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Braces And Clear Aligners Near E16

This page focuses on orthodontic options for the E16 postcode district and the Plaistow South, Greater London area around it. It links the postcode search to nearby town pages and a quick photo-based assessment route. The first step can be done from home in a few minutes.

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Orthodontic practices near E16

On our practice register: 36 practices within 5 miles of E16, 158 practices within 10 and 342 practices within 20. The closest is Docklands Dental House in Canning Town, 1.0 miles north-west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Docklands Dental HouseCanning Town1.0 miles north-west✓✓✓4.5 (448 reviews)
Phoenix Orthodontic PracticeLondon1.3 miles east✓––4.2 (314 reviews)
The Nightingale ClinicWest Ham1.4 miles north✓––4.4 (602 reviews)
Align & Smile OrthodonticsBlackwall1.6 miles west✓–✓3.6 (34 reviews)
Green Street Dental PracticeWest Ham2.0 miles north✓✓✓4.6 (392 reviews)
Smilepod - Canada Place - Invisalign, Emergency, Dental Implants & General DentistryCanary Wharf2.0 miles west✓✓✓4.5 (227 reviews)
Mouth South Quay, Canary WharfCanary Wharf2.2 miles west✓✓✓4.6 (261 reviews)
Platinum Dental CareBow2.3 miles west–✓✓4.8 (465 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to E16 with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Canning Town, 1.0 miles north-west; the next are London (1.3 miles east) and West Ham (1.4 miles north).

PlacePracticesNearest
Canning Town11.0 miles north-west
London11.3 miles east
West Ham21.4 miles north
Blackwall11.6 miles west
Canary Wharf22.0 miles west
Bow12.3 miles west

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of E16

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Platinum Dental Care in Bow (4.8 from 465 reviews), 2.3 miles west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Platinum Dental CareBow4.8 (465 reviews)2.3 miles west
Green Street Dental PracticeWest Ham4.6 (392 reviews)2.0 miles north
Mouth South Quay, Canary WharfCanary Wharf4.6 (261 reviews)2.2 miles west
Docklands Dental HouseCanning Town4.5 (448 reviews)1.0 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 E16

E16 is 1 miles from Docklands Dental House in Canning Town, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 158 practices, and within 20 there are 342.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Docklands Dental House (1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Mouth South Quay, Canary Wharf (2.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 6 of the practices around E16 list clear aligners, the nearest 1 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around E16 are commissioned by NHS North East London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Docklands Dental House in Canning Town, 1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 4 miles away.

E16 at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaNewham
NHS dental servicesNHS North East London Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationMore deprived than most of England
Residents under 1624.2% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents10,939 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally11.8% aged 16 to 24 and 45.9% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car54.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre6,814 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health13.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Nearest university dental hospitalRoyal London Dental Hospital, London — 4 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsRoyal Docks Academy — 0.2 miles
Oasis Academy Silvertown — 0.6 miles
Cumberland Community School — 0.7 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles35 schools, about 40,788 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area111 schools, 62,621 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay31% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesDocklands Dental House, Canning Town — 1 miles
Phoenix Orthodontic Practice, London — 1 miles
The Nightingale Clinic, West Ham — 1 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles158 within 10 miles, 342 within 20 miles
Neighbouring districtsE13, SE7, E6, E7, SE10, E15, SE3, E12

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.

Orthodontic research around E16

A typical orthodontic search around E16 mixes practical questions about cost, treatment type and how soon advice is available. A postcode-level page helps by narrowing that research to a realistic local area while still giving guidance you can use before any appointment.

The nearest town page for E16 is Plaistow South.

Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near E16

Where is the nearest orthodontist to E16?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to E16 is Docklands Dental House in Canning Town, about 1.0 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Phoenix Orthodontic Practice (1.3 miles) and The Nightingale Clinic (1.4 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near E16?

Our register has 36 practices within 5 miles of E16, 158 practices within 10 miles and 342 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near E16?

The nearest practice to E16 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Docklands Dental House in Canning Town, about 1.0 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Phoenix Orthodontic Practice (1.3 miles) and The Nightingale Clinic (1.4 miles).

Which places are in or near the E16 postcode district?

Places in or next to E16 include Plaistow South, Canning Town, Canning Town South, Docklands, Custom House, Silvertown, Hallsville Quarter and Trinity Buoy Wharf.

How do I find an orthodontist near the E16 postcode area?

Look first at the linked location pages for Plaistow South, Greater London, then use a guided photo assessment to see whether braces or clear aligners may suit your case.

Should I choose braces or clear aligners?

The right choice is case-led. Clear aligners suit discreet, moderate cases; fixed braces give more control for complex bites.

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.

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