Orthodontic practices near SE26
On our practice register: 38 practices within 5 miles of SE26, 158 practices within 10 and 339 practices within 20. The closest is London Dental Arts Forest Hill, 0.8 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Dental Arts Forest HillForest Hill | 0.8 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (462 reviews) |
| Dulwich Orthodontic CentrePeckham | 1.6 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 3.8 (191 reviews) |
| Smile StraightCatford | 1.6 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (64 reviews) |
| Dulwich Smile SuiteGipsy Hill | 1.7 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (47 reviews) |
| DULWICH ORTHODONTIC CENTRELondon | 1.7 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| THE ORTHODONTIC SUITELondon | 1.7 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Beckenham Dental CentreBeckenham | 1.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (264 reviews) |
| Dulwich Dental OfficePeckham | 2.2 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (931 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to SE26 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Forest Hill, 0.8 miles north; the next are Peckham (1.6 miles west) and Catford (1.6 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill | 1 | 0.8 miles north |
| Peckham | 2 | 1.6 miles west |
| Catford | 1 | 1.6 miles east |
| Gipsy Hill | 1 | 1.7 miles west |
| London | 2 | 1.7 miles west |
| Beckenham | 1 | 1.9 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 SE26
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is London Dental Arts Forest Hill (4.9 from 462 reviews), 0.8 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| London Dental Arts Forest HillForest Hill | 4.9 (462 reviews) | 0.8 miles north |
| Smile StraightCatford | 4.9 (64 reviews) | 1.6 miles east |
| Dulwich Dental OfficePeckham | 4.8 (931 reviews) | 2.2 miles north |
| Beckenham Dental CentreBeckenham | 4.4 (264 reviews) | 1.9 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from SE26
SE26 has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: London Dental Arts Forest Hill is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 158 practices, and within 20 there are 339.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: London Dental Arts Forest Hill (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Dulwich Orthodontic Centre (1.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 5 of the practices around SE26 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 SE26 are commissioned by NHS South East London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is DULWICH ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in London, 1.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 5 miles away.
SE26 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Bromley |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 9,914 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 43% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 46% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 9,058 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 5 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Forest Hill School — 0.4 miles Sydenham School — 0.5 miles Harris Girls Academy Bromley — 0.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 28 schools, about 31,152 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 117 schools, 57,500 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 20% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | London Dental Arts Forest Hill, Forest Hill — under a mile Dulwich Orthodontic Centre, Peckham — 2 miles Smile Straight, Catford — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 158 within 10 miles, 339 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | SE23, SE20, SE22, SE19, BR3, SE21, SE25, SE4 |
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 SE26
Patients in the SE26 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 SE26 is Penge.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near SE26
Where is the nearest orthodontist to SE26?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to SE26 is London Dental Arts Forest Hill, about 0.8 miles to the north. The next closest are Dulwich Orthodontic Centre (1.6 miles) and Smile Straight (1.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near SE26?
Our register has 38 practices within 5 miles of SE26, 158 practices within 10 miles and 339 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near SE26?
The nearest practice to SE26 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is DULWICH ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in London, about 1.7 miles to the west. Others nearby include THE ORTHODONTIC SUITE (1.7 miles) and Beckenham Dental Centre (1.9 miles).
Which places are in or near the SE26 postcode district?
Places in or next to SE26 include Penge, Penge and Cator, New Beckenham, Anerley, Perry Vale, Honor Oak, Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park.
How do I find an orthodontist near the SE26 postcode area?
Begin with the town and area pages covering Penge, Greater London, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
What affects orthodontic cost near SE26?
Cost depends on complexity, appliance type, how much movement is needed, and what the fee includes (refinements, retainers).
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.