Orthodontic practices near EC3N
On our practice register: 76 practices within 5 miles of EC3N, 181 practices within 10 and 375 practices within 20. The closest is The Brace in Spitalfields, 0.4 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The BraceSpitalfields | 0.4 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (722 reviews) |
| ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces LondonBarbican | 0.6 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (1,505 reviews) |
| Clear Braces DirectIslington | 0.6 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (543 reviews) |
| NOVELTY ORTHODONTICS LTDLondon | 0.6 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Barbican Orthodontic ClinicLondon | 1.1 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.8 (59 reviews) |
| ANTONIO D'APUZZOLondon | 1.3 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (69 reviews) |
| MALMIN ORTHODONTIC (FARRINGDON ROAD)London | 1.4 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Whites Dental WaterlooPeckham | 1.4 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 EC3N with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Spitalfields, 0.4 miles north; the next are Barbican (0.6 miles north-west) and Islington (0.6 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Spitalfields | 1 | 0.4 miles north |
| Barbican | 1 | 0.6 miles north-west |
| Islington | 1 | 0.6 miles west |
| London | 4 | 0.6 miles south |
| Peckham | 1 | 1.4 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 EC3N
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), 0.6 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces LondonBarbican | 4.9 (1,505 reviews) | 0.6 miles north-west |
| Clear Braces DirectIslington | 4.9 (543 reviews) | 0.6 miles west |
| ANTONIO D'APUZZOLondon | 4.9 (69 reviews) | 1.3 miles south-west |
| The BraceSpitalfields | 4.8 (722 reviews) | 0.4 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from EC3N
The nearest practice to EC3N is The Brace in Spitalfields, 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 181 practices, and within 20 there are 375.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Brace (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Clear Braces Direct (under a mile) mentions remote consultations; and 6 of the practices around EC3N 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 EC3N 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.
EC3N 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 | 4,709 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 2.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 15% aged 16 to 24 and 51.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 72.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,173 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 10.9% 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 — 0.5 miles London Enterprise Academy — 0.6 miles Wapping High School — 0.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 57 schools, about 52,487 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 | The Brace, Spitalfields — under a mile ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces London, Barbican — under a mile Clear Braces Direct, Islington — under a mile |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 181 within 10 miles, 375 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | EC3A, EC3M, EC3R, EC3V, EC2N, EC2M, E98, EC4R |
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 EC3N area
Patients in the EC3N area tend to weigh up braces versus aligners, cost, and whether a clinic visit is needed first. 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 EC3N is Aldgate.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near EC3N
Where is the nearest orthodontist to EC3N?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to EC3N is The Brace in Spitalfields, about 0.4 miles to the north. The next closest are ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces London (0.6 miles) and Clear Braces Direct (0.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near EC3N?
Our register has 76 practices within 5 miles of EC3N, 181 practices within 10 miles and 375 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near EC3N?
The nearest practice to EC3N that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is NOVELTY ORTHODONTICS LTD in London, about 0.6 miles to the south. Others nearby include Barbican Orthodontic Clinic (1.1 miles) and MALMIN ORTHODONTIC (FARRINGDON ROAD) (1.4 miles).
Which places are in or near the EC3N postcode district?
Places in or next to EC3N include Aldgate, Fenchurch Street, Langbourn, Lime Street, Portsoken, Tower, Tower Hill and Tower of London.
How do I find an orthodontist near the EC3N postcode area?
Begin with the town and area pages covering Aldgate, Greater London, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
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.