Years of putting off braces, or finally deciding Invisalign is worth the money: finding the right orthodontist in London means sorting award-winning dental groups from single-focus aligner clinics. Nearly 4,900 reviews sit behind these five practices, with ratings spread between 4.6 and 4.9, so a few tenths of a star can hide a very different patient experience underneath.
Short answer: ODL Dental Clinic leads this list at a 4.9 rating across 1,554 reviews, the deepest track record here, and the practice states it has completed over 10,000 orthodontic treatments. Buckingham Gate Orthodontics has a similarly large review base but a lower 4.6 rating with more mixed recent feedback. None of the five publish a fixed braces price online, so get a full written quote before committing.
#1 Overall🕑 Open 6 days/wk
ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces London
4.9★★★★★1,554 Google reviews
ODL Dental Clinic in Finsbury Circus combines general dentistry, cosmetic treatments and orthodontics under one roof, offering metal, white ceramic and lingual braces alongside Invisalign and Six Month Smiles. The practice cites multiple national dental awards between 2019 and 2025 and states it has completed more than 10,000 orthodontic treatments.
What people praise
- Patients name multiple orthodontists and dentists, including Dr Angyuri and Dr Piranavan, for helping nervous patients through a full course of braces treatment
- Reviewers describe clear explanations at every stage of treatment
- Long-time patients return for multiple treatment types, not just braces
Worth knowing
- As a larger multi-service dental clinic, you may see different named dentists across visits depending on the treatment
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Review volume1,554 · 98th
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google
Our take: The top rating here on by far the largest review base, backed by a stated 10,000-plus completed orthodontic treatments. A safe starting point for most cases.
📍Unit 1, Salisbury House, 31 Finsbury Circus, London EC2M 5QQ
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk
Buckingham Gate Orthodontics
4.6★★★★★1,540 Google reviews
Buckingham Gate Orthodontics, based near Victoria, positions itself as one of the UK's more affordable orthodontic practices, offering a pay-as-you-go payment system with no credit check alongside Invisalign, clear and fixed braces, and general dentistry. It advertises free consultations and same-day brace fitting where suitable.
What people praise
- Multiple named orthodontists, including Dr Paula and Dr Suki, are praised for patience over multi-year treatment plans
- Reviewers describe a smooth recovery even after a treatment complication, like a broken bracket
- The pay-as-you-go structure with no credit check is repeatedly cited as the reason patients chose the practice
Worth knowing
- A meaningful share of its reviews are 1-star even though the overall average holds at 4.6, so read a spread of recent reviews before committing to a long treatment plan
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Review volume1,540 · 93th
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown87% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google
Our take: Second by review volume, but with a more mixed spread of recent sentiment than the others here. The financing flexibility is the real differentiator if that matters most to you.
📍Basement, 23 Buckingham Gate, London SW1E 6DY
#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews
The Brace
4.8★★★★★744 Google reviews
The Brace, in Spitalfields, describes itself as led by specialist orthodontists and offers Invisalign alongside its own B-Aligned clear aligner system. Patients track progress through a Dental Monitoring app, using self-taken scans between in-person visits.
What people praise
- The remote monitoring app is repeatedly praised for cutting down unnecessary in-person visits while keeping progress closely tracked
- Reviewers describe consistently responsive support, including when treatment plans needed adjusting after an injury
- One patient reports results still holding up two years after finishing treatment
Worth knowing
- The practice actively follows up for reviews after each milestone, so weigh the volume of positive feedback against your own research too
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown93% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google
Our take: A strong 4.8 rating on a solid review base. The Dental Monitoring app is the standout feature if you'd rather have fewer in-person appointments.
📍15 Artillery Psge, London E1 7LJ
#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk
Malmin Dental
4.7★★★★★655 Google reviews
Malmin Dental runs a Holborn clinic as part of a small London chain with sites in Barbican, Canary Wharf and Farringdon, covering general dentistry, Invisalign and braces, cosmetic dentistry and implants. It keeps long hours through the week, open until 9pm most days.
