Orthodontic practices near Little Ilford
On our practice register: 26 practices within 5 miles of Little Ilford, 129 practices within 10 and 334 practices within 20. The closest is Manor Park Dental Practice, 0.5 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Park Dental PracticeManor Park | 0.5 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (833 reviews) |
| Whitestar Dental CareIlford | 0.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (1,011 reviews) |
| Ilford Dental CentreIlford | 1.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (251 reviews) |
| Abbey Dental BarkingBarking | 1.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (1,033 reviews) |
| Denta ClinicIlford | 1.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (291 reviews) |
| Green Street Dental PracticeWest Ham | 1.4 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (392 reviews) |
| FIRST Ortho - First ImpressionsBarkingside | 1.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (200 reviews) |
| The Nightingale ClinicWest Ham | 1.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.4 (602 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Little Ilford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Manor Park, 0.5 miles west; the next are Ilford (0.8 miles north-east) and Barking (1.3 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Manor Park | 1 | 0.5 miles west |
| Ilford | 5 | 0.8 miles north-east |
| Barking | 1 | 1.3 miles south-east |
| West Ham | 2 | 1.4 miles south-west |
| Barkingside | 2 | 1.8 miles north |
| Becontree | 3 | 1.9 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Little Ilford
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions in Buckhurst Hill (5.0 from 108 reviews), 5.3 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST Ortho - FIRST ImpressionsBuckhurst Hill | 5.0 (108 reviews) | 5.3 miles north |
| Orthodontic GalleryBarkingside | 4.9 (462 reviews) | 2.2 miles north |
| Simplyteeth BrentwoodBecontree | 4.8 (1,149 reviews) | 1.9 miles north-east |
| Platinum Dental CareBow | 4.8 (465 reviews) | 4.6 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Little Ilford at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Newham |
| NHS dental services | NHS North 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 28% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,097 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 10.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 14.4% aged 16 to 24 and 36.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 42.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 21,344 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 26 practices, more than 94% of towns in England |
| Access within Greater London | 291st closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.5 miles away, closer than 91% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 10.7% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 6 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Little Ilford School — 0.2 miles Plashet, City of London Academy — 0.8 miles The Ursuline Academy Ilford — 1.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 38 schools, about 55,218 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 111 schools, 62,621 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 31% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Manor Park Dental Practice, Manor Park — under a mile Whitestar Dental Care, Ilford — under a mile Abbey Dental Barking, Barking — 1 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 129 within 10 miles, 334 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 Little Ilford
The nearest practice to Little Ilford is Manor Park Dental Practice, 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 129 practices, and within 20 there are 334.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Manor Park Dental Practice (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Orthodontic Gallery (2.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Little Ilford 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 Little Ilford are commissioned by NHS North East London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Manor Park Dental Practice, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 6 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Little Ilford
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Orthodontist in Little Ilford: This page was put together for people in Little Ilford who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Little Ilford itself or elsewhere in Greater London.
About Little Ilford
Manor Park is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km west of Little Ilford.
Little Ilford in context
Little Ilford's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS North East London Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Little Ilford. Little Ilford skews family-heavy: 28% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Little Ilford, 10.7% of the 2,097 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Greater London, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 26 orthodontic practices within five miles, Little Ilford is better served than 94% of towns in England. Regionally, 31% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Little Ilford are Little Ilford School (0.2 miles) and Plashet, City of London Academy (0.8 miles). 38 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 111 schools and 62,621 pupils across Little Ilford's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Little Ilford sits among the more deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Little Ilford is about 6 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London.
Practice signals around Little Ilford
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Little Ilford itself. The nearest we do hold are Manor Park Dental Practice, under a mile away; Whitestar Dental Care in Ilford, under a mile away; and Abbey Dental Barking, about a mile away.
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If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Loxford, Manor Park, Wall End, Barking Wharf Square, East Ham North, and Ilford may also help.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Little Ilford
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Little Ilford can feel overwhelming at first. 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 Little Ilford
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Little Ilford
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Little Ilford helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Little Ilford
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Little Ilford
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Little Ilford. Little Ilford — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS North East London Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 28% of Little Ilford's residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,097 residents in the neighbourhood around Little Ilford, 10.7% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Greater London. With 26 orthodontic practices within five miles, Little Ilford is better served than 94% of towns in England. Regionally, 31% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Little Ilford attend schools such as Little Ilford School (0.2 miles) and Plashet, City of London Academy (0.8 miles). 38 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 111 schools and 62,621 pupils in Little Ilford's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Little Ilford sits among the more deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Little Ilford is about 6 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Little Ilford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Little Ilford
If Little Ilford, Greater London is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. If you're still deciding, related pages for Loxford, Manor Park, Wall End, Barking Wharf Square, East Ham North, and Ilford may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Little Ilford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Little Ilford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Little Ilford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Little Ilford is Manor Park Dental Practice, about 0.5 miles to the west. The next closest are Whitestar Dental Care (0.8 miles) and Ilford Dental Centre (1.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Little Ilford?
Our register has 26 practices within 5 miles of Little Ilford, 129 practices within 10 miles and 334 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Little Ilford?
The nearest practice to Little Ilford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Manor Park Dental Practice, about 0.5 miles to the west. Others nearby include Whitestar Dental Care (0.8 miles) and Ilford Dental Centre (1.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Little Ilford, Greater London?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Little Ilford, Greater London?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.