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title: "Orthodontists in Islington | Compare NHS & Private Practices"
url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/islington
description: "Compare 4 orthodontic practices in Islington, 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 Islington

Compare 4 orthodontic practices in Islington, Greater London by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance.

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## Compare Orthodontists in Islington

4 practices are on our register for Islington. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average.

| Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Angel Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/angel-orthodontics) N1 9LH | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 5.0 (93 reviews) | Under a mile |
| [Angel Smile Dental- Private Dentist in Angel, Islington](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/angel-smile-dental-private-dentist-in-angel-islington) N1 0PS | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces, Retainers | NHS and private | 4.7 (214 reviews) | Under a mile |
| [Clear Braces Direct](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/clear-braces-direct) | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | Private | 4.9 (543 reviews) | 2 miles |
| [Invisiblebraces4U Islington](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/invisiblebraces4u-islington) LS1 2SP | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, Retainers | Private | 4.5 (451 reviews) | Under a mile |

## Islington at a Glance

| Nation | England |
| --- | --- |
| Council area | Islington |
| NHS dental services | NHS West and North 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Population | 319,143 |
| Residents under 16 | 13.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,845 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.7% aged 16 to 24 and 49.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 73.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 17,308 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 67 practices, more than 99% 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 | 5.1% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 1 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | City of London Academy Islington — 0.3 miles City of London Academy Highbury Grove — 0.6 miles St Mary Magdalene Academy — 0.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 52 schools, about 45,384 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 70 schools, 23,300 pupils (DfE) |

Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules.

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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 Islington

How many orthodontists are there in Islington?

There are 4 orthodontic practices on our register for Islington, 2 of which list NHS treatment.

Which orthodontists in Islington offer NHS treatment?

Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Islington: Angel Orthodontics, Angel Smile Dental- Private Dentist in Angel, Islington. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed.

Which orthodontist in Islington has the highest review rating?

Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Angel Orthodontics has the highest average rating on our register for Islington: 5.0 from 93 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement.

How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Islington?

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.

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Updated 2026-09-15

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