Orthodontic practices near New Eltham
On our practice register: 26 practices within 5 miles of New Eltham, 97 practices within 10 and 344 practices within 20. The closest is SE9 Dental Care in Eltham, 0.9 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE9 Dental CareEltham | 0.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (47 reviews) |
| S3 Dental ElthamEltham | 1.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (849 reviews) |
| Smile 4 UChislehurst | 1.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (612 reviews) |
| AR Smiles Eltham - Implants, Invisalign and Cosmetic DentistKidbrooke | 2.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (797 reviews) |
| Medidenta Dental Practice WellingWelling | 2.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (146 reviews) |
| Welling Corner Dental Practice LtdWelling | 2.3 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (164 reviews) |
| Smile Welling Dental CareWelling | 2.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (229 reviews) |
| Crook Log Dental PracticeBexleyheath | 2.9 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (631 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to New Eltham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Eltham, 0.9 miles north-west; the next are Chislehurst (1.4 miles south) and Kidbrooke (2.0 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Eltham | 2 | 0.9 miles north-west |
| Chislehurst | 1 | 1.4 miles south |
| Kidbrooke | 1 | 2.0 miles north |
| Welling | 4 | 2.3 miles north-east |
| Bexleyheath | 1 | 2.9 miles north-east |
| Shortlands | 1 | 3.1 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of New Eltham
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), 4.6 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Cosmetic Dental GalleryCanary Wharf | 5.0 (453 reviews) | 4.6 miles north-west |
| SE9 Dental CareEltham | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 0.9 miles north-west |
| Banning Dental Group and Skin Clinique - Canning TownLadywell | 4.9 (1,108 reviews) | 4.0 miles north-west |
| The Sandford Dental Implant & Cosmetic CentreWelling | 4.9 (801 reviews) | 3.0 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
New Eltham at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Greenwich |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 18.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,963 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.1% aged 16 to 24 and 44.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 27.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 6,092 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12% 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 | 602nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.9 miles away, closer than 84% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.9% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 8 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School — 0.6 miles Leigh Stationers' Academy — 1.0 miles Eltham Hill School — 1.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 22 schools, about 26,251 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 101 schools, 46,827 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 20% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | SE9 Dental Care, Eltham — under a mile Smile 4 U, Chislehurst — 1 miles AR Smiles Eltham - Implants, Invisalign and Cosmetic Dentist, Kidbrooke — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 97 within 10 miles, 344 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 New Eltham
New Eltham has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: SE9 Dental Care in Eltham is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 97 practices, and within 20 there are 344.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Smile 4 U (1.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Crook Log Dental Practice (2.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around New Eltham 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 New Eltham are commissioned by NHS South East London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is SE9 Dental Care in Eltham, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 8 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In New Eltham
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The local picture in New Eltham
ONS classifies New Eltham as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in New Eltham falls under NHS South East London Integrated Care Board. 18.9% of New Eltham's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around New Eltham, 5.9% of the 1,963 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 (26), New Eltham has more choice than 94% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 20% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near New Eltham attend schools such as St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School (0.6 miles) and Leigh Stationers' Academy (1.0 miles). 22 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 101 schools and 46,827 pupils across New Eltham's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts New Eltham close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, New Eltham is about 8 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London.
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Facts about New Eltham
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Practice data for New Eltham
There is no orthodontist on our records in New Eltham itself. The closest on record are SE9 Dental Care in Eltham, under a mile away; Smile 4 U in Chislehurst, about a mile away; and AR Smiles Eltham - Implants, Invisalign and Cosmetic Dentist in Kidbrooke, about 2 miles away.
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Areas We Cover Around New Eltham
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Frequently Asked Questions in New Eltham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in New Eltham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to New Eltham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to New Eltham is SE9 Dental Care in Eltham, about 0.9 miles to the north-west. The next closest are S3 Dental Eltham (1.2 miles) and Smile 4 U (1.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near New Eltham?
Our register has 26 practices within 5 miles of New Eltham, 97 practices within 10 miles and 344 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near New Eltham?
The nearest practice to New Eltham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is SE9 Dental Care in Eltham, about 0.9 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include S3 Dental Eltham (1.2 miles) and Smile 4 U (1.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in New Eltham, Greater London?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in New Eltham, Greater London?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.