Orthodontic practices near E18
On our practice register: 23 practices within 5 miles of E18, 129 practices within 10 and 359 practices within 20. The closest is Woodford Dental Care in Woodford Green, 1.1 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodford Dental CareWoodford Green | 1.1 miles north | – | – | – | 4.7 (667 reviews) |
| Oak Hill Dental and Implant CentreHighams Park | 1.2 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (307 reviews) |
| Orthodontic GalleryBarkingside | 1.7 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (462 reviews) |
| THE ORTHODONTIC GALLERYIlford | 1.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| FIRST Ortho - First ImpressionsBarkingside | 2.0 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (200 reviews) |
| Forest Dental CareWalthamstow | 2.0 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (477 reviews) |
| FIRST Ortho - FIRST ImpressionsBuckhurst Hill | 2.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (108 reviews) |
| Chingford Mount Dental PracticeHighams Park | 2.5 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (635 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to E18 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Woodford Green, 1.1 miles north; the next are Highams Park (1.2 miles north-west) and Barkingside (1.7 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Woodford Green | 1 | 1.1 miles north |
| Highams Park | 2 | 1.2 miles north-west |
| Barkingside | 2 | 1.7 miles south-east |
| Ilford | 1 | 1.7 miles south-east |
| Walthamstow | 1 | 2.0 miles west |
| Buckhurst Hill | 1 | 2.4 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of E18
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions in Buckhurst Hill (5.0 from 108 reviews), 2.4 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST Ortho - FIRST ImpressionsBuckhurst Hill | 5.0 (108 reviews) | 2.4 miles north |
| Orthodontic GalleryBarkingside | 4.9 (462 reviews) | 1.7 miles south-east |
| Chingford Mount Dental PracticeHighams Park | 4.8 (635 reviews) | 2.5 miles north-west |
| Oak Hill Dental and Implant CentreHighams Park | 4.8 (307 reviews) | 1.2 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 E18
E18 is 1.1 miles from Woodford Dental Care in Woodford Green, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 129 practices, and within 20 there are 359.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Orthodontic Gallery (1.7 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 6 of the practices around E18 list clear aligners, the nearest 1.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around E18 are commissioned by NHS North East London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is THE ORTHODONTIC GALLERY in Ilford, 1.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 6 miles away.
E18 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Redbridge |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 11,758 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 45.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 31% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 6,610 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 11.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 6 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Woodbridge High School — 0.7 miles Woodford County High School — 1.1 miles Beal High School — 1.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 28 schools, about 31,675 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 94 schools, 59,357 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 31% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Woodford Dental Care, Woodford Green — 1 miles Oak Hill Dental and Implant Centre, Highams Park — 1 miles Orthodontic Gallery, Barkingside — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 129 within 10 miles, 359 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | IG8, E11, IG4, IG9, IG5, E4, E7, E17 |
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.
Starting your orthodontic search in E18
People searching from E18 usually begin with the same questions: which orthodontist is nearby, what braces or aligners cost, and how quickly they can get a professional opinion. It bridges a general search and a specific decision about where and how to start.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for E18 is South Woodford.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near E18
Where is the nearest orthodontist to E18?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to E18 is Woodford Dental Care in Woodford Green, about 1.1 miles to the north. The next closest are Oak Hill Dental and Implant Centre (1.2 miles) and Orthodontic Gallery (1.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near E18?
Our register has 23 practices within 5 miles of E18, 129 practices within 10 miles and 359 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near E18?
The nearest practice to E18 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is THE ORTHODONTIC GALLERY in Ilford, about 1.7 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include FIRST Ortho - First Impressions (2.0 miles) and Forest Dental Care (2.0 miles).
Which places are in or near the E18 postcode district?
Places in or next to E18 include South Woodford, Snaresbrook, Wanstead, Roding, Woodford Green, Woodford Wells, Upper Walthamstow and Wood Street.
How do I find an orthodontist near the E18 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for South Woodford, Greater London, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
Should I choose braces or clear aligners?
Neither is universally better — it depends on the movements your teeth need. Aligners suit many mild-to-moderate cases; braces handle complex ones more predictably.
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.