Orthodontic practices near SE4
On our practice register: 41 practices within 5 miles of SE4, 166 practices within 10 and 346 practices within 20. The closest is TOTAL ORTHODONTICS LEWISHAM in London, 0.8 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL ORTHODONTICS LEWISHAMLondon | 0.8 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Banning Dental Group and Skin Clinique - Canning TownLadywell | 0.9 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,108 reviews) |
| Dream Smile Dental Clinic: Lewisham & GreenwichBlackheath | 1.0 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (380 reviews) |
| Waldron Dental New CrossPeckham | 1.1 miles north | – | – | – | 4.6 (589 reviews) |
| Toothbrush Dental PracticeBlackheath | 1.2 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (349 reviews) |
| Belmont Park Dental and Implant CareBlackheath | 1.4 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (681 reviews) |
| Greenwich Dental Referral PracticeNew Cross | 1.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (143 reviews) |
| London Dental Arts Forest HillForest Hill | 1.7 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (462 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to SE4 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is London, 0.8 miles east; the next are Ladywell (0.9 miles east) and Blackheath (1.0 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| London | 1 | 0.8 miles east |
| Ladywell | 1 | 0.9 miles east |
| Blackheath | 3 | 1.0 miles north-east |
| Peckham | 1 | 1.1 miles north |
| New Cross | 1 | 1.6 miles north-east |
| Forest Hill | 1 | 1.7 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 SE4
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Banning Dental Group and Skin Clinique - Canning Town in Ladywell (4.9 from 1,108 reviews), 0.9 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Banning Dental Group and Skin Clinique - Canning TownLadywell | 4.9 (1,108 reviews) | 0.9 miles east |
| London Dental Arts Forest HillForest Hill | 4.9 (462 reviews) | 1.7 miles south-west |
| Toothbrush Dental PracticeBlackheath | 4.9 (349 reviews) | 1.2 miles east |
| Belmont Park Dental and Implant CareBlackheath | 4.8 (681 reviews) | 1.4 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from SE4
The nearest practice to SE4 is TOTAL ORTHODONTICS LEWISHAM 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 166 practices, and within 20 there are 346.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Banning Dental Group and Skin Clinique - Canning Town (under a mile) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 5 of the practices around SE4 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 SE4 are commissioned by NHS South East London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is TOTAL ORTHODONTICS LEWISHAM in London, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 4 miles away.
SE4 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Lewisham |
| 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 | 22.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 11,156 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.1% aged 16 to 24 and 47.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 46.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 8,484 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 4 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Prendergast School — 0.4 miles Haberdashers' Hatcham College — 0.6 miles Prendergast Ladywell School — 0.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 34 schools, about 34,839 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 94 schools, 39,093 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 20% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | TOTAL ORTHODONTICS LEWISHAM, London — under a mile Banning Dental Group and Skin Clinique - Canning Town, Ladywell — under a mile Dream Smile Dental Clinic: Lewisham & Greenwich, Blackheath — 1 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 166 within 10 miles, 346 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | SE14, SE8, SE23, SE13, SE6, SE15, SE22, SE26 |
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 SE4
Most SE4 searches start broad — an orthodontist near me, Invisalign alternatives, clear aligner suitability, likely pricing. It bridges a general search and a specific decision about where and how to start.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for SE4 is Brockley.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near SE4
Where is the nearest orthodontist to SE4?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to SE4 is TOTAL ORTHODONTICS LEWISHAM in London, about 0.8 miles to the east. The next closest are Banning Dental Group and Skin Clinique - Canning Town (0.9 miles) and Dream Smile Dental Clinic: Lewisham & Greenwich (1.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near SE4?
Our register has 41 practices within 5 miles of SE4, 166 practices within 10 miles and 346 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near SE4?
The nearest practice to SE4 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is TOTAL ORTHODONTICS LEWISHAM in London, about 0.8 miles to the east. Others nearby include Banning Dental Group and Skin Clinique - Canning Town (0.9 miles).
Which places are in or near the SE4 postcode district?
Places in or next to SE4 include Brockley, Telegraph Hill, Forest Hill, Honor Oak Park, Crofton Park, Nunhead, Honor Oak and Ladywell.
How do I find an orthodontist near the SE4 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Brockley, Greater London, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
Should I choose braces or clear aligners?
It comes down to complexity and lifestyle. A photo assessment gives an early indication of which route fits.
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.