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5 Best Orthodontic Clinics in London (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Elara Kestrel
By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

Metal in your mouth for two years, or clear aligners that quietly do the job? Either way, the orthodontic clinic in London you choose matters more than the brand of brace, and the gap is real here: review counts range from 242 up to 1,554, with more than 4,300 reviews logged across the five practices combined.

Short answer: ODL Dental Clinic leads with a 4.9 rating across 1,554 reviews, the deepest track record of any practice here, and its own site cites more than 10,000 orthodontic treatments completed. Buckingham Gate Orthodontics is close behind on review volume and stands out for pay-as-you-go pricing with no credit check. None of the five publish full pricing online, so get your total treatment cost and timeline in writing before starting.
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How These Five Orthodontic Practices Compare

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces London 4.9 1,554 Overall pick, most awarded, highest review volume View ›
2 Buckingham Gate Orthodontics 4.6 1,540 Best for affordable, no-credit-check payment plans View ›
3 Malmin Dental 4.7 655 Best for evening and weekend availability View ›
4 Dr Clear Aligners London 4.7 382 Budget clear aligners, mixed recent reviews View ›
5 Pall Mall Dental London 4.8 242 Best for long-term hygiene and check-up care View ›
5 Best Orthodontic Clinics in London (2026)

Our picks for straighter teeth

ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces London logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 6 days/wk

ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces London

4.91,554 Google reviews

ODL Dental Clinic is a Finsbury Circus practice offering both general and orthodontic dentistry, including metal braces, white braces, lingual braces, Invisalign and retainers alongside cosmetic and implant work. Its own site cites more than 10,000 orthodontic treatments completed and lists a string of UK dental industry awards. It's the largest practice on this list by review count, with 1,554 reviews.

What people praise

  • Patients repeatedly describe long, multi-month brace or Invisalign treatment with clear communication throughout
  • Reviewers who came in with dental anxiety say the team specifically helped them get past it over repeat visits
  • The hygiene team, including named staff, gets consistent praise for thoroughness

Worth knowing

  • With over 1,500 reviews, the rating includes more of the occasional lower-star review than smaller practices, though the pattern stays strongly positive
  • Wednesday and Thursday evening hours run later than other days, so check the schedule for your specific day
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume1,554 · 98th
Confidencevery high
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The deepest review base of any orthodontic practice on this list, and the score holds up cleanly across that volume. A safe default pick.

Unit 1, Salisbury House, 31 Finsbury Circus, London EC2M 5QQ

Buckingham Gate Orthodontics logo
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Buckingham Gate Orthodontics

4.61,540 Google reviews

Buckingham Gate Orthodontics is a Victoria practice built around affordability, offering Invisalign, clear and fixed braces without requiring a credit check, plus a pay-as-you-go payment structure. General dentistry, implants and facial aesthetics round out the practice's offering.

What people praise

  • Patients on multi-year brace treatment, including one lasting around three years with some setbacks along the way, describe trusting the process because the team communicated clearly throughout
  • Reviewers consistently name individual orthodontists, including Dr Paula and Dr Suki, for reassurance and thorough explanations
  • The no-credit-check, pay-as-you-go structure is repeatedly cited as a genuine relief compared to other practices

Worth knowing

  • Reviews include a noticeably higher share of one and two star ratings than some other practices here, alongside the mostly five-star pattern
  • Weekday hours are split around a midday break, so plan appointment times accordingly
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume1,540 · 93th
Confidencevery high
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown87% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Close behind ODL on review volume with a strong focus on affordability. The lower share of critical reviews is worth weighing against the strong majority of five-star ones.

Basement, 23 Buckingham Gate, London SW1E 6DY

Malmin Dental logo
#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Malmin Dental

4.7655 Google reviews

Malmin Dental in Holborn is part of a small London group with several branches, offering general dentistry, orthodontics including Invisalign and braces, restorative work and facial aesthetics under one roof. It keeps some of the longest hours on this list, open until 9pm most weekdays.

What people praise

  • Patients on longer orthodontic treatment, including one describing 20 months of adult braces with no extractions needed, credit the team with clear communication and reassurance throughout
  • Reviewers repeatedly name specific dentists and nurses for going out of their way during emergency visits
  • The late weekday hours are called out as genuinely useful for people who can't get away from work during the day

Worth knowing

  • A couple of reviewers who came in through the NHS 111 emergency referral route felt their visit was rushed and impersonal, which sits at odds with the overall pattern
  • As with any multi-branch practice, which dentist you see can vary between visits
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume655 · 88th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown91% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A solid mid-pack score built on a genuinely large review base. The critical reviews cluster specifically around NHS emergency referrals rather than the practice's regular orthodontic patients.

