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Orthodontic practices near Ruislip Common

On our practice register: 24 practices within 5 miles of Ruislip Common, 84 practices within 10 and 335 practices within 20. The closest is Oaks Dental Ruislip, 0.9 miles south.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Oaks Dental RuislipRuislip0.9 miles south––✓4.9 (199 reviews)
J&R DentalRuislip1.0 miles south✓✓✓4.9 (288 reviews)
Ivory Dental PracticeRuislip Manor1.2 miles south-east✓–✓4.8 (184 reviews)
Precision SmilesNorthwood Hills1.2 miles north-east✓✓✓4.8 (309 reviews)
ORTHOPLUS - THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE - NORTHWOODNorthwood1.4 miles north-east✓–––
Northwood OrthodonticsNorthwood1.5 miles north–✓✓4.9 (42 reviews)
Nur Smiles InvisalignNorthwood1.5 miles north–––4.9 (155 reviews)
West House DentalPinner1.9 miles east–✓✓5.0 (259 reviews)

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

Nearest places to Ruislip Common with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ruislip, 0.9 miles south; the next are Ruislip Manor (1.2 miles south-east) and Northwood Hills (1.2 miles north-east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Ruislip20.9 miles south
Ruislip Manor11.2 miles south-east
Northwood Hills11.2 miles north-east
Northwood31.4 miles north-east
Pinner11.9 miles east
Northolt32.6 miles east

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

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ruislip Common

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Uxbridge Orthodontics | NHS Child & Adult Braces | Invisalign | Orthodontic Specialist Service (5.0 from 502 reviews), 3.5 miles south-west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Uxbridge Orthodontics | NHS Child & Adult Braces | Invisalign | Orthodontic Specialist ServiceUxbridge5.0 (502 reviews)3.5 miles south-west
West House DentalPinner5.0 (259 reviews)1.9 miles east
Watford Smiles Invisalign, Composite Bonding, Veneers & Dental ImplantsWatford4.9 (540 reviews)5.2 miles north
J&R DentalRuislip4.9 (288 reviews)1.0 miles south

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

Ruislip Common at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaHillingdon
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
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Residents under 1617.8% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,689 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally5.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally6.1% aged 16 to 24 and 32.4% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car16.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre1,654 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health16.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles22 practices, more than 92% of towns in England
Access within Greater London602nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles)
Nearest practice compared0.9 miles away, closer than 84% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county5.4% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London
Nearest university dental hospitalUCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 14 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsHaydon School — 0.8 miles
Bishop Ramsey Church of England School — 1.2 miles
Northwood School — 1.3 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles11 schools, about 13,077 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area109 schools, 55,331 pupils (DfE)
Nearest orthodontic practicesOaks Dental Ruislip, Ruislip — under a mile
Ivory Dental Practice, Ruislip Manor — 1 miles
Precision Smiles, Northwood Hills — 1 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles84 within 10 miles, 335 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 Ruislip Common

Ruislip Common has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Oaks Dental Ruislip is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 84 practices, and within 20 there are 335.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Oaks Dental Ruislip (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Northwood Orthodontics (1.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 23 of the practices around Ruislip Common 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 Ruislip Common are commissioned by NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is J&R Dental in Ruislip, 1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 14 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Ruislip Common

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Teeth straightening options in Ruislip Common

Orthodontist in Ruislip Common: People weighing up braces or aligners in Ruislip Common can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Greater London.

The local picture in Ruislip Common

Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Ruislip Common sits within NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 17.8% of Ruislip Common's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Ruislip Common, 5.4% of the 1,689 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 22 orthodontic practices within five miles, Ruislip Common is better served than 92% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Ruislip Common are Haydon School (0.8 miles) and Bishop Ramsey Church of England School (1.2 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. Ruislip Common's Local Authority area covers 109 schools and 55,331 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Ruislip Common sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Ruislip Common is about 14 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London.

Local context for Ruislip Common

Heading south-west for around 1 km brings you to West Ruislip, the closest linked location.

Practice signals around Ruislip Common

No orthodontic practice is recorded in Ruislip Common. The nearest recorded are Oaks Dental Ruislip, under a mile away; Ivory Dental Practice in Ruislip Manor, about a mile away; and Precision Smiles in Northwood Hills, about a mile away.

More local pages to browse

You can also compare treatment pages for West Ruislip, Eastcote and East Ruislip, Northwood, Northwood Hills, Ruislip, and Ruislip Manor if you are weighing up more than one location.

All Orthodontic Options in Ruislip Common Explained

From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Ruislip Common has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. 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 Ruislip Common

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

How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Ruislip Common

Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Ruislip Common helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Ruislip Common

Provision in Ruislip Common varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Officially, Ruislip Common is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 17.8% of Ruislip Common's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.4% of the 1,689 residents in Ruislip Common's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Greater London. With 22 orthodontic practices within five miles, Ruislip Common is better served than 92% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Ruislip Common attend schools such as Haydon School (0.8 miles) and Bishop Ramsey Church of England School (1.2 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. Ruislip Common's Local Authority area covers 109 schools and 55,331 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Ruislip Common among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Ruislip Common is about 14 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ruislip Common. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Ruislip Common

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ruislip Common?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ruislip Common is Oaks Dental Ruislip, about 0.9 miles to the south. The next closest are J&R Dental (1.0 miles) and Ivory Dental Practice (1.2 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Ruislip Common?

Our register has 24 practices within 5 miles of Ruislip Common, 84 practices within 10 miles and 335 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ruislip Common?

The nearest practice to Ruislip Common that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is J&R Dental in Ruislip, about 1.0 miles to the south. Others nearby include Ivory Dental Practice (1.2 miles) and Precision Smiles (1.2 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ruislip Common, Greater London?

A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.

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

Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.

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TitleRuislip Common, Greater London Invisalign & Braces
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified11 October 2026
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