NHS Treatment in Tottenham Green at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17.7% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.3% of 1,927 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Manor Orthodontic & Implant Clinic, St. Ann's — 1.6 miles; 15 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Harris Academy Tottenham — 0.4 miles Gladesmore Community School — 0.7 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — about 5 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.4% 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 Tottenham Green
On our practice register: 38 practices within 5 miles of Tottenham Green, 148 practices within 10 and 369 practices within 20. The closest is Manor Orthodontic & Implant Clinic in St. Ann's, 1.6 miles south-west. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Manor Orthodontic & Implant Clinic, 1.6 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Orthodontic & Implant ClinicSt. Ann's | 1.6 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (47 reviews) |
| Ardent SmileStamford Hill | 1.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (267 reviews) |
| Forest Dental CareWalthamstow | 2.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (477 reviews) |
| ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICSLondon | 2.2 miles north | ✓ | – | – |
| ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTIC (NEW ROAD)London | 2.4 miles west | ✓ | – | – |
| ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTIC CHINGFORDLondon | 2.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Tottenham Green with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is St. Ann's, 1.6 miles south-west; the next are Stamford Hill (1.9 miles south) and Walthamstow (2.1 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| St. Ann's | 1 | 1.6 miles south-west |
| Stamford Hill | 1 | 1.9 miles south |
| Walthamstow | 1 | 2.1 miles east |
| London | 6 | 2.2 miles north |
| Highams Park | 1 | 2.8 miles north-east |
| Muswell Hill | 1 | 3.1 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Tottenham Green
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Angel Orthodontics in Islington (5.0 from 93 reviews), 4.2 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Angel OrthodonticsIslington | 5.0 (93 reviews) | 4.2 miles south |
| Winchmore Hill Dental PracticeEnfield Town | 4.9 (108 reviews) | 3.3 miles north |
| Chingford Mount Dental PracticeHighams Park | 4.8 (635 reviews) | 2.8 miles north-east |
| Smile Matters DentistsMuswell Hill | 4.8 (280 reviews) | 3.1 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Tottenham Green, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Millenium Dental Practice, 1.5 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Manor Orthodontic & Implant Clinic, St. Ann's, 1.6 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 5 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Tottenham Green are commissioned by NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
NHS orthodontics in Tottenham Green 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 Waiting Times in Tottenham Green
NHS orthodontic waiting times in Greater London vary and can range from 12 to 36 months from referral to treatment starting. For families where timing is important — particularly approaching the optimal treatment age — private orthodontics eliminates the wait entirely and typically begins within a few weeks of consultation.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Tottenham Green
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. How long NHS treatment takes to start in Greater London depends heavily on the individual practice's current caseload.
No orthodontic practice covers Tottenham Green directly, though Millenium Dental Practice (about 2 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Tottenham Green's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. Census 2021 counts 1,927 residents in the neighbourhood around Tottenham Green, 8.3% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Greater London. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Tottenham Green is about 5 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London. Tottenham Green is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board. 17.7% of Tottenham Green's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Families in Tottenham Green are served by secondary schools including Harris Academy Tottenham (0.4 miles) and Gladesmore Community School (0.7 miles). 37 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 94 schools and 40,220 pupils in Tottenham Green's Local Authority area, per DfE data. With 36 orthodontic practices within five miles, Tottenham Green is better served than 97% of towns in England. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Tottenham Green. The nearest we do hold are Manor Orthodontic & Implant Clinic in St. Ann's, about 2 miles away; Ardent Smile in Stamford Hill, about 2 miles away; and North Square Dental Practice in Edmonton, 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.
NHS Orthodontic Costs in Tottenham Green
An NHS course covers the entire treatment: appointments, the brace, adjustments, de-bonding and retainers.
Equivalent private metal braces in Tottenham Green typically run £1,500–£3,500 — far more than NHS treatment, but with no waiting list and a wider choice of appliance.
Am I Eligible for NHS Orthodontics in Tottenham Green?
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. Knowing where you stand before the referral process saves time and manages expectations in Tottenham Green.
Private Alternatives If You're Not NHS-Eligible in Tottenham Green
Patients who don't meet the IOTN threshold have several straightforward private options. A free photo assessment through Virtual Consultant Online is a quick first step to understand which treatments suit your case and what they typically cost locally — before committing to a paid in-person consultation.
Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Tottenham Green
Orthodontic problems in children are often best identified early. Not every child who sees an orthodontist needs treatment right away, but early identification allows targeted intervention. A photo assessment is a gentle way to get an early steer before booking anything.
Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Tottenham Green
Space maintainers hold open the gap left by a prematurely lost baby tooth, preventing neighbouring teeth from drifting in before the adult tooth erupts.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Tottenham Green
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Tottenham Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Tottenham Green is Manor Orthodontic & Implant Clinic in St. Ann's, about 1.6 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Ardent Smile (1.9 miles) and North Square Dental Practice (2.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Tottenham Green?
Our register has 38 practices within 5 miles of Tottenham Green, 148 practices within 10 miles and 369 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Tottenham Green?
The nearest practice to Tottenham Green that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Manor Orthodontic & Implant Clinic in St. Ann's, about 1.6 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Ardent Smile (1.9 miles) and Forest Dental Care (2.1 miles).
Which NHS body covers Tottenham Green for dental care?
NHS dental commissioning in Tottenham Green falls under NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board.
How many families live in Tottenham Green?
17.7% of the local population is under 16, per the most recent Census.
How many pupils are in Tottenham Green's Local Authority?
There are 94 schools and 40,220 pupils in Tottenham Green's Local Authority area, per DfE data.
Where's the nearest dentist to Tottenham Green?
Tottenham Green has no orthodontic practice of its own, but Millenium Dental Practice is about 2 miles away and, like any general dentist, can assess and refer for orthodontic treatment.
Are NHS orthodontists the same as private ones?
Often the same specialist orthodontists provide both NHS and private care, sometimes from the same practice. The clinical skill is identical; what differs is the appliance choice, waiting time and level of personalisation between the two funding routes.
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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