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Orthodontic practices near King's Cross

On our practice register: 75 practices within 5 miles of King's Cross, 188 practices within 10 and 371 practices within 20. The closest is Dr Clear Aligners London in Highbury, under 0.1 miles.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Dr Clear Aligners LondonHighburyunder 0.1 miles–✓✓4.7 (382 reviews)
ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ISLINGTONLondon0.5 miles north-east✓–––
London City SmilesHighbury0.6 miles east–––4.8 (1,371 reviews)
Angel OrthodonticsIslington0.6 miles east✓✓✓5.0 (93 reviews)
Angel Smile Dental- Private Dentist in Angel, IslingtonIslington0.6 miles east✓–✓4.7 (214 reviews)
London Clear BracesHolborn0.8 miles south––✓5.0 (16 reviews)
MALMIN ORTHODONTIC (HIGH HOLBORN)London0.8 miles south✓–––
Invisiblebraces4U IslingtonIslington0.9 miles north-east–✓✓4.5 (451 reviews)

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

Nearest places to King's Cross with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Highbury, under 0.1 miles; the next are London (0.5 miles north-east) and Islington (0.6 miles east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Highbury2under 0.1 miles
London140.5 miles north-east
Islington40.6 miles east
Holborn10.8 miles south
Barbican21.0 miles east
Camden Town11.0 miles west

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

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of King's Cross

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), 2.0 miles north-west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
The London Centre for Cosmetic DentistryLondon5.0 (331 reviews)2.0 miles north-west
Angel OrthodonticsIslington5.0 (93 reviews)0.6 miles east
e-LINE OrthodonticsLondon5.0 (88 reviews)1.4 miles south-west
Origin OrthodonticsLondon5.0 (85 reviews)1.5 miles south-west

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

King's Cross 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
DeprivationMore deprived than most of England
Population14,082
Residents under 1612.6% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,369 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally3.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally21.7% aged 16 to 24 and 44.4% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car81.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre16,667 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health15.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles72 practices, more than 99% of towns in England
Access within Greater London1st closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles)
Nearest practice compared0.0 miles away, closer than 99% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county3.9% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London
Nearest university dental hospitalUCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — under a mile
Nearest secondary schoolsElizabeth Garrett Anderson School — 0.3 miles
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ — 0.6 miles
Regent High School — 0.6 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles48 schools, about 43,132 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area89 schools, 28,805 pupils (DfE)
Nearest orthodontic practicesDr Clear Aligners London, Highbury — under a mile
ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ISLINGTON, London — under a mile
Angel Orthodontics, Islington — under a mile
Practices within 10 and 20 miles188 within 10 miles, 371 within 20 miles
Postcode districtsWC1X

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 King's Cross

The nearest practice to King's Cross is Dr Clear Aligners London in Highbury, under 0.1 miles away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 188 practices, and within 20 there are 371.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dr Clear Aligners London (under 0.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; London Clear Braces (under a mile) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around King's Cross list clear aligners, the nearest under 0.1 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 King's Cross are commissioned by NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ISLINGTON in London, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, under a mile away.

Orthodontic Treatment In King's Cross

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Orthodontic care near King's Cross

Orthodontist in King's Cross: People exploring braces and clear aligners in King's Cross often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. The same guidance applies whether you are based in King's Cross itself or elsewhere in Greater London. King's Cross — a market town with a population of around 14,082 — is covered on this page specifically.

Local treatment availability around King's Cross

We hold no orthodontic practice records in King's Cross itself. The nearest we do hold are Dr Clear Aligners London in Highbury, under a mile away; ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ISLINGTON in London, under a mile away; and Angel Orthodontics in Islington, under a mile away.

Facts about King's Cross

Around 14,082 people live in King's Cross, which is a market town within Greater London. Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Finsbury, the closest linked location.

Area profile for King's Cross

Officially, King's Cross is categorised as 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 King's Cross. King's Cross's under-16 share, 12.6%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,369 residents in the neighbourhood around King's Cross, 3.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Greater London. King's Cross has 72 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 99% of towns in England. Families in King's Cross are served by secondary schools including Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School (0.3 miles) and Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ (0.6 miles). 48 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 89 schools and 28,805 pupils across King's Cross's Local Authority. King's Cross falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. The nearest university dental hospital to King's Cross is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, under a mile away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.

Explore more local orthodontic pages

Related pages for Barnsbury, Bloomsbury, Caledonian, Finsbury, Holborn, and Holborn and Covent Garden are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.

Teeth Straightening Options Available in King's Cross

Patients in King's Cross have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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 King's Cross

Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:

Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for King's Cross

Orthodontic treatment in King's Cross 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.

Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in King's Cross

  • What treatment do you recommend and why?
  • How long will treatment take for my specific case?
  • What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
  • What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
  • What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
  • Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in King's Cross

Provision in King's Cross varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. King's Cross's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in King's Cross falls under NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board. King's Cross's under-16 share, 12.6%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 3.9% of the 1,369 residents in King's Cross's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Greater London. King's Cross has 72 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 99% of towns in England. Families in King's Cross are served by secondary schools including Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School (0.3 miles) and Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ (0.6 miles). 48 secondary schools are within three miles. King's Cross's Local Authority area covers 89 schools and 28,805 pupils, according to DfE figures. King's Cross falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, King's Cross is under a mile 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 King's Cross. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in King's Cross

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to King's Cross?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to King's Cross is Dr Clear Aligners London in Highbury, about under 0.1 miles away. The next closest are ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ISLINGTON (0.5 miles) and London City Smiles (0.6 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near King's Cross?

Our register has 75 practices within 5 miles of King's Cross, 188 practices within 10 miles and 371 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near King's Cross?

The nearest practice to King's Cross that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ISLINGTON in London, about 0.5 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Angel Orthodontics (0.6 miles) and Angel Smile Dental- Private Dentist in Angel, Islington (0.6 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in King's Cross, 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 King's Cross, Greater London?

Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.

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TitleKing's Cross, Greater London Smile Straightening
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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