79-80 High Holborn, London WC1V 6LS

Dr Clear Aligners London logo
#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Dr Clear Aligners London

4.7382 Google reviews

Dr Clear Aligners is a clear aligner specialist with a Gray's Inn Road location in London, part of a wider regional group offering invisible aligners, metal braces and retainers with a free initial smile assessment. The brand positions itself around accessible pricing and flexible payment plans for teeth straightening.

What people praise

  • Reviewers who had a straightforward course of treatment describe the scan and fitting process as professional and the pricing as reasonable
  • The clinic is described as clean and well organised by patients whose treatment went to plan

Worth knowing

  • This Google listing isn't currently claimed by the business, which means responses to reviews are less visible here than at other practices on this list
  • A share of reviews describe treatment timelines running well beyond what was originally quoted, along with frustration getting clear answers on cost changes partway through
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume382 · 83th
Confidencehigh
Recency5 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown86% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The reviews here are more mixed than anywhere else on this list. The straightforward cases read well; the timeline complaints are frequent enough that we'd ask detailed questions about expected duration and total cost before signing up.

2nd Floor, 354 Gray's Inn Rd, London WC1X 8BP

Pall Mall Dental London logo
#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Pall Mall Dental London

4.8242 Google reviews

Pall Mall Dental is a general dentistry practice near St James's Park with an orthodontic offering including Invisalign and clear braces, alongside implants, hygiene and cosmetic work. The practice markets itself on 17 years in business and more than 25,000 patients treated to date.

What people praise

  • Patients who've used the practice for years for regular hygiene visits describe consistent, unhurried care from the same hygienists
  • Reviewers with long-standing dental fear describe finally feeling at ease here after avoiding dentists for years
  • The practice is repeatedly praised for not upselling treatments patients don't need

Worth knowing

  • Weekday hours end at 5:30pm with no weekend availability listed, tighter than some other practices here
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume242 · 73th
Confidencehigh
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown93% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A smaller review base than the top names on this list, but a very clean, consistent pattern, especially for long-term hygiene and general care.

15 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5LU

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Health information disclaimer: This directory is informational only and not medical advice. Rankings reflect publicly available Google ratings and review volume, not clinical outcomes. Verify any practitioner’s credentials and registration with the relevant medical board before booking.

How we score these practices

We compared live Google ratings and review counts for orthodontic practices across London, then ranked the field on the star rating, how many reviews back it up, how recently people are still reviewing, and how complete each listing is. No business can pay to change these numbers, and none of the five practices on this page currently hold a paid Featured badge.

What does teeth straightening cost in London? (2026)

None of these five practices publish a full price list online for orthodontic treatment, and cost depends heavily on the type of brace or aligner, how complex your case is, and the length of treatment. Buckingham Gate and Malmin both mention flexible or pay-as-you-go payment structures without a credit check, which is worth asking about if upfront cost is a concern. Always get a written treatment plan with total cost before starting, especially with clear aligner treatment, where reviewers elsewhere describe costs changing partway through.

Serving all of London

These five practices cover the City at Finsbury Circus, Victoria, Holborn, Gray’s Inn Road and St James’s Park, so most of central London is within a short journey of one of them.

What to ask before starting orthodontic treatment

  • What’s the total cost for my full course of treatment, not just the starting fee?
  • How long is treatment expected to take for my specific case?
  • What happens if treatment runs longer than planned; does the price change?
  • Is an orthodontist or a general dentist supervising my treatment?
  • What’s included for retainers after treatment finishes?
  • Is a credit check or upfront payment required to start?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position. None of the five practices on this page currently hold a Featured badge.

How did you choose these five practices?

We compared orthodontic practices across London on Google, then ranked the ones with a genuine, ongoing review history on rating, volume, recency and listing completeness.

How often is this page updated?

We refreshed the data behind this page in July 2026 and recheck it periodically as new reviews come in.

Braces or clear aligners, which is right for me?

That depends on your bite and how complex the correction is. Traditional braces handle more complex cases; clear aligners suit milder corrections and a less visible option. Ask your orthodontist for an honest assessment of what your case actually needs.

What if my treatment takes longer than quoted?

Ask upfront, in writing, what happens to cost and timeline if extra sessions or adjustments are needed. Reviewers across this list describe very different experiences on this point, so get it in writing before you start.

The bottom line

ODL Dental Clinic combines the biggest review base on this list with a near-top score and an explicit orthodontic track record. If cost is your main concern, Buckingham Gate’s pay-as-you-go model is worth a look, but get your total treatment cost and timeline in writing before you start anywhere.

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