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Orthodontic practices near Lime Street

On our practice register: 78 practices within 5 miles of Lime Street, 183 practices within 10 and 377 practices within 20. The closest is Clear Braces Direct in Islington, 0.5 miles west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Clear Braces DirectIslington0.5 miles west–✓✓4.9 (543 reviews)
NOVELTY ORTHODONTICS LTDLondon0.5 miles south✓–––
ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces LondonBarbican0.6 miles north-west–✓✓4.9 (1,505 reviews)
The BraceSpitalfields0.6 miles north–✓✓4.8 (722 reviews)
Barbican Orthodontic ClinicLondon1.0 miles north-west✓✓✓3.8 (59 reviews)
ANTONIO D'APUZZOLondon1.1 miles south-west––✓4.9 (69 reviews)
Whites Dental WaterlooPeckham1.2 miles south-west✓✓✓4.8 (687 reviews)
MALMIN ORTHODONTIC (FARRINGDON ROAD)London1.3 miles north-west✓–––

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

Nearest places to Lime Street with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Islington, 0.5 miles west; the next are London (0.5 miles south) and Barbican (0.6 miles north-west).

PlacePracticesNearest
Islington40.5 miles west
London100.5 miles south
Barbican20.6 miles north-west
Spitalfields10.6 miles north
Peckham11.2 miles south-west
Holborn11.8 miles west

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

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lime Street

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is One Dental - Camberwell in Brixton (5.0 from 287 reviews), 2.8 miles south.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
One Dental - CamberwellBrixton5.0 (287 reviews)2.8 miles south
UK SmileLondon5.0 (203 reviews)2.6 miles west
Angel OrthodonticsIslington5.0 (93 reviews)2.0 miles north-west
London Clear BracesHolborn5.0 (16 reviews)1.8 miles west

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

Lime Street at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaCity of London
NHS dental servicesNHS North East 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
DeprivationAround the England average
Residents under 164.5% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,622 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally2.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally20.2% aged 16 to 24 and 57.3% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car83.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre984 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health7.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles73 practices, more than 99% of towns in England
Access within Greater London291st closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles)
Nearest practice compared0.5 miles away, closer than 91% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county2.4% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London
Nearest university dental hospitalGuy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — under a mile
Nearest secondary schoolsMulberry Academy London Dock — 0.6 miles
London Enterprise Academy — 0.8 miles
Haberdashers' Borough Academy — 0.9 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles57 schools, about 52,440 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area6 schools, 2,891 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay31% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesClear Braces Direct, Islington — under a mile
NOVELTY ORTHODONTICS LTD, London — under a mile
ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces London, Barbican — under a mile
Practices within 10 and 20 miles183 within 10 miles, 377 within 20 miles
Nearest general dentistBupa Dental Care — under a mile

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 Lime Street

The nearest practice to Lime Street is Clear Braces Direct in Islington, 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 183 practices, and within 20 there are 377.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Clear Braces Direct (under a mile) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 21 of the practices around Lime Street 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 Lime Street are commissioned by NHS North East London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is NOVELTY ORTHODONTICS LTD in London, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, under a mile away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Lime Street

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Braces and aligner options in Lime Street

Orthodontist in Lime Street: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Lime Street keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Lime Street itself or elsewhere in Greater London.

What official data says about Lime Street

By ONS classification, Lime Street falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS North East London Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Lime Street. Census data puts only 4.5% of Lime Street's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,622 residents in the neighbourhood around Lime Street, 2.4% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Greater London. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (73), Lime Street has more choice than 99% of towns in England. 31% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Lime Street are Mulberry Academy London Dock (0.6 miles) and London Enterprise Academy (0.8 miles). 57 secondary schools are within three miles. Lime Street's Local Authority area covers 6 schools and 2,891 pupils, according to DfE figures. Lime Street sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Lime Street is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, under a mile away.

Local orthodontic signals in Lime Street

No orthodontic practice is recorded in Lime Street. The nearest we do hold are Clear Braces Direct in Islington, under a mile away; NOVELTY ORTHODONTICS LTD in London, under a mile away; and ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces London in Barbican, under a mile away.

Where Lime Street sits locally

Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Aldgate, the closest linked location.

Nearby location pages

For a broader view, related location pages cover Aldgate, Fenchurch Street, Langbourn, Portsoken, Tower, and Tower Hill as well as this one.

Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Lime Street

Orthodontic treatment in Lime Street is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.

From First Photo to Finished Smile in Lime Street

Every case in Lime Street follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.

Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Lime Street

Patients in Lime Street have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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.

Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Lime Street

Every mainstream option is available to patients in Lime Street — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lime Street. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Lime Street

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lime Street often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lime Street?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lime Street is Clear Braces Direct in Islington, about 0.5 miles to the west. The next closest are NOVELTY ORTHODONTICS LTD (0.5 miles) and ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces London (0.6 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Lime Street?

Our register has 78 practices within 5 miles of Lime Street, 183 practices within 10 miles and 377 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lime Street?

The nearest practice to Lime Street that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is NOVELTY ORTHODONTICS LTD in London, about 0.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include Barbican Orthodontic Clinic (1.0 miles) and Whites Dental Waterloo (1.2 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lime Street, 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 Lime Street, 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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TitleLime Street, Greater London Braces & Aligners
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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