Orthodontic practices near SW9
On our practice register: 82 practices within 5 miles of SW9, 195 practices within 10 and 356 practices within 20. The closest is Brixton Smiles Dental Clinic, 0.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brixton Smiles Dental ClinicBrixton | 0.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (262 reviews) |
| Orchard Orthodontics LONDONBrixton Hill | 0.7 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (1,279 reviews) |
| One Dental - CamberwellBrixton | 0.8 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (287 reviews) |
| Ten DentalBrixton | 1.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (361 reviews) |
| Dental Beauty StreathamStreatham | 1.7 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (440 reviews) |
| Clapham South Dental CentreBattersea | 1.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.2 (762 reviews) |
| London Dental StudioCity of Westminster | 1.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (522 reviews) |
| Dulwich Dental OfficePeckham | 1.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (931 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to SW9 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Brixton, 0.5 miles south; the next are Brixton Hill (0.7 miles south) and Streatham (1.7 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Brixton | 3 | 0.5 miles south |
| Brixton Hill | 1 | 0.7 miles south |
| Streatham | 1 | 1.7 miles south |
| Battersea | 1 | 1.8 miles south-west |
| City of Westminster | 1 | 1.9 miles north-west |
| Peckham | 1 | 1.9 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 SW9
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), 0.8 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| One Dental - CamberwellBrixton | 5.0 (287 reviews) | 0.8 miles east |
| Orchard Orthodontics LONDONBrixton Hill | 4.9 (1,279 reviews) | 0.7 miles south |
| Dulwich Dental OfficePeckham | 4.8 (931 reviews) | 1.9 miles south-east |
| Dental Beauty StreathamStreatham | 4.8 (440 reviews) | 1.7 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from SW9
The nearest practice to SW9 is Brixton Smiles Dental Clinic, 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 195 practices, and within 20 there are 356.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Brixton Smiles Dental Clinic (under a mile) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 3 of the practices around SW9 list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around SW9 are commissioned by NHS South East London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Brixton Smiles Dental Clinic, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 3 miles away.
SW9 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 | 17.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 11,696 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 13.8% aged 16 to 24 and 46.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 63.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 16,687 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 3 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Minerva Virtual Academy — 0.4 miles Platanos College — 0.4 miles Saint Gabriel's College — 0.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 42 schools, about 36,540 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 96 schools, 35,727 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 20% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 3 |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Brixton Smiles Dental Clinic, Brixton — under a mile Orchard Orthodontics LONDON, Brixton Hill — under a mile Dental Beauty Streatham, Streatham — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 195 within 10 miles, 356 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | SE24, SE11, SE5, SE17, SE1, SE21, SE27, SE1P |
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 SW9
Most SW9 searches start broad — an orthodontist near me, Invisalign alternatives, clear aligner suitability, likely pricing. A postcode-level page helps by narrowing that research to a realistic local area while still giving guidance you can use before any appointment.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for SW9 is Brixton.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near SW9
Where is the nearest orthodontist to SW9?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to SW9 is Brixton Smiles Dental Clinic, about 0.5 miles to the south. The next closest are Orchard Orthodontics LONDON (0.7 miles) and One Dental - Camberwell (0.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near SW9?
Our register has 82 practices within 5 miles of SW9, 195 practices within 10 miles and 356 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near SW9?
The nearest practice to SW9 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Brixton Smiles Dental Clinic, about 0.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include Orchard Orthodontics LONDON (0.7 miles).
Which places are in or near the SW9 postcode district?
Places in or next to SW9 include Brixton, Vassall, Stockwell, Oval, South Lambeth, Clapham North, Union Mews and Camberwell Green.
How do I find an orthodontist near the SW9 postcode area?
Begin with the town and area pages covering Brixton, Greater London, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
Should I choose braces or clear aligners?
It comes down to complexity and lifestyle. A photo assessment gives an early indication of which route fits.
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.