Orthodontic practices near Richmond
On our practice register: 49 practices within 5 miles of Richmond, 164 practices within 10 and 362 practices within 20. The closest is The Smile Studios Hounslow in Richmond, 0.2 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Smile Studios HounslowRichmond | 0.2 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (363 reviews) |
| Roseneath OrthodonticsHounslow | 0.4 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (11 reviews) |
| RICHMOND HILL ORTHODONTICS LIMITED (SHEEN ROAD)Richmond | 0.6 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Orthodontic CareBrentford | 1.7 miles north | – | – | – | 4.4 (81 reviews) |
| ORTHODONTIC CARE LTDBrentford | 1.7 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| The Complete Smile TwickenhamHeston | 1.8 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (235 reviews) |
| Advance Dental Care - Dental Implants | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Clear Braces | Hygienists | Emergency DentistHounslow | 2.2 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (2,771 reviews) |
| Dr Raj Invisalign HounslowHeston | 2.3 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Richmond with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Richmond, 0.2 miles east; the next are Hounslow (0.4 miles east) and Brentford (1.7 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond | 2 | 0.2 miles east |
| Hounslow | 2 | 0.4 miles east |
| Brentford | 2 | 1.7 miles north |
| Heston | 4 | 1.8 miles south-west |
| London | 2 | 2.4 miles south |
| Teddington | 3 | 2.4 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Richmond
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Complete Smile Twickenham in Heston (5.0 from 235 reviews), 1.8 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Complete Smile TwickenhamHeston | 5.0 (235 reviews) | 1.8 miles south-west |
| Kingston OrthodonticsKingston upon Thames | 5.0 (164 reviews) | 2.9 miles south |
| St Mark's OrthodonticsHampton Wick | 5.0 (127 reviews) | 2.8 miles south |
| Acton Dental CareActon | 5.0 (113 reviews) | 3.6 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Richmond at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Richmond upon Thames |
| NHS dental services | NHS South West 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 |
| Population | 21,469 |
| Residents under 16 | 12.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,867 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.3% aged 16 to 24 and 44.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 47.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,906 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 11.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 48 practices, more than 98% of towns in England |
| Access within Greater London | 73rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.2 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.7% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 9 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Orleans Park School — 0.7 miles Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School — 0.9 miles Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ — 1.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 27 schools, about 31,724 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 84 schools, 39,228 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 2 |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 164 within 10 miles, 362 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 Richmond
The nearest practice to Richmond is The Smile Studios Hounslow in Richmond, 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 164 practices, and within 20 there are 362.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Advance Dental Care - Dental Implants | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Clear Braces | Hygienists | Emergency Dentist (2.2 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 19 of the practices around Richmond 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 Richmond are commissioned by NHS South West London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Smile Studios Hounslow in Richmond, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 9 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Richmond
Greater London12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Richmond
Orthodontist in Richmond: People weighing up braces or aligners in Richmond can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is relevant to searches focused on both Richmond and the wider Greater London area. Richmond — a market town with a population of around 21,469 — is covered on this page specifically.
Richmond in context
Richmond — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS South West London Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts only 12.3% of Richmond's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,867 residents in the neighbourhood around Richmond, 4.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Greater London. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (48), Richmond has more choice than 98% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Richmond are Orleans Park School (0.7 miles) and Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School (0.9 miles). 27 secondary schools are within three miles. Richmond's Local Authority has 84 schools educating 39,228 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Richmond sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Richmond is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 9 miles away.
Compare nearby areas
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Kew Gardens, North Richmond, Twickenham Riverside, South Richmond, St. Margarets and North Twickenham, and Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside.
Local treatment availability around Richmond
Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 2 published orthodontic practices in the database currently link to Richmond or nearby searches; 1 mention clear aligners or Invisalign; 2 include NHS signals and 1 include private treatment signals; access-related signals include parking from 1, wheelchair access from 0, and evening or weekend availability from 0. Nearby practice records include The Smile Studios Hounslow and RICHMOND HILL ORTHODONTICS LIMITED (SHEEN ROAD).
Local snapshot of Richmond
With a population of roughly 21,469, Richmond is a market town within Greater London. Heading north-east for around 1 km brings you to Kew Gardens, the closest linked location.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Richmond
Orthodontic treatment in Richmond 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. People from Kew Gardens, North Richmond and Twickenham Riverside regularly visit orthodontists in Richmond.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Richmond
Our database currently lists 2 orthodontic practices in and around Richmond. Richmond is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS South West London Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Richmond. Census data puts only 12.3% of Richmond's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Richmond, 4.7% of the 1,867 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 48 orthodontic practices within five miles, Richmond is better served than 98% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.7% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Richmond attend schools such as Orleans Park School (0.7 miles) and Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School (0.9 miles). 27 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 84 schools and 39,228 pupils across Richmond's Local Authority. Richmond 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 Richmond is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 9 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention. People from Kew Gardens, North Richmond, and Twickenham Riverside regularly make use of Richmond's orthodontic practices for starting orthodontic treatment.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Richmond
The orthodontic landscape in Richmond offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything. People from Kew Gardens, North Richmond and Twickenham Riverside regularly visit orthodontists in Richmond.
Treatment Options in Richmond — Local Context
We track 2 orthodontic practices serving Richmond and the surrounding area. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Richmond sits within NHS South West London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Richmond's under-16 share, 12.3%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,867 residents in the neighbourhood around Richmond, 4.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Greater London. With 48 orthodontic practices within five miles, Richmond is better served than 98% of towns in England. 22.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Richmond attend schools such as Orleans Park School (0.7 miles) and Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School (0.9 miles). 27 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 84 schools and 39,228 pupils across Richmond's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Richmond sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Richmond is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 9 miles away. Across the 2 orthodontic practices we hold records for near Richmond, Of those, 2 record NHS provision and 1 records private treatment; and 1 advertises clear aligners. On practical access, 1 mentions parking. These counts come from what each practice publishes, so treat them as a starting point for enquiries rather than a complete picture of what is available. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone. People from Kew Gardens, North Richmond, and Twickenham Riverside regularly make use of Richmond's orthodontic practices for orthodontic treatment comparison.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Richmond. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Richmond
These links help widen your research beyond Richmond, Greater London if you're open to travelling a little further. If you're still deciding, related pages for Kew Gardens, North Richmond, Twickenham Riverside, South Richmond, St. Margarets and North Twickenham, and Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside may help.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Richmond
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Richmond often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Richmond?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Richmond is The Smile Studios Hounslow in Richmond, about 0.2 miles to the east. The next closest are Roseneath Orthodontics (0.4 miles) and RICHMOND HILL ORTHODONTICS LIMITED (SHEEN ROAD) (0.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Richmond?
Our register has 49 practices within 5 miles of Richmond, 164 practices within 10 miles and 362 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Richmond?
The nearest practice to Richmond that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Smile Studios Hounslow in Richmond, about 0.2 miles to the east. Others nearby include RICHMOND HILL ORTHODONTICS LIMITED (SHEEN ROAD) (0.6 miles) and ORTHODONTIC CARE LTD (1.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Richmond, 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 Richmond, Greater London?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.