Orthodontic practices near W12
On our practice register: 70 practices within 5 miles of W12, 174 practices within 10 and 381 practices within 20. The closest is Hammersmith Orthodontics in Shepherds Bush, 0.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammersmith OrthodonticsShepherds Bush | 0.1 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 3.7 (49 reviews) |
| SOUTHWEST ORTHODONTISTS LIMITED (SHEPHERDS BUSH)London | 0.1 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| The Bush Dental ClinicShepherds Bush | 0.4 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (334 reviews) |
| Dr Chaw-Su Kyi | West London Orthodontist Cosmetic Dental StudiosShepherds Bush | 0.9 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (218 reviews) |
| Orthosmile Earl's CourtShepherds Bush | 1.0 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (224 reviews) |
| Chiswick Smiles Dental StudioChiswick | 1.2 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (22 reviews) |
| Artiste Studios - L'OrthodontisteShepherds Bush | 1.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (69 reviews) |
| Restore.Dental | Dr. Kartik Patel | West London InvisalignActon | 1.3 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (35 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to W12 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Shepherds Bush, 0.1 miles south-west; the next are London (0.1 miles west) and Chiswick (1.2 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Shepherds Bush | 5 | 0.1 miles south-west |
| London | 1 | 0.1 miles west |
| Chiswick | 1 | 1.2 miles south-west |
| Acton | 1 | 1.3 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of W12
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dr Chaw-Su Kyi | West London Orthodontist Cosmetic Dental Studios in Shepherds Bush (5.0 from 218 reviews), 0.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Chaw-Su Kyi | West London Orthodontist Cosmetic Dental StudiosShepherds Bush | 5.0 (218 reviews) | 0.9 miles south-east |
| Restore.Dental | Dr. Kartik Patel | West London InvisalignActon | 5.0 (35 reviews) | 1.3 miles west |
| The Bush Dental ClinicShepherds Bush | 4.9 (334 reviews) | 0.4 miles east |
| Artiste Studios - L'OrthodontisteShepherds Bush | 4.9 (69 reviews) | 1.3 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 W12
W12 has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Hammersmith Orthodontics in Shepherds Bush is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 174 practices, and within 20 there are 381.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Hammersmith Orthodontics (under a mile) mentions a free consultation, and 6 of the practices around W12 list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 W12 are commissioned by NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is SOUTHWEST ORTHODONTISTS LIMITED (SHEPHERDS BUSH) in London, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 5 miles away.
W12 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Hammersmith and Fulham |
| NHS dental services | NHS West and North 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 | 19.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 10,124 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 | 12.3% aged 16 to 24 and 42.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 56.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 14,810 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 5 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Phoenix Academy — 0.3 miles Hammersmith Academy — 0.5 miles Ark Burlington Danes Academy — 0.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 30 schools, about 29,688 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 79 schools, 25,980 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | SOUTHWEST ORTHODONTISTS LIMITED (SHEPHERDS BUSH), London — under a mile Hammersmith Orthodontics, Shepherds Bush — under a mile Chiswick Smiles Dental Studio, Chiswick — 1 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 174 within 10 miles, 381 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | NW26, NW10, NW2, NW6, HA9, NW8, HA0, NW3 |
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 W12
Patients in the W12 area tend to weigh up braces versus aligners, cost, and whether a clinic visit is needed first. The value of a postcode page is turning a broad search into local, treatment-specific next steps.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for W12 is Wormholt and White City.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near W12
Where is the nearest orthodontist to W12?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to W12 is Hammersmith Orthodontics in Shepherds Bush, about 0.1 miles to the south-west. The next closest are SOUTHWEST ORTHODONTISTS LIMITED (SHEPHERDS BUSH) (0.1 miles) and The Bush Dental Clinic (0.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near W12?
Our register has 70 practices within 5 miles of W12, 174 practices within 10 miles and 381 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near W12?
The nearest practice to W12 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is SOUTHWEST ORTHODONTISTS LIMITED (SHEPHERDS BUSH) in London, about 0.1 miles to the west. Others nearby include The Bush Dental Clinic (0.4 miles) and Dr Chaw-Su Kyi | West London Orthodontist Cosmetic Dental Studios (0.9 miles).
Which places are in or near the W12 postcode district?
Places in or next to W12 include Wormholt and White City, Askew, Ravenscourt Park, Shepherd's Bush Green, East Acton, College Park and Old Oak, Wormwood Scrubs and Shepherds Bush.
How do I find an orthodontist near the W12 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Wormholt and White City, Greater London, then use a guided photo assessment to see whether braces or clear aligners may suit your case.
What affects orthodontic cost near W12?
Treatment type, case complexity, bite correction, brace or aligner choice, refinements, retainers and clinic pricing all affect the final cost.
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.