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Orthodontic practices near Pentonville

On our practice register: 73 practices within 5 miles of Pentonville, 186 practices within 10 and 373 practices within 20. The closest is London City Smiles in Highbury, 0.2 miles north-east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
London City SmilesHighbury0.2 miles north-east–––4.8 (1,371 reviews)
Angel OrthodonticsIslington0.3 miles north-east✓✓✓5.0 (93 reviews)
Angel Smile Dental- Private Dentist in Angel, IslingtonIslington0.3 miles north-east✓–✓4.7 (214 reviews)
Dr Clear Aligners LondonHighbury0.4 miles west–✓✓4.7 (382 reviews)
ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ISLINGTONLondon0.4 miles north✓–––
London Orthodontic ClinicBarbican0.6 miles east–✓✓4.9 (103 reviews)
Invisiblebraces4U IslingtonIslington0.6 miles north-east–✓✓4.5 (451 reviews)
MALMIN ORTHODONTIC (FARRINGDON ROAD)London0.7 miles south✓–––

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Pentonville with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Highbury, 0.2 miles north-east; the next are Islington (0.3 miles north-east) and London (0.4 miles north).

PlacePracticesNearest
Highbury20.2 miles north-east
Islington40.3 miles north-east
London130.4 miles north
Barbican20.6 miles east
Holborn10.9 miles south-west
Camden Town11.4 miles west

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Pentonville

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Angel Orthodontics in Islington (5.0 from 93 reviews), 0.3 miles north-east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Angel OrthodonticsIslington5.0 (93 reviews)0.3 miles north-east
e-LINE OrthodonticsLondon5.0 (88 reviews)1.8 miles west
Origin OrthodonticsLondon5.0 (85 reviews)1.8 miles south-west
Flora Orthodontics LtdCamden Town5.0 (31 reviews)1.4 miles west

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Pentonville at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaIslington
NHS dental servicesNHS West and North London Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationMore deprived than most of England
Residents under 1611.9% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,501 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally5.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally12.1% aged 16 to 24 and 40.2% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car64.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre11,375 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health20.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles73 practices, more than 99% of towns in England
Access within Greater London73rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles)
Nearest practice compared0.2 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county5.1% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London
Nearest university dental hospitalUCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — under a mile
Nearest secondary schoolsElizabeth Garrett Anderson School — 0.3 miles
City of London Academy Islington — 0.7 miles
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ — 1.0 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles53 schools, about 49,033 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area70 schools, 23,300 pupils (DfE)
Nearest orthodontic practicesLondon City Smiles, Highbury — under a mile
Angel Orthodontics, Islington — under a mile
ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ISLINGTON, London — under a mile
Practices within 10 and 20 miles186 within 10 miles, 373 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 Pentonville

The nearest practice to Pentonville is London City Smiles in Highbury, 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 186 practices, and within 20 there are 373.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dr Clear Aligners London (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Invisiblebraces4U Islington (under a mile) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Pentonville list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Pentonville are commissioned by NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Angel Orthodontics in Islington, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, under a mile away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Pentonville

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Orthodontic services in Pentonville

Orthodontist in Pentonville: Before booking anything in Pentonville, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is relevant to searches focused on both Pentonville and the wider Greater London area.

Facts about Pentonville

Finsbury is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Pentonville.

Browse nearby orthodontic locations

Nearby location pages including Finsbury, Clerkenwell, Farringdon Without, King's Cross, St Luke's, and Aldersgate can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.

Pentonville in context

ONS classifies Pentonville as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Pentonville falls under NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 11.9% of Pentonville's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.1% of the 1,501 residents in Pentonville's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Greater London. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (73), Pentonville has more choice than 99% of towns in England. Families in Pentonville are served by secondary schools including Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School (0.3 miles) and City of London Academy Islington (0.7 miles). 53 secondary schools are within three miles. Pentonville's Local Authority area covers 70 schools and 23,300 pupils, according to DfE figures. Pentonville falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Pentonville is under a mile from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London.

Useful local orthodontic context for Pentonville

There is no orthodontist on our records in Pentonville itself. The nearest recorded are London City Smiles in Highbury, under a mile away; Angel Orthodontics in Islington, under a mile away; and ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ISLINGTON in London, under a mile away.

All Orthodontic Options in Pentonville Explained

The orthodontic landscape in Pentonville offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. 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 Pentonville

Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:

Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Pentonville

Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Pentonville helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.

Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step

Treatment in Pentonville 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 Pentonville. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Pentonville

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Pentonville often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Pentonville?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Pentonville is London City Smiles in Highbury, about 0.2 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Angel Orthodontics (0.3 miles) and Angel Smile Dental- Private Dentist in Angel, Islington (0.3 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Pentonville?

Our register has 73 practices within 5 miles of Pentonville, 186 practices within 10 miles and 373 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Pentonville?

The nearest practice to Pentonville that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Angel Orthodontics in Islington, about 0.3 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Angel Smile Dental- Private Dentist in Angel, Islington (0.3 miles) and ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ISLINGTON (0.4 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Pentonville, Greater London?

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Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Pentonville, Greater London?

Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.

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TitlePentonville, Greater London Smile Straightening
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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