--- title: "Whitestar Dental Care | Orthodontist in Ilford" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/whitestar-dental-care description: "Whitestar Dental Care is an orthodontic practice in Ilford. Rated 4.4/5 from 1011 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Whitestar Dental Care Unit SU3/4, The Lower Level, The Exchange Mall, Ilford IG1 1AR, UK, [Ilford](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ilford) IG1 1AR 4.4 (1011 reviews) Ceramic Braces Clear Aligners Fixed Braces Invisalign NHS Braces Retainers [020 8477 0920](tel:020 8477 0920) [Visit Website](https://www.whitestardentalcare.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11028961167709647147&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:info@whitestardentalcare.co.uk) ## About This Practice Patients in Ilford can be seen at Whitestar Dental Care. Digital scanning (such as an iTero-style intraoral scanner) is reported to be used at this practice. Across the practices we list in Ilford, the review-weighted average rating is 4.5; this practice's 4.4 is below that. Both NHS and private treatment routes are available, subject to eligibility. Patients can be treated with Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces, depending on suitability. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. You'll find the practice at Unit SU3/4, The Lower Level, The Exchange Mall, Ilford IG1 1AR, UK, IG1 1AR. Monthly payment plans are reported to be available for those paying privately. Patients have rated this practice 4.4/5 across 1011 reviews. Other practices nearby include Ilford Dental Centre in Ilford (under a mile away), Denta Clinic in Ilford (under a mile away), and FIRST Ortho - First Impressions in Barkingside (about 1 mile away). We currently track 5 orthodontic practices in Ilford, including this one. This practice is reported to focus on adult orthodontic treatment. ## Whitestar Dental Care at a Glance | Address | Unit SU3/4, The Lower Level, The Exchange Mall, Ilford IG1 1AR, UK, Ilford, IG1 1AR | | --- | --- | | Nation | England | | NHS dental services | NHS North 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 | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces, Retainers | | Public rating | 4.4 out of 5 from 1011 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Ilford Dental Centre, Ilford — 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 Whitestar Dental Care Around Whitestar Dental Care the 2021 Census counts 2,226 residents, with 7.3% aged 10 to 15, where most NHS orthodontic treatment starts. Families here are closest to The Ursuline Academy Ilford (0.2 miles). Within three miles there are 13 other orthodontic practices on our register. Of the 11 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 8th. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 6 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 2,226 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 10.6% aged 16 to 24 and 45.3% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | The Ursuline Academy Ilford (0.2 miles); Seven Kings School (0.9 miles); Ark Isaac Newton Academy (0.9 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 13 (10 offer NHS, 6 list clear aligners, 3 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 8th of 11 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London (about 6 miles) | | Residents in IG1 | 6,707 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in IG1 | 59.5% | | Residents per square kilometre in IG1 | 11,085 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the IG1 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/ig1) ## NHS Orthodontics in Ilford 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 North East London Integrated Care Board. Whitestar Dental Care is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Whitestar Dental Care offer NHS treatment? Whitestar Dental Care offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Whitestar Dental Care offer? Whitestar Dental Care offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does Whitestar Dental Care offer payment plans? Whitestar Dental Care is reported to offer finance or monthly payment options for private treatment. Confirm current terms directly with the practice. Does Whitestar Dental Care use digital scanning? Whitestar Dental Care is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment, which can remove the need for traditional dental impressions. Does Whitestar Dental Care treat children as well as adults? Whitestar Dental Care is reported to focus on adult orthodontic treatment. Where is Whitestar Dental Care located? Whitestar Dental Care is located in Ilford. How many orthodontists are there in Ilford? We currently track 5 orthodontic practices in Ilford, of which Whitestar Dental Care is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Whitestar Dental Care? 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 Whitestar Dental Care? The nearest other practices on our register are Ilford Dental Centre (Ilford, under a mile away), Denta Clinic (Ilford, under a mile away), and FIRST Ortho - First Impressions (Barkingside, about 1 mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Whitestar Dental Care, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Whitestar Dental Care on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Ilford View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/ilford) [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) [Adult orthodontics guide View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/adult-orthodontics-uk) [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 Whitestar Dental Care on our register: 4 list NHS orthodontics, 3 list clear aligners and 1 list fixed braces. The nearest is Ilford Dental Centre, under a mile away. | Practice | From Whitestar Dental Care | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Ilford Dental Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ilford-dental-centre), Ilford | under a mile north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 4.8 (251) | | [Denta Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/denta-clinic), Ilford | under a mile east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (291) | | [FIRST Ortho - First Impressions](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/first-ortho-first-impressions), Barkingside | 1.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.8 (200) | | [Manor Park Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/manor-park-dental-practice), Manor Park | 1.2 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.6 (833) | | [Simplyteeth Brentwood](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/simplyteeth-brentwood), Becontree | 1.3 miles east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,149) | | [MALMIN ORTHODONTIC GROUP LTD](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/malmin-orthodontic-group-ltd), Ilford | 1.5 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Whitestar Dental Care. [Ilford Dental Centre — Ilford (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ilford-dental-centre) [Denta Clinic — Ilford (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/denta-clinic) [FIRST Ortho - First Impressions — Barkingside (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/first-ortho-first-impressions) [Manor Park Dental Practice — Manor Park (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/manor-park-dental-practice) [Simplyteeth Brentwood — Becontree (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/simplyteeth-brentwood) [MALMIN ORTHODONTIC GROUP LTD — Ilford (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/malmin-orthodontic-group-ltd) [Compare All Orthodontists in Ilford](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ilford) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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