Orthodontic practices near South West London
On our practice register: 63 practices within 5 miles of South West London, 196 practices within 10 and 354 practices within 20. The closest is Ethicare Dental Practice in Putney, 0.9 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethicare Dental PracticePutney | 0.9 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (106 reviews) |
| Progressive DentistryFulham | 1.5 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (376 reviews) |
| Redhead OrthodonticsFulham | 1.5 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (17 reviews) |
| Chelsea and Fulham DentistFulham | 1.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (764 reviews) |
| Fulham Road Dental - Fulham DentistFulham | 2.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (607 reviews) |
| Chiswick Smiles Dental StudioChiswick | 2.3 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (22 reviews) |
| Artiste Studios - L'OrthodontisteShepherds Bush | 2.4 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (69 reviews) |
| ARTISTE STUDIOS - L'ORTHODONTISTELondon | 2.4 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to South West London with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Putney, 0.9 miles east; the next are Fulham (1.5 miles north-east) and Chiswick (2.3 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Putney | 1 | 0.9 miles east |
| Fulham | 4 | 1.5 miles north-east |
| Chiswick | 2 | 2.3 miles north |
| Shepherds Bush | 5 | 2.4 miles north |
| London | 4 | 2.4 miles north |
| Richmond | 2 | 2.4 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of South West London
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Fulham Road Dental - Fulham Dentist (5.0 from 607 reviews), 2.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fulham Road Dental - Fulham DentistFulham | 5.0 (607 reviews) | 2.0 miles north-east |
| Dr Chaw-Su Kyi | West London Orthodontist Cosmetic Dental StudiosShepherds Bush | 5.0 (218 reviews) | 2.6 miles north |
| Beverley DentalNew Malden | 5.0 (218 reviews) | 3.1 miles south |
| Thousand Smiles | Invisalign Offer, Orthodontic and Implant centreBattersea | 5.0 (217 reviews) | 2.9 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
South West London at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wandsworth |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 20% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,111 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.7% aged 16 to 24 and 42.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 40.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 9,596 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 62 practices, more than 98% of towns in England |
| Access within Greater London | 602nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.9 miles away, closer than 84% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 7 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ark Putney Academy — 0.7 miles Lift Richmond Park — 0.8 miles Ashcroft Technology Academy — 1.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 20 schools, about 21,395 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 111 schools, 40,746 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Ethicare Dental Practice, Putney — under a mile Progressive Dentistry, Fulham — 2 miles Chiswick Smiles Dental Studio, Chiswick — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 196 within 10 miles, 354 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 West London
South West London has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Ethicare Dental Practice in Putney is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 196 practices, and within 20 there are 354.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dental Rooms Wimbledon (2.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Progressive Dentistry (1.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around South West London 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 West London are commissioned by NHS South West London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Chelsea and Fulham Dentist, 1.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 7 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In South West London
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Orthodontist in South West London: Before booking anything in South West London, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Greater London.
What official data says about South West London
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, South West London sits within NHS South West London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 20% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.2% of the 2,111 residents in South West London's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.8% average across Greater London. South West London has 62 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 98% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in South West London are served by secondary schools including Ark Putney Academy (0.7 miles) and Lift Richmond Park (0.8 miles). 20 secondary schools are within three miles. South West London's Local Authority area covers 111 schools and 40,746 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts South West London close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to South West London is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 7 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
About South West London
Just under 1 km east, West Putney is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
What local practice data suggests in South West London
No orthodontic practice is recorded in South West London. The nearest recorded are Ethicare Dental Practice in Putney, under a mile away; Progressive Dentistry in Fulham, about 2 miles away; and Chiswick Smiles Dental Studio, about 2 miles away.
Widen your local search
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Roehampton, Roehampton and Putney Heath, West Putney, Barnes, Mortlake and Barnes Common, and Putney Village.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in South West London
The orthodontic landscape in South West London 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.
Treatment Options in South West London — Local Context
Not every practice near South West London offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, South West London sits within NHS South West London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 20% of South West London's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around South West London, 7.2% of the 2,111 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across Greater London, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (62), South West London 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. Secondary-age pupils near South West London attend schools such as Ark Putney Academy (0.7 miles) and Lift Richmond Park (0.8 miles). 20 secondary schools are within three miles. South West London's Local Authority area covers 111 schools and 40,746 pupils, according to DfE figures. South West London's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, South West London is about 7 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London. We hold no orthodontic practice records in South West London itself. The closest on record are Ethicare Dental Practice in Putney, under a mile away; Progressive Dentistry in Fulham, about 2 miles away; and Chiswick Smiles Dental Studio, about 2 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in South West London
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in South West London 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.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in South West London
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in South West London 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 West London. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around South West London
This part of the page places South West London, Greater London in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Nearby pages covering Roehampton, Roehampton and Putney Heath, West Putney, Barnes, Mortlake and Barnes Common, and Putney Village may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in South West London
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in South West London often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to South West London?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to South West London is Ethicare Dental Practice in Putney, about 0.9 miles to the east. The next closest are Progressive Dentistry (1.5 miles) and Redhead Orthodontics (1.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near South West London?
Our register has 63 practices within 5 miles of South West London, 196 practices within 10 miles and 354 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near South West London?
The nearest practice to South West London that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Chelsea and Fulham Dentist, about 1.8 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Fulham Road Dental - Fulham Dentist (2.0 miles) and Artiste Studios - L'Orthodontiste (2.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in South West London, 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 South West London, Greater London?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.