Orthodontic practices near Walthamstow Forest
On our practice register: 24 practices within 5 miles of Walthamstow Forest, 129 practices within 10 and 360 practices within 20. The closest is Oak Hill Dental and Implant Centre in Highams Park, 0.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill Dental and Implant CentreHighams Park | 0.3 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (307 reviews) |
| Forest Dental CareWalthamstow | 1.2 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (477 reviews) |
| Chingford Mount Dental PracticeHighams Park | 1.4 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (635 reviews) |
| Woodford Dental CareWoodford Green | 1.5 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (667 reviews) |
| ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTIC CHINGFORDLondon | 1.6 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Alluring Smiles Dental Practice & Smile DesignChingford | 2.2 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (25 reviews) |
| Chingford Smile & Orthodontic StudioChingford | 2.3 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (143 reviews) |
| Apolline DentalChingford | 2.3 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (418 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Walthamstow Forest with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Highams Park, 0.3 miles north-east; the next are Walthamstow (1.2 miles south-west) and Woodford Green (1.5 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Highams Park | 2 | 0.3 miles north-east |
| Walthamstow | 1 | 1.2 miles south-west |
| Woodford Green | 1 | 1.5 miles east |
| London | 3 | 1.6 miles north-west |
| Chingford | 3 | 2.2 miles north |
| Buckhurst Hill | 1 | 2.5 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Walthamstow Forest
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), 2.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST Ortho - FIRST ImpressionsBuckhurst Hill | 5.0 (108 reviews) | 2.5 miles north-east |
| New River Dental - EnfieldEnfield Town | 4.9 (598 reviews) | 4.9 miles north-west |
| Orthodontic GalleryBarkingside | 4.9 (462 reviews) | 2.8 miles south-east |
| Treehouse DentalHighbury | 4.9 (448 reviews) | 5.5 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Walthamstow Forest 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 21.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,835 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.6% aged 16 to 24 and 34.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 18.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,210 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 24 practices, more than 93% of towns in England |
| Access within Greater London | 145th closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.3 miles away, closer than 95% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.4% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 6 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Frederick Bremer School — 0.4 miles Highams Park School — 0.6 miles South Chingford Foundation School — 0.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 25 schools, about 28,939 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 | Oak Hill Dental and Implant Centre, Highams Park — under a mile Forest Dental Care, Walthamstow — 1 miles Woodford Dental Care, Woodford Green — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 129 within 10 miles, 360 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 Forest
Walthamstow Forest has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Oak Hill Dental and Implant Centre in Highams Park is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 129 practices, and within 20 there are 360.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Orthodontic Gallery (2.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Chingford Mount Dental Practice (1.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Walthamstow Forest 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 Forest are commissioned by NHS North East London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Forest Dental Care in Walthamstow, 1.2 miles 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 Walthamstow Forest
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Useful local orthodontic context for Walthamstow Forest
There is no orthodontist on our records in Walthamstow Forest itself. The closest on record are Oak Hill Dental and Implant Centre in Highams Park, under a mile away; Forest Dental Care in Walthamstow, about a mile away; and Woodford Dental Care in Woodford Green, about 2 miles away.
A quick look at Walthamstow Forest
Just under 1 km north, Hale End is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The local picture in Walthamstow Forest
ONS classifies Walthamstow Forest as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Walthamstow Forest sits within NHS North East London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Walthamstow Forest's under-16 share sits at 21.4%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.4% of the 1,835 residents in Walthamstow Forest's census neighbourhood, above the 6.8% average across Greater London. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (24), Walthamstow Forest has more choice than 93% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 31% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Walthamstow Forest attend schools such as Frederick Bremer School (0.4 miles) and Highams Park School (0.6 miles). 25 secondary schools are within three miles. Walthamstow Forest's Local Authority has 84 schools educating 43,161 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Walthamstow Forest close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Walthamstow Forest is about 6 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London.
More local pages to browse
Related pages for Hale End, Hale End and Highams Park, Upper Walthamstow, Wood Street, Highams Park, and Larkswood are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Orthodontic Treatments in Walthamstow Forest
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Walthamstow Forest 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Walthamstow Forest
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Walthamstow Forest — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Walthamstow Forest
Orthodontic treatment in Walthamstow Forest is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Walthamstow Forest
Practices serving Walthamstow Forest differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. By ONS classification, Walthamstow Forest falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Walthamstow Forest sits within NHS North East London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 21.4% of Walthamstow Forest's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Walthamstow Forest, 7.4% of the 1,835 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Greater London, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Walthamstow Forest has 24 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 93% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 31% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Walthamstow Forest are Frederick Bremer School (0.4 miles) and Highams Park School (0.6 miles). 25 secondary schools are within three miles. Walthamstow Forest's Local Authority area covers 84 schools and 43,161 pupils, according to DfE figures. Walthamstow Forest sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Walthamstow Forest is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 6 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Walthamstow Forest. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Walthamstow Forest
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Walthamstow Forest, Greater London, these local links help you keep browsing. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Hale End, Hale End and Highams Park, Upper Walthamstow, Wood Street, Highams Park, and Larkswood.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Walthamstow Forest
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Walthamstow Forest often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Walthamstow Forest?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Walthamstow Forest is Oak Hill Dental and Implant Centre in Highams Park, about 0.3 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Forest Dental Care (1.2 miles) and Chingford Mount Dental Practice (1.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Walthamstow Forest?
Our register has 24 practices within 5 miles of Walthamstow Forest, 129 practices within 10 miles and 360 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Walthamstow Forest?
The nearest practice to Walthamstow Forest that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Forest Dental Care in Walthamstow, about 1.2 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Chingford Mount Dental Practice (1.4 miles) and ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTIC CHINGFORD (1.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Walthamstow Forest, Greater London?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Walthamstow Forest, Greater London?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.