Orthodontic practices near Longlands
On our practice register: 22 practices within 5 miles of Longlands, 82 practices within 10 and 341 practices within 20. The closest is Smile 4 U in Chislehurst, 1.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile 4 UChislehurst | 1.1 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (612 reviews) |
| SE9 Dental CareEltham | 2.0 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (47 reviews) |
| S3 Dental ElthamEltham | 2.3 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (849 reviews) |
| Medidenta Dental Practice WellingWelling | 2.4 miles north | – | – | – | 4.6 (146 reviews) |
| Welling Corner Dental Practice LtdWelling | 2.4 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (164 reviews) |
| Crook Log Dental PracticeBexleyheath | 2.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (631 reviews) |
| The Sandford Dental Implant & Cosmetic CentreWelling | 2.7 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (801 reviews) |
| Smile Welling Dental CareWelling | 2.8 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (229 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Longlands with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chislehurst, 1.1 miles south-west; the next are Eltham (2.0 miles north-west) and Welling (2.4 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chislehurst | 1 | 1.1 miles south-west |
| Eltham | 2 | 2.0 miles north-west |
| Welling | 4 | 2.4 miles north |
| Bexleyheath | 1 | 2.6 miles north-east |
| Bickley | 1 | 2.9 miles south |
| Orpington | 4 | 2.9 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Longlands
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Cosmetic Dental Gallery in Canary Wharf (5.0 from 453 reviews), 5.7 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Cosmetic Dental GalleryCanary Wharf | 5.0 (453 reviews) | 5.7 miles north-west |
| SE9 Dental CareEltham | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 2.0 miles north-west |
| Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsDartford | 4.9 (1,313 reviews) | 5.6 miles east |
| Banning Dental Group and Skin Clinique - Canning TownLadywell | 4.9 (1,108 reviews) | 5.1 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Longlands at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Bexley |
| NHS dental services | NHS South 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 18.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,672 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 38.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 17.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 6,531 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 11.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 20 practices, more than 91% of towns in England |
| Access within Greater London | 715th closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.1 miles away, closer than 81% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 9 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Chislehurst School for Girls — 0.8 miles Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School — 0.9 miles Hurstmere School — 1.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 18 schools, about 22,368 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 90 schools, 43,011 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 20% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Smile 4 U, Chislehurst — 1 miles SE9 Dental Care, Eltham — 2 miles Medidenta Dental Practice Welling, Welling — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 82 within 10 miles, 341 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 Longlands
Longlands is 1.1 miles from Smile 4 U in Chislehurst, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 82 practices, and within 20 there are 341.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Smile 4 U (1.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Crook Log Dental Practice (2.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Longlands list clear aligners, the nearest 1.1 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 Longlands are commissioned by NHS South East London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smile 4 U in Chislehurst, 1.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 9 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Longlands
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Orthodontist in Longlands: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Longlands? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It connects local orthodontic research in Longlands with the wider Greater London area.
What we know about practices near Longlands
There is no orthodontist on our records in Longlands itself. The nearest we do hold are Smile 4 U in Chislehurst, about a mile away; SE9 Dental Care in Eltham, about 2 miles away; and Medidenta Dental Practice Welling, about 2 miles away.
Nearby location pages
For a broader view, related location pages cover Sidcup, Blackfen and Lamorbey, Avery Hill, Chislehurst, Chislehurst West, and New Eltham as well as this one.
Area profile for Longlands
Longlands's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS South East London Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Longlands. Longlands's under-16 share sits at 18.5%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Longlands, 6% of the 1,672 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Greater London, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (20), Longlands has more choice than 91% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 20% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Longlands are served by secondary schools including Chislehurst School for Girls (0.8 miles) and Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School (0.9 miles). 18 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 90 schools and 43,011 pupils across Longlands's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Longlands sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Longlands is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 9 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
A quick look at Longlands
Just under 1 km east, Sidcup is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Longlands
Orthodontic treatment in Longlands is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Longlands
- 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?
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Longlands — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Longlands
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Longlands 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.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Longlands offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Longlands. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Longlands
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Longlands, Greater London alone. This page links onward to Sidcup, Blackfen and Lamorbey, Avery Hill, Chislehurst, Chislehurst West, and New Eltham for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Longlands
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Longlands often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Longlands?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Longlands is Smile 4 U in Chislehurst, about 1.1 miles to the south-west. The next closest are SE9 Dental Care (2.0 miles) and S3 Dental Eltham (2.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Longlands?
Our register has 22 practices within 5 miles of Longlands, 82 practices within 10 miles and 341 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Longlands?
The nearest practice to Longlands that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smile 4 U in Chislehurst, about 1.1 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include SE9 Dental Care (2.0 miles) and S3 Dental Eltham (2.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Longlands, 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 Longlands, Greater London?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.