--- title: "Orthodontists in Eltham, Greater London | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/eltham description: "Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Eltham, 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 Eltham Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Eltham, Greater London by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Eltham](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/eltham) ## Compare Orthodontists in Eltham 2 practices are on our register for Eltham. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [S3 Dental Eltham](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/s3-dental-eltham) SE9 6SL | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.8 (849 reviews) | Under a mile | | [SE9 Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/se9-dental-care) SE9 5DN | Clear Aligners, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 5.0 (47 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Eltham at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Greenwich | | NHS dental services | NHS South 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 | 48,964 | | Residents under 16 | 17.8% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,989 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 44.6% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 46.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 2,085 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 13.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 30 practices, more than 96% 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 | 5.9% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London | | Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 7 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Eltham Hill School — 0.2 miles Harris Academy Greenwich — 0.5 miles St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School — 0.6 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 27 schools, about 31,224 pupils (DfE) | | Schools in council area | 101 schools, 46,827 pupils (DfE) | | 5-year-olds with visible decay | 20% 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 [Mottingham](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/mottingham) [Eltham North](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/eltham-north) [Eltham West](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/eltham-west) [Eltham South](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/eltham-south) [Middle Park and Sutcliffe](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/middle-park-and-sutcliffe) [Coldharbour and New Eltham](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/coldharbour-and-new-eltham) [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 Eltham How many orthodontists are there in Eltham? There are 2 orthodontic practices on our register for Eltham, 2 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Eltham offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Eltham: S3 Dental Eltham, SE9 Dental Care. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Eltham has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, SE9 Dental Care has the highest average rating on our register for Eltham: 5.0 from 47 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Eltham? 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 Eltham, Greater London | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/eltham](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/eltham) ## 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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