Orthodontic practices near Old Kent Road
On our practice register: 70 practices within 5 miles of Old Kent Road, 179 practices within 10 and 368 practices within 20. The closest is NOVELTY ORTHODONTICS LTD in London, 1.0 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOVELTY ORTHODONTICS LTDLondon | 1.0 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| ANTONIO D'APUZZOLondon | 1.1 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (69 reviews) |
| Clear Braces DirectIslington | 1.7 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (543 reviews) |
| Whites Dental WaterlooPeckham | 1.7 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (687 reviews) |
| One Dental - CamberwellBrixton | 1.8 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (287 reviews) |
| Waldron Dental New CrossPeckham | 1.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (589 reviews) |
| The BraceSpitalfields | 2.0 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (722 reviews) |
| ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces LondonBarbican | 2.1 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (1,505 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Old Kent Road with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is London, 1.0 miles north; the next are Islington (1.7 miles north-west) and Peckham (1.7 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| London | 7 | 1.0 miles north |
| Islington | 1 | 1.7 miles north-west |
| Peckham | 3 | 1.7 miles north-west |
| Brixton | 2 | 1.8 miles south-west |
| Spitalfields | 1 | 2.0 miles north |
| Barbican | 2 | 2.1 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Old Kent Road
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), 2.5 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Cosmetic Dental GalleryCanary Wharf | 5.0 (453 reviews) | 2.5 miles east |
| One Dental - CamberwellBrixton | 5.0 (287 reviews) | 1.8 miles south-west |
| UK SmileLondon | 5.0 (203 reviews) | 3.0 miles west |
| London Clear BracesHolborn | 5.0 (16 reviews) | 2.9 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Old Kent Road at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Southwark |
| 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 | 15.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,542 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 16.5% aged 16 to 24 and 46.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 61.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 18,026 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 70 practices, more than 99% of towns in England |
| Access within Greater London | 676th closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.0 miles away, closer than 83% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 1 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Harris Academy Bermondsey — 0.2 miles City of London Academy (Southwark) — 0.2 miles Ark Walworth Academy — 0.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 50 schools, about 45,335 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 114 schools, 46,793 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 20% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | NOVELTY ORTHODONTICS LTD, London — 1 miles Clear Braces Direct, Islington — 2 miles Whites Dental Waterloo, Peckham — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 179 within 10 miles, 368 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | The Grange Dental Surgery — under a mile |
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 Kent Road
Old Kent Road is 1 miles from NOVELTY ORTHODONTICS LTD in London, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 179 practices, and within 20 there are 368.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: ANTONIO D'APUZZO (1.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Clear Braces Direct (1.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Old Kent Road 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 Old Kent Road are commissioned by NHS South East London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is NOVELTY ORTHODONTICS LTD in London, 1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 1 mile away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Old Kent Road
Greater London12 nearby locationsFind orthodontic treatment in Old Kent Road
Orthodontist in Old Kent Road: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Old Kent Road understand their options before committing to an appointment. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Old Kent Road itself or elsewhere in Greater London.
More local pages to browse
Nearby location pages including Bermondsey, East Walworth, South Bermondsey, Livesey, Southwark, and Peckham can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Old Kent Road in numbers
Just under 1 km west, East Walworth is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
What we know about practices near Old Kent Road
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Old Kent Road itself. The closest on record are NOVELTY ORTHODONTICS LTD in London, about a mile away; Clear Braces Direct in Islington, about 2 miles away; and Whites Dental Waterloo in Peckham, about 2 miles away.
What official data says about Old Kent Road
Old Kent Road — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS South East London Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 15.1% of Old Kent Road's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Old Kent Road, 6.3% of the 1,542 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Greater London, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 70 orthodontic practices within five miles, Old Kent Road is better served than 99% of towns in England. Regionally, 20% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Old Kent Road attend schools such as Harris Academy Bermondsey (0.2 miles) and City of London Academy (Southwark) (0.2 miles). 50 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 114 schools and 46,793 pupils across Old Kent Road's Local Authority. Old Kent Road's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Old Kent Road is about 1 mile from Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Old Kent Road
Starting orthodontic treatment in Old Kent Road can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Old Kent Road
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Old Kent Road
Every case in Old Kent Road follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
All Orthodontic Options in Old Kent Road Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Old Kent Road offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Old Kent Road
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Old Kent Road. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Old Kent Road
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Old Kent Road, Greater London with surrounding locations. If you're still deciding, related pages for Bermondsey, East Walworth, South Bermondsey, Livesey, Southwark, and Peckham may help.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Old Kent Road
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Old Kent Road often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Old Kent Road?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Old Kent Road is NOVELTY ORTHODONTICS LTD in London, about 1.0 miles to the north. The next closest are ANTONIO D'APUZZO (1.1 miles) and Clear Braces Direct (1.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Old Kent Road?
Our register has 70 practices within 5 miles of Old Kent Road, 179 practices within 10 miles and 368 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Old Kent Road?
The nearest practice to Old Kent Road that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is NOVELTY ORTHODONTICS LTD in London, about 1.0 miles to the north. Others nearby include Whites Dental Waterloo (1.7 miles) and UltraSmile (2.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Old Kent Road, Greater London?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Old Kent Road, Greater London?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.