Orthodontic practices near SE17
On our practice register: 79 practices within 5 miles of SE17, 191 practices within 10 and 368 practices within 20. The closest is ANTONIO D'APUZZO in London, 0.5 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANTONIO D'APUZZOLondon | 0.5 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (69 reviews) |
| Whites Dental WaterlooPeckham | 1.1 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (687 reviews) |
| One Dental - CamberwellBrixton | 1.3 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (287 reviews) |
| NOVELTY ORTHODONTICS LTDLondon | 1.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Clear Braces DirectIslington | 1.6 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (543 reviews) |
| Brixton Smiles Dental ClinicBrixton | 2.0 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (262 reviews) |
| London Dental StudioCity of Westminster | 2.0 miles west | – | – | – | 4.6 (522 reviews) |
| ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces LondonBarbican | 2.1 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (1,505 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to SE17 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is London, 0.5 miles north; the next are Peckham (1.1 miles north-west) and Brixton (1.3 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| London | 2 | 0.5 miles north |
| Peckham | 1 | 1.1 miles north-west |
| Brixton | 2 | 1.3 miles south |
| Islington | 1 | 1.6 miles north |
| City of Westminster | 1 | 2.0 miles west |
| Barbican | 1 | 2.1 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of SE17
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is One Dental - Camberwell in Brixton (5.0 from 287 reviews), 1.3 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| One Dental - CamberwellBrixton | 5.0 (287 reviews) | 1.3 miles south |
| ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces LondonBarbican | 4.9 (1,505 reviews) | 2.1 miles north |
| Clear Braces DirectIslington | 4.9 (543 reviews) | 1.6 miles north |
| ANTONIO D'APUZZOLondon | 4.9 (69 reviews) | 0.5 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from SE17
The nearest practice to SE17 is ANTONIO D'APUZZO 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 191 practices, and within 20 there are 368.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: ANTONIO D'APUZZO (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Whites Dental Waterloo (1.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 6 of the practices around SE17 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 SE17 are commissioned by NHS South East London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Whites Dental Waterloo in Peckham, 1.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 1 mile away.
SE17 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Southwark |
| NHS dental services | NHS South 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 10,674 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 | 12% aged 16 to 24 and 48.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 70.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 14,744 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 1 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | South Bank University Academy — 0.2 miles St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School — 0.5 miles Ark Globe Academy — 0.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 47 schools, about 38,302 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 114 schools, 46,793 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 20% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | ANTONIO D'APUZZO, London — under a mile Whites Dental Waterloo, Peckham — 1 miles One Dental - Camberwell, Brixton — 1 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 191 within 10 miles, 368 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | SE1, SE1P, SE5, SE11, EC4R, EC3R, EC4N, EC4V |
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.
Teeth straightening near SE17
Patients in the SE17 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 SE17 is Faraday.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near SE17
Where is the nearest orthodontist to SE17?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to SE17 is ANTONIO D'APUZZO in London, about 0.5 miles to the north. The next closest are Whites Dental Waterloo (1.1 miles) and One Dental - Camberwell (1.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near SE17?
Our register has 79 practices within 5 miles of SE17, 191 practices within 10 miles and 368 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near SE17?
The nearest practice to SE17 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Whites Dental Waterloo in Peckham, about 1.1 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include NOVELTY ORTHODONTICS LTD (1.3 miles) and Brixton Smiles Dental Clinic (2.0 miles).
Which places are in or near the SE17 postcode district?
Places in or next to SE17 include Faraday, Camberwell Green, Walworth, East Walworth, Prince's, Camberwell, Oval and Old Kent Road.
How do I find an orthodontist near the SE17 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Faraday, Greater London, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
Do I need an appointment before getting advice near SE17?
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.