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Orthodontic practices near Twickenham

On our practice register: 30 practices within 5 miles of Twickenham, 143 practices within 10 and 361 practices within 20. The closest is The Complete Smile Twickenham in Heston, 0.3 miles north-west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
The Complete Smile TwickenhamHeston0.3 miles north-west–✓✓5.0 (235 reviews)
RICHMOND HILL ORTHODONTICS LIMITED (HIGH STREET)Teddington0.9 miles south-east✓–––
Knightsbridge OrthodonticsLondon1.0 miles south-east✓✓✓4.9 (87 reviews)
St Mark's OrthodonticsHampton Wick1.6 miles south-east–✓✓5.0 (127 reviews)
ST MARKS ORTHODONTICTeddington1.6 miles south-east✓–––
ST MARKS ORTHODONTICSTeddington1.6 miles south-east✓–––
Dr Raj Invisalign HounslowHeston1.7 miles north-west–––5.0 (1 review)
The Smile Studios HounslowRichmond2.0 miles north-east✓–✓4.8 (363 reviews)

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

Nearest places to Twickenham with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Heston, 0.3 miles north-west; the next are Teddington (0.9 miles south-east) and London (1.0 miles south-east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Heston40.3 miles north-west
Teddington30.9 miles south-east
London11.0 miles south-east
Hampton Wick21.6 miles south-east
Richmond22.0 miles north-east
Kingston upon Thames32.1 miles south-east

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

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Twickenham

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Complete Smile Twickenham in Heston (5.0 from 235 reviews), 0.3 miles north-west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
The Complete Smile TwickenhamHeston5.0 (235 reviews)0.3 miles north-west
Beverley DentalNew Malden5.0 (218 reviews)4.3 miles south-east
Kingston OrthodonticsKingston upon Thames5.0 (164 reviews)2.2 miles south-east
St Mark's OrthodonticsHampton Wick5.0 (127 reviews)1.6 miles south-east

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

Twickenham at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaRichmond upon Thames
NHS dental servicesNHS South West 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
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Residents under 1618.9% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,733 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally8.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally9.7% aged 16 to 24 and 30.1% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car26% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre6,179 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health12.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles29 practices, more than 95% of towns in England
Access within Greater London145th closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles)
Nearest practice compared0.3 miles away, closer than 95% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county8.4% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London
Nearest university dental hospitalUCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 11 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsWaldegrave School — 0.5 miles
St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School — 0.6 miles
The Richmond upon Thames School — 0.8 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles23 schools, about 25,851 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area84 schools, 39,228 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay22.7% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesThe Complete Smile Twickenham, Heston — under a mile
RICHMOND HILL ORTHODONTICS LIMITED (HIGH STREET), Teddington — under a mile
Knightsbridge Orthodontics, London — 1 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles143 within 10 miles, 361 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 Twickenham

The nearest practice to Twickenham is The Complete Smile Twickenham in Heston, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 143 practices, and within 20 there are 361.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Knightsbridge Orthodontics (1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Advance Dental Care - Dental Implants | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Clear Braces | Hygienists | Emergency Dentist (2.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Twickenham 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 Twickenham are commissioned by NHS South West London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is RICHMOND HILL ORTHODONTICS LIMITED (HIGH STREET) in Teddington, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 11 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Twickenham

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Orthodontic care near Twickenham

Orthodontist in Twickenham: Before booking anything in Twickenham, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It connects local orthodontic research in Twickenham with the wider Greater London area.

Local treatment availability around Twickenham

No orthodontic practice is recorded in Twickenham. The nearest recorded are The Complete Smile Twickenham in Heston, under a mile away; RICHMOND HILL ORTHODONTICS LIMITED (HIGH STREET) in Teddington, under a mile away; and Knightsbridge Orthodontics in London, about a mile away.

What official data says about Twickenham

ONS classifies Twickenham as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS South West London Integrated Care Board. 18.9% of Twickenham's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Twickenham, 8.4% of the 1,733 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Greater London, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (29), Twickenham has more choice than 95% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Twickenham attend schools such as Waldegrave School (0.5 miles) and St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School (0.6 miles). 23 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 84 schools and 39,228 pupils in Twickenham's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Twickenham falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Twickenham is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 11 miles away.

More local pages to browse

Nearby location pages including South Twickenham, Strawberry Hill, Fulwell and Hampton Hill, West Twickenham, Hampton Hill, and Hounslow South can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.

Twickenham at a glance

Heading north for under 1 km brings you to South Twickenham, the closest linked location.

All Orthodontic Options in Twickenham Explained

Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Twickenham can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.

Treatment Options in Twickenham — Local Context

Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Twickenham — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Twickenham sits within NHS South West London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 18.9% of Twickenham's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,733 residents in the neighbourhood around Twickenham, 8.4% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Greater London. With 29 orthodontic practices within five miles, Twickenham is better served than 95% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Twickenham attend schools such as Waldegrave School (0.5 miles) and St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School (0.6 miles). 23 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 84 schools and 39,228 pupils across Twickenham's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Twickenham sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Twickenham is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 11 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Twickenham itself. The nearest we do hold are The Complete Smile Twickenham in Heston, under a mile away; RICHMOND HILL ORTHODONTICS LIMITED (HIGH STREET) in Teddington, under a mile away; and Knightsbridge Orthodontics in London, about a mile away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.

How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Twickenham

Many people in Twickenham delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.

Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step

Every case in Twickenham 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 Twickenham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Twickenham

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Twickenham?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Twickenham is The Complete Smile Twickenham in Heston, about 0.3 miles to the north-west. The next closest are RICHMOND HILL ORTHODONTICS LIMITED (HIGH STREET) (0.9 miles) and Knightsbridge Orthodontics (1.0 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Twickenham?

Our register has 30 practices within 5 miles of Twickenham, 143 practices within 10 miles and 361 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Twickenham?

The nearest practice to Twickenham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is RICHMOND HILL ORTHODONTICS LIMITED (HIGH STREET) in Teddington, about 0.9 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Knightsbridge Orthodontics (1.0 miles) and ST MARKS ORTHODONTIC (1.6 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Twickenham, Greater London?

Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Twickenham, Greater London?

Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.

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Published1 June 2022
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