--- title: "MFA Dental Practice | Orthodontist in Orpington" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/mfa-dental-practice description: "MFA Dental Practice is an orthodontic practice in Orpington. Rated 4.9/5 from 574 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # MFA Dental Practice 91a High St., Orpington BR6 0LF, UK, [Bexley](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/orpington) BR6 0LF 4.9 (574 reviews) Clear Aligners Fixed Braces Invisalign NHS Braces Retainers [01689 825161](tel:01689 825161) [Visit Website](http://www.mfadental.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11710492385789945791&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:contact@mfadental.com) ## About This Practice Patients in Orpington can be seen at MFA Dental Practice. The practice has a rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 574 reviews. You'll find the practice at 91a High St., Orpington BR6 0LF, UK, BR6 0LF. This practice is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. This is one of 4 practices on our Orpington register. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are SIMPLY ORTHODONTICS in Orpington (under a mile away), SIMPLY ORTHODONTICS LTD in Orpington (under a mile away), and Petts Wood Orthodontics in Bickley (about 2 miles away). Both NHS and private treatment routes are available, subject to eligibility. Treatment options at this practice include Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Retainers, subject to clinical assessment. ## MFA Dental Practice at a Glance | Address | 91a High St., Orpington BR6 0LF, UK, Orpington, BR6 0LF | | --- | --- | | Nation | England | | NHS dental services | NHS South 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, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces, Retainers | | Public rating | 4.9 out of 5 from 574 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | SIMPLY ORTHODONTICS LTD, Orpington — 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 MFA Dental Practice The neighbourhood around MFA Dental Practice has 1,618 residents and 7.8% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. Families here are closest to Harris Academy Orpington (0.7 miles). Within three miles there are 4 other orthodontic practices on our register. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London, about 12 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,618 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.8% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 31% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Harris Academy Orpington (0.7 miles); St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School (0.9 miles); Newstead Wood School (1.3 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 4 (3 offer NHS) | | Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London (about 12 miles) | | Residents in BR6 | 10,204 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in BR6 | 13% | | Residents per square kilometre in BR6 | 4,719 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the BR6 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/br6) ## NHS Orthodontics in Orpington 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 South East London Integrated Care Board. MFA Dental Practice is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does MFA Dental Practice offer NHS treatment? MFA Dental Practice offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does MFA Dental Practice offer? MFA Dental Practice offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Retainers. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does MFA Dental Practice use digital scanning? MFA Dental Practice is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment, which can remove the need for traditional dental impressions. Where is MFA Dental Practice located? MFA Dental Practice is located in Bexley. How many orthodontists are there in Orpington? We currently track 4 orthodontic practices in Orpington, of which MFA Dental Practice is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at MFA Dental Practice? 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 MFA Dental Practice? The nearest other practices on our register are SIMPLY ORTHODONTICS (Orpington, under a mile away), SIMPLY ORTHODONTICS LTD (Orpington, under a mile away), and Petts Wood Orthodontics (Bickley, about 2 miles away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at MFA Dental Practice, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` MFA Dental Practice on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Bexley View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/orpington) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [Fixed braces: what to expect View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/braces) [About Invisalign View](https://virtualconsultant.online/invisalign) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [Orthodontic insurance options View](https://virtualconsultant.online/insurance) [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 MFA Dental Practice on our register: 5 list NHS orthodontics, 2 list clear aligners and 2 list fixed braces. The nearest is SIMPLY ORTHODONTICS LTD, under a mile away. | Practice | From MFA Dental Practice | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [SIMPLY ORTHODONTICS LTD](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/simply-orthodontics-ltd), Orpington | under a mile south-west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [SIMPLY ORTHODONTICS](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/simply-orthodontics-2), Orpington | under a mile south-west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [Petts Wood Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/petts-wood-orthodontics), Bickley | 1.5 miles north-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (9) | | [PETTS WOOD ORTHODONTIC SURGERY](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/petts-wood-orthodontic-surgery), Orpington | 1.5 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [Smile 4 U](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smile-4-u), Chislehurst | 3.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.8 (612) | | [Premier Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/premier-orthodontics), Shortlands | 4.4 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.9 (161) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from MFA Dental Practice. [SIMPLY ORTHODONTICS LTD — Orpington (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/simply-orthodontics-ltd) [SIMPLY ORTHODONTICS — Orpington (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/simply-orthodontics-2) [Petts Wood Orthodontics — Bickley (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/petts-wood-orthodontics) [PETTS WOOD ORTHODONTIC SURGERY — Orpington (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/petts-wood-orthodontic-surgery) [Smile 4 U — Chislehurst (3 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smile-4-u) [Premier Orthodontics — Shortlands (4 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/premier-orthodontics) [Compare All Orthodontists in Orpington](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/orpington) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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