Orthodontic practices near EC3M
On our practice register: 78 practices within 5 miles of EC3M, 185 practices within 10 and 380 practices within 20. The closest is Clear Braces Direct in Islington, 0.4 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Braces DirectIslington | 0.4 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (543 reviews) |
| ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces LondonBarbican | 0.5 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (1,505 reviews) |
| The BraceSpitalfields | 0.5 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (722 reviews) |
| NOVELTY ORTHODONTICS LTDLondon | 0.6 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Barbican Orthodontic ClinicLondon | 0.9 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.8 (59 reviews) |
| ANTONIO D'APUZZOLondon | 1.2 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (69 reviews) |
| MALMIN ORTHODONTIC (FARRINGDON ROAD)London | 1.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Whites Dental WaterlooPeckham | 1.2 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (687 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to EC3M with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Islington, 0.4 miles west; the next are Barbican (0.5 miles north-west) and Spitalfields (0.5 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Islington | 1 | 0.4 miles west |
| Barbican | 1 | 0.5 miles north-west |
| Spitalfields | 1 | 0.5 miles north-east |
| London | 4 | 0.6 miles south |
| Peckham | 1 | 1.2 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of EC3M
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces London in Barbican (4.9 from 1,505 reviews), 0.5 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces LondonBarbican | 4.9 (1,505 reviews) | 0.5 miles north-west |
| Clear Braces DirectIslington | 4.9 (543 reviews) | 0.4 miles west |
| ANTONIO D'APUZZOLondon | 4.9 (69 reviews) | 1.2 miles south-west |
| The BraceSpitalfields | 4.8 (722 reviews) | 0.5 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from EC3M
The nearest practice to EC3M is Clear Braces Direct in Islington, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 185 practices, and within 20 there are 380.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Clear Braces Direct (under a mile) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 6 of the practices around EC3M list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 EC3M are commissioned by NHS North East London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is NOVELTY ORTHODONTICS LTD in London, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, under a mile away.
EC3M at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | City of London |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 4.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,622 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 2.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 20.2% aged 16 to 24 and 57.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 83.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 984 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 7.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — under a mile |
| Nearest secondary schools | Mulberry Academy London Dock — 0.7 miles London Enterprise Academy — 0.8 miles Haberdashers' Borough Academy — 0.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 54 schools, about 49,673 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 6 schools, 2,891 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 31% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Clear Braces Direct, Islington — under a mile ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces London, Barbican — under a mile The Brace, Spitalfields — under a mile |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 185 within 10 miles, 380 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | EC3R, EC3A, EC3V, EC2N, EC3N, EC2M, EC4R, EC4N |
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 EC3M area
Patients in the EC3M area tend to weigh up braces versus aligners, cost, and whether a clinic visit is needed first. Focusing on the postcode area keeps the research local without losing the treatment detail that matters before booking.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for EC3M is Aldgate.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near EC3M
Where is the nearest orthodontist to EC3M?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to EC3M is Clear Braces Direct in Islington, about 0.4 miles to the west. The next closest are ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces London (0.5 miles) and The Brace (0.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near EC3M?
Our register has 78 practices within 5 miles of EC3M, 185 practices within 10 miles and 380 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near EC3M?
The nearest practice to EC3M that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is NOVELTY ORTHODONTICS LTD in London, about 0.6 miles to the south. Others nearby include Barbican Orthodontic Clinic (0.9 miles) and MALMIN ORTHODONTIC (FARRINGDON ROAD) (1.2 miles).
Which places are in or near the EC3M postcode district?
Places in or next to EC3M include Aldgate, Fenchurch Street, Langbourn, Lime Street, Portsoken, Tower, Tower Hill and Tower of London.
How do I find an orthodontist near the EC3M postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Aldgate, Greater London, then use a guided photo assessment to see whether braces or clear aligners may suit your case.
What affects orthodontic cost near EC3M?
The main drivers are case complexity, treatment type and inclusions — what a quote covers matters as much as the headline price.
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.