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Orthodontic practices near Nine Elms

On our practice register: 82 practices within 5 miles of Nine Elms, 194 practices within 10 and 361 practices within 20. The closest is London Dental Studio in City of Westminster, 0.9 miles north.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
London Dental StudioCity of Westminster0.9 miles north–––4.6 (522 reviews)
Ten DentalBrixton1.2 miles south–––4.6 (361 reviews)
Boston Orthodontics BelgraviaBattersea1.3 miles north✓✓✓5.0 (106 reviews)
Buckingham Gate OrthodonticsBattersea1.3 miles north–✓✓4.6 (1,518 reviews)
UK SmileLondon1.3 miles north––✓5.0 (203 reviews)
Knightsbridge DentistChelsea1.5 miles north-west–––5.0 (137 reviews)
SW3 DentalBattersea1.5 miles west–––5.0 (93 reviews)
Moonz | Orthodontic Practice LondonBattersea1.6 miles west–––4.5 (50 reviews)

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

Nearest places to Nine Elms with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is City of Westminster, 0.9 miles north; the next are Brixton (1.2 miles south) and Battersea (1.3 miles north).

PlacePracticesNearest
City of Westminster10.9 miles north
Brixton31.2 miles south
Battersea81.3 miles north
London91.3 miles north
Chelsea11.5 miles north-west
Brixton Hill11.7 miles south-east

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

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Nine Elms

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Fulham Road Dental - Fulham Dentist (5.0 from 607 reviews), 2.7 miles west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Fulham Road Dental - Fulham DentistFulham5.0 (607 reviews)2.7 miles west
One Dental - CamberwellBrixton5.0 (287 reviews)2.0 miles east
Thousand Smiles | Invisalign Offer, Orthodontic and Implant centreBattersea5.0 (217 reviews)2.3 miles west
UK SmileLondon5.0 (203 reviews)1.3 miles north

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

Nine Elms at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaWandsworth
NHS dental servicesNHS South West 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 1611.2% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,212 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally1.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally14.4% aged 16 to 24 and 66.5% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car73.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre4,227 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health7.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles81 practices, more than 99% of towns in England
Access within Greater London602nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles)
Nearest practice compared0.9 miles away, closer than 84% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county1.1% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London
Nearest university dental hospitalGuy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 3 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsSophia High School — 0.3 miles
Pimlico Academy — 0.6 miles
Harris Academy Battersea — 1.0 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles39 schools, about 30,534 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area111 schools, 40,746 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay22.7% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesLondon Dental Studio, City of Westminster — under a mile
Ten Dental, Brixton — 1 miles
Boston Orthodontics Belgravia, Battersea — 1 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles194 within 10 miles, 361 within 20 miles
Postcode districtsSW95

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 Nine Elms

Nine Elms has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: London Dental Studio in City of Westminster is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 194 practices, and within 20 there are 361.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Buckingham Gate Orthodontics (1.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Brixton Smiles Dental Clinic (1.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Nine Elms list clear aligners, the nearest 1.3 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Nine Elms are commissioned by NHS South West London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Boston Orthodontics Belgravia in Battersea, 1.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 3 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Nine Elms

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Compare braces and clear aligners in Nine Elms

Orthodontist in Nine Elms: This page was put together for people in Nine Elms who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Greater London.

Explore more local orthodontic pages

If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Clapham Town, Pimlico, Queenstown, Belgravia, Clapham North, and Tachbrook.

What official data says about Nine Elms

Nine Elms — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS South West London Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts only 11.2% of Nine Elms's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 1.1% of the 1,212 residents in Nine Elms's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Greater London. With 81 orthodontic practices within five miles, Nine Elms is better served than 99% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Nine Elms are Sophia High School (0.3 miles) and Pimlico Academy (0.6 miles). 39 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 111 schools and 40,746 pupils across Nine Elms's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Nine Elms among England's more deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Nine Elms is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London, about 3 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.

Facts about Nine Elms

Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Queenstown, the closest linked location.

Local orthodontic signals in Nine Elms

No orthodontic practice is recorded in Nine Elms. The nearest recorded are London Dental Studio in City of Westminster, under a mile away; Ten Dental in Brixton, about a mile away; and Boston Orthodontics Belgravia in Battersea, about a mile away.

The Orthodontic Journey in Nine Elms

Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Nine Elms helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Nine Elms

Provision in Nine Elms varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Nine Elms — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS South West London Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Nine Elms's under-16 share, 11.2%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 1.1% of the 1,212 residents in Nine Elms's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Greater London. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (81), Nine Elms has more choice than 99% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Nine Elms are Sophia High School (0.3 miles) and Pimlico Academy (0.6 miles). 39 secondary schools are within three miles. Nine Elms's Local Authority has 111 schools educating 40,746 pupils (DfE data). Nine Elms's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Nine Elms is about 3 miles from Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

All Orthodontic Options in Nine Elms Explained

From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Nine Elms has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.

Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Nine Elms

Every mainstream option is available to patients in Nine Elms — 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 Nine Elms. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Nine Elms

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Nine Elms?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Nine Elms is London Dental Studio in City of Westminster, about 0.9 miles to the north. The next closest are Ten Dental (1.2 miles) and Boston Orthodontics Belgravia (1.3 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Nine Elms?

Our register has 82 practices within 5 miles of Nine Elms, 194 practices within 10 miles and 361 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Nine Elms?

The nearest practice to Nine Elms that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Boston Orthodontics Belgravia in Battersea, about 1.3 miles to the north. Others nearby include Brixton Smiles Dental Clinic (1.7 miles) and Orchard Orthodontics LONDON (1.7 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Nine Elms, 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 Nine Elms, Greater London?

Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.

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TitleNine Elms, Greater London Smile Straightening
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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