What people praise
- Dr Fiona Millen is specifically praised for straightening adult teeth and reducing an overbite in just over 20 months without any extractions
- Staff respond to email queries even outside of appointments during active treatment
- Emergency cases are seen quickly when needed
Worth knowing
- Reviews for its NHS emergency walk-in service are far more mixed than for orthodontic treatment itself, so if you're booking for orthodontics specifically, ask to be seen by a dedicated orthodontist
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown91% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google
Our take: Its rating trails the top three, and the more mixed reviews cluster mostly around emergency dental visits rather than orthodontic care. Still a fair pick for Dr Millen's adult-braces track record specifically.
📍79-80 High Holborn, London WC1V 6LS
#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk
Dr Clear Aligners London
4.7★★★★★382 Google reviews
Dr Clear Aligners runs a clear-aligner clinic on Gray's Inn Road, offering invisible aligners and metal braces alongside its own ClearMonitor tracking app and a stated lifetime smile guarantee. This Google listing is currently unclaimed by the business.
What people praise
- One reviewer describes a professional, friendly scan appointment with clearly explained next steps
- Flexible payment plans are mentioned as a draw
Worth knowing
- This listing is unclaimed on Google
- Its reviews are far more mixed than any other practice on this list, several describing multi-year treatment timelines and slow responses, so get every cost and timeline commitment in writing before starting
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown86% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google
Our take: Ranks last here on both rating and the spread of its reviews. The other four orthodontic practices on this list show far more consistent recent feedback, so weigh that carefully against price before choosing.
📍2nd Floor, 354 Gray's Inn Rd, London WC1X 8BP
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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 orthodontists
Rating is the live Google average. Review volume measures how many patients actually left one, ranked against every orthodontic practice we found in London. Confidence blends the two, so a strong score from over a thousand reviewers counts for more than the same score from a handful. Recency checks how recently people are still reviewing, and completeness checks whether a website, phone number and hours are all public. No practice can pay to change any of these numbers.
How much do braces or Invisalign cost in London? (2026)
Orthodontic treatment cost depends heavily on the case, the aligner or brace type, and whether it’s a general dental clinic or a specialist orthodontic practice doing the work. None of the five practices above publish a fixed price list online, so ask for a full written quote, including retainers and adjustment visits, before starting treatment.
Orthodontists across central and east London
These five practices cluster around Finsbury Circus, Victoria, Spitalfields and Holborn, covering the City, Westminster and East London. If you’re searching for an orthodontist near me, this spread across central London puts most of the capital within reach of at least one.
What to ask before you start orthodontic treatment
- Are you a specialist orthodontist or a general dentist doing orthodontic work?
- What’s included in the total quoted price, retainers, adjustments and x-rays?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than the plan estimated?
- Do you offer payment plans, and is there a credit check?
- Can I see before-and-after photos of a similar case to mine?
- Is the practice and the treating dentist registered with the GDC?
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.
How did you choose these orthodontists?
We pulled every orthodontic practice ranking for this search in London, then scored each on its live Google rating, how many patients reviewed it, and how recently those reviews were left.
How often is this updated?
We last verified this list in July 2026 and refresh it as ratings and review counts change.
Should I choose a specialist orthodontist over a general dentist?
For complex cases, a specialist orthodontist has additional training beyond general dentistry. For straightforward cases, a general dentist offering orthodontics can be a reasonable option, but ask about their specific experience first.
What if my aligner treatment is taking longer than promised?
Ask for a clear written explanation of why, and what it will cost to complete. If a practice can’t answer that clearly, get a second opinion before paying for further treatment.
The bottom line
ODL Dental Clinic is the safe default here, with the top rating, the deepest review base and a stated track record of over 10,000 completed orthodontic treatments. If flexible financing matters most, Buckingham Gate’s no-credit-check plan is worth a look, just read recent reviews carefully first given its wider spread of feedback.
