Orthodontic practices near SE8
On our practice register: 53 practices within 5 miles of SE8, 171 practices within 10 and 355 practices within 20. The closest is Waldron Dental New Cross in Peckham, 0.3 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waldron Dental New CrossPeckham | 0.3 miles south | – | – | – | 4.6 (589 reviews) |
| The Cosmetic Dental GalleryCanary Wharf | 0.7 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (453 reviews) |
| Greenwich Dental Referral PracticeNew Cross | 0.8 miles east | – | – | – | 4.6 (143 reviews) |
| Dream Smile Dental Clinic: Lewisham & GreenwichBlackheath | 1.2 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (380 reviews) |
| Mouth South Quay, Canary WharfCanary Wharf | 1.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (261 reviews) |
| Banning Dental Group and Skin Clinique - Canning TownLadywell | 1.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,108 reviews) |
| Toothbrush Dental PracticeBlackheath | 1.7 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (349 reviews) |
| Smilepod - Canada Place - Invisalign, Emergency, Dental Implants & General DentistryCanary Wharf | 1.7 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (227 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to SE8 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Peckham, 0.3 miles south; the next are Canary Wharf (0.7 miles east) and New Cross (0.8 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Peckham | 1 | 0.3 miles south |
| Canary Wharf | 3 | 0.7 miles east |
| New Cross | 1 | 0.8 miles east |
| Blackheath | 2 | 1.2 miles south-east |
| Ladywell | 1 | 1.4 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 SE8
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Cosmetic Dental Gallery in Canary Wharf (5.0 from 453 reviews), 0.7 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Cosmetic Dental GalleryCanary Wharf | 5.0 (453 reviews) | 0.7 miles east |
| Banning Dental Group and Skin Clinique - Canning TownLadywell | 4.9 (1,108 reviews) | 1.4 miles south-east |
| Toothbrush Dental PracticeBlackheath | 4.9 (349 reviews) | 1.7 miles south-east |
| Dream Smile Dental Clinic: Lewisham & GreenwichBlackheath | 4.8 (380 reviews) | 1.2 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 SE8
The nearest practice to SE8 is Waldron Dental New Cross in Peckham, 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 171 practices, and within 20 there are 355.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Mouth South Quay, Canary Wharf (1.4 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 5 of the practices around SE8 list clear aligners, the nearest 1.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around SE8 are commissioned by NHS South East London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Mouth South Quay, Canary Wharf, 1.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 3 miles away.
SE8 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 | 16% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 11,109 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 12.9% aged 16 to 24 and 46.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 62.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 10,270 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 3 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Deptford Green School — 0.4 miles Addey and Stanhope School — 0.5 miles George Green's School — 1.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 40 schools, about 39,407 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 | Waldron Dental New Cross, Peckham — under a mile The Cosmetic Dental Gallery, Canary Wharf — under a mile Greenwich Dental Referral Practice, New Cross — under a mile |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 171 within 10 miles, 355 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | SE14, E22, SE4, E14, SE16, SE13, SE10, SE15 |
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 SE8
People searching from SE8 usually begin with the same questions: which orthodontist is nearby, what braces or aligners cost, and how quickly they can get a professional opinion. 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 SE8 is Deptford.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near SE8
Where is the nearest orthodontist to SE8?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to SE8 is Waldron Dental New Cross in Peckham, about 0.3 miles to the south. The next closest are The Cosmetic Dental Gallery (0.7 miles) and Greenwich Dental Referral Practice (0.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near SE8?
Our register has 53 practices within 5 miles of SE8, 171 practices within 10 miles and 355 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near SE8?
The nearest practice to SE8 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Mouth South Quay, Canary Wharf, about 1.4 miles to the north. Others nearby include Banning Dental Group and Skin Clinique - Canning Town (1.4 miles) and Smilepod - Canada Place - Invisalign, Emergency, Dental Implants & General Dentistry (1.7 miles).
Which places are in or near the SE8 postcode district?
Places in or next to SE8 include Deptford, New Cross, Millwall, Evelyn, Tavern Quay, Telegraph Hill, Greenwich and Greenwich West.
How do I find an orthodontist near the SE8 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Deptford, Greater London, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
Can I get a braces or clear aligner quote near SE8 online?
Yes. Upload guided photos and receive clinician-reviewed treatment options before deciding whether to arrange a 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.