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Orthodontic practices near South Hampstead

On our practice register: 84 practices within 5 miles of South Hampstead, 181 practices within 10 and 381 practices within 20. The closest is [le] dental in Kilburn, 0.3 miles north.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
[le] dentalKilburn0.3 miles north✓✓✓5.0 (238 reviews)
St Johns Wood Orthodontic ClinicAbbey Road0.3 miles south-east–––2.9 (128 reviews)
ST JOHNS WOOD ORTHODONTIC CLINICLondon0.3 miles south-east✓–––
Willow Tree Dental and Orthodontic CentreLondon0.4 miles north-east✓✓✓4.9 (129 reviews)
Advance Dental Suite - Dental Implants | Composite Bonding | Invisalign & Teeth Straightening | Emergency | HygienistKilburn0.7 miles west✓✓✓4.6 (647 reviews)
The London Centre for Cosmetic DentistryLondon1.0 miles north-east–✓✓5.0 (331 reviews)
Hampstead Orthodontic PracticeHighbury1.2 miles north-east–✓✓4.9 (213 reviews)
Malmin OrthodonticsKilburn1.2 miles north-west–✓✓4.6 (455 reviews)

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

Nearest places to South Hampstead with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Kilburn, 0.3 miles north; the next are Abbey Road (0.3 miles south-east) and London (0.3 miles south-east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Kilburn30.3 miles north
Abbey Road10.3 miles south-east
London170.3 miles south-east
Highbury21.2 miles north-east
Camden Town11.8 miles south-east
Soho41.9 miles south-east

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

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of South Hampstead

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The London Centre for Cosmetic Dentistry (5.0 from 331 reviews), 1.0 miles north-east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
The London Centre for Cosmetic DentistryLondon5.0 (331 reviews)1.0 miles north-east
[le] dentalKilburn5.0 (238 reviews)0.3 miles north
e-LINE OrthodonticsLondon5.0 (88 reviews)1.8 miles south-east
Origin OrthodonticsLondon5.0 (85 reviews)2.0 miles south-east

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

South Hampstead at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaCamden
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 1616.7% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,514 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally7.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally12.5% aged 16 to 24 and 36.9% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car74.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre17,371 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health20.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles83 practices, more than 99% of towns in England
Access within Greater London145th closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles)
Nearest practice compared0.3 miles away, closer than 95% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county7.5% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London
Nearest university dental hospitalUCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 3 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsHarris Academy St John's Wood — 0.2 miles
The UCL Academy — 0.4 miles
St George's Catholic School — 0.6 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles35 schools, about 31,951 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area89 schools, 28,805 pupils (DfE)
Nearest orthodontic practices[le] dental, Kilburn — under a mile
ST JOHNS WOOD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC, London — under a mile
St Johns Wood Orthodontic Clinic, Abbey Road — under a mile
Practices within 10 and 20 miles181 within 10 miles, 381 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 South Hampstead

South Hampstead has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: [le] dental in Kilburn is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 181 practices, and within 20 there are 381.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: [le] dental (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Advance Dental Suite - Dental Implants | Composite Bonding | Invisalign & Teeth Straightening | Emergency | Hygienist (under a mile) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around South Hampstead list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 South Hampstead are commissioned by NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is [le] dental in Kilburn, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 3 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In South Hampstead

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Orthodontic services in South Hampstead

Orthodontist in South Hampstead: If your search for orthodontic treatment in South Hampstead keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Greater London.

Keep exploring nearby

If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Swiss Cottage, Abbey Road, Frognal and Fitzjohns, Belsize, Belsize Park, and Kilburn may also help.

Facts about South Hampstead

The nearest other location we cover is Swiss Cottage, under 1 km to the north.

Practice data for South Hampstead

We hold no orthodontic practice records in South Hampstead itself. The nearest we do hold are [le] dental in Kilburn, under a mile away; ST JOHNS WOOD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC in London, under a mile away; and St Johns Wood Orthodontic Clinic in Abbey Road, under a mile away.

Area profile for South Hampstead

South Hampstead — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 16.7% of South Hampstead's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,514 residents in the neighbourhood around South Hampstead, 7.5% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Greater London. South Hampstead has 83 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 99% of towns in England. Families in South Hampstead are served by secondary schools including Harris Academy St John's Wood (0.2 miles) and The UCL Academy (0.4 miles). 35 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 89 schools and 28,805 pupils across South Hampstead's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks South Hampstead among England's more deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to South Hampstead is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 3 miles away.

Teeth Straightening Options Available in South Hampstead

From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, South Hampstead has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.

Treatment Options in South Hampstead — Local Context

Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering South Hampstead — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, South Hampstead sits within NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 16.7% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,514 residents in the neighbourhood around South Hampstead, 7.5% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Greater London. South Hampstead has 83 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 99% of towns in England. Families in South Hampstead are served by secondary schools including Harris Academy St John's Wood (0.2 miles) and The UCL Academy (0.4 miles). 35 secondary schools are within three miles. South Hampstead's Local Authority area covers 89 schools and 28,805 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks South Hampstead among England's more deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to South Hampstead is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 3 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in South Hampstead itself. The nearest recorded are [le] dental in Kilburn, under a mile away; ST JOHNS WOOD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC in London, under a mile away; and St Johns Wood Orthodontic Clinic in Abbey Road, under a mile away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.

The Orthodontic Journey in South Hampstead

Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in South Hampstead helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.

From First Photo to Finished Smile in South Hampstead

Every case in South Hampstead follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.

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

Frequently Asked Questions in South Hampstead

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to South Hampstead?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to South Hampstead is [le] dental in Kilburn, about 0.3 miles to the north. The next closest are St Johns Wood Orthodontic Clinic (0.3 miles) and ST JOHNS WOOD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC (0.3 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near South Hampstead?

Our register has 84 practices within 5 miles of South Hampstead, 181 practices within 10 miles and 381 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near South Hampstead?

The nearest practice to South Hampstead that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is [le] dental in Kilburn, about 0.3 miles to the north. Others nearby include ST JOHNS WOOD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC (0.3 miles) and Willow Tree Dental and Orthodontic Centre (0.4 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in South Hampstead, 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 South Hampstead, 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.

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TitleSouth Hampstead, Greater London Clear Aligners
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Published1 June 2022
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