Orthodontic practices near Walthamstow
On our practice register: 30 practices within 5 miles of Walthamstow, 137 practices within 10 and 357 practices within 20. The closest is Forest Dental Care in Walthamstow, 0.2 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Dental CareWalthamstow | 0.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (477 reviews) |
| Oak Hill Dental and Implant CentreHighams Park | 1.4 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (307 reviews) |
| Chingford Mount Dental PracticeHighams Park | 1.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (635 reviews) |
| ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTIC CHINGFORDLondon | 1.8 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Ardent SmileStamford Hill | 2.5 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (267 reviews) |
| Woodford Dental CareWoodford Green | 2.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (667 reviews) |
| North Square Dental PracticeEdmonton | 2.7 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 3.1 (44 reviews) |
| Alluring Smiles Dental Practice & Smile DesignChingford | 3.0 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (25 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Walthamstow with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Walthamstow, 0.2 miles south; the next are Highams Park (1.4 miles north-east) and London (1.8 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow | 1 | 0.2 miles south |
| Highams Park | 2 | 1.4 miles north-east |
| London | 3 | 1.8 miles north |
| Stamford Hill | 1 | 2.5 miles south-west |
| Woodford Green | 1 | 2.6 miles north-east |
| Edmonton | 1 | 2.7 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 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), 3.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST Ortho - FIRST ImpressionsBuckhurst Hill | 5.0 (108 reviews) | 3.6 miles north-east |
| Finchley OrthodonticsCrouch End | 5.0 (21 reviews) | 4.6 miles west |
| New River Dental - EnfieldEnfield Town | 4.9 (598 reviews) | 5.0 miles north-west |
| Orthodontic GalleryBarkingside | 4.9 (462 reviews) | 3.4 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
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 |
| Population | 109,424 |
| Residents under 16 | 21.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,047 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 46.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 42.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 14,590 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 11% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 29 practices, more than 95% 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 | 8.9% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 5 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Walthamstow School for Girls — 0.4 miles Holy Family Catholic School — 0.5 miles Walthamstow Academy — 0.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 29 schools, about 30,238 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 84 schools, 43,161 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 31% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 1 |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 137 within 10 miles, 357 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 Walthamstow
The nearest practice to Walthamstow is Forest Dental Care in Walthamstow, 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 137 practices, and within 20 there are 357.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Ardent Smile (2.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Chingford Mount Dental Practice (1.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around 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 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 5 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Walthamstow
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Orthodontist in Walthamstow: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Walthamstow understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Walthamstow or another part of Greater London. Walthamstow — a city with a population of around 109,424 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local orthodontic signals in Walthamstow
Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 1 published orthodontic practice in the database currently link to Walthamstow or nearby searches; 1 mention clear aligners or Invisalign; 1 mention fixed braces; 1 include NHS signals and 2 include private treatment signals; 1 mention finance or monthly payment options; access-related signals include parking from 0, wheelchair access from 0, and evening or weekend availability from 1. Nearby practice records include Forest Dental Care.
Walthamstow at a glance
With a population of roughly 109,424, Walthamstow is a city within Greater London. Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Central Parade, the closest linked location.
What official data says about Walthamstow
ONS classifies Walthamstow as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Walthamstow falls under NHS North East London Integrated Care Board. 21.3% of Walthamstow's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.9% of the 2,047 residents in Walthamstow's census neighbourhood, above the 6.8% average across Greater London. Walthamstow has 29 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 95% 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 Walthamstow attend schools such as Walthamstow School for Girls (0.4 miles) and Holy Family Catholic School (0.5 miles). 29 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 84 schools and 43,161 pupils in Walthamstow's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Walthamstow's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Walthamstow is about 5 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
Pages for Central Parade, Higham Hill, William Morris, Hoe Street, Markhouse, and Unity Place follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
All Orthodontic Options in Walthamstow Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Walthamstow offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms. People from Central Parade, Higham Hill and William Morris regularly visit orthodontists in Walthamstow.
Treatment Options in Walthamstow — Local Context
There is 1 orthodontic practice in our database covering Walthamstow. Walthamstow — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS North East London Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 21.3% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.9% of the 2,047 residents in Walthamstow's census neighbourhood, above the 6.8% average across Greater London. Walthamstow has 29 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 95% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 31% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Walthamstow are Walthamstow School for Girls (0.4 miles) and Holy Family Catholic School (0.5 miles). 29 secondary schools are within three miles. Walthamstow's Local Authority area covers 84 schools and 43,161 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Walthamstow sits among the more deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Walthamstow is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 5 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. Looking at the 1 practice listed around Walthamstow, Of those, 1 records NHS provision and 2 record private treatment; clear aligners are listed by 1 and fixed braces by 1; and 1 mentions payment plans or finance. On practical access, 1 lists evening or weekend appointments. These counts come from what each practice publishes, so treat them as a starting point for enquiries rather than a complete picture of what is available. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone. People from Central Parade, Higham Hill, and William Morris regularly make use of Walthamstow's orthodontic practices for orthodontic treatment comparison.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Walthamstow
Starting orthodontic treatment in Walthamstow can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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. People from Central Parade, Higham Hill and William Morris regularly visit orthodontists in Walthamstow.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Walthamstow
Our database currently lists 1 orthodontic practice in and around Walthamstow. Walthamstow is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS North East London Integrated Care Board. 21.3% of Walthamstow's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Walthamstow, 8.9% of the 2,047 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), Walthamstow has more choice than 95% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 31% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Walthamstow are served by secondary schools including Walthamstow School for Girls (0.4 miles) and Holy Family Catholic School (0.5 miles). 29 secondary schools are within three miles. Walthamstow's Local Authority has 84 schools educating 43,161 pupils (DfE data). Walthamstow's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Walthamstow is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 5 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention. People from Central Parade, Higham Hill, and William Morris regularly make use of Walthamstow's orthodontic practices for starting orthodontic treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Walthamstow. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Walthamstow
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Walthamstow, Greater London with surrounding locations. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Central Parade, Higham Hill, William Morris, Hoe Street, Markhouse, and Unity Place.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Walthamstow
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Walthamstow often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Walthamstow?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Walthamstow is Forest Dental Care in Walthamstow, about 0.2 miles to the south. The next closest are Oak Hill Dental and Implant Centre (1.4 miles) and Chingford Mount Dental Practice (1.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Walthamstow?
Our register has 30 practices within 5 miles of Walthamstow, 137 practices within 10 miles and 357 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Walthamstow?
The nearest practice to Walthamstow that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Forest Dental Care in Walthamstow, about 0.2 miles to the south. Others nearby include Chingford Mount Dental Practice (1.8 miles) and ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTIC CHINGFORD (1.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in 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 Walthamstow, Greater London?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.