Orthodontic practices near Keston
On our practice register: 11 practices within 5 miles of Keston, 73 practices within 10 and 322 practices within 20. The closest is Petts Wood Orthodontics in Bickley, 2.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petts Wood OrthodonticsBickley | 2.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (9 reviews) |
| PETTS WOOD ORTHODONTIC SURGERYOrpington | 2.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| SIMPLY ORTHODONTICS LTDOrpington | 2.9 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| SIMPLY ORTHODONTICSOrpington | 2.9 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| MFA Dental PracticeOrpington | 3.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (574 reviews) |
| Shirley Dental PracticeCroydon | 3.5 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (237 reviews) |
| Premier OrthodonticsShortlands | 3.7 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (161 reviews) |
| Beckenham Dental CentreBeckenham | 4.1 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (264 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Keston with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bickley, 2.7 miles north-east; the next are Orpington (2.7 miles north-east) and Croydon (3.5 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bickley | 1 | 2.7 miles north-east |
| Orpington | 4 | 2.7 miles north-east |
| Croydon | 6 | 3.5 miles west |
| Shortlands | 1 | 3.7 miles north |
| Beckenham | 1 | 4.1 miles north-west |
| Chislehurst | 1 | 4.5 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Keston
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Feel Good Dental - Croydon (5.0 from 401 reviews), 4.6 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feel Good Dental - CroydonCroydon | 5.0 (401 reviews) | 4.6 miles west |
| SE9 Dental CareEltham | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 6.4 miles north |
| MFA Dental PracticeOrpington | 4.9 (574 reviews) | 3.4 miles north-east |
| London Dental Arts Forest HillForest Hill | 4.9 (462 reviews) | 6.5 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Keston at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Bromley |
| NHS dental services | NHS South 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 14.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,892 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.7% aged 16 to 24 and 23.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 634 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 11.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 11 practices, more than 77% of towns in England |
| Access within Greater London | 956th closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.7 miles away, closer than 60% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 11 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ravens Wood School — 0.7 miles Hayes School — 1.1 miles Darrick Wood School — 1.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 9 schools, about 13,005 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 117 schools, 57,500 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 20% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Petts Wood Orthodontics, Bickley — 3 miles PETTS WOOD ORTHODONTIC SURGERY, Orpington — 3 miles Shirley Dental Practice, Croydon — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 73 within 10 miles, 322 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Royal Dental Care — 1 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 Keston
Keston is 2.7 miles from Petts Wood Orthodontics in Bickley, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 73 practices, and within 20 there are 322.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Premier Orthodontics (3.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Feel Good Dental - Croydon (4.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Keston list clear aligners, the nearest 3.4 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 Keston are commissioned by NHS South East London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is PETTS WOOD ORTHODONTIC SURGERY in Orpington, 2.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 11 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Keston
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Orthodontist in Keston: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Keston understand their options before committing to an appointment. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Keston itself or elsewhere in Greater London.
Area profile for Keston
Keston — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS South East London Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 14.1% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,892 residents in the neighbourhood around Keston, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across Greater London. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (11), Keston has more choice than 77% of towns in England. Regionally, 20% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Keston are Ravens Wood School (0.7 miles) and Hayes School (1.1 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 117 schools and 57,500 pupils across Keston's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Keston sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Keston is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London, about 11 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Compare nearby areas
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Bromley Common and Keston, Leaves Green, Hayes and Coney Hall, Locksbottom, Downe, and Farthing Street.
A quick look at Keston
Bromley Common and Keston is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north-east of Keston.
What we know about practices near Keston
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Keston itself. The closest on record are Petts Wood Orthodontics in Bickley, about 3 miles away; PETTS WOOD ORTHODONTIC SURGERY in Orpington, about 3 miles away; and Shirley Dental Practice in Croydon, about 4 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Keston
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Keston has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Keston
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Keston — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Keston
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Keston helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Keston — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Keston. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Keston
This section helps connect Keston, Greater London to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. If you're still deciding, related pages for Bromley Common and Keston, Leaves Green, Hayes and Coney Hall, Locksbottom, Downe, and Farthing Street may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Keston
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Keston often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Keston?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Keston is Petts Wood Orthodontics in Bickley, about 2.7 miles to the north-east. The next closest are PETTS WOOD ORTHODONTIC SURGERY (2.7 miles) and SIMPLY ORTHODONTICS LTD (2.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Keston?
Our register has 11 practices within 5 miles of Keston, 73 practices within 10 miles and 322 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Keston?
The nearest practice to Keston that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is PETTS WOOD ORTHODONTIC SURGERY in Orpington, about 2.7 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include SIMPLY ORTHODONTICS LTD (2.9 miles) and SIMPLY ORTHODONTICS (2.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Keston, Greater London?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Keston, Greater London?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.