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Orthodontic practices near Marks Gate

On our practice register: 31 practices within 5 miles of Marks Gate, 71 practices within 10 and 311 practices within 20. The closest is Collier Row Dental Practice, 1.1 miles north-east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Collier Row Dental PracticeCollier Row1.1 miles north-east✓–✓3.3 (219 reviews)
Chadwell Heath Orthodontic PracticeBecontree1.2 miles south✓––4.4 (114 reviews)
CHADWELL HEATH ORTHODONTICS LTDRomford1.2 miles south✓–––
Dental Beauty RomfordRomford1.6 miles east–––4.7 (632 reviews)
iORA Dental Health and HarmonyRomford2.0 miles east––✓4.5 (279 reviews)
UK Smiles Dental Practice RomfordRomford2.1 miles south-east–––4.1 (92 reviews)
myline alignersDagenham2.2 miles south-east––✓5.0 (4 reviews)
Western Road Dental PracticeRomford2.2 miles east–––4.9 (79 reviews)

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

Nearest places to Marks Gate with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Collier Row, 1.1 miles north-east; the next are Becontree (1.2 miles south) and Romford (1.2 miles south).

PlacePracticesNearest
Collier Row11.1 miles north-east
Becontree31.2 miles south
Romford101.2 miles south
Dagenham22.2 miles south-east
Ilford52.4 miles south-west
Barkingside23.4 miles west

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

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Marks Gate

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Goossens & Odendaal Dental Practice in Hornchurch (5.0 from 188 reviews), 3.7 miles south-east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Goossens & Odendaal Dental PracticeHornchurch5.0 (188 reviews)3.7 miles south-east
Orthodontic GalleryBarkingside4.9 (462 reviews)3.5 miles west
Perfect Smile Spa - Dental Veneers, Implants, Bonding & Invisalign Braces EssexHornchurch4.9 (383 reviews)3.9 miles south-east
Fourways Dental ClinicRomford4.9 (286 reviews)3.6 miles east

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

Marks Gate at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaBarking and Dagenham
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
DeprivationMore deprived than most of England
Residents under 1628.9% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents2,082 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally12.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally11.6% aged 16 to 24 and 35.5% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car30.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre1,412 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health17.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles31 practices, more than 96% of towns in England
Access within Greater London715th closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles)
Nearest practice compared1.1 miles away, closer than 81% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county12.5% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London
Nearest university dental hospitalRoyal London Dental Hospital, London — 10 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsThe Warren School — 0.8 miles
Atam Academy — 1.1 miles
St Edward's Church of England Academy — 1.3 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles19 schools, about 27,777 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area66 schools, 46,055 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay31% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesCollier Row Dental Practice, Collier Row — 1 miles
Chadwell Heath Orthodontic Practice, Becontree — 1 miles
CHADWELL HEATH ORTHODONTICS LTD, Romford — 1 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles71 within 10 miles, 311 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 Marks Gate

The nearest practice to Marks Gate is Collier Row Dental Practice, 1.1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 71 practices, and within 20 there are 311.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Ilford Dental Centre (3.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Orthodontic Gallery (3.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Marks Gate 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 Marks Gate are commissioned by NHS North East London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Collier Row Dental Practice, 1.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 10 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Marks Gate

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Orthodontist in Marks Gate: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Marks Gate understand their options before committing to an appointment. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Marks Gate itself or elsewhere in Greater London.

What we know about practices near Marks Gate

No orthodontic practice is recorded in Marks Gate. The closest on record are Collier Row Dental Practice, about a mile away; Chadwell Heath Orthodontic Practice in Becontree, about a mile away; and CHADWELL HEATH ORTHODONTICS LTD in Romford, about a mile away.

Marks Gate in context

Marks Gate is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS North East London Integrated Care Board. 28.9% of Marks Gate's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. Census 2021 counts 2,082 residents in the neighbourhood around Marks Gate, 12.5% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Greater London. With 31 orthodontic practices within five miles, Marks Gate is better served than 96% of towns in England. 31% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Marks Gate attend schools such as The Warren School (0.8 miles) and Atam Academy (1.1 miles). 19 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 66 schools and 46,055 pupils in Marks Gate's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Marks Gate's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Marks Gate is about 10 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London.

Local snapshot of Marks Gate

The nearest other location we cover is Mawneys, around 1 km to the east.

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Pages for Alderwood Terrace, Mawneys, Whalebone, Chadwell Heath, Collier Row, and Valence follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.

Teeth Straightening Options Available in Marks Gate

Patients in Marks Gate have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.

Treatment Options in Marks Gate — Local Context

Not every practice near Marks Gate offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. ONS classifies Marks Gate as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS North East London Integrated Care Board. With 28.9% of residents under 16, Marks Gate has an above-average share of children. Census 2021 counts 2,082 residents in the neighbourhood around Marks Gate, 12.5% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Greater London. Marks Gate has 31 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 96% 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 Marks Gate are The Warren School (0.8 miles) and Atam Academy (1.1 miles). 19 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 66 schools and 46,055 pupils across Marks Gate's Local Authority. Marks Gate falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Marks Gate is about 10 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Marks Gate. The closest on record are Collier Row Dental Practice, about a mile away; Chadwell Heath Orthodontic Practice in Becontree, about a mile away; and CHADWELL HEATH ORTHODONTICS LTD in Romford, about a mile away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.

How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Marks Gate

Orthodontic treatment in Marks Gate is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.

From First Photo to Finished Smile in Marks Gate

The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Marks Gate — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.

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

Frequently Asked Questions in Marks Gate

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Marks Gate?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Marks Gate is Collier Row Dental Practice, about 1.1 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Chadwell Heath Orthodontic Practice (1.2 miles) and CHADWELL HEATH ORTHODONTICS LTD (1.2 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Marks Gate?

Our register has 31 practices within 5 miles of Marks Gate, 71 practices within 10 miles and 311 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Marks Gate?

The nearest practice to Marks Gate that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Collier Row Dental Practice, about 1.1 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Chadwell Heath Orthodontic Practice (1.2 miles) and CHADWELL HEATH ORTHODONTICS LTD (1.2 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Marks Gate, Greater London?

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Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Marks Gate, Greater London?

Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.

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TitleMarks Gate, Greater London Braces & Aligners
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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