NHS Treatment in Lancaster Gate at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 6.6% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 1.7% of 1,072 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Moira Wong Orthodontics, London — under a mile; 14 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Holland Park School — 0.6 miles Westminster Academy — 0.8 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — about 3 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 9.9% of residents in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices listing NHS orthodontics near Lancaster Gate
On our practice register: 84 practices within 5 miles of Lancaster Gate, 190 practices within 10 and 376 practices within 20. The closest is Art Align Orthodontics by Dr Hanna Reinartz in London, 0.4 miles north. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Moira Wong Orthodontics, 0.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moira Wong OrthodonticsLondon | 0.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (79 reviews) |
| Queens Gate OrthodonticsBattersea | 1.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (178 reviews) |
| The Bush Dental ClinicShepherds Bush | 1.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (334 reviews) |
| Dr Chaw-Su Kyi | West London Orthodontist Cosmetic Dental StudiosShepherds Bush | 1.8 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (218 reviews) |
| Artiste Studios - L'OrthodontisteShepherds Bush | 1.9 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (69 reviews) |
| THE LONDON LINGUAL ORTHODONTICS CLINICLondon | 1.9 miles east | ✓ | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lancaster Gate with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is London, 0.5 miles south; the next are Battersea (1.2 miles south-east) and Shepherds Bush (1.7 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| London | 7 | 0.5 miles south |
| Battersea | 2 | 1.2 miles south-east |
| Shepherds Bush | 3 | 1.7 miles west |
| Soho | 1 | 2.0 miles east |
| Kilburn | 1 | 2.2 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lancaster Gate
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dr Chaw-Su Kyi | West London Orthodontist Cosmetic Dental Studios in Shepherds Bush (5.0 from 218 reviews), 1.8 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Chaw-Su Kyi | West London Orthodontist Cosmetic Dental StudiosShepherds Bush | 5.0 (218 reviews) | 1.8 miles south-west |
| Boston Orthodontics BelgraviaBattersea | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 2.0 miles south-east |
| The Bush Dental ClinicShepherds Bush | 4.9 (334 reviews) | 1.7 miles west |
| Queens Gate OrthodonticsBattersea | 4.9 (178 reviews) | 1.2 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Lancaster Gate, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Bupa Dental Care, under a mile away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Moira Wong Orthodontics, London, under a mile away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 3 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Lancaster Gate are commissioned by NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
NHS orthodontics in Lancaster Gate funds treatment for patients who meet the IOTN clinical need threshold. The process starts with your dentist, includes a formal eligibility assessment, and places you on a waiting list. Knowing what the NHS can and cannot provide makes the NHS-versus-private decision clearer.
NHS Waiting Times in Lancaster Gate
NHS orthodontic waiting times in Greater London vary and can range from 12 to 36 months from referral to treatment starting. For families where timing is important — particularly approaching the optimal treatment age — private orthodontics eliminates the wait entirely and typically begins within a few weeks of consultation.
NHS vs Private Fees in Lancaster Gate
An NHS course covers the entire treatment: appointments, the brace, adjustments, de-bonding and retainers.
Equivalent private metal braces in Lancaster Gate typically run £1,500–£3,500 — far more than NHS treatment, but with no waiting list and a wider choice of appliance.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Lancaster Gate
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. Waiting times for NHS orthodontic treatment in Greater London differ considerably between practices and can change over time.
Not every practice near Lancaster Gate offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. National deprivation data puts Lancaster Gate close to the England median. Census 2021 counts 1,072 residents in the neighbourhood around Lancaster Gate, 1.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Greater London. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Lancaster Gate is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 3 miles away. Lancaster Gate 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 6.6% of Lancaster Gate's population at under 16, below the typical share. The closest secondary schools to Lancaster Gate are Holland Park School (0.6 miles) and Westminster Academy (0.8 miles). 39 secondary schools are within three miles. Lancaster Gate's Local Authority has 84 schools educating 28,683 pupils (DfE data). With 83 orthodontic practices within five miles, Lancaster Gate is better served than 99% of towns in England. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Lancaster Gate itself. The nearest recorded are Art Align Orthodontics by Dr Hanna Reinartz in London, under a mile away; The Kensington Clinic in Notting Hill, about a mile away; and Queens Gate Orthodontics in Battersea, about a mile away. NHS capacity is limited — practices often have closed lists for new NHS patients, which is why private treatment is the realistic route for many adults and for those who cannot wait.
Am I Eligible for NHS Orthodontics in Lancaster Gate?
Many patients in Lancaster Gate are surprised they don't automatically qualify for NHS braces. The Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) is the primary tool used across Greater London to decide who receives funded treatment. Knowing where you stand before the referral process saves time and manages expectations in Lancaster Gate.
What Is IOTN?
The Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) is the two-part scoring system orthodontists across Greater London use to decide whether a patient qualifies for NHS treatment.
Early Orthodontic Assessment for Children in Lancaster Gate
Spotting a developing problem early rarely means treating it straight away. Parents in Lancaster Gate increasingly bring children for a first assessment around age 7-8. It means the right treatment at the right time rather than rushing in early.
NHS Treatment for Children in Lancaster Gate
Eligible children under 18 in Lancaster Gate are entitled to NHS orthodontic treatment free of charge. The process starts with a dentist IOTN assessment and formal referral to the local NHS orthodontic service.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Lancaster Gate
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lancaster Gate?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lancaster Gate is Art Align Orthodontics by Dr Hanna Reinartz in London, about 0.4 miles to the north. The next closest are Moira Wong Orthodontics (0.5 miles) and The Kensington Clinic (1.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lancaster Gate?
Our register has 84 practices within 5 miles of Lancaster Gate, 190 practices within 10 miles and 376 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lancaster Gate?
The nearest practice to Lancaster Gate that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Moira Wong Orthodontics in London, about 0.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include Queens Gate Orthodontics (1.2 miles) and The Bush Dental Clinic (1.7 miles).
How many pupils are in Lancaster Gate's Local Authority?
Lancaster Gate's Local Authority has 84 schools educating 28,683 pupils (DfE data).
How deprived is Lancaster Gate compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Lancaster Gate is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What is the population of Lancaster Gate?
Around 10,951 people live in Lancaster Gate.
Which county covers Lancaster Gate?
Lancaster Gate falls within Greater London.
Will I lose NHS eligibility if I turn 18 while waiting?
It's a genuine risk on a long waiting list — NHS funding is age-sensitive, so a case eligible at 16 might be assessed differently at 18. If you're close to that age and eligible now, ask about timescales; it can tip the decision toward going private.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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