Orthodontic practices near Kew
On our practice register: 56 practices within 5 miles of Kew, 179 practices within 10 and 366 practices within 20. The closest is Orthodontic Care in Brentford, 0.6 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthodontic CareBrentford | 0.6 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.4 (81 reviews) |
| ORTHODONTIC CARE LTDBrentford | 0.6 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| RICHMOND HILL ORTHODONTICS LIMITED (SHEEN ROAD)Richmond | 1.3 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| West London Dental CentresChiswick | 1.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (725 reviews) |
| Roseneath OrthodonticsHounslow | 1.4 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (11 reviews) |
| The Smile Studios HounslowRichmond | 1.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (363 reviews) |
| Chiswick Smiles Dental StudioChiswick | 1.9 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (22 reviews) |
| Acton Dental CareActon | 2.0 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (113 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Kew with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Brentford, 0.6 miles north-west; the next are Richmond (1.3 miles south) and Chiswick (1.4 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Brentford | 2 | 0.6 miles north-west |
| Richmond | 2 | 1.3 miles south |
| Chiswick | 2 | 1.4 miles north-east |
| Hounslow | 2 | 1.4 miles south |
| Acton | 4 | 2.0 miles north |
| Ealing Common | 2 | 2.3 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Kew
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Complete Smile Twickenham in Heston (5.0 from 235 reviews), 3.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Complete Smile TwickenhamHeston | 5.0 (235 reviews) | 3.4 miles south-west |
| Dr Chaw-Su Kyi | West London Orthodontist Cosmetic Dental StudiosShepherds Bush | 5.0 (218 reviews) | 2.9 miles north-east |
| Acton Dental CareActon | 5.0 (113 reviews) | 2.0 miles north |
| Straight Talk OrthodonticsLondon | 5.0 (59 reviews) | 2.6 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Kew at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Richmond upon Thames |
| NHS dental services | NHS South West 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 |
| Population | 11,436 |
| Residents under 16 | 13.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,692 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.9% aged 16 to 24 and 43% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 36.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,060 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 11.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 54 practices, more than 98% of towns in England |
| Access within Greater London | 371st closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.6 miles away, closer than 90% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.1% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 8 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Brentford School for Girls — 0.9 miles Chiswick School — 1.3 miles Gunnersbury Catholic School — 1.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 24 schools, about 26,668 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 84 schools, 39,228 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Orthodontic Care, Brentford — under a mile RICHMOND HILL ORTHODONTICS LIMITED (SHEEN ROAD), Richmond — 1 miles West London Dental Centres, Chiswick — 1 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 179 within 10 miles, 366 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 Kew
Kew has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Orthodontic Care in Brentford is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 179 practices, and within 20 there are 366.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Acton Dental Care (2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Advance Dental Care - Dental Implants | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Clear Braces | Hygienists | Emergency Dentist (3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Kew list clear aligners, the nearest 1.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Kew are commissioned by NHS South West London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is ORTHODONTIC CARE LTD in Brentford, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 8 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Kew
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Orthodontist in Kew: Before booking anything in Kew, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Kew itself or elsewhere in Greater London. Kew — a market town with a population of around 11,436 — is covered on this page specifically.
What official data says about Kew
Kew is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS South West London Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Kew. With just 13.5% of residents under 16, Kew skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Kew, 4.1% of the 1,692 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Greater London, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Kew has 54 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 98% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.7% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Kew are served by secondary schools including Brentford School for Girls (0.9 miles) and Chiswick School (1.3 miles). 24 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 84 schools and 39,228 pupils across Kew's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Kew sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Kew is about 8 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London.
Practice signals around Kew
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Kew. The closest on record are Orthodontic Care in Brentford, under a mile away; RICHMOND HILL ORTHODONTICS LIMITED (SHEEN ROAD), about a mile away; and West London Dental Centres in Chiswick, about a mile away.
Local snapshot of Kew
Kew has a population of around 11,436, making it a market town within Greater London. Kew Green is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Kew.
Nearby location pages
Nearby location pages including Kew Green, Gunnersbury, Kew Gardens, North Richmond, North Sheen, and Strand on the Green can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
The Orthodontic Journey in Kew
Orthodontic treatment in Kew is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Kew — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Kew
The orthodontic landscape in Kew offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Kew
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 Kew. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Kew
This part of the page places Kew, Greater London in context alongside the towns and areas around it. This page links onward to Kew Green, Gunnersbury, Kew Gardens, North Richmond, North Sheen, and Strand on the Green for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Kew
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Kew often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Kew?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Kew is Orthodontic Care in Brentford, about 0.6 miles to the north-west. The next closest are ORTHODONTIC CARE LTD (0.6 miles) and RICHMOND HILL ORTHODONTICS LIMITED (SHEEN ROAD) (1.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Kew?
Our register has 56 practices within 5 miles of Kew, 179 practices within 10 miles and 366 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Kew?
The nearest practice to Kew that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is ORTHODONTIC CARE LTD in Brentford, about 0.6 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include RICHMOND HILL ORTHODONTICS LIMITED (SHEEN ROAD) (1.3 miles) and West London Dental Centres (1.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Kew, Greater London?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Kew, Greater London?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.