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Orthodontic practices near St. Leonard's

On our practice register: 51 practices within 5 miles of St. Leonard's, 184 practices within 10 and 348 practices within 20. The closest is Dental Beauty Streatham, 1.2 miles north.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Dental Beauty StreathamStreatham1.2 miles north–––4.8 (440 reviews)
Clapham South Dental CentreBattersea1.7 miles north-west–––4.2 (762 reviews)
Dulwich Smile SuiteGipsy Hill1.7 miles east–✓✓4.4 (47 reviews)
Marsh House OrthodonticsMorden1.7 miles south-west–––4.5 (129 reviews)
DULWICH ORTHODONTIC CENTRELondon1.7 miles east✓–––
THE ORTHODONTIC SUITELondon1.7 miles east✓–––
Dulwich Orthodontic CentrePeckham1.8 miles east––✓3.8 (191 reviews)
Orchard Orthodontics LONDONBrixton Hill2.1 miles north✓✓✓4.9 (1,279 reviews)

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

Nearest places to St. Leonard's with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Streatham, 1.2 miles north; the next are Battersea (1.7 miles north-west) and Gipsy Hill (1.7 miles east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Streatham11.2 miles north
Battersea41.7 miles north-west
Gipsy Hill11.7 miles east
Morden51.7 miles south-west
London51.7 miles east
Peckham21.8 miles east

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

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of St. Leonard's

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Feel Good Dental - Croydon (5.0 from 401 reviews), 4.2 miles south-east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Feel Good Dental - CroydonCroydon5.0 (401 reviews)4.2 miles south-east
One Dental - CamberwellBrixton5.0 (287 reviews)3.1 miles north-east
Merton Dental WimbledonWimbledon5.0 (161 reviews)3.2 miles west
SW3 DentalBattersea5.0 (93 reviews)4.2 miles north-west

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

St. Leonard's at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaLambeth
NHS dental servicesNHS South East 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 1613.8% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents2,413 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally4.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally9% aged 16 to 24 and 55.7% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car68.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre16,548 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health13.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles51 practices, more than 98% of towns in England
Access within Greater London752nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles)
Nearest practice compared1.2 miles away, closer than 80% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county4.6% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London
Nearest university dental hospitalGuy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 5 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsDunraven School — 0.4 miles
Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School — 0.6 miles
Graveney School — 1.1 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles28 schools, about 31,012 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area96 schools, 35,727 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay20% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesDental Beauty Streatham, Streatham — 1 miles
Clapham South Dental Centre, Battersea — 2 miles
Dulwich Smile Suite, Gipsy Hill — 2 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles184 within 10 miles, 348 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. Leonard's

St. Leonard's is 1.2 miles from Dental Beauty Streatham, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 184 practices, and within 20 there are 348.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Orchard Orthodontics LONDON (2.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dulwich Orthodontic Centre (1.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around St. Leonard's list clear aligners, the nearest 1.7 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around St. Leonard's are commissioned by NHS South East London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is DULWICH ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in London, 1.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 5 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In St. Leonard's

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Orthodontic care near St. Leonard's

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Area profile for St. Leonard's

St. Leonard's is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in St. Leonard's falls under NHS South East London Integrated Care Board. St. Leonard's has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.8% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around St. Leonard's, 4.6% of the 2,413 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 51 orthodontic practices within five miles, St. Leonard's is better served than 98% of towns in England. Regionally, 20% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to St. Leonard's are Dunraven School (0.4 miles) and Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School (0.6 miles). 28 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 96 schools and 35,727 pupils across St. Leonard's's Local Authority. St. Leonard's's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to St. Leonard's is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 5 miles away.

Local snapshot of St. Leonard's

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

Practice signals around St. Leonard's

No orthodontic practice is recorded in St. Leonard's. The nearest we do hold are Dental Beauty Streatham, about a mile away; Clapham South Dental Centre in Battersea, about 2 miles away; and Dulwich Smile Suite in Gipsy Hill, about 2 miles away.

Teeth Straightening Options Available in St. Leonard's

Patients in St. Leonard's have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.

Orthodontic Options at a Glance in St. Leonard's

Every mainstream option is available to patients in St. Leonard's — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.

The Orthodontic Journey in St. Leonard's

Starting orthodontic treatment in St. Leonard's can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.

Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step

The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in St. Leonard's — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around St. Leonard's. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in St. Leonard's

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to St. Leonard's?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to St. Leonard's is Dental Beauty Streatham, about 1.2 miles to the north. The next closest are Clapham South Dental Centre (1.7 miles) and Dulwich Smile Suite (1.7 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near St. Leonard's?

Our register has 51 practices within 5 miles of St. Leonard's, 184 practices within 10 miles and 348 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near St. Leonard's?

The nearest practice to St. Leonard's that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is DULWICH ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in London, about 1.7 miles to the east. Others nearby include THE ORTHODONTIC SUITE (1.7 miles) and Orchard Orthodontics LONDON (2.1 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in St. Leonard's, Greater London?

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Can I compare braces and clear aligners in St. Leonard's, Greater London?

Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.

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TitleSt. Leonard's, Greater London Orthodontics
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified11 October 2026
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