Orthodontic practices near Wood Street
On our practice register: 26 practices within 5 miles of Wood Street, 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 Wood Street 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 Wood Street
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.
Wood Street 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 Wood Street
Wood Street 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 Wood Street 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 Wood Street 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 Wood Street
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Orthodontist in Wood Street: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Wood Street understand their options before committing to an appointment. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Greater London.
The local picture in Wood Street
Wood Street 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. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 23.4% of Wood Street's residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,776 residents in the neighbourhood around Wood Street, 7.7% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Greater London. With 25 orthodontic practices within five miles, Wood Street is better served than 94% 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 Wood Street attend schools such as Holy Family Catholic School (0.3 miles) and Frederick Bremer School (0.4 miles). 28 secondary schools are within three miles. Wood Street's Local Authority area covers 84 schools and 43,161 pupils, according to DfE figures. Wood Street falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Wood Street is about 6 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London.
Local snapshot of Wood Street
The nearest other location we cover is Upper Walthamstow, under 1 km to the north.
Compare nearby areas
For a broader view, related location pages cover Upper Walthamstow, Forest, Hale End, Hale End and Highams Park, Walthamstow Forest, and Hoe Street as well as this one.
Practice data for Wood Street
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Wood Street. The nearest recorded 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.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Wood Street
Patients in Wood Street have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Wood Street offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
The Orthodontic Journey in Wood Street
Starting orthodontic treatment in Wood Street 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Wood Street
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Wood Street
Wood Street has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Wood Street Dental Practice — is under a mile away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Wood Street sits within NHS North East London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 23.4% of Wood Street's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. Census 2021 counts 1,776 residents in the neighbourhood around Wood Street, 7.7% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Greater London. With 25 orthodontic practices within five miles, Wood Street 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. The closest secondary schools to Wood Street are Holy Family Catholic School (0.3 miles) and Frederick Bremer School (0.4 miles). 28 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 84 schools and 43,161 pupils across Wood Street's Local Authority. Wood Street's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Wood Street is about 6 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Wood Street. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Wood Street
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Wood Street, Greater London. You can also browse nearby location pages including Upper Walthamstow, Forest, Hale End, Hale End and Highams Park, Walthamstow Forest, and Hoe Street.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Wood Street
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Wood Street often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Wood Street?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Wood Street 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 Wood Street?
Our register has 26 practices within 5 miles of Wood Street, 137 practices within 10 miles and 356 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Wood Street?
The nearest practice to Wood Street 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 Wood Street, Greater London?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Wood Street, Greater London?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.