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Find Orthodontic Options Around RM9

People searching from the RM9 area are usually comparing braces, aligners and where to begin. The aim is to turn a broad postcode search into treatment-specific next steps without a generic enquiry. A short photo assessment gives you an early steer before committing to an appointment.

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Orthodontic practices near RM9

On our practice register: 32 practices within 5 miles of RM9, 93 practices within 10 and 331 practices within 20. The closest is Inspire Dental Dagenham in Becontree, 1.1 miles north-east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Inspire Dental DagenhamBecontree1.1 miles north-east✓✓✓3.6 (317 reviews)
MALMIN ORTHODONTIC GROUP LTDIlford1.9 miles north-west✓–––
Simplyteeth BrentwoodBecontree2.0 miles north-west–––4.8 (1,149 reviews)
Chadwell Heath Orthodontic PracticeBecontree2.2 miles north✓––4.4 (114 reviews)
CHADWELL HEATH ORTHODONTICS LTDRomford2.2 miles north✓–––
Abbey Dental BarkingBarking2.3 miles west✓–✓4.3 (1,033 reviews)
Denta ClinicIlford2.6 miles north-west–––4.8 (291 reviews)
Ilford Dental CentreIlford2.9 miles north-west✓–✓4.8 (251 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to RM9 with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Becontree, 1.1 miles north-east; the next are Ilford (1.9 miles north-west) and Romford (2.2 miles north).

PlacePracticesNearest
Becontree31.1 miles north-east
Ilford31.9 miles north-west
Romford12.2 miles north
Barking12.3 miles west

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of RM9

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Simplyteeth Brentwood in Becontree (4.8 from 1,149 reviews), 2.0 miles north-west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Simplyteeth BrentwoodBecontree4.8 (1,149 reviews)2.0 miles north-west
Denta ClinicIlford4.8 (291 reviews)2.6 miles north-west
Ilford Dental CentreIlford4.8 (251 reviews)2.9 miles north-west
Chadwell Heath Orthodontic PracticeBecontree4.4 (114 reviews)2.2 miles north

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Getting orthodontic treatment from RM9

The nearest practice to RM9 is Inspire Dental Dagenham in Becontree, 1.1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 93 practices, and within 20 there are 331.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Ilford Dental Centre (2.9 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 3 of the practices around RM9 list clear aligners, the nearest 1.1 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around RM9 are commissioned by NHS North East London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Inspire Dental Dagenham in Becontree, 1.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 8 miles away.

RM9 at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaBarking and Dagenham
NHS dental servicesNHS North East London Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationMore deprived than most of England
Residents under 1625.5% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents11,098 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally9.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally11.3% aged 16 to 24 and 37.1% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car31.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre7,076 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health14.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Nearest university dental hospitalRoyal London Dental Hospital, London — 8 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsGoresbrook School — 0.6 miles
The Sydney Russell School — 0.6 miles
Jo Richardson Community School — 0.6 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles24 schools, about 37,915 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area66 schools, 46,055 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay31% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesInspire Dental Dagenham, Becontree — 1 miles
MALMIN ORTHODONTIC GROUP LTD, Ilford — 2 miles
CHADWELL HEATH ORTHODONTICS LTD, Romford — 2 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles93 within 10 miles, 331 within 20 miles
Neighbouring districtsRM8, RM10, RM6, IG3, IG11, DA18, SE28, RM7

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 RM9

A typical orthodontic search around RM9 mixes practical questions about cost, treatment type and how soon advice is available. It bridges a general search and a specific decision about where and how to start.

The nearest town page for RM9 is Goresbrook.

Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near RM9

Where is the nearest orthodontist to RM9?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to RM9 is Inspire Dental Dagenham in Becontree, about 1.1 miles to the north-east. The next closest are MALMIN ORTHODONTIC GROUP LTD (1.9 miles) and Simplyteeth Brentwood (2.0 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near RM9?

Our register has 32 practices within 5 miles of RM9, 93 practices within 10 miles and 331 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near RM9?

The nearest practice to RM9 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Inspire Dental Dagenham in Becontree, about 1.1 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include MALMIN ORTHODONTIC GROUP LTD (1.9 miles) and Chadwell Heath Orthodontic Practice (2.2 miles).

Which places are in or near the RM9 postcode district?

Places in or next to RM9 include Goresbrook, Becontree, Parsloes, Becontree Heath, Mayesbrook, Alibon, Valence and Barking Riverside.

How do I find an orthodontist near the RM9 postcode area?

Look first at the linked location pages for Goresbrook, 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.

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