--- title: "The London Smile Clinic | Orthodontist in London" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-london-smile-clinic description: "The London Smile Clinic is an orthodontic practice in London. Rated 4.8/5 from 309 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # The London Smile Clinic 40-44 Clipstone St, London W1W 5DW, UK, [London](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/london) W1W 5DW 4.8 (309 reviews) Ceramic Braces Clear Aligners Fixed Braces Invisalign Lingual Braces NHS Braces Retainers [020 7255 2559](tel:020 7255 2559) [Visit Website](http://www.londonsmile.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1946477860649235574&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:reception@londonsmile.co.uk) ## About This Practice The London Smile Clinic is a registered orthodontic provider serving London and the surrounding area. Finance or monthly payment plans are reported to be available for private treatment. Other practices nearby include Bass Orthodontics in Soho (under a mile away), Ortho London in Soho (under a mile away), and BASS ORTHODONTICS in London (under a mile away). Patients can be seen on the NHS, subject to eligibility, or privately. Its 4.8 rating is in line with the review-weighted average of 4.8 across the practices we track in London. The London Smile Clinic is located at 40-44 Clipstone St, London W1W 5DW, UK (W1W 5DW). The London Smile Clinic is one of 21 orthodontic practices we track in London. Adult orthodontics is reported as a particular focus of this practice. This practice is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment. The practice is reported to offer wheelchair access. Treatments offered include Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. This practice is reported to offer a free consultation or smile assessment for new patients. This practice is reported to be led by a specialist orthodontist. The practice has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 309 reviews. ## The London Smile Clinic at a Glance | Address | 40-44 Clipstone St, London W1W 5DW, UK, London, W1W 5DW | | --- | --- | | Nation | England | | 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) | | Funding listed | NHS and private | | Treatments listed | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, Lingual Braces, NHS Braces, Retainers | | Public rating | 4.8 out of 5 from 309 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Bass Orthodontics, Soho — 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 The London Smile Clinic The London Smile Clinic sits in a census neighbourhood of 1,805 residents, 3.9% of them aged 10 to 15, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. The St Marylebone CofE School is the closest secondary school, 0.4 miles from the practice. The London Smile Clinic is one of 48 orthodontic practices within three miles of each other. Of the 40 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 22nd. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 1 mile away. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,805 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3.9% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 20.6% aged 16 to 24 and 41.5% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | The St Marylebone CofE School (0.4 miles); Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ (0.7 miles); Academy21 (0.8 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 47 (20 offer NHS, 31 list clear aligners, 25 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 22nd of 40 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London (about 1 mile) | | Residents in W1W | 3,884 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in W1W | 77.6% | | Residents per square kilometre in W1W | 6,915 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the W1W postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/w1w) ## NHS Orthodontics in London 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 West and North London Integrated Care Board. The London Smile Clinic is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does The London Smile Clinic offer NHS treatment? The London Smile Clinic offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does The London Smile Clinic offer? The London Smile Clinic offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does The London Smile Clinic offer payment plans? The London Smile Clinic is reported to offer finance or monthly payment options for private treatment. Confirm current terms directly with the practice. Does The London Smile Clinic offer a free consultation? The London Smile Clinic is reported to offer a free initial consultation or smile assessment. Confirm current availability directly with the practice. Is The London Smile Clinic run by a specialist orthodontist? The London Smile Clinic is reported to be led by a specialist orthodontist, rather than a general dentist offering orthodontic treatment. Confirm current registration directly with the practice. Does The London Smile Clinic use digital scanning? The London Smile Clinic is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment, which can remove the need for traditional dental impressions. Does The London Smile Clinic treat children as well as adults? The London Smile Clinic is reported to focus on adult orthodontic treatment. Is The London Smile Clinic accessible? The London Smile Clinic is reported to offer wheelchair access. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is The London Smile Clinic located? The London Smile Clinic is located in London. How many orthodontists are there in London? We currently track 21 orthodontic practices in London, of which The London Smile Clinic is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at The London Smile Clinic? 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 The London Smile Clinic? The nearest other practices on our register are Bass Orthodontics (Soho, under a mile away), Ortho London (Soho, under a mile away), and BASS ORTHODONTICS (London, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at The London Smile Clinic, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` The London Smile Clinic on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in London View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/london) [Ceramic braces explained View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/ceramic-braces) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [Fixed braces: what to expect View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/braces) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [Orthodontic payment plans View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs/patient/pricing-plans) [Orthodontist vs dentist: what's the difference? 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The nearest is Bass Orthodontics, under a mile away. | Practice | From The London Smile Clinic | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Bass Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bass-orthodontics), Soho | under a mile south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, emergency, payment plans | 4.9 (175) | | [Ortho London](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ortho-london), Soho | under a mile west | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, children, emergency | 4.9 (78) | | [BASS ORTHODONTICS](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bass-orthodontics-2), London | under a mile south-west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [REDHEAD ORTHODONTICS ARKR LTD](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/redhead-orthodontics-arkr-ltd), London | under a mile west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [Origin Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/origin-orthodontics), London | under a mile south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, children, evenings/weekends | 5.0 (85) | | [e-LINE Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/e-line-orthodontics), London | under a mile west | – | ✓ | – | – | specialist | 5.0 (88) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from The London Smile Clinic. [Bass Orthodontics — Soho (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bass-orthodontics) [Ortho London — Soho (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ortho-london) [BASS ORTHODONTICS — London (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bass-orthodontics-2) [REDHEAD ORTHODONTICS ARKR LTD — London (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/redhead-orthodontics-arkr-ltd) [Origin Orthodontics — London (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/origin-orthodontics) [e-LINE Orthodontics — London (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/e-line-orthodontics) [Compare All Orthodontists in London](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/london) ### Not sure which practice to choose? Get a free remote orthodontic assessment — our clinicians review your photos and recommend the best treatment. 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