NHS Treatment in Tooting Graveney at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS South West London Integrated Care Board |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 19.9% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.2% of 1,754 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Incredible Smiles, Mitcham — 1.2 miles; 13 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Graveney School — 0.3 miles Woodmansterne School — 0.8 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — about 6 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.8% of residents in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices listing NHS orthodontics near Tooting Graveney
On our practice register: 50 practices within 5 miles of Tooting Graveney, 185 practices within 10 and 345 practices within 20. The closest is Marsh House Orthodontics in Morden, 0.6 miles south-west. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Incredible Smiles, 1.2 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Incredible SmilesMitcham | 1.2 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (164 reviews) |
| 1A ORTHODONTICSLondon | 1.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – |
| Thornton Dental and Implant CentreThornton Heath | 2.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (204 reviews) |
| infinitidental clinicMorden | 2.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (77 reviews) |
| The Fabulous Smile Company - KingstonMorden | 2.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (121 reviews) |
| DULWICH ORTHODONTIC CENTRELondon | 2.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Tooting Graveney with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Mitcham, 1.2 miles south-west; the next are London (1.9 miles north-west) and Thornton Heath (2.5 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mitcham | 1 | 1.2 miles south-west |
| London | 5 | 1.9 miles north-west |
| Thornton Heath | 1 | 2.5 miles south-east |
| Morden | 3 | 2.6 miles west |
| Brixton Hill | 1 | 3.1 miles north-east |
| Brixton | 1 | 3.3 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Tooting Graveney
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Orchard Orthodontics LONDON in Brixton Hill (4.9 from 1,279 reviews), 3.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orchard Orthodontics LONDONBrixton Hill | 4.9 (1,279 reviews) | 3.1 miles north-east |
| Ridgway Dental - WimbledonMorden | 4.9 (505 reviews) | 3.0 miles west |
| Orchard OrthodonticsLondon | 4.8 (524 reviews) | 3.9 miles south-east |
| Benhill Dental PracticeSutton | 4.8 (345 reviews) | 4.1 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Tooting Graveney, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Woodside Dental Practice, 2.5 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Incredible Smiles, Mitcham, 1.2 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 6 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Tooting Graveney are commissioned by NHS South West London Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
NHS orthodontics in Tooting Graveney funds treatment for patients who meet the IOTN clinical need threshold. It's free for eligible under-18s and aimed primarily at children and teenagers with significant malocclusion. For those who don't qualify or can't wait, private treatment fills the gap effectively.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Tooting Graveney
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. NHS waiting times in Greater London are not fixed — they depend on the referring practice and local demand at the time.
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Tooting Graveney. By national deprivation ranking, Tooting Graveney is roughly mid-table for England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.7% of local 5-year-olds. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.2% of the 1,754 residents in Tooting Graveney's census neighbourhood, above the 6.8% average across Greater London. The nearest university dental hospital to Tooting Graveney is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London, about 6 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. For NHS dental services, Tooting Graveney falls under NHS South West London Integrated Care Board. Officially, Tooting Graveney is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Census data puts 19.9% of Tooting Graveney's population at under 16. Secondary-age pupils near Tooting Graveney attend schools such as Graveney School (0.3 miles) and Woodmansterne School (0.8 miles). 28 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 111 schools and 40,746 pupils in Tooting Graveney's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (48), Tooting Graveney has more choice than 98% of towns in England. There is no orthodontist on our records in Tooting Graveney itself. The closest on record are Marsh House Orthodontics in Morden, under a mile away; Incredible Smiles in Mitcham, about a mile away; and 1A ORTHODONTICS in London, about 2 miles away. NHS capacity is limited — practices often have closed lists for new NHS patients, which is why private treatment is the realistic route for many adults and for those who cannot wait.
What NHS Treatment Costs in Tooting Graveney
On the NHS, one course of treatment runs from fitting right through to retainers, with nothing added along the way.
Equivalent private metal braces in Tooting Graveney typically run £1,500–£3,500 — far more than NHS treatment, but with no waiting list and a wider choice of appliance.
How Long Is the NHS Wait in Tooting Graveney?
Many patients in Greater London wait 18 months or longer between NHS referral and treatment starting. During this period teeth continue to develop and cases can become more complex. Private treatment, while more expensive, begins promptly and offers far greater choice of treatment type.
Early Orthodontic Assessment for Children in Tooting Graveney
Spotting a developing problem early rarely means treating it straight away. The aim is to monitor development and intervene at the right time, not to begin treatment immediately. It means the right treatment at the right time rather than rushing in early.
NHS Orthodontics for Children in Tooting Graveney
Children in Tooting Graveney who meet the IOTN eligibility threshold are entitled to NHS-funded orthodontic treatment. Referrals are made by the child's dentist once most adult teeth have erupted. NHS treatment for children is almost always metal fixed braces.
Understanding Orthodontic Eligibility in Tooting Graveney
NHS orthodontic treatment is not available to everyone. It measures the complexity and impact of the problem, and only cases above a threshold score receive NHS funding. Understanding the scoring in advance means a more informed conversation with your dentist.
Adult NHS Orthodontic Access in Tooting Graveney
Adults (18 and over) are rarely eligible for NHS orthodontic treatment in Tooting Graveney. NHS funding for adults is generally limited to severe clinical cases — such as jaw surgery patients or those with significant cleft palate-related needs. Cosmetic adult orthodontics is not NHS-funded.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Tooting Graveney
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Tooting Graveney?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Tooting Graveney is Marsh House Orthodontics in Morden, about 0.6 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Incredible Smiles (1.2 miles) and 1A Orthodontics | Invisalign Provider and Invisible Fixed Braces (1.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Tooting Graveney?
Our register has 50 practices within 5 miles of Tooting Graveney, 185 practices within 10 miles and 345 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Tooting Graveney?
The nearest practice to Tooting Graveney that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Incredible Smiles in Mitcham, about 1.2 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include 1A ORTHODONTICS (1.9 miles) and Thornton Dental and Implant Centre (2.5 miles).
What NHS area is Tooting Graveney in for dental services?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS South West London Integrated Care Board.
What county is Tooting Graveney in?
Tooting Graveney falls within Greater London.
How deprived is Tooting Graveney compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Tooting Graveney is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What towns are near Tooting Graveney?
Nearby towns include Furzedown, Tooting, Streatham South.
How long does NHS treatment take?
Most NHS fixed brace treatment takes 18–24 months for moderate cases. More complex cases may take longer. Your orthodontist will give an estimate after the initial assessment.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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