--- title: "Orthodontists in Chingford | Compare NHS & Private Practices" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/chingford description: "Compare 3 orthodontic practices in Chingford, Greater London: treatments listed, NHS or private, public ratings and distance from the town centre." updated: 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Orthodontists in Chingford Compare 3 orthodontic practices in Chingford, Greater London by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Chingford](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/chingford) ## Compare Orthodontists in Chingford 3 practices are on our register for Chingford. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Alluring Smiles Dental Practice & Smile Design](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/alluring-smiles-dental-practice-smile-design) | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | Private | 4.6 (25 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Apolline Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/apolline-dental) E4 7DP | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | Private | 4.9 (418 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Chingford Smile & Orthodontic Studio](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/chingford-smile-orthodontic-studio) E4 7BA | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.3 (143 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Chingford 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 | Around the England average | | Population | 66,211 | | Residents under 16 | 19.6% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,712 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 10.8% aged 16 to 24 and 32.9% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 16.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 7,579 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 12.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 19 practices, more than 90% 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 | 7.2% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London | | Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 8 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Chingford Foundation School — 0.3 miles Heathcote School & Science College — 0.6 miles Trinity Catholic High School — 1.3 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 17 schools, about 22,173 pupils (DfE) | | Schools in council area | 84 schools, 43,161 pupils (DfE) | | 5-year-olds with visible decay | 31% across the local ICB (OHID) | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [Endlebury](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/endlebury) [Chingford Green](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/chingford-green) [Chingford Hatch](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/chingford-hatch) [Friday Hill](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/friday-hill) [Hatch Lane](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/hatch-lane) [Sewardstonebury](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/sewardstonebury) [All Areas in Greater London](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/greater-london) Practice information is compiled from official public sources including CQC, NHS registers, and practice websites. Listings are informational and are not clinical endorsements. ### Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontists in Chingford How many orthodontists are there in Chingford? There are 3 orthodontic practices on our register for Chingford, 1 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Chingford offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Chingford: Chingford Smile & Orthodontic Studio. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Chingford has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Apolline Dental has the highest average rating on our register for Chingford: 4.9 from 418 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Chingford? 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. Citation details Title Orthodontists in Chingford | Compare NHS & Private Practices Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/chingford](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/chingford) ## Ready to get your quote? Upload your photos and get clinician-reviewed options for braces or clear aligners. [Start My Free Quote](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Find an Orthodontist](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations) Prefer to learn first? 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