Braces in Weavers at a Glance
| Residents under 16 | 17.3% (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of 2,506 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest secondary schools | Haggerston School — 0.2 miles Mulberry Academy Shoreditch — 0.2 miles |
| Nearest practice listing fixed braces | The Brace, Spitalfields — under a mile; 17 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Barbican Orthodontic Clinic, London — 1.4 miles; 18 within 10 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — under a mile |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Access within Greater London | 371st closest to a practice of 973 places in the county; the county median is 0.7 miles |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices offering braces near Weavers
On our practice register: 65 practices within 5 miles of Weavers, 177 practices within 10 and 373 practices within 20. The closest is Chrysanth Dental Care in Stratford, 0.6 miles east. The nearest that mentions fixed braces is The Brace, 0.9 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The BraceSpitalfields | 0.9 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (722 reviews) |
| ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces LondonBarbican | 1.1 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (1,505 reviews) |
| London Orthodontic ClinicBarbican | 1.1 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (103 reviews) |
| Barbican Orthodontic ClinicLondon | 1.4 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.8 (59 reviews) |
| Invisiblebraces4U IslingtonIslington | 1.5 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (451 reviews) |
| Clear Braces DirectIslington | 1.6 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (543 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Weavers with practices offering braces
The closest town with practices offering braces is Spitalfields, 0.9 miles south; the next are Barbican (1.1 miles south-west) and London (1.4 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Spitalfields | 1 | 0.9 miles south |
| Barbican | 2 | 1.1 miles south-west |
| London | 2 | 1.4 miles south-west |
| Islington | 3 | 1.5 miles west |
| Stratford | 1 | 2.0 miles south-east |
| Highbury | 1 | 2.2 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Weavers
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), 1.6 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Angel OrthodonticsIslington | 5.0 (93 reviews) | 1.6 miles west |
| ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces LondonBarbican | 4.9 (1,505 reviews) | 1.1 miles south-west |
| Clear Braces DirectIslington | 4.9 (543 reviews) | 1.6 miles south-west |
| Bass OrthodonticsSoho | 4.9 (175 reviews) | 3.3 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Jaw-related problems are among the more complex conditions treated by specialists in Weavers. Some patients in Weavers have jaw discrepancies that can't be corrected by moving teeth alone. Early specialist assessment is always the right starting point.
Orthognathic (Jaw) Surgery
Orthognathic surgery repositions one or both jaws to correct skeletal discrepancies that orthodontics alone cannot address. Performed by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon (OMFS) under general anaesthetic, it is combined with 12-18 months of orthodontic treatment before and after the surgical procedure.
The referral pathway from Weavers begins with your dentist or orthodontist, who refers to an NHS OMFS or a combined orthodontic-surgical clinic. NHS funding covers surgery where there is a clear functional need. Recovery takes several weeks, but for patients with significant jaw discrepancies the outcomes — in both function and appearance — cannot be achieved any other way.
Near Weavers: the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics: Barbican Orthodontic Clinic in London (1.4 miles), one of 18 within 20 miles; a specialist orthodontist: The Brace in Spitalfields (under a mile), one of 11 within 20 miles; the nearest university dental hospital, where complex referrals are often seen: Royal London Dental Hospital, London (under a mile).
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders
The TMJ joints, one on each side of the face, are what connect the lower jaw to the skull. Signs of TMJ disorder (TMJD) include jaw or facial pain (often worst on waking), clicking or popping when opening or closing the mouth, a limited range of opening, temple headaches, and earache with no infection behind it.
Bite and TMJ symptoms interact in complicated ways — orthodontics can correct a bite issue that's contributing to joint loading, but it's not a reliable fix for TMJ pain on its own. Anyone in Weavers with real TMJ symptoms should see an orofacial pain specialist first, ahead of considering orthodontic treatment.
Near Weavers: the nearest practice with a specialist orthodontist: The Brace in Spitalfields (under a mile), one of 11 within 20 miles; the nearest general dentist, a usual first contact: EC1 Dental Practice (under a mile).
Jaw Treatment in Weavers — Local Context
Weavers has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — EC1 Dental Practice — is under a mile away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. By ONS classification, Weavers falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS North East London Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 17.3% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Weavers, 6.7% of the 2,506 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across Greater London, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (64), Weavers has more choice than 99% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 31% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Weavers are served by secondary schools including Haggerston School (0.2 miles) and Mulberry Academy Shoreditch (0.2 miles). 53 secondary schools are within three miles. Weavers's Local Authority has 109 schools educating 46,311 pupils (DfE data). Weavers sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Weavers is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, under a mile away. See local practice availability in Weavers → They offer specialist orthodontic assessment for jaw problems.
Private orthodontic treatment for jaw-related conditions (standard course) in Weavers typically costs between £1,500 and £5,500, depending on case complexity. Orthognathic surgery cases involve additional NHS or private surgical fees on top of orthodontic treatment costs. The referral pathway for jaw surgery begins with your dentist or orthodontist.
Frequently Asked Questions — Jaw Problems in Weavers
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Weavers?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Weavers is Chrysanth Dental Care in Stratford, about 0.6 miles to the east. The next closest are The Brace (0.9 miles) and ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces London (1.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Weavers?
Our register has 65 practices within 5 miles of Weavers, 177 practices within 10 miles and 373 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get braces near Weavers?
The nearest practice to Weavers that mentions fixed braces is The Brace in Spitalfields, about 0.9 miles to the south. Others nearby include ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces London (1.1 miles) and London Orthodontic Clinic (1.1 miles).
Is Weavers a family area?
17.3% of the local population is under 16, per the most recent Census.
What towns are near Weavers?
Bethnal Green South, Old Street, Queensbridge are within easy reach of Weavers.
How deprived is Weavers compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Weavers is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
How many pupils are in Weavers's Local Authority?
DfE figures put 109 schools and 46,311 pupils across Weavers's Local Authority.
What causes jaw asymmetry?
Jaw asymmetry can result from uneven condylar growth, untreated crossbite causing adaptive jaw shift, or developmental conditions. Mild asymmetry is very common. Significant asymmetry affecting function or self-confidence may warrant orthodontic and/or surgical assessment.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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