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Orthodontic practices near Woodford Green

On our practice register: 22 practices within 5 miles of Woodford Green, 119 practices within 10 and 357 practices within 20. The closest is Woodford Dental Care in Woodford Green, 0.6 miles east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Woodford Dental CareWoodford Green0.6 miles east–––4.7 (667 reviews)
Oak Hill Dental and Implant CentreHighams Park0.8 miles south-west––✓4.8 (307 reviews)
FIRST Ortho - FIRST ImpressionsBuckhurst Hill1.4 miles north-east✓✓✓5.0 (108 reviews)
Alluring Smiles Dental Practice & Smile DesignChingford1.6 miles north-west–✓✓4.6 (25 reviews)
Chingford Smile & Orthodontic StudioChingford1.7 miles north✓✓✓4.3 (143 reviews)
Apolline DentalChingford1.7 miles north–✓✓4.9 (418 reviews)
Chingford Mount Dental PracticeHighams Park1.8 miles west✓✓✓4.8 (635 reviews)
ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTIC CHINGFORDLondon2.1 miles west✓–––

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Woodford Green with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Woodford Green, 0.6 miles east; the next are Highams Park (0.8 miles south-west) and Buckhurst Hill (1.4 miles north-east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Woodford Green10.6 miles east
Highams Park20.8 miles south-west
Buckhurst Hill11.4 miles north-east
Chingford31.6 miles north-west
London22.1 miles west
Walthamstow12.3 miles south-west

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Woodford Green

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), 1.4 miles north-east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
FIRST Ortho - FIRST ImpressionsBuckhurst Hill5.0 (108 reviews)1.4 miles north-east
New River Dental - EnfieldEnfield Town4.9 (598 reviews)5.1 miles north-west
Orthodontic GalleryBarkingside4.9 (462 reviews)2.6 miles south-east
Apolline DentalChingford4.9 (418 reviews)1.7 miles north

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Woodford Green at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaWaltham Forest
NHS dental servicesNHS North East London Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationMore deprived than most of England
Population22,803
Residents under 1620.1% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,534 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally11.1% aged 16 to 24 and 38.9% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car33.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre3,165 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health16.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles22 practices, more than 92% of towns in England
Access within Greater London371st closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles)
Nearest practice compared0.6 miles away, closer than 90% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county7.6% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London
Nearest university dental hospitalRoyal London Dental Hospital, London — 7 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsWoodford County High School — 0.2 miles
Trinity Catholic High School — 0.5 miles
Highams Park School — 0.7 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles19 schools, about 24,295 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area84 schools, 43,161 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay31% across the local ICB (OHID)
Orthodontic practices on record1
Practices within 10 and 20 miles119 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 Woodford Green

The nearest practice to Woodford Green is Woodford Dental Care in Woodford Green, 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 119 practices, and within 20 there are 357.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Orthodontic Gallery (2.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Chingford Mount Dental Practice (1.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Woodford Green 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 Woodford Green are commissioned by NHS North East London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions in Buckhurst Hill, 1.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 7 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Woodford Green

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Orthodontic treatment options in Woodford Green

Orthodontist in Woodford Green: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Woodford Green keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Woodford Green itself or elsewhere in Greater London. Woodford Green — a market town with a population of around 22,803 — is covered on this page specifically.

Practice signals around Woodford Green

Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 1 published orthodontic practice in the database currently link to Woodford Green or nearby searches; 0 include NHS signals and 1 include private treatment signals; access-related signals include parking from 0, wheelchair access from 0, and evening or weekend availability from 1. Nearby practice records include Woodford Dental Care.

What official data says about Woodford Green

ONS classifies Woodford Green as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Woodford Green sits within NHS North East London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 20.1% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.6% of the 1,534 residents in Woodford Green's census neighbourhood, above the 6.8% average across Greater London. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (22), Woodford Green has more choice than 92% 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 Woodford Green attend schools such as Woodford County High School (0.2 miles) and Trinity Catholic High School (0.5 miles). 19 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 84 schools and 43,161 pupils across Woodford Green's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Woodford Green sits among the more deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Woodford Green is about 7 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London.

Local context for Woodford Green

Around 22,803 people live in Woodford Green, which is a market town within Greater London. The nearest other location we cover is Woodford Wells, under 1 km to the east.

Explore more local orthodontic pages

You can continue browsing related location pages including Woodford Wells, Buckhurst Hill, Chingford Hatch, Friday Hill, Hatch Lane, and Monkhams if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.

Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Woodford Green

Starting orthodontic treatment in Woodford Green can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins. People from Woodford Wells, Buckhurst Hill and Chingford Hatch regularly visit orthodontists in Woodford Green.

Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Woodford Green

  • What treatment do you recommend and why?
  • How long will treatment take for my specific case?
  • What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
  • What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
  • What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
  • Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?

From First Photo to Finished Smile in Woodford Green

The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Woodford Green — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.

Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Woodford Green

Patients in Woodford Green have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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 Woodford Wells, Buckhurst Hill and Chingford Hatch regularly visit orthodontists in Woodford Green.

Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Woodford Green

Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Woodford Green. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Woodford Green

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Woodford Green often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Woodford Green?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Woodford Green is Woodford Dental Care in Woodford Green, about 0.6 miles to the east. The next closest are Oak Hill Dental and Implant Centre (0.8 miles) and FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions (1.4 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Woodford Green?

Our register has 22 practices within 5 miles of Woodford Green, 119 practices within 10 miles and 357 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Woodford Green?

The nearest practice to Woodford Green that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions in Buckhurst Hill, about 1.4 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Chingford Smile & Orthodontic Studio (1.7 miles) and Chingford Mount Dental Practice (1.8 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Woodford Green, Greater London?

For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Woodford Green, Greater London?

Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.

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TitleWoodford Green, Greater London Invisalign & Braces
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified11 October 2026
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