Orthodontic practices near Penge
On our practice register: 38 practices within 5 miles of Penge, 151 practices within 10 and 334 practices within 20. The closest is London Dental Arts Forest Hill, 1.3 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Dental Arts Forest HillForest Hill | 1.3 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (462 reviews) |
| Beckenham Dental CentreBeckenham | 1.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (264 reviews) |
| Smile StraightCatford | 1.7 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (64 reviews) |
| Dulwich Smile SuiteGipsy Hill | 2.1 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (47 reviews) |
| Dulwich Orthodontic CentrePeckham | 2.1 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 3.8 (191 reviews) |
| DULWICH ORTHODONTIC CENTRELondon | 2.1 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| THE ORTHODONTIC SUITELondon | 2.1 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Dulwich Dental OfficePeckham | 2.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (931 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Penge with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Forest Hill, 1.3 miles north; the next are Beckenham (1.4 miles south-east) and Catford (1.7 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill | 1 | 1.3 miles north |
| Beckenham | 1 | 1.4 miles south-east |
| Catford | 1 | 1.7 miles north-east |
| Gipsy Hill | 1 | 2.1 miles north-west |
| Peckham | 3 | 2.1 miles north-west |
| London | 4 | 2.1 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Penge
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Feel Good Dental - Croydon (5.0 from 401 reviews), 2.9 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feel Good Dental - CroydonCroydon | 5.0 (401 reviews) | 2.9 miles south |
| One Dental - CamberwellBrixton | 5.0 (287 reviews) | 4.0 miles north-west |
| Orchard Orthodontics LONDONBrixton Hill | 4.9 (1,279 reviews) | 4.0 miles north-west |
| Banning Dental Group and Skin Clinique - Canning TownLadywell | 4.9 (1,108 reviews) | 3.4 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Penge at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Bromley |
| 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 | 16.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,611 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7% aged 16 to 24 and 42.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 40.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 6,165 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 38 practices, more than 97% of towns in England |
| Access within Greater London | 797th closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.3 miles away, closer than 78% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 6 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Harris Girls Academy Bromley — 0.4 miles Forest Hill School — 0.8 miles Sydenham School — 1.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 27 schools, about 30,312 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 117 schools, 57,500 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 20% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | London Dental Arts Forest Hill, Forest Hill — 1 miles Beckenham Dental Centre, Beckenham — 1 miles Smile Straight, Catford — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 151 within 10 miles, 334 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Kent House Dental Clinic — under a mile |
| Postcode districts | SE26 |
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 Penge
Penge is 1.3 miles from London Dental Arts Forest Hill, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 151 practices, and within 20 there are 334.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: London Dental Arts Forest Hill (1.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dulwich Orthodontic Centre (2.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Penge list clear aligners, the nearest 1.3 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 Penge are commissioned by NHS South East London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Beckenham Dental Centre, 1.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 6 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Penge
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Orthodontist in Penge: This page was put together for people in Penge who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It connects local orthodontic research in Penge with the wider Greater London area.
Local orthodontic signals in Penge
There is no orthodontist on our records in Penge itself. The nearest recorded are London Dental Arts Forest Hill, about a mile away; Beckenham Dental Centre, about a mile away; and Smile Straight in Catford, about 2 miles away.
What official data says about Penge
ONS classifies Penge as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS South East London Integrated Care Board. Penge's under-16 share sits at 16.9%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,611 residents in the neighbourhood around Penge, 6.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Greater London. Penge has 38 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 97% of towns in England. 20% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Penge are served by secondary schools including Harris Girls Academy Bromley (0.4 miles) and Forest Hill School (0.8 miles). 27 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 117 schools and 57,500 pupils in Penge's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Penge sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Penge is about 6 miles from Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London.
Nearby location pages
Related pages for Penge and Cator, New Beckenham, Anerley, Clock House, Elmers End, and Beckenham are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
A quick look at Penge
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Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Penge
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Penge
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This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Penge. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Penge
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Frequently Asked Questions in Penge
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Penge often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Penge?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Penge is London Dental Arts Forest Hill, about 1.3 miles to the north. The next closest are Beckenham Dental Centre (1.4 miles) and Smile Straight (1.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Penge?
Our register has 38 practices within 5 miles of Penge, 151 practices within 10 miles and 334 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Penge?
The nearest practice to Penge that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Beckenham Dental Centre, about 1.4 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include DULWICH ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (2.1 miles) and THE ORTHODONTIC SUITE (2.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Penge, 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 Penge, Greater London?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.