Orthodontic practices near Woodford Wells
On our practice register: 22 practices within 5 miles of Woodford Wells, 112 practices within 10 and 351 practices within 20. The closest is Woodford Dental Care in Woodford Green, 0.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodford Dental CareWoodford Green | 0.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (667 reviews) |
| FIRST Ortho - FIRST ImpressionsBuckhurst Hill | 1.2 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (108 reviews) |
| Oak Hill Dental and Implant CentreHighams Park | 1.2 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (307 reviews) |
| Chingford Smile & Orthodontic StudioChingford | 1.9 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (143 reviews) |
| Alluring Smiles Dental Practice & Smile DesignChingford | 1.9 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (25 reviews) |
| Apolline DentalChingford | 1.9 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (418 reviews) |
| Chingford Mount Dental PracticeHighams Park | 2.2 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (635 reviews) |
| Orthodontic GalleryBarkingside | 2.3 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (462 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Woodford Wells with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Woodford Green, 0.2 miles south-east; the next are Buckhurst Hill (1.2 miles north-east) and Highams Park (1.2 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Woodford Green | 1 | 0.2 miles south-east |
| Buckhurst Hill | 1 | 1.2 miles north-east |
| Highams Park | 2 | 1.2 miles west |
| Chingford | 3 | 1.9 miles north-west |
| Barkingside | 2 | 2.3 miles south-east |
| Ilford | 5 | 2.3 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Woodford Wells
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), 1.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST Ortho - FIRST ImpressionsBuckhurst Hill | 5.0 (108 reviews) | 1.2 miles north-east |
| New River Dental - EnfieldEnfield Town | 4.9 (598 reviews) | 5.4 miles north-west |
| Orthodontic GalleryBarkingside | 4.9 (462 reviews) | 2.3 miles south-east |
| Apolline DentalChingford | 4.9 (418 reviews) | 1.9 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Woodford Wells at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Redbridge |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,637 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 30.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 20.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,039 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 22 practices, more than 92% 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 | 6.5% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 7 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Woodford County High School — 0.5 miles Trinity Catholic High School — 0.6 miles Woodbridge High School — 0.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 20 schools, about 25,671 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 94 schools, 59,357 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 31% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Woodford Dental Care, Woodford Green — under a mile FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions, Buckhurst Hill — 1 miles Oak Hill Dental and Implant Centre, Highams Park — 1 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 112 within 10 miles, 351 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | IG8 |
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 Wells
Woodford Wells has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Woodford Dental Care in Woodford Green is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 112 practices, and within 20 there are 351.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Orthodontic Gallery (2.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Chingford Mount Dental Practice (2.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Woodford Wells list clear aligners, the nearest 1.2 miles 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 Wells are commissioned by NHS North East London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions in Buckhurst Hill, 1.2 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 Wells
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Orthodontist in Woodford Wells: People weighing up braces or aligners in Woodford Wells can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Woodford Wells itself or elsewhere in Greater London.
Useful local orthodontic context for Woodford Wells
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Woodford Wells. The nearest recorded are Woodford Dental Care in Woodford Green, under a mile away; FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions in Buckhurst Hill, about a mile away; and Oak Hill Dental and Implant Centre in Highams Park, about a mile away.
Facts about Woodford Wells
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Woodford Green, the closest linked location.
Woodford Wells in context
Woodford Wells 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 puts 17.3% of Woodford Wells's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.5% of the 1,637 residents in Woodford Wells's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.8% average across Greater London. With 22 orthodontic practices within five miles, Woodford Wells is better served 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 Wells attend schools such as Woodford County High School (0.5 miles) and Trinity Catholic High School (0.6 miles). 20 secondary schools are within three miles. Woodford Wells's Local Authority has 94 schools educating 59,357 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data ranks Woodford Wells among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Woodford Wells is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 7 miles away.
Widen your local search
For a broader view, related location pages cover Buckhurst Hill, Monkhams, Woodford Green, Chingford Hatch, Friday Hill, and Hatch Lane as well as this one.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Woodford Wells
Many people in Woodford Wells delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Woodford Wells
What's available in Woodford Wells depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. By ONS classification, Woodford Wells 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 Woodford Wells, 6.5% of the 1,637 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. Woodford Wells has 22 orthodontic practices within five miles, more 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 Wells attend schools such as Woodford County High School (0.5 miles) and Trinity Catholic High School (0.6 miles). 20 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 94 schools and 59,357 pupils in Woodford Wells's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Woodford Wells's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Woodford Wells is about 7 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Woodford Wells Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Woodford Wells offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Woodford Wells
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Woodford Wells — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Woodford Wells. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Woodford Wells
This section helps connect Woodford Wells, Greater London to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can also browse nearby location pages including Buckhurst Hill, Monkhams, Woodford Green, Chingford Hatch, Friday Hill, and Hatch Lane.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Woodford Wells
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Woodford Wells often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Woodford Wells?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Woodford Wells is Woodford Dental Care in Woodford Green, about 0.2 miles to the south-east. The next closest are FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions (1.2 miles) and Oak Hill Dental and Implant Centre (1.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Woodford Wells?
Our register has 22 practices within 5 miles of Woodford Wells, 112 practices within 10 miles and 351 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Woodford Wells?
The nearest practice to Woodford Wells that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions in Buckhurst Hill, about 1.2 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Chingford Smile & Orthodontic Studio (1.9 miles) and Chingford Mount Dental Practice (2.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Woodford Wells, 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 Woodford Wells, Greater London?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.