodontic GalleryBarkingside | 4.9 (462 reviews) | 1.6 miles north |
| Share A Smile - Orthodontist In EssexRomford | 4.9 (214 reviews) | 5.2 miles east |
| Simplyteeth BrentwoodBecontree | 4.8 (1,149 reviews) | 1.3 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ilford at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Redbridge |
| NHS dental services | NHS North East 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Population | 168,168 |
| Residents under 16 | 25% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,529 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.6% aged 16 to 24 and 42.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 56.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 10,738 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 26 practices, more than 94% of towns in England |
| Access within Greater London | 7th closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.1 miles away, closer than 98% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.7% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 6 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Ursuline Academy Ilford — 0.2 miles Seven Kings School — 0.9 miles Ark Isaac Newton Academy — 0.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 32 schools, about 49,969 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 94 schools, 59,357 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 31% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 5 |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 123 within 10 miles, 333 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | IG1 |
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 Ilford
The nearest practice to Ilford is Whitestar Dental Care in Ilford, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 123 practices, and within 20 there are 333.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Ilford Dental Centre (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Orthodontic Gallery (1.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Ilford list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Ilford are commissioned by NHS North East London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Whitestar Dental Care in Ilford, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 6 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ilford
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Orthodontist in Ilford: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Ilford often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Ilford itself or elsewhere in Greater London. Ilford — a city with a population of around 168,168 — is covered on this page specifically.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Valentines, Clementswood, Loxford, Little Ilford, Barking Wharf Square, and Barkingside may also help.
Ilford at a glance
Around 168,168 people live in Ilford, which is a city within Greater London. Valentines is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Ilford.
The local picture in Ilford
Ilford is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS North East London Integrated Care Board. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 25% of Ilford's residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,529 residents in the neighbourhood around Ilford, 7.7% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Greater London. With 26 orthodontic practices within five miles, Ilford is better served than 94% of towns in England. Regionally, 31% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Ilford are served by secondary schools including The Ursuline Academy Ilford (0.2 miles) and Seven Kings School (0.9 miles). 32 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 94 schools and 59,357 pupils across Ilford's Local Authority. Ilford's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Ilford is about 6 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London.
Practice data for Ilford
Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 5 published orthodontic practices in the database currently link to Ilford or nearby searches; 2 mention clear aligners or Invisalign; 1 mention fixed braces; 5 include NHS signals and 3 include private treatment signals; 1 mention finance or monthly payment options; access-related signals include parking from 0, wheelchair access from 0, and evening or weekend availability from 1. Nearby practice records include Denta Clinic, Ilford Dental Centre, Whitestar Dental Care, MALMIN ORTHODONTIC GROUP LTD, and THE ORTHODONTIC GALLERY.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Ilford
Starting orthodontic treatment in Ilford can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention. People from Valentines, Clementswood and Loxford regularly visit orthodontists in Ilford.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Ilford
Our database currently lists 5 orthodontic practices in and around Ilford. Ilford is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS North East London Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Ilford. 25% of Ilford's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. In the census neighbourhood around Ilford, 7.7% of the 2,529 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Greater London, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 26 orthodontic practices within five miles, Ilford is better served than 94% of towns in England. 31% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Ilford are served by secondary schools including The Ursuline Academy Ilford (0.2 miles) and Seven Kings School (0.9 miles). 32 secondary schools are within three miles. Ilford's Local Authority area covers 94 schools and 59,357 pupils, according to DfE figures. Ilford's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Ilford is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 6 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention. People from Valentines, Clementswood, and Loxford regularly make use of Ilford's orthodontic practices for starting orthodontic treatment.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Ilford
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Ilford can feel overwhelming at first. 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. People from Valentines, Clementswood and Loxford regularly visit orthodontists in Ilford.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Ilford
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 Ilford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ilford
These links help widen your research beyond Ilford, Greater London if you're open to travelling a little further. For a broader comparison, pages for Valentines, Clementswood, Loxford, Little Ilford, Barking Wharf Square, and Barkingside follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ilford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ilford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ilford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ilford is Whitestar Dental Care in Ilford, about 0.1 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Ilford Dental Centre (0.3 miles) and Denta Clinic (0.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ilford?
Our register has 26 practices within 5 miles of Ilford, 123 practices within 10 miles and 333 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ilford?
The nearest practice to Ilford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Whitestar Dental Care in Ilford, about 0.1 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Ilford Dental Centre (0.3 miles) and FIRST Ortho - First Impressions (1.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ilford, 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 Ilford, 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.