Orthodontic practices near Oakwood
On our practice register: 20 practices within 5 miles of Oakwood, 99 practices within 10 and 348 practices within 20. The closest is The Oakwood Clinic - Orthodontics & Dentistry in Enfield Town, 0.3 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oakwood Clinic - Orthodontics & DentistryEnfield Town | 0.3 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (252 reviews) |
| ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ENFIELDEnfield | 1.4 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Winchmore Hill Dental PracticeEnfield Town | 1.9 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (108 reviews) |
| Dental Arts Studio, EnfieldEnfield Town | 2.1 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 3.9 (162 reviews) |
| New River Dental - EnfieldEnfield Town | 2.3 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (598 reviews) |
| ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS WHETSTONELondon | 2.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICSLondon | 2.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| High Barnet Dental CareBarnet | 3.1 miles west | – | – | – | 4.6 (132 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Oakwood with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Enfield Town, 0.3 miles south-west; the next are Enfield (1.4 miles east) and London (2.3 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Enfield Town | 4 | 0.3 miles south-west |
| Enfield | 1 | 1.4 miles east |
| London | 6 | 2.3 miles south-west |
| Barnet | 3 | 3.1 miles west |
| Totteridge | 1 | 3.2 miles south-west |
| Edmonton | 1 | 3.6 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 Oakwood
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Origin Orthodontics in Edgwarebury (5.0 from 90 reviews), 5.3 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Origin OrthodonticsEdgwarebury | 5.0 (90 reviews) | 5.3 miles south-west |
| Finchley OrthodonticsCrouch End | 5.0 (21 reviews) | 5.0 miles south |
| New River Dental - EnfieldEnfield Town | 4.9 (598 reviews) | 2.3 miles east |
| Treehouse DentalHighbury | 4.9 (448 reviews) | 4.9 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Oakwood at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Enfield |
| NHS dental services | NHS West and North 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 |
| Population | 9,100 |
| Residents under 16 | 19% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,971 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9% aged 16 to 24 and 35.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 24% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,960 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 18 practices, more than 89% of towns in England |
| Access within Greater London | 145th closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.3 miles away, closer than 95% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 8 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Southgate School — 0.5 miles Highlands School — 0.9 miles East Barnet School — 1.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 20 schools, about 24,477 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 107 schools, 55,209 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Oakwood Clinic - Orthodontics & Dentistry, Enfield Town — under a mile ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ENFIELD, Enfield — 1 miles ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS WHETSTONE, London — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 99 within 10 miles, 348 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 Oakwood
The nearest practice to Oakwood is The Oakwood Clinic - Orthodontics & Dentistry in Enfield Town, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 99 practices, and within 20 there are 348.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: New River Dental - Enfield (2.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Chingford Mount Dental Practice (5.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Oakwood list clear aligners, the nearest 1.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Oakwood are commissioned by NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ENFIELD, 1.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 8 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Oakwood
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Orthodontist in Oakwood: People weighing up braces or aligners in Oakwood can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Greater London. Oakwood — a small town with a population of around 9,100 — is covered on this page specifically.
What official data says about Oakwood
Oakwood — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 19% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.8% of the 1,971 residents in Oakwood's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.8% average across Greater London. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (18), Oakwood has more choice than 89% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Oakwood are Southgate School (0.5 miles) and Highlands School (0.9 miles). 20 secondary schools are within three miles. Oakwood's Local Authority area covers 107 schools and 55,209 pupils, according to DfE figures. Oakwood sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Oakwood is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 8 miles away.
Facts about Oakwood
Oakwood is home to around 9,100 people, classing it as a small town within Greater London. Just around 1 km west, Cockfosters is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Cockfosters, Highlands Village, Brunswick Park, Osidge, World's End, and Botany Bay.
What we know about practices near Oakwood
There is no orthodontist on our records in Oakwood itself. The nearest recorded are The Oakwood Clinic - Orthodontics & Dentistry in Enfield Town, under a mile away; ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ENFIELD, about a mile away; and ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS WHETSTONE in London, about 2 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Oakwood
Many people in Oakwood delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Oakwood
Orthodontic practices in and around Oakwood vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Officially, Oakwood is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 19% of Oakwood's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,971 residents in the neighbourhood around Oakwood, 6.8% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across Greater London. Oakwood has 18 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 89% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Oakwood attend schools such as Southgate School (0.5 miles) and Highlands School (0.9 miles). 20 secondary schools are within three miles. Oakwood's Local Authority has 107 schools educating 55,209 pupils (DfE data). Oakwood's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Oakwood is about 8 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Oakwood
Patients in Oakwood 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Oakwood
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Oakwood. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Oakwood
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Oakwood, Greater London within a broader nearby area. This page links onward to Cockfosters, Highlands Village, Brunswick Park, Osidge, World's End, and Botany Bay for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Oakwood
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Oakwood often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Oakwood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Oakwood is The Oakwood Clinic - Orthodontics & Dentistry in Enfield Town, about 0.3 miles to the south-west. The next closest are ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ENFIELD (1.4 miles) and Winchmore Hill Dental Practice (1.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Oakwood?
Our register has 20 practices within 5 miles of Oakwood, 99 practices within 10 miles and 348 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Oakwood?
The nearest practice to Oakwood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ENFIELD, about 1.4 miles to the east. Others nearby include Winchmore Hill Dental Practice (1.9 miles) and ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS WHETSTONE (2.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Oakwood, Greater London?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Oakwood, Greater London?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.