--- title: "Willow Tree Dental and Orthodontic Centre | Orthodontist" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/willow-tree-dental-and-orthodontic-centre description: "Willow Tree Dental and Orthodontic Centre, orthodontist in London: address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Willow Tree Dental and Orthodontic Centre 29 College Cres, London NW3 5DN, UK, [Cricklewood](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/london) NW3 5DN 4.9 (129 reviews) Clear Aligners Fixed Braces Invisalign [020 7449 9888](tel:020 7449 9888) [Visit Website](https://www.willowtreedental.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=13638853033334224301&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:info@willowtreedental.co.uk) ## About This Practice For patients in London, Willow Tree Dental and Orthodontic Centre is one of the orthodontic practices on our register. Other practices nearby include [le] dental in Kilburn (under a mile away), St Johns Wood Orthodontic Clinic in Abbey Road (under a mile away), and ST JOHNS WOOD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC in London (under a mile away). You'll find the practice at 29 College Cres, London NW3 5DN, UK, NW3 5DN. Treatment at this practice is reported to be provided by a specialist orthodontist, rather than a general dentist. On-site parking is reported to be available. Both NHS and private treatment routes are available, subject to eligibility. 129 reviews give this practice an average rating of 4.9/5. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. Treatments offered include Invisalign, Clear Aligners, and Fixed Braces. Children's orthodontics is reported as a particular focus of this practice. Its 4.9 rating is above the review-weighted average of 4.8 across the practices we track in London. Willow Tree Dental and Orthodontic Centre is one of 21 orthodontic practices we track in London. ## Willow Tree Dental and Orthodontic Centre at a Glance | Address | 29 College Cres, London NW3 5DN, UK, London, NW3 5DN | | --- | --- | | 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 | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | | Public rating | 4.9 out of 5 from 129 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | [le] dental, Kilburn — under a mile | | Details last checked | October 2026 | Sources: our orthodontic practice register, ONS geography via postcodes.io and UK NHS dental charge schedules. Distances are straight-line. ## Around Willow Tree Dental and Orthodontic Centre Willow Tree Dental and Orthodontic Centre sits in a census neighbourhood of 1,508 residents, 4% of them aged 10 to 15, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Families here are closest to The UCL Academy (0.2 miles). Within three miles there are 32 other orthodontic practices on our register. Of the 23 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 7th. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 3 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,508 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 12.6% aged 16 to 24 and 51.7% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | The UCL Academy (0.2 miles); Harris Academy St John's Wood (0.5 miles); Haverstock School (0.9 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 32 (16 offer NHS, 17 list clear aligners, 14 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 7th of 23 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London (about 3 miles) | | Residents in NW3 | 5,853 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in NW3 | 50.8% | | Residents per square kilometre in NW3 | 7,896 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the NW3 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/nw3) ## 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. Willow Tree Dental and Orthodontic Centre is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Willow Tree Dental and Orthodontic Centre offer NHS treatment? Willow Tree Dental and Orthodontic Centre offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Willow Tree Dental and Orthodontic Centre offer? Willow Tree Dental and Orthodontic Centre offers Invisalign, Clear Aligners, and Fixed Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Is Willow Tree Dental and Orthodontic Centre run by a specialist orthodontist? Willow Tree Dental and Orthodontic Centre 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 Willow Tree Dental and Orthodontic Centre treat children as well as adults? Willow Tree Dental and Orthodontic Centre is reported to focus on children's orthodontic treatment. Is Willow Tree Dental and Orthodontic Centre accessible? Willow Tree Dental and Orthodontic Centre is reported to offer on-site parking. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is Willow Tree Dental and Orthodontic Centre located? Willow Tree Dental and Orthodontic Centre is located in Cricklewood. How many orthodontists are there in London? We currently track 21 orthodontic practices in London, of which Willow Tree Dental and Orthodontic Centre is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Willow Tree Dental and Orthodontic Centre? 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 Willow Tree Dental and Orthodontic Centre? The nearest other practices on our register are [le] dental (Kilburn, under a mile away), St Johns Wood Orthodontic Clinic (Abbey Road, under a mile away), and ST JOHNS WOOD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC (London, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Willow Tree Dental and Orthodontic Centre, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Willow Tree Dental and Orthodontic Centre on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Cricklewood View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/london) [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) [Orthodontist vs dentist: what's the difference? 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The nearest is [le] dental, under a mile away. | Practice | From Willow Tree Dental and Orthodontic Centre | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [[le] dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/le-dental), Kilburn | under a mile west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 5.0 (238) | | [St Johns Wood Orthodontic Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/st-johns-wood-orthodontic-clinic), Abbey Road | under a mile south | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 2.9 (128) | | [ST JOHNS WOOD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/st-johns-wood-orthodontic-clinic-2), London | under a mile south | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [The London Centre for Cosmetic Dentistry](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-london-centre-for-cosmetic-dentistry), London | under a mile east | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | evenings/weekends | 5.0 (331) | | [Hampstead Orthodontic Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hampstead-orthodontic-practice), Highbury | under a mile north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, emergency, evenings/weekends | 4.9 (213) | | [Advance Dental Suite - Dental Implants \| Composite Bonding \| Invisalign & Teeth Straightening \| Emergency \| Hygienist](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/advance-dental-suite-dental-implants-composite-bonding-invisalign-teeth-straightening-emergency-hygienist), Kilburn | 1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.6 (647) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Willow Tree Dental and Orthodontic Centre. [[le] dental — Kilburn (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/le-dental) [St Johns Wood Orthodontic Clinic — Abbey Road (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/st-johns-wood-orthodontic-clinic) [ST JOHNS WOOD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC — London (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/st-johns-wood-orthodontic-clinic-2) [The London Centre for Cosmetic Dentistry — London (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-london-centre-for-cosmetic-dentistry) [Hampstead Orthodontic Practice — Highbury (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hampstead-orthodontic-practice) [Advance Dental Suite - Dental Implants | Composite Bonding | Invisalign & Teeth Straightening | Emergency | Hygienist — Kilburn (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/advance-dental-suite-dental-implants-composite-bonding-invisalign-teeth-straightening-emergency-hygienist) [Compare All Orthodontists in London](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/london) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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