--- title: "Ilford Dental Centre | Orthodontist in Ilford" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ilford-dental-centre description: "Ilford Dental Centre is an orthodontic practice in Ilford. Rated 4.8/5 from 251 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Ilford Dental Centre 131 Ley St, Ilford IG1 4BH, UK, [Ilford](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ilford) IG1 4BH 4.8 (251 reviews) Clear Aligners Invisalign NHS Braces [020 8478 1150](tel:020 8478 1150) [Visit Website](http://www.ilforddental.com) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4852886761300138876&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) ## About This Practice Ilford Dental Centre is an orthodontic practice in Ilford. You'll find the practice at 131 Ley St, Ilford IG1 4BH, UK, IG1 4BH. This practice lists Invisalign, NHS Braces, and Clear Aligners among its available treatments. Other practices nearby include Denta Clinic in Ilford (under a mile away), Whitestar Dental Care in Ilford (under a mile away), and Simplyteeth Brentwood in Becontree (about 1 mile away). This is one of 5 practices on our Ilford register. This practice is reported to offer a free consultation or smile assessment for new patients. Both NHS and private treatment routes are available, subject to eligibility. Its 4.8 rating is above the review-weighted average of 4.5 across the practices we track in Ilford. The practice has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 251 reviews. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. ## Ilford Dental Centre at a Glance | Address | 131 Ley St, Ilford IG1 4BH, UK, Ilford, IG1 4BH | | --- | --- | | Nation | England | | NHS dental services | NHS North East London Integrated Care Board | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) | | Funding listed | NHS and private | | Treatments listed | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | | Public rating | 4.8 out of 5 from 251 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Denta Clinic, Ilford — under a mile | | Details last checked | May 2026 | Sources: our orthodontic practice register, ONS geography via postcodes.io and UK NHS dental charge schedules. Distances are straight-line. ## Around Ilford Dental Centre The neighbourhood around Ilford Dental Centre has 1,952 residents and 8% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. The Ursuline Academy Ilford is the closest secondary school, 0.3 miles from the practice. Patients here can choose from 13 other orthodontic practices within three miles. By public rating it is 2nd of 11 rated practices within three miles. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 6 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,952 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 50% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | The Ursuline Academy Ilford (0.3 miles); Seven Kings School (0.6 miles); Ark Isaac Newton Academy (0.7 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 13 (10 offer NHS, 6 list clear aligners, 4 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 2nd of 11 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London (about 6 miles) | | Residents in IG1 | 6,707 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in IG1 | 59.5% | | Residents per square kilometre in IG1 | 11,085 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the IG1 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/ig1) ## NHS Orthodontics in Ilford NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. NHS dental services in this area are commissioned by NHS North East London Integrated Care Board. Ilford Dental Centre is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Ilford Dental Centre offer NHS treatment? Ilford Dental Centre offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Ilford Dental Centre offer? Ilford Dental Centre offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, and Clear Aligners. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does Ilford Dental Centre offer a free consultation? Ilford Dental Centre is reported to offer a free initial consultation or smile assessment. Confirm current availability directly with the practice. Where is Ilford Dental Centre located? Ilford Dental Centre is located in Ilford. How many orthodontists are there in Ilford? We currently track 5 orthodontic practices in Ilford, of which Ilford Dental Centre is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Ilford Dental Centre? NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. 18-year-olds in qualifying full-time education are also exempt, as are adults on certain benefits or low incomes, and one charge covers the full course from fitting to retainers. What other orthodontists are near Ilford Dental Centre? The nearest other practices on our register are Denta Clinic (Ilford, under a mile away), Whitestar Dental Care (Ilford, under a mile away), and Simplyteeth Brentwood (Becontree, about 1 mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Ilford Dental Centre, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Ilford Dental Centre on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Ilford View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/ilford) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [About Invisalign View](https://virtualconsultant.online/invisalign) [How to get NHS braces View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/how-to-get-nhs-braces) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [Orthodontic insurance options View](https://virtualconsultant.online/insurance) [Understanding an orthodontic quote View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/orthodontic-quote-without-visiting) [Compare orthodontic treatment types View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments) [Typical orthodontic treatment costs View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs) ## Nearby Orthodontists The 6 practices closest to Ilford Dental Centre on our register: 4 list NHS orthodontics, 3 list clear aligners and 2 list fixed braces. The nearest is Denta Clinic, under a mile away. | Practice | From Ilford Dental Centre | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Denta Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/denta-clinic), Ilford | under a mile east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (291) | | [Whitestar Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/whitestar-dental-care), Ilford | under a mile south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.4 (1,011) | | [Simplyteeth Brentwood](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/simplyteeth-brentwood), Becontree | 1 miles east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,149) | | [FIRST Ortho - First Impressions](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/first-ortho-first-impressions), Barkingside | 1.1 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.8 (200) | | [MALMIN ORTHODONTIC GROUP LTD](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/malmin-orthodontic-group-ltd), Ilford | 1.3 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [Manor Park Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/manor-park-dental-practice), Manor Park | 1.4 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.6 (833) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Ilford Dental Centre. [Denta Clinic — Ilford (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/denta-clinic) [Whitestar Dental Care — Ilford (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/whitestar-dental-care) [Simplyteeth Brentwood — Becontree (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/simplyteeth-brentwood) [FIRST Ortho - First Impressions — Barkingside (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/first-ortho-first-impressions) [MALMIN ORTHODONTIC GROUP LTD — Ilford (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/malmin-orthodontic-group-ltd) [Manor Park Dental Practice — Manor Park (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/manor-park-dental-practice) [Compare All Orthodontists in Ilford](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ilford) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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