Orthodontic practices near Upper Norwood
On our practice register: 41 practices within 5 miles of Upper Norwood, 174 practices within 10 and 344 practices within 20. The closest is Dulwich Smile Suite in Gipsy Hill, 1.1 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Smile SuiteGipsy Hill | 1.1 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (47 reviews) |
| Dulwich Orthodontic CentrePeckham | 1.1 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 3.8 (191 reviews) |
| DULWICH ORTHODONTIC CENTRELondon | 1.1 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| THE ORTHODONTIC SUITELondon | 1.1 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Thornton Dental and Implant CentreThornton Heath | 1.8 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (204 reviews) |
| London Dental Arts Forest HillForest Hill | 2.0 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (462 reviews) |
| Dental Beauty StreathamStreatham | 2.5 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (440 reviews) |
| London Road Dental CentreCroydon | 2.7 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.3 (182 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upper Norwood with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Gipsy Hill, 1.1 miles north; the next are Peckham (1.1 miles north) and London (1.1 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Gipsy Hill | 1 | 1.1 miles north |
| Peckham | 2 | 1.1 miles north |
| London | 5 | 1.1 miles north |
| Thornton Heath | 1 | 1.8 miles south-west |
| Forest Hill | 1 | 2.0 miles north-east |
| Streatham | 1 | 2.5 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Upper Norwood
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), 2.8 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feel Good Dental - CroydonCroydon | 5.0 (401 reviews) | 2.8 miles south |
| One Dental - CamberwellBrixton | 5.0 (287 reviews) | 3.5 miles north |
| Orchard Orthodontics LONDONBrixton Hill | 4.9 (1,279 reviews) | 3.0 miles north-west |
| London Dental Arts Forest HillForest Hill | 4.9 (462 reviews) | 2.0 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upper Norwood at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Croydon |
| NHS dental services | NHS South West 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 |
| Population | 16,082 |
| Residents under 16 | 20.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,810 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.4% aged 16 to 24 and 39.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 39.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 5,772 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 41 practices, more than 98% of towns in England |
| Access within Greater London | 715th closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.1 miles away, closer than 81% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.7% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 6 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Norwood School — 0.4 miles Harris Academy Beulah Hill — 0.5 miles St Joseph's College — 0.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 33 schools, about 35,838 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 153 schools, 63,189 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dulwich Smile Suite, Gipsy Hill — 1 miles DULWICH ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, London — 1 miles Dulwich Orthodontic Centre, Peckham — 1 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 174 within 10 miles, 344 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | SE19 |
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 Norwood
Upper Norwood is 1.1 miles from Dulwich Smile Suite in Gipsy Hill, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 174 practices, and within 20 there are 344.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Thornton Dental and Implant Centre (1.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dulwich Orthodontic Centre (1.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Upper Norwood list clear aligners, the nearest 1.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Upper Norwood are commissioned by NHS South West London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is DULWICH ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in London, 1.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 6 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upper Norwood
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Orthodontist in Upper Norwood: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Upper Norwood. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Greater London, not just Upper Norwood. Upper Norwood — a market town with a population of around 16,082 — is covered on this page specifically.
Continue your local research
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Crystal Palace, Gipsy Hill, Norwood, West Norwood, West Dulwich, and College may also help.
Local context for Upper Norwood
Around 16,082 people live in Upper Norwood, which is a market town within Greater London. Crystal Palace is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Upper Norwood.
Practice data for Upper Norwood
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Upper Norwood itself. The nearest we do hold are Dulwich Smile Suite in Gipsy Hill, about a mile away; DULWICH ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in London, about a mile away; and Dulwich Orthodontic Centre in Peckham, about a mile away.
What official data says about Upper Norwood
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Upper Norwood sits within NHS South West London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 20.3% of Upper Norwood's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.7% of the 1,810 residents in Upper Norwood's census neighbourhood, above the 6.8% average across Greater London. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (41), Upper Norwood has more choice than 98% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Upper Norwood are The Norwood School (0.4 miles) and Harris Academy Beulah Hill (0.5 miles). 33 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 153 schools and 63,189 pupils across Upper Norwood's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Upper Norwood among England's more deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Upper Norwood is about 6 miles from Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London.
All Orthodontic Options in Upper Norwood Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Upper Norwood can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Upper Norwood
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Upper Norwood — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Upper Norwood
Starting orthodontic treatment in Upper Norwood can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Upper Norwood — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Upper Norwood. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upper Norwood
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Upper Norwood, Greater London with surrounding locations. If you're still deciding, related pages for Crystal Palace, Gipsy Hill, Norwood, West Norwood, West Dulwich, and College may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Upper Norwood
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upper Norwood often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upper Norwood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upper Norwood is Dulwich Smile Suite in Gipsy Hill, about 1.1 miles to the north. The next closest are Dulwich Orthodontic Centre (1.1 miles) and DULWICH ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (1.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upper Norwood?
Our register has 41 practices within 5 miles of Upper Norwood, 174 practices within 10 miles and 344 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upper Norwood?
The nearest practice to Upper Norwood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is DULWICH ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in London, about 1.1 miles to the north. Others nearby include THE ORTHODONTIC SUITE (1.1 miles) and Thornton Dental and Implant Centre (1.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upper Norwood, Greater London?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Upper Norwood, Greater London?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.