Orthodontic practices near Longthornton
On our practice register: 51 practices within 5 miles of Longthornton, 176 practices within 10 and 337 practices within 20. The closest is Incredible Smiles in Mitcham, 1.0 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Incredible SmilesMitcham | 1.0 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.1 (164 reviews) |
| Marsh House OrthodonticsMorden | 1.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (129 reviews) |
| Thornton Dental and Implant CentreThornton Heath | 1.7 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (204 reviews) |
| London Road Dental CentreCroydon | 2.3 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.3 (182 reviews) |
| Dental Beauty StreathamStreatham | 2.6 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (440 reviews) |
| Merton Dental WimbledonWimbledon | 2.6 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (161 reviews) |
| 1A Orthodontics | Invisalign Provider and Invisible Fixed BracesMorden | 2.7 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (156 reviews) |
| 1A ORTHODONTICSLondon | 2.7 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Longthornton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mitcham, 1.0 miles west; the next are Morden (1.1 miles north-west) and Thornton Heath (1.7 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mitcham | 1 | 1.0 miles west |
| Morden | 5 | 1.1 miles north-west |
| Thornton Heath | 1 | 1.7 miles south-east |
| Croydon | 5 | 2.3 miles south-east |
| Streatham | 1 | 2.6 miles north |
| Wimbledon | 2 | 2.6 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Longthornton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Feel Good Dental - Croydon (5.0 from 401 reviews), 3.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feel Good Dental - CroydonCroydon | 5.0 (401 reviews) | 3.6 miles south-east |
| Merton Dental WimbledonWimbledon | 5.0 (161 reviews) | 2.6 miles west |
| Orchard Orthodontics LONDONBrixton Hill | 4.9 (1,279 reviews) | 3.6 miles north |
| Dental Rooms WimbledonWimbledon | 4.9 (684 reviews) | 3.4 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Longthornton at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Merton |
| NHS dental services | NHS South West 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 22% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,082 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 42.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 30% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 6,910 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 11.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 50 practices, more than 98% of towns in England |
| Access within Greater London | 676th closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.0 miles away, closer than 83% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.8% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 7 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Woodmansterne School — 0.3 miles Harris Academy Merton — 0.6 miles St Mark's Church of England Academy — 0.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 29 schools, about 35,151 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 72 schools, 31,824 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Incredible Smiles, Mitcham — 1 miles Marsh House Orthodontics, Morden — 1 miles Thornton Dental and Implant Centre, Thornton Heath — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 176 within 10 miles, 337 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 Longthornton
The nearest practice to Longthornton is Incredible Smiles in Mitcham, 1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 176 practices, and within 20 there are 337.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Thornton Dental and Implant Centre (1.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; 1A Orthodontics | Invisalign Provider and Invisible Fixed Braces (2.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Longthornton list clear aligners, the nearest 1.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Longthornton are commissioned by NHS South West London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Incredible Smiles in Mitcham, 1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 7 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Longthornton
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Orthodontist in Longthornton: People weighing up braces or aligners in Longthornton can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It connects local orthodontic research in Longthornton with the wider Greater London area.
Local orthodontic signals in Longthornton
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Longthornton. The nearest we do hold are Incredible Smiles in Mitcham, about a mile away; Marsh House Orthodontics in Morden, about a mile away; and Thornton Dental and Implant Centre in Thornton Heath, about 2 miles away.
Nearby location pages
You can also compare treatment pages for Pollards Hill, Furzedown, Streatham South, Tooting Graveney, Figge's Marsh, and Streatham Park if you are weighing up more than one location.
What official data says about Longthornton
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Longthornton sits within NHS South West London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 22% of Longthornton's residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.8% of the 2,082 residents in Longthornton's census neighbourhood, above the 6.8% average across Greater London. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (50), Longthornton has more choice than 98% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.7% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Longthornton are served by secondary schools including Woodmansterne School (0.3 miles) and Harris Academy Merton (0.6 miles). 29 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 72 schools and 31,824 pupils in Longthornton's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Longthornton sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Longthornton is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London, about 7 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Where Longthornton sits locally
Just around 1 km south, Pollards Hill is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Longthornton
Starting orthodontic treatment in Longthornton can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Longthornton — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Longthornton
The orthodontic landscape in Longthornton offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Longthornton
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Longthornton — 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 Longthornton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Longthornton
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Frequently Asked Questions in Longthornton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Longthornton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Longthornton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Longthornton is Incredible Smiles in Mitcham, about 1.0 miles to the west. The next closest are Marsh House Orthodontics (1.1 miles) and Thornton Dental and Implant Centre (1.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Longthornton?
Our register has 51 practices within 5 miles of Longthornton, 176 practices within 10 miles and 337 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Longthornton?
The nearest practice to Longthornton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Incredible Smiles in Mitcham, about 1.0 miles to the west. Others nearby include Thornton Dental and Implant Centre (1.7 miles) and 1A ORTHODONTICS (2.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Longthornton, Greater London?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Longthornton, Greater London?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.