Orthodontic practices near St. Andrew's
On our practice register: 20 practices within 5 miles of St. Andrew's, 73 practices within 10 and 294 practices within 20. The closest is Upminster Dental Practice (formerly known as Sunny Smiles Dental & Cosmetic Innovations) in Hornchurch, 0.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upminster Dental Practice (formerly known as Sunny Smiles Dental & Cosmetic Innovations)Hornchurch | 0.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Perfect Smile Spa - Dental Veneers, Implants, Bonding & Invisalign Braces EssexHornchurch | 0.2 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (383 reviews) |
| Smile Sanctuary Dentist HornchurchRomford | 0.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (108 reviews) |
| The Harrow Dental PracticeDagenham | 0.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (397 reviews) |
| Hacton Dental CareHornchurch | 0.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (217 reviews) |
| Goossens & Odendaal Dental PracticeHornchurch | 0.6 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (188 reviews) |
| Spirit of Excellence Dental Practice: Romford-Hornchurch borderRomford | 1.2 miles north-west | – | ✓ | – | 4.5 (45 reviews) |
| Share A Smile - Orthodontist In EssexRomford | 1.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (214 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to St. Andrew's with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hornchurch, 0.1 miles north-east; the next are Romford (0.2 miles north-west) and Dagenham (0.3 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hornchurch | 4 | 0.1 miles north-east |
| Romford | 10 | 0.2 miles north-west |
| Dagenham | 2 | 0.3 miles north-west |
| Becontree | 3 | 2.9 miles west |
| Collier Row | 1 | 3.7 miles north-west |
| Ilford | 2 | 4.9 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of St. Andrew's
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Smile HQ - Exceptional Dentistry in Brentwood (5.0 from 494 reviews), 5.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile HQ - Exceptional DentistryBrentwood | 5.0 (494 reviews) | 5.4 miles north-east |
| Goossens & Odendaal Dental PracticeHornchurch | 5.0 (188 reviews) | 0.6 miles north |
| Brentwood Orthodontic & Implant CentreBrentwood | 4.9 (505 reviews) | 5.5 miles north-east |
| Perfect Smile Spa - Dental Veneers, Implants, Bonding & Invisalign Braces EssexHornchurch | 4.9 (383 reviews) | 0.2 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
St. Andrew's at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Havering |
| NHS dental services | NHS North East 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 | 19.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,984 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 39.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 34.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 5,454 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 20 practices, more than 91% of towns in England |
| Access within Greater London | 7th closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.1 miles away, closer than 98% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 12 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College — 0.7 miles Sanders Draper — 0.7 miles Hornchurch High School — 0.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 19 schools, about 20,694 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 91 schools, 44,047 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 31% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Upminster Dental Practice (formerly known as Sunny Smiles Dental & Cosmetic Innovations), Hornchurch — under a mile Smile Sanctuary Dentist Hornchurch, Romford — under a mile The Harrow Dental Practice, Dagenham — under a mile |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 73 within 10 miles, 294 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 St. Andrew's
St. Andrew's has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Upminster Dental Practice (formerly known as Sunny Smiles Dental & Cosmetic Innovations) in Hornchurch is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 73 practices, and within 20 there are 294.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Perfect Smile Spa - Dental Veneers, Implants, Bonding & Invisalign Braces Essex (under a mile) mentions a free consultation, and 15 of the practices around St. Andrew's 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 St. Andrew's are commissioned by NHS North East London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Upminster Dental Practice (formerly known as Sunny Smiles Dental & Cosmetic Innovations) in Hornchurch, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 12 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In St. Andrew's
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Orthodontist in St. Andrew's: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in St. Andrew's understand their options before committing to an appointment. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Greater London.
Practice data for St. Andrew's
No orthodontic practice is recorded in St. Andrew's. The nearest recorded are Upminster Dental Practice (formerly known as Sunny Smiles Dental & Cosmetic Innovations) in Hornchurch, under a mile away; Smile Sanctuary Dentist Hornchurch in Romford, under a mile away; and The Harrow Dental Practice in Dagenham, under a mile away.
Area profile for St. Andrew's
Officially, St. Andrew's is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, St. Andrew's falls under NHS North East London Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 19.2% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around St. Andrew's, 6.3% of the 1,984 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Greater London, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (20), St. Andrew's has more choice than 91% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 31% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in St. Andrew's are served by secondary schools including Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College (0.7 miles) and Sanders Draper (0.7 miles). 19 secondary schools are within three miles. St. Andrew's's Local Authority has 91 schools educating 44,047 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, St. Andrew's is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, St. Andrew's is about 12 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London.
Local context for St. Andrew's
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Hornchurch, the closest linked location.
Compare nearby areas
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Hornchurch, Hacton, Ardleigh Green, Hylands, Emerson Park, and Squirrel's Heath.
Orthodontic Treatments in St. Andrew's
The orthodontic landscape in St. Andrew's offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
How to Choose in St. Andrew's
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most St. Andrew's practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for St. Andrew's
Orthodontic treatment in St. Andrew's is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in St. Andrew's 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 St. Andrew's. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around St. Andrew's
This part of the page places St. Andrew's, Greater London in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Other local pages worth browsing include Hornchurch, Hacton, Ardleigh Green, Hylands, Emerson Park, and Squirrel's Heath.
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Frequently Asked Questions in St. Andrew's
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in St. Andrew's often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to St. Andrew's?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to St. Andrew's is Upminster Dental Practice (formerly known as Sunny Smiles Dental & Cosmetic Innovations) in Hornchurch, about 0.1 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Perfect Smile Spa - Dental Veneers, Implants, Bonding & Invisalign Braces Essex (0.2 miles) and Smile Sanctuary Dentist Hornchurch (0.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near St. Andrew's?
Our register has 20 practices within 5 miles of St. Andrew's, 73 practices within 10 miles and 294 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near St. Andrew's?
The nearest practice to St. Andrew's that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Upminster Dental Practice (formerly known as Sunny Smiles Dental & Cosmetic Innovations) in Hornchurch, about 0.1 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Hacton Dental Care (0.4 miles) and Inspire Dental Dagenham (2.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in St. Andrew's, 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 St. Andrew's, Greater London?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.