--- title: "Orthodontists in Welling, Greater London | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/welling description: "Compare 4 orthodontic practices in Welling, 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 Welling Compare 4 orthodontic practices in Welling, Greater London by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Welling](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/welling) ## Compare Orthodontists in Welling 4 practices are on our register for Welling. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Medidenta Dental Practice Welling](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/medidenta-dental-practice-welling) | Not listed | Private | 4.6 (146 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Smile Welling Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smile-welling-dental-care) DA16 3EB | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.7 (229 reviews) | Under a mile | | [The Sandford Dental Implant & Cosmetic Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-sandford-dental-implant-cosmetic-centre) DA6 8AA | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | Private | 4.9 (801 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Welling Corner Dental Practice Ltd](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/welling-corner-dental-practice-ltd) | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, Retainers | Private | 4.9 (164 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Welling at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Bexley | | 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 | Less deprived than most of England | | Population | 42,500 | | Residents under 16 | 18.5% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,512 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 28.9% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 16.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 2,855 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 14.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 17 practices, more than 88% of towns in England | | Access within Greater London | 7th closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.1 miles away, closer than 98% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London | | Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 8 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Bexley Grammar School — 0.2 miles Welling School — 0.6 miles Blackfen School for Girls — 0.8 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 24 schools, about 29,488 pupils (DfE) | | Schools in council area | 90 schools, 43,011 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 [Danson Park](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/danson-park) [Falconwood and Welling](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/falconwood-and-welling) [Blendon and Penhill](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/blendon-and-penhill) [East Wickham](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/east-wickham) [St. Michael's](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/st-michael-s) [Blackfen and Lamorbey](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/blackfen-and-lamorbey) [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 Welling How many orthodontists are there in Welling? There are 4 orthodontic practices on our register for Welling, 1 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Welling offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Welling: Smile Welling Dental Care. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Welling has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, The Sandford Dental Implant & Cosmetic Centre has the highest average rating on our register for Welling: 4.9 from 801 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Welling? 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 Welling, Greater London | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/welling](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/welling) ## 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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