Orthodontic practices near SW16
On our practice register: 46 practices within 5 miles of SW16, 177 practices within 10 and 343 practices within 20. The closest is Marsh House Orthodontics in Morden, 1.4 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marsh House OrthodonticsMorden | 1.4 miles west | – | – | – | 4.5 (129 reviews) |
| Incredible SmilesMitcham | 1.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.1 (164 reviews) |
| Dental Beauty StreathamStreatham | 1.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (440 reviews) |
| DULWICH ORTHODONTIC CENTRELondon | 1.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Dulwich Smile SuiteGipsy Hill | 2.0 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (47 reviews) |
| Dulwich Orthodontic CentrePeckham | 2.0 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 3.8 (191 reviews) |
| THE ORTHODONTIC SUITELondon | 2.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Thornton Dental and Implant CentreThornton Heath | 2.0 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (204 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to SW16 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Morden, 1.4 miles west; the next are Mitcham (1.8 miles south-west) and Streatham (1.8 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Morden | 1 | 1.4 miles west |
| Mitcham | 1 | 1.8 miles south-west |
| Streatham | 1 | 1.8 miles north |
| London | 2 | 1.9 miles north-east |
| Gipsy Hill | 1 | 2.0 miles north-east |
| Peckham | 1 | 2.0 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of SW16
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dental Beauty Streatham (4.8 from 440 reviews), 1.8 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Beauty StreathamStreatham | 4.8 (440 reviews) | 1.8 miles north |
| Thornton Dental and Implant CentreThornton Heath | 4.6 (204 reviews) | 2.0 miles south-east |
| Marsh House OrthodonticsMorden | 4.5 (129 reviews) | 1.4 miles west |
| Dulwich Smile SuiteGipsy Hill | 4.4 (47 reviews) | 2.0 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 SW16
The nearest practice to SW16 is Marsh House Orthodontics in Morden, 1.4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 177 practices, and within 20 there are 343.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Thornton Dental and Implant Centre (2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dulwich Orthodontic Centre (2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 3 of the practices around SW16 list clear aligners, the nearest 2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around SW16 are commissioned by NHS South East London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Incredible Smiles in Mitcham, 1.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 6 miles away.
SW16 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Lambeth |
| 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 | 15.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 11,261 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.8% aged 16 to 24 and 48.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 48.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 8,547 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 6 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School — 0.5 miles Woodmansterne School — 0.6 miles Dunraven School — 0.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 28 schools, about 31,504 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 96 schools, 35,727 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 20% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Marsh House Orthodontics, Morden — 1 miles Incredible Smiles, Mitcham — 2 miles Dental Beauty Streatham, Streatham — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 177 within 10 miles, 343 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | SE27, CR7, CR4, SE19, SE21, SE24, CR90, CR9 |
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 SW16 area
Most SW16 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 SW16 is Streatham South.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near SW16
Where is the nearest orthodontist to SW16?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to SW16 is Marsh House Orthodontics in Morden, about 1.4 miles to the west. The next closest are Incredible Smiles (1.8 miles) and Dental Beauty Streatham (1.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near SW16?
Our register has 46 practices within 5 miles of SW16, 177 practices within 10 miles and 343 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near SW16?
The nearest practice to SW16 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Incredible Smiles in Mitcham, about 1.8 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include DULWICH ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (1.9 miles) and THE ORTHODONTIC SUITE (2.0 miles).
Which places are in or near the SW16 postcode district?
Places in or next to SW16 include Streatham South, St. Leonard's, Streatham, Norbury, Streatham Wells, Streatham Park, Longthornton and Streatham Hill.
How do I find an orthodontist near the SW16 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Streatham South, Greater London, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
Can I use Virtual Consultant Online if I live near SW16?
Yes — the online assessment is available to patients across the UK, including Streatham South, Greater London, subject to clinical suitability.
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.