Orthodontic practices near Abinger Hammer
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Abinger Hammer; 33 practices within 10 and 173 practices within 20. The closest is Levitas Dental Clinic part of the Levitas Group (Formerly known as The Mews Dental) in Guildford, 5.8 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levitas Dental Clinic part of the Levitas Group (Formerly known as The Mews Dental)Guildford | 5.8 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (87 reviews) |
| Guildford OrthodonticsGuildford | 5.9 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (148 reviews) |
| Brockley HouseGuildford | 5.9 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (32 reviews) |
| Rectory House Dental PracticeGuildford | 5.9 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (103 reviews) |
| BROCKLEY HOUSE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEGuildford | 5.9 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Cranleigh OrthodonticsCranleigh | 6.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (47 reviews) |
| OrthodonticlinicFetcham | 6.0 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (66 reviews) |
| Guildford Dental PartnershipGuildford | 6.0 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (121 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Abinger Hammer with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Guildford, 5.8 miles west; the next are Cranleigh (6.0 miles south-west) and Fetcham (6.0 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Guildford | 13 | 5.8 miles west |
| Cranleigh | 1 | 6.0 miles south-west |
| Fetcham | 1 | 6.0 miles north-east |
| Leatherhead | 2 | 6.8 miles north-east |
| Cobham | 1 | 7.5 miles north |
| Worplesdon | 1 | 7.5 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Abinger Hammer
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dr Dana Bondoc | Brace Club Orthodontics in Guildford (5.0 from 408 reviews), 6.1 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Dana Bondoc | Brace Club OrthodonticsGuildford | 5.0 (408 reviews) | 6.1 miles west |
| York House Dental Practice - West Byfleet, SurreyWest Byfleet | 5.0 (319 reviews) | 8.8 miles north |
| Surrey Dental & AestheticsWoking | 5.0 (276 reviews) | 8.8 miles north |
| Forever Dental and SkinAshtead | 5.0 (272 reviews) | 8.4 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Abinger Hammer at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Mole Valley |
| NHS dental services | NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 257 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,645 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 24.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 38 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 11.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Surrey | 385th closest to an orthodontic practice of 415 places in the county (the county median is 1.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.3% here, against 7.6% across neighbourhoods in Surrey |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 24 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Priory Church of England School — 3.9 miles Howard of Effingham School — 4.0 miles The Ashcombe School — 4.5 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Levitas Dental Clinic part of the Levitas Group (Formerly known as The Mews Dental), Guildford — 6 miles Cranleigh Orthodontics, Cranleigh — 6 miles Orthodonticlinic, Fetcham — 6 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 33 within 10 miles, 173 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | West Horsley Dental — 3 miles |
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.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Abinger Hammer
From Abinger Hammer the nearest practice is Levitas Dental Clinic part of the Levitas Group (Formerly known as The Mews Dental) in Guildford, 5.8 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 33 practices, and within 20 there are 173.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Levitas Dental Clinic part of the Levitas Group (Formerly known as The Mews Dental) (5.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Guildford Dental Practice (6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 25 of the practices around Abinger Hammer list clear aligners, the nearest 5.8 miles 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 Abinger Hammer are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Levitas Dental Clinic part of the Levitas Group (Formerly known as The Mews Dental) in Guildford, 5.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 24 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Abinger Hammer to Levitas Dental Clinic part of the Levitas Group (Formerly known as The Mews Dental) is roughly 15 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 150 to 300 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £135 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Abinger Hammer
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Orthodontist in Abinger Hammer: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Abinger Hammer, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Surrey. Abinger Hammer — a small village with a population of around 257 — is covered on this page specifically.
More local pages to browse
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Gomshall, Sutton Abinger, Smoky Hole, Abinger Common, Dogkennel Green, and Holmbury St Mary.
About Abinger Hammer
With a population of roughly 257, Abinger Hammer is a small village within Surrey. Gomshall is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km west of Abinger Hammer.
Abinger Hammer in context
Abinger Hammer — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 16.2% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.3% of the 1,645 residents in Abinger Hammer's census neighbourhood, above the 7.6% average across Surrey. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Abinger Hammer; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Families in Abinger Hammer are served by secondary schools including The Priory Church of England School (3.9 miles) and Howard of Effingham School (4.0 miles). National deprivation data puts Abinger Hammer close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Abinger Hammer is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London, about 24 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Practice data for Abinger Hammer
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Abinger Hammer itself. The nearest recorded are Levitas Dental Clinic part of the Levitas Group (Formerly known as The Mews Dental) in Guildford, about 6 miles away; Cranleigh Orthodontics, about 6 miles away; and Orthodonticlinic in Fetcham, about 6 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Abinger Hammer
Many people in Abinger Hammer delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Abinger Hammer
No orthodontic practice covers Abinger Hammer directly, though West Horsley Dental (about 3 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Abinger Hammer — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 16.2% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Abinger Hammer, 8.3% of the 1,645 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.6% average across Surrey, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Abinger Hammer usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Abinger Hammer are The Priory Church of England School (3.9 miles) and Howard of Effingham School (4.0 miles). Abinger Hammer's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Abinger Hammer is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London, about 24 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Abinger Hammer
The orthodontic landscape in Abinger Hammer offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
How to Choose in Abinger Hammer
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Abinger Hammer practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Abinger Hammer. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Abinger Hammer
These local links are here for anyone comparing Abinger Hammer, Surrey against nearby alternatives. This page links onward to Gomshall, Sutton Abinger, Smoky Hole, Abinger Common, Dogkennel Green, and Holmbury St Mary for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Abinger Hammer
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Abinger Hammer often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Abinger Hammer?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Abinger Hammer is Levitas Dental Clinic part of the Levitas Group (Formerly known as The Mews Dental) in Guildford, about 5.8 miles to the west. The next closest are Guildford Orthodontics (5.9 miles) and Brockley House (5.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Abinger Hammer?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Abinger Hammer, 33 practices within 10 miles and 173 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Guildford, 5.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Abinger Hammer?
The nearest practice to Abinger Hammer that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Levitas Dental Clinic part of the Levitas Group (Formerly known as The Mews Dental) in Guildford, about 5.8 miles to the west. Others nearby include Guildford Orthodontics (5.9 miles) and BROCKLEY HOUSE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (5.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Abinger Hammer, Surrey?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Abinger Hammer, Surrey?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.