Orthodontic practices near DA5
On our practice register: 18 practices within 5 miles of DA5, 83 practices within 10 and 328 practices within 20. The closest is The Sandford Dental Implant & Cosmetic Centre in Welling, 1.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sandford Dental Implant & Cosmetic CentreWelling | 1.3 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (801 reviews) |
| Crook Log Dental PracticeBexleyheath | 1.5 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (631 reviews) |
| Medidenta Dental Practice WellingWelling | 2.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (146 reviews) |
| Welling Corner Dental Practice LtdWelling | 2.2 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (164 reviews) |
| Dartford Road Dental CentreBexley | 2.5 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (340 reviews) |
| Smile Welling Dental CareWelling | 2.5 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (229 reviews) |
| Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsDartford | 3.1 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,313 reviews) |
| Kentish Smiles ClinicDartford | 3.1 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (363 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to DA5 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Welling, 1.3 miles north-west; the next are Bexleyheath (1.5 miles north-west) and Bexley (2.5 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Welling | 4 | 1.3 miles north-west |
| Bexleyheath | 1 | 1.5 miles north-west |
| Bexley | 1 | 2.5 miles east |
| Dartford | 2 | 3.1 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of DA5
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental Implants (4.9 from 1,313 reviews), 3.1 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsDartford | 4.9 (1,313 reviews) | 3.1 miles east |
| The Sandford Dental Implant & Cosmetic CentreWelling | 4.9 (801 reviews) | 1.3 miles north-west |
| Dartford Road Dental CentreBexley | 4.9 (340 reviews) | 2.5 miles east |
| Welling Corner Dental Practice LtdWelling | 4.9 (164 reviews) | 2.2 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from DA5
The nearest practice to DA5 is The Sandford Dental Implant & Cosmetic Centre in Welling, 1.3 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 83 practices, and within 20 there are 328.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Crook Log Dental Practice (1.5 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 7 of the practices around DA5 list clear aligners, the nearest 1.3 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around DA5 are commissioned by NHS South East London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Crook Log Dental Practice in Bexleyheath, 1.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 10 miles away.
DA5 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 19.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 6,509 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 | 8.9% aged 16 to 24 and 31% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 15.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,983 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Beths Grammar School — 0.5 miles Townley Grammar School — 0.7 miles St Columba's Catholic Boys' School — 0.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 22 schools, about 26,346 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 90 schools, 43,011 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 20% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 1 |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Sandford Dental Implant & Cosmetic Centre, Welling — 1 miles Crook Log Dental Practice, Bexleyheath — 2 miles Dartford Road Dental Centre, Bexley — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 83 within 10 miles, 328 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | DA6, DA7, DA14, DA17, DA8, DA16, DA15, BR8 |
Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE school statistics and Get Information About Schools, OHID Fingertips, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Braces and aligners in the DA5 area
A typical orthodontic search around DA5 mixes practical questions about cost, treatment type and how soon advice is available. The value of a postcode page is turning a broad search into local, treatment-specific next steps.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for DA5 is Bexley.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near DA5
Where is the nearest orthodontist to DA5?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to DA5 is The Sandford Dental Implant & Cosmetic Centre in Welling, about 1.3 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Crook Log Dental Practice (1.5 miles) and Medidenta Dental Practice Welling (2.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near DA5?
Our register has 18 practices within 5 miles of DA5, 83 practices within 10 miles and 328 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near DA5?
The nearest practice to DA5 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Crook Log Dental Practice in Bexleyheath, about 1.5 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Dartford Road Dental Centre (2.5 miles) and Smile Welling Dental Care (2.5 miles).
Which places are in or near the DA5 postcode district?
Places in or next to DA5 include Bexley, Old Bexley, North Cray, Bexleyheath, Barnehurst, Coldblow, Cray Meadows and Joyden's Wood.
How do I find an orthodontist near the DA5 postcode area?
Begin with the town and area pages covering Bexley, Greater London, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
Do I need an appointment before getting advice near DA5?
No — you can start online and only book in person once you know roughly what you need.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.