Orthodontic practices near Upper Walthamstow
On our practice register: 26 practices within 5 miles of Upper Walthamstow, 137 practices within 10 and 356 practices within 20. The closest is Forest Dental Care in Walthamstow, 0.9 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Dental CareWalthamstow | 0.9 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (477 reviews) |
| Oak Hill Dental and Implant CentreHighams Park | 1.0 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (307 reviews) |
| Woodford Dental CareWoodford Green | 1.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (667 reviews) |
| Chingford Mount Dental PracticeHighams Park | 2.0 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (635 reviews) |
| ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTIC CHINGFORDLondon | 2.1 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Orthodontic GalleryBarkingside | 2.6 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (462 reviews) |
| THE ORTHODONTIC GALLERYIlford | 2.6 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| FIRST Ortho - First ImpressionsBarkingside | 2.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (200 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upper Walthamstow with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Walthamstow, 0.9 miles west; the next are Highams Park (1.0 miles north) and Woodford Green (1.9 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow | 1 | 0.9 miles west |
| Highams Park | 2 | 1.0 miles north |
| Woodford Green | 1 | 1.9 miles north-east |
| London | 2 | 2.1 miles north-west |
| Barkingside | 2 | 2.6 miles east |
| Ilford | 5 | 2.6 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Upper Walthamstow
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions in Buckhurst Hill (5.0 from 108 reviews), 3.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST Ortho - FIRST ImpressionsBuckhurst Hill | 5.0 (108 reviews) | 3.0 miles north-east |
| New River Dental - EnfieldEnfield Town | 4.9 (598 reviews) | 5.4 miles north-west |
| Orthodontic GalleryBarkingside | 4.9 (462 reviews) | 2.6 miles east |
| Treehouse DentalHighbury | 4.9 (448 reviews) | 5.4 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upper Walthamstow at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Waltham Forest |
| 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 | 23.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,776 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% aged 16 to 24 and 42.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 44.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 13,126 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 25 practices, more than 94% of towns in England |
| Access within Greater London | 602nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.9 miles away, closer than 84% 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 | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 6 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Holy Family Catholic School — 0.3 miles Frederick Bremer School — 0.4 miles Walthamstow School for Girls — 0.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 28 schools, about 33,027 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 84 schools, 43,161 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 31% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Forest Dental Care, Walthamstow — under a mile Oak Hill Dental and Implant Centre, Highams Park — 1 miles Woodford Dental Care, Woodford Green — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 137 within 10 miles, 356 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Wood Street Dental Practice — under a mile |
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 Walthamstow
Upper Walthamstow has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Forest Dental Care in Walthamstow is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 137 practices, and within 20 there are 356.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Orthodontic Gallery (2.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Chingford Mount Dental Practice (2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Upper Walthamstow 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 Walthamstow are commissioned by NHS North East London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Forest Dental Care in Walthamstow, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 6 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upper Walthamstow
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Orthodontist in Upper Walthamstow: People weighing up braces or aligners in Upper Walthamstow can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is relevant to searches focused on both Upper Walthamstow and the wider Greater London area.
Practice data for Upper Walthamstow
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Upper Walthamstow itself. The closest on record are Forest Dental Care in Walthamstow, under a mile away; Oak Hill Dental and Implant Centre in Highams Park, about a mile away; and Woodford Dental Care in Woodford Green, about 2 miles away.
Upper Walthamstow at a glance
The nearest other location we cover is Wood Street, under 1 km to the north.
The local picture in Upper Walthamstow
By ONS classification, Upper Walthamstow falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Upper Walthamstow sits within NHS North East London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With 23.4% of residents under 16, Upper Walthamstow has an above-average share of children. Census 2021 counts 1,776 residents in the neighbourhood around Upper Walthamstow, 7.7% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Greater London. With 25 orthodontic practices within five miles, Upper Walthamstow is better served than 94% 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 Walthamstow are served by secondary schools including Holy Family Catholic School (0.3 miles) and Frederick Bremer School (0.4 miles). 28 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 84 schools and 43,161 pupils in Upper Walthamstow's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data ranks Upper Walthamstow among England's more deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Upper Walthamstow is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 6 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Nearby location pages
For a broader view, related location pages cover Wood Street, Forest, Hale End, Hale End and Highams Park, Walthamstow Forest, and Hoe Street as well as this one.
All Orthodontic Options in Upper Walthamstow Explained
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Upper Walthamstow
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Upper Walthamstow — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Upper Walthamstow
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The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Upper Walthamstow — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Upper Walthamstow. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upper Walthamstow
This part of the page places Upper Walthamstow, Greater London in context alongside the towns and areas around it. This page links onward to Wood Street, Forest, Hale End, Hale End and Highams Park, Walthamstow Forest, and Hoe Street for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Upper Walthamstow
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upper Walthamstow often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upper Walthamstow?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upper Walthamstow is Forest Dental Care in Walthamstow, about 0.9 miles to the west. The next closest are Oak Hill Dental and Implant Centre (1.0 miles) and Woodford Dental Care (1.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upper Walthamstow?
Our register has 26 practices within 5 miles of Upper Walthamstow, 137 practices within 10 miles and 356 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upper Walthamstow?
The nearest practice to Upper Walthamstow that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Forest Dental Care in Walthamstow, about 0.9 miles to the west. Others nearby include Chingford Mount Dental Practice (2.0 miles) and ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTIC CHINGFORD (2.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upper Walthamstow, Greater London?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Upper Walthamstow, Greater London?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.