Orthodontic practices near Penge and Cator
On our practice register: 38 practices within 5 miles of Penge and Cator, 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 and Cator 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 and Cator
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 and Cator 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 |
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 and Cator
Penge and Cator 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.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: 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 and Cator 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 and Cator 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 and Cator
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What we know about practices near Penge and Cator
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Penge and Cator 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.
Area profile for Penge and Cator
Penge and Cator is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS South East London Integrated Care Board. Penge and Cator's under-16 share sits at 16.9%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Penge and Cator, 6.1% of the 1,611 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Greater London, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (38), Penge and Cator has more choice 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 and Cator 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 and Cator's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Penge and Cator sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Penge and Cator is about 6 miles from Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London.
All Orthodontic Options in Penge and Cator Explained
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Treatment Options in Penge and Cator — Local Context
Penge and Cator has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Kent House Dental Clinic — is under a mile away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. ONS classifies Penge and Cator as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS South East London Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 16.9% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.1% of the 1,611 residents in Penge and Cator's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Greater London. With 38 orthodontic practices within five miles, Penge and Cator is better served than 97% of towns in England. Regionally, 20% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Penge and Cator 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 and Cator's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Penge and Cator is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Penge and Cator is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London, about 6 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Penge and Cator 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. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Penge and Cator
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Penge and Cator helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Penge and Cator
No orthodontic practice covers Penge and Cator directly, though Kent House Dental Clinic (under a mile away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Officially, Penge and Cator is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS South East London Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Penge and Cator. Census data puts 16.9% of Penge and Cator's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.1% of the 1,611 residents in Penge and Cator's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Greater London. With 38 orthodontic practices within five miles, Penge and Cator is better served than 97% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 20% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Penge and Cator attend schools such as Harris Girls Academy Bromley (0.4 miles) and Forest Hill School (0.8 miles). 27 secondary schools are within three miles. Penge and Cator's Local Authority has 117 schools educating 57,500 pupils (DfE data). Penge and Cator's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Penge and Cator is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London, about 6 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Penge and Cator
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Penge and Cator often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Penge and Cator?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Penge and Cator 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 and Cator?
Our register has 38 practices within 5 miles of Penge and Cator, 151 practices within 10 miles and 334 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Penge and Cator?
The nearest practice to Penge and Cator 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 and Cator, Greater London?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Penge and Cator, Greater London?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.