Orthodontic practices near SE6
On our practice register: 34 practices within 5 miles of SE6, 152 practices within 10 and 339 practices within 20. The closest is Smile Straight in Catford, 0.4 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile StraightCatford | 0.4 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (64 reviews) |
| TOTAL ORTHODONTICS LEWISHAMLondon | 1.3 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Belmont Park Dental and Implant CareBlackheath | 1.6 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (681 reviews) |
| London Dental Arts Forest HillForest Hill | 1.6 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (462 reviews) |
| Toothbrush Dental PracticeBlackheath | 1.6 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (349 reviews) |
| Banning Dental Group and Skin Clinique - Canning TownLadywell | 1.8 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,108 reviews) |
| Dream Smile Dental Clinic: Lewisham & GreenwichBlackheath | 2.0 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (380 reviews) |
| Beckenham Dental CentreBeckenham | 2.1 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (264 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to SE6 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Catford, 0.4 miles south; the next are London (1.3 miles north) and Blackheath (1.6 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Catford | 1 | 0.4 miles south |
| London | 1 | 1.3 miles north |
| Blackheath | 3 | 1.6 miles north |
| Forest Hill | 1 | 1.6 miles west |
| Ladywell | 1 | 1.8 miles north |
| Beckenham | 1 | 2.1 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of SE6
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), 1.8 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Banning Dental Group and Skin Clinique - Canning TownLadywell | 4.9 (1,108 reviews) | 1.8 miles north |
| London Dental Arts Forest HillForest Hill | 4.9 (462 reviews) | 1.6 miles west |
| Toothbrush Dental PracticeBlackheath | 4.9 (349 reviews) | 1.6 miles north |
| Smile StraightCatford | 4.9 (64 reviews) | 0.4 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from SE6
The nearest practice to SE6 is Smile Straight in Catford, 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 152 practices, and within 20 there are 339.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Smile Straight (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Banning Dental Group and Skin Clinique - Canning Town (1.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 7 of the practices around SE6 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 SE6 are commissioned by NHS South East London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is TOTAL ORTHODONTICS LEWISHAM in London, 1.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 5 miles away.
SE6 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 | 21.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 11,055 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.4% aged 16 to 24 and 37.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 40.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 6,612 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 5 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Conisborough College — 0.4 miles Bonus Pastor Catholic College — 1.0 miles Prendergast Ladywell School — 1.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 25 schools, about 28,331 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 94 schools, 39,093 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 20% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 1 |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Smile Straight, Catford — under a mile TOTAL ORTHODONTICS LEWISHAM, London — 1 miles Belmont Park Dental and Implant Care, Blackheath — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 152 within 10 miles, 339 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | SE13, SE4, SE23, BR3, SE12, SE26, SE8, SE14 |
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 SE6
People searching from SE6 usually begin with the same questions: which orthodontist is nearby, what braces or aligners cost, and how quickly they can get a professional opinion. 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 SE6 is Catford.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near SE6
Where is the nearest orthodontist to SE6?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to SE6 is Smile Straight in Catford, about 0.4 miles to the south. The next closest are TOTAL ORTHODONTICS LEWISHAM (1.3 miles) and Belmont Park Dental and Implant Care (1.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near SE6?
Our register has 34 practices within 5 miles of SE6, 152 practices within 10 miles and 339 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near SE6?
The nearest practice to SE6 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is TOTAL ORTHODONTICS LEWISHAM in London, about 1.3 miles to the north. Others nearby include Banning Dental Group and Skin Clinique - Canning Town (1.8 miles) and Beckenham Dental Centre (2.1 miles).
Which places are in or near the SE6 postcode district?
Places in or next to SE6 include Catford, Catford South, Ladywell, Rushey Green, Crofton Park, Lewisham, Lewisham Central and Perry Vale.
How do I find an orthodontist near the SE6 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Catford, Greater London, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
Do I need an appointment before getting advice near SE6?
Not always. A remote photo assessment can give you a clearer starting point before a full in-person consultation.
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.