Orthodontic practices near Old Bexley
On our practice register: 18 practices within 5 miles of Old Bexley, 82 practices within 10 and 331 practices within 20. The closest is The Sandford Dental Implant & Cosmetic Centre in Welling, 1.5 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sandford Dental Implant & Cosmetic CentreWelling | 1.5 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (801 reviews) |
| Crook Log Dental PracticeBexleyheath | 1.6 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (631 reviews) |
| Dartford Road Dental CentreBexley | 2.3 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (340 reviews) |
| Medidenta Dental Practice WellingWelling | 2.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (146 reviews) |
| Welling Corner Dental Practice LtdWelling | 2.4 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (164 reviews) |
| Smile Welling Dental CareWelling | 2.6 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (229 reviews) |
| Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsDartford | 2.9 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,313 reviews) |
| Kentish Smiles ClinicDartford | 2.9 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (363 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Old Bexley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Welling, 1.5 miles north-west; the next are Bexleyheath (1.6 miles north-west) and Bexley (2.3 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Welling | 4 | 1.5 miles north-west |
| Bexleyheath | 1 | 1.6 miles north-west |
| Bexley | 1 | 2.3 miles east |
| Dartford | 4 | 2.9 miles east |
| Chislehurst | 1 | 3.7 miles west |
| Eltham | 2 | 4.0 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Old Bexley
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is SE9 Dental Care in Eltham (5.0 from 47 reviews), 4.0 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SE9 Dental CareEltham | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 4.0 miles west |
| Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsDartford | 4.9 (1,313 reviews) | 2.9 miles east |
| Banning Dental Group and Skin Clinique - Canning TownLadywell | 4.9 (1,108 reviews) | 7.3 miles west |
| The Sandford Dental Implant & Cosmetic CentreWelling | 4.9 (801 reviews) | 1.5 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Old Bexley at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Bexley |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 19.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,960 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 40.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 22.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,976 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.1% 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 | 855th closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.5 miles away, closer than 75% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Beths Grammar School — 0.5 miles Townley Grammar School — 0.8 miles St Columba's Catholic Boys' School — 0.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 21 schools, about 25,119 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 90 schools, 43,011 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 20% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Sandford Dental Implant & Cosmetic Centre, Welling — 2 miles Crook Log Dental Practice, Bexleyheath — 2 miles Dartford Road Dental Centre, Bexley — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 82 within 10 miles, 331 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 Old Bexley
The nearest practice to Old Bexley is The Sandford Dental Implant & Cosmetic Centre in Welling, 1.5 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 82 practices, and within 20 there are 331.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Smile 4 U (3.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Crook Log Dental Practice (1.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 23 of the practices around Old Bexley list clear aligners, the nearest 1.5 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 Old Bexley are commissioned by NHS South East London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Crook Log Dental Practice in Bexleyheath, 1.6 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 Old Bexley
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Orthodontist in Old Bexley: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Old Bexley keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Greater London.
Area profile for Old Bexley
Officially, Old Bexley is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Old Bexley falls under NHS South East London Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 19.1% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.2% of the 1,960 residents in Old Bexley's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Greater London. Old Bexley has 18 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 89% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 20% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Old Bexley are Beths Grammar School (0.5 miles) and Townley Grammar School (0.8 miles). 21 secondary schools are within three miles. Old Bexley's Local Authority area covers 90 schools and 43,011 pupils, according to DfE figures. Old Bexley falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Old Bexley is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 10 miles away.
Local orthodontic signals in Old Bexley
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Old Bexley. The nearest we do hold are The Sandford Dental Implant & Cosmetic Centre in Welling, about 2 miles away; Crook Log Dental Practice in Bexleyheath, about 2 miles away; and Dartford Road Dental Centre in Bexley, about 2 miles away.
Facts about Old Bexley
The nearest other location we cover is Bexley, under 1 km to the north.
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All Orthodontic Options in Old Bexley Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Old Bexley offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Old Bexley offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Old Bexley
Orthodontic treatment in Old Bexley is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Old Bexley
Treatment in Old Bexley runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Old Bexley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Old Bexley
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Frequently Asked Questions in Old Bexley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Old Bexley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Old Bexley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Old Bexley is The Sandford Dental Implant & Cosmetic Centre in Welling, about 1.5 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Crook Log Dental Practice (1.6 miles) and Dartford Road Dental Centre (2.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Old Bexley?
Our register has 18 practices within 5 miles of Old Bexley, 82 practices within 10 miles and 331 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Old Bexley?
The nearest practice to Old Bexley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Crook Log Dental Practice in Bexleyheath, about 1.6 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Dartford Road Dental Centre (2.3 miles) and Smile Welling Dental Care (2.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Old Bexley, 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 Old Bexley, Greater London?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.