Orthodontic practices near Upper Clapton
On our practice register: 58 practices within 5 miles of Upper Clapton, 166 practices within 10 and 363 practices within 20. The closest is Ardent Smile in Stamford Hill, 0.2 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardent SmileStamford Hill | 0.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (267 reviews) |
| Manor Orthodontic & Implant ClinicSt. Ann's | 1.7 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (47 reviews) |
| Chrysanth Dental CareStratford | 1.9 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (175 reviews) |
| Invisiblebraces4U IslingtonIslington | 2.4 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (451 reviews) |
| Forest Dental CareWalthamstow | 2.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (477 reviews) |
| London Orthodontic ClinicBarbican | 2.6 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (103 reviews) |
| London City SmilesHighbury | 2.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,371 reviews) |
| Angel OrthodonticsIslington | 2.7 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (93 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upper Clapton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stamford Hill, 0.2 miles north; the next are St. Ann's (1.7 miles north-west) and Stratford (1.9 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stamford Hill | 1 | 0.2 miles north |
| St. Ann's | 1 | 1.7 miles north-west |
| Stratford | 2 | 1.9 miles south |
| Islington | 4 | 2.4 miles south-west |
| Walthamstow | 1 | 2.5 miles north-east |
| Barbican | 2 | 2.6 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Upper Clapton
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), 2.7 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Angel OrthodonticsIslington | 5.0 (93 reviews) | 2.7 miles south-west |
| Finchley OrthodonticsCrouch End | 5.0 (21 reviews) | 3.1 miles north-west |
| London Clear BracesHolborn | 5.0 (16 reviews) | 3.8 miles south-west |
| ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces LondonBarbican | 4.9 (1,505 reviews) | 3.1 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upper Clapton at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Hackney |
| 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 19.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,606 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 53.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 55.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 15,184 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 58 practices, more than 98% of towns in England |
| Access within Greater London | 73rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.2 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.4% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 3 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Clapton Girls' Academy — 0.5 miles Mossbourne Community Academy — 0.6 miles The Excelsior Academy — 0.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 44 schools, about 42,981 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 104 schools, 42,007 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 31% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Ardent Smile, Stamford Hill — under a mile Manor Orthodontic & Implant Clinic, St. Ann's — 2 miles Chrysanth Dental Care, Stratford — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 166 within 10 miles, 363 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 Upper Clapton
The nearest practice to Upper Clapton is Ardent Smile in Stamford Hill, 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 166 practices, and within 20 there are 363.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Ardent Smile (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Invisiblebraces4U Islington (2.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Upper Clapton 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 Upper Clapton are commissioned by NHS North East London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ardent Smile in Stamford Hill, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 3 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upper Clapton
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Orthodontist in Upper Clapton: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Upper Clapton. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Greater London.
Where Upper Clapton sits locally
The nearest other location we cover is Hackney Downs, under 1 km to the north.
Useful local orthodontic context for Upper Clapton
There is no orthodontist on our records in Upper Clapton itself. The nearest we do hold are Ardent Smile in Stamford Hill, under a mile away; Manor Orthodontic & Implant Clinic in St. Ann's, about 2 miles away; and Chrysanth Dental Care in Stratford, about 2 miles away.
Compare nearby areas
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Hackney Downs, Hackney Central, Leabridge, Stoke Newington, Stoke Newington Central, and Cazenove.
What official data says about Upper Clapton
Upper Clapton's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS North East London Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Upper Clapton. Upper Clapton's under-16 share sits at 19.1%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,606 residents in the neighbourhood around Upper Clapton, 8.4% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Greater London. Upper Clapton has 58 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 98% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 31% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Upper Clapton are served by secondary schools including Clapton Girls' Academy (0.5 miles) and Mossbourne Community Academy (0.6 miles). 44 secondary schools are within three miles. Upper Clapton's Local Authority has 104 schools educating 42,007 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Upper Clapton sits among the more deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Upper Clapton is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 3 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
The Orthodontic Journey in Upper Clapton
Many people in Upper Clapton delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Upper Clapton
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Upper Clapton
Not every practice near Upper Clapton offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Upper Clapton — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS North East London Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 19.1% of Upper Clapton's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,606 residents in the neighbourhood around Upper Clapton, 8.4% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Greater London. Upper Clapton has 58 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 98% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 31% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Upper Clapton attend schools such as Clapton Girls' Academy (0.5 miles) and Mossbourne Community Academy (0.6 miles). 44 secondary schools are within three miles. Upper Clapton's Local Authority area covers 104 schools and 42,007 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Upper Clapton sits among the more deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Upper Clapton is about 3 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Upper Clapton
Patients in Upper Clapton have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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 Upper Clapton — Local Context
Practices serving Upper Clapton differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Officially, Upper Clapton is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Upper Clapton falls under NHS North East London Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 19.1% of Upper Clapton's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,606 residents in the neighbourhood around Upper Clapton, 8.4% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Greater London. Upper Clapton has 58 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 98% of towns in England. 31% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Upper Clapton are served by secondary schools including Clapton Girls' Academy (0.5 miles) and Mossbourne Community Academy (0.6 miles). 44 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 104 schools and 42,007 pupils in Upper Clapton's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data ranks Upper Clapton among England's more deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Upper Clapton is about 3 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Upper Clapton. The nearest recorded are Ardent Smile in Stamford Hill, under a mile away; Manor Orthodontic & Implant Clinic in St. Ann's, about 2 miles away; and Chrysanth Dental Care in Stratford, about 2 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Upper Clapton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upper Clapton
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Upper Clapton, Greater London within a broader nearby area. Nearby pages covering Hackney Downs, Hackney Central, Leabridge, Stoke Newington, Stoke Newington Central, and Cazenove may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Upper Clapton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upper Clapton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upper Clapton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upper Clapton is Ardent Smile in Stamford Hill, about 0.2 miles to the north. The next closest are Manor Orthodontic & Implant Clinic (1.7 miles) and Chrysanth Dental Care (1.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upper Clapton?
Our register has 58 practices within 5 miles of Upper Clapton, 166 practices within 10 miles and 363 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upper Clapton?
The nearest practice to Upper Clapton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ardent Smile in Stamford Hill, about 0.2 miles to the north. Others nearby include Manor Orthodontic & Implant Clinic (1.7 miles) and Forest Dental Care (2.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upper Clapton, Greater London?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Upper Clapton, Greater London?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.