Orthodontic practices near N20
On our practice register: 29 practices within 5 miles of N20, 131 practices within 10 and 361 practices within 20. The closest is ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS WHETSTONE in London, 0.3 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS WHETSTONELondon | 0.3 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Southover Orthodontic PracticeTotteridge | 0.9 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (86 reviews) |
| Barnet Smiles Dental CareBarnet | 1.8 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (436 reviews) |
| Smile Cliniq - Finchley DentistFinchley | 1.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (368 reviews) |
| BARNET ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE LTDBarnet | 2.0 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| High Barnet Dental CareBarnet | 2.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (132 reviews) |
| The Oakwood Clinic - Orthodontics & DentistryEnfield Town | 2.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (252 reviews) |
| Muswell Hill Smile- Dentist Muswell HillMuswell Hill | 2.6 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (59 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to N20 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is London, 0.3 miles north; the next are Totteridge (0.9 miles south-west) and Barnet (1.8 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| London | 1 | 0.3 miles north |
| Totteridge | 1 | 0.9 miles south-west |
| Barnet | 3 | 1.8 miles north-west |
| Finchley | 1 | 1.8 miles south |
| Enfield Town | 1 | 2.1 miles north-east |
| Muswell Hill | 1 | 2.6 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of N20
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Oakwood Clinic - Orthodontics & Dentistry in Enfield Town (4.9 from 252 reviews), 2.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Oakwood Clinic - Orthodontics & DentistryEnfield Town | 4.9 (252 reviews) | 2.1 miles north-east |
| Southover Orthodontic PracticeTotteridge | 4.9 (86 reviews) | 0.9 miles south-west |
| Muswell Hill Smile- Dentist Muswell HillMuswell Hill | 4.9 (59 reviews) | 2.6 miles south-east |
| Barnet Smiles Dental CareBarnet | 4.8 (436 reviews) | 1.8 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 N20
The nearest practice to N20 is ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS WHETSTONE in London, 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 131 practices, and within 20 there are 361.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Barnet Smiles Dental Care (1.8 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 4 of the practices around N20 list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around N20 are commissioned by NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS WHETSTONE in London, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 7 miles away.
N20 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Barnet |
| NHS dental services | NHS West and North 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 | 21.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 7,071 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 41.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 27.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 5,040 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 7 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Finchley Catholic High School — 0.6 miles St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School — 0.9 miles St Michael's Catholic Grammar School — 1.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 23 schools, about 26,365 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 167 schools, 67,996 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS WHETSTONE, London — under a mile Southover Orthodontic Practice, Totteridge — under a mile Barnet Smiles Dental Care, Barnet — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 131 within 10 miles, 361 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | N12, EN4, EN5, N3, N11, N2, N14, N10 |
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 N20
Patients in the N20 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 N20 is Oakleigh.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near N20
Where is the nearest orthodontist to N20?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to N20 is ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS WHETSTONE in London, about 0.3 miles to the north. The next closest are Southover Orthodontic Practice (0.9 miles) and Barnet Smiles Dental Care (1.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near N20?
Our register has 29 practices within 5 miles of N20, 131 practices within 10 miles and 361 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near N20?
The nearest practice to N20 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS WHETSTONE in London, about 0.3 miles to the north. Others nearby include Barnet Smiles Dental Care (1.8 miles) and Smile Cliniq - Finchley Dentist (1.8 miles).
Which places are in or near the N20 postcode district?
Places in or next to N20 include Oakleigh, North Finchley, New Barnet, Friern Barnet, West Finchley, East Barnet, Totteridge and Coppetts.
How do I find an orthodontist near the N20 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Oakleigh, Greater London, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
Do I need an appointment before getting advice near N20?
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.