Orthodontic practices near SW12
On our practice register: 58 practices within 5 miles of SW12, 192 practices within 10 and 357 practices within 20. The closest is Clapham South Dental Centre in Battersea, 0.4 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clapham South Dental CentreBattersea | 0.4 miles north | – | – | – | 4.2 (762 reviews) |
| Dental Beauty StreathamStreatham | 0.9 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (440 reviews) |
| Ten DentalBrixton | 1.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (361 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Practice at BatterseaBattersea | 1.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (242 reviews) |
| BATTERSEA ORTHODONTIC PRACTICELondon | 1.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Orchard Orthodontics LONDONBrixton Hill | 1.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (1,279 reviews) |
| 1A Orthodontics | Invisalign Provider and Invisible Fixed BracesMorden | 1.7 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (156 reviews) |
| 1A ORTHODONTICSLondon | 1.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to SW12 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Battersea, 0.4 miles north; the next are Streatham (0.9 miles east) and Brixton (1.2 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Battersea | 2 | 0.4 miles north |
| Streatham | 1 | 0.9 miles east |
| Brixton | 1 | 1.2 miles north-east |
| London | 2 | 1.3 miles north-west |
| Brixton Hill | 1 | 1.7 miles north-east |
| Morden | 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 SW12
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Orchard Orthodontics LONDON in Brixton Hill (4.9 from 1,279 reviews), 1.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orchard Orthodontics LONDONBrixton Hill | 4.9 (1,279 reviews) | 1.7 miles north-east |
| Dental Beauty StreathamStreatham | 4.8 (440 reviews) | 0.9 miles east |
| 1A Orthodontics | Invisalign Provider and Invisible Fixed BracesMorden | 4.8 (156 reviews) | 1.7 miles south-west |
| Ten DentalBrixton | 4.6 (361 reviews) | 1.2 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from SW12
The nearest practice to SW12 is Clapham South Dental Centre in Battersea, 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 192 practices, and within 20 there are 357.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Orchard Orthodontics LONDON (1.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; 1A Orthodontics | Invisalign Provider and Invisible Fixed Braces (1.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 2 of the practices around SW12 list clear aligners, the nearest 1.7 miles 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 SW12 are commissioned by NHS South West London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is BATTERSEA ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE 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.
SW12 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wandsworth |
| NHS dental services | NHS South West 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 14.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 10,206 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9% aged 16 to 24 and 54.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 47.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 13,377 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 9.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 5 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School — 0.2 miles Chestnut Grove Academy — 0.3 miles The Elms Academy — 0.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 37 schools, about 38,476 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 111 schools, 40,746 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Clapham South Dental Centre, Battersea — under a mile Dental Beauty Streatham, Streatham — under a mile Ten Dental, Brixton — 1 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 192 within 10 miles, 357 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | CR4, SE27, SE24, SE11, SE21, CR7, SE5, SE19 |
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.
Braces and aligners in the SW12 area
Patients in the SW12 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 SW12 is Balham.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near SW12
Where is the nearest orthodontist to SW12?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to SW12 is Clapham South Dental Centre in Battersea, about 0.4 miles to the north. The next closest are Dental Beauty Streatham (0.9 miles) and Ten Dental (1.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near SW12?
Our register has 58 practices within 5 miles of SW12, 192 practices within 10 miles and 357 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near SW12?
The nearest practice to SW12 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is BATTERSEA ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in London, about 1.3 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Orchard Orthodontics LONDON (1.7 miles) and 1A ORTHODONTICS (1.7 miles).
Which places are in or near the SW12 postcode district?
Places in or next to SW12 include Balham, Clapham Park, Poynders Parade, Nightingale, Upper Tooting, Clapham Common, Northcote and Streatham Park.
How do I find an orthodontist near the SW12 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Balham, Greater London, then use a guided photo assessment to see whether braces or clear aligners may suit your case.
What affects orthodontic cost near SW12?
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.