Orthodontic practices near SW8
On our practice register: 78 practices within 5 miles of SW8, 194 practices within 10 and 362 practices within 20. The closest is Ten Dental in Brixton, 1.0 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten DentalBrixton | 1.0 miles south | – | – | – | 4.6 (361 reviews) |
| London Dental StudioCity of Westminster | 1.1 miles north | – | – | – | 4.6 (522 reviews) |
| Brixton Smiles Dental ClinicBrixton | 1.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (262 reviews) |
| Orchard Orthodontics LONDONBrixton Hill | 1.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (1,279 reviews) |
| Boston Orthodontics BelgraviaBattersea | 1.6 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (106 reviews) |
| Buckingham Gate OrthodonticsBattersea | 1.6 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (1,518 reviews) |
| One Dental - CamberwellBrixton | 1.6 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (287 reviews) |
| UK SmileLondon | 1.6 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (203 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to SW8 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Brixton, 1.0 miles south; the next are City of Westminster (1.1 miles north) and Brixton Hill (1.4 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Brixton | 3 | 1.0 miles south |
| City of Westminster | 1 | 1.1 miles north |
| Brixton Hill | 1 | 1.4 miles south-east |
| Battersea | 2 | 1.6 miles north-west |
| London | 1 | 1.6 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of SW8
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is One Dental - Camberwell in Brixton (5.0 from 287 reviews), 1.6 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| One Dental - CamberwellBrixton | 5.0 (287 reviews) | 1.6 miles east |
| UK SmileLondon | 5.0 (203 reviews) | 1.6 miles north |
| Boston Orthodontics BelgraviaBattersea | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 1.6 miles north-west |
| Orchard Orthodontics LONDONBrixton Hill | 4.9 (1,279 reviews) | 1.4 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 SW8
SW8 is 1 miles from Ten Dental in Brixton, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 194 practices, and within 20 there are 362.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Brixton Smiles Dental Clinic (1.3 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 6 of the practices around SW8 list clear aligners, the nearest 1.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around SW8 are commissioned by NHS South East London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Brixton Smiles Dental Clinic, 1.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 3 miles away.
SW8 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 18.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 9,824 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 13.3% aged 16 to 24 and 48.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 65.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 11,396 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 11.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 3 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Platanos College — 0.6 miles Sophia High School — 0.7 miles Pimlico Academy — 0.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 40 schools, about 31,216 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 | Ten Dental, Brixton — 1 miles London Dental Studio, City of Westminster — 1 miles Orchard Orthodontics LONDON, Brixton Hill — 1 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 194 within 10 miles, 362 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | SE11, SE24, SE17, SE5, EC4Y, EC4A, SE1, EC4V |
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.
Starting your orthodontic search in SW8
A typical orthodontic search around SW8 mixes practical questions about cost, treatment type and how soon advice is available. 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 SW8 is Clapham North.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near SW8
Where is the nearest orthodontist to SW8?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to SW8 is Ten Dental in Brixton, about 1.0 miles to the south. The next closest are London Dental Studio (1.1 miles) and Brixton Smiles Dental Clinic (1.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near SW8?
Our register has 78 practices within 5 miles of SW8, 194 practices within 10 miles and 362 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near SW8?
The nearest practice to SW8 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Brixton Smiles Dental Clinic, about 1.3 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Orchard Orthodontics LONDON (1.4 miles) and Boston Orthodontics Belgravia (1.6 miles).
Which places are in or near the SW8 postcode district?
Places in or next to SW8 include Clapham North, Union Mews, Nine Elms, Clapham Town, South Lambeth, Tachbrook, Vincent Square and Stockwell.
How do I find an orthodontist near the SW8 postcode area?
Begin with the town and area pages covering Clapham North, Greater London, then use a guided photo assessment to see whether braces or clear aligners may suit your case.
Can I use Virtual Consultant Online if I live near SW8?
Yes, patients around Clapham North, Greater London can use the service; next steps depend on clinical review of your photos.
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.