Orthodontic practices near E17
On our practice register: 29 practices within 5 miles of E17, 141 practices within 10 and 358 practices within 20. The closest is Forest Dental Care in Walthamstow, under 0.1 miles.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Dental CareWalthamstow | under 0.1 miles | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (477 reviews) |
| Oak Hill Dental and Implant CentreHighams Park | 1.6 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (307 reviews) |
| ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTIC CHINGFORDLondon | 2.0 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Chingford Mount Dental PracticeHighams Park | 2.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (635 reviews) |
| Ardent SmileStamford Hill | 2.3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (267 reviews) |
| Woodford Dental CareWoodford Green | 2.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (667 reviews) |
| North Square Dental PracticeEdmonton | 2.8 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 3.1 (44 reviews) |
| Alluring Smiles Dental Practice & Smile DesignChingford | 3.3 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (25 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to E17 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Walthamstow, under 0.1 miles; the next are Highams Park (1.6 miles north-east) and London (2.0 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow | 1 | under 0.1 miles |
| Highams Park | 2 | 1.6 miles north-east |
| London | 1 | 2.0 miles north |
| Stamford Hill | 1 | 2.3 miles south-west |
| Woodford Green | 1 | 2.7 miles north-east |
| Edmonton | 1 | 2.8 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of E17
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Chingford Mount Dental Practice in Highams Park (4.8 from 635 reviews), 2.1 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chingford Mount Dental PracticeHighams Park | 4.8 (635 reviews) | 2.1 miles north |
| Oak Hill Dental and Implant CentreHighams Park | 4.8 (307 reviews) | 1.6 miles north-east |
| Woodford Dental CareWoodford Green | 4.7 (667 reviews) | 2.7 miles north-east |
| Forest Dental CareWalthamstow | 4.7 (477 reviews) | under 0.1 miles |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from E17
The nearest practice to E17 is Forest Dental Care in Walthamstow, under 0.1 miles away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 141 practices, and within 20 there are 358.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Ardent Smile (2.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Chingford Mount Dental Practice (2.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 6 of the practices around E17 list clear aligners, the nearest under 0.1 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 E17 are commissioned by NHS North East London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Forest Dental Care in Walthamstow, under 0.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 5 miles away.
E17 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Waltham Forest |
| NHS dental services | NHS North 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 21.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 10,819 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 48.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 52.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 13,781 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 5 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Walthamstow School for Girls — 0.3 miles Holy Family Catholic School — 0.6 miles Willowfield School — 0.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 31 schools, about 31,991 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 84 schools, 43,161 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 31% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Forest Dental Care, Walthamstow — under a mile Oak Hill Dental and Implant Centre, Highams Park — 2 miles ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTIC CHINGFORD, London — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 141 within 10 miles, 358 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | E10, E4, E11, E20, E5, E18, E9, N17 |
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 E17
Most E17 searches start broad — an orthodontist near me, Invisalign alternatives, clear aligner suitability, likely pricing. A postcode-level page helps by narrowing that research to a realistic local area while still giving guidance you can use before any appointment.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for E17 is Central Parade.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near E17
Where is the nearest orthodontist to E17?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to E17 is Forest Dental Care in Walthamstow, about under 0.1 miles away. The next closest are Oak Hill Dental and Implant Centre (1.6 miles) and ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTIC CHINGFORD (2.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near E17?
Our register has 29 practices within 5 miles of E17, 141 practices within 10 miles and 358 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near E17?
The nearest practice to E17 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Forest Dental Care in Walthamstow, about under 0.1 miles away. Others nearby include ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTIC CHINGFORD (2.0 miles) and Chingford Mount Dental Practice (2.1 miles).
Which places are in or near the E17 postcode district?
Places in or next to E17 include Central Parade, Walthamstow, Higham Hill, William Morris, Markhouse, Hoe Street, Lea Bridge and Unity Place.
How do I find an orthodontist near the E17 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Central Parade, Greater London, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
Do I need an appointment before getting advice near E17?
Usually not to begin with — a remote assessment is a valid first step ahead of any clinic visit.
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.