Braces in Albury at a Glance
| Residents under 16 | 19.4% (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.4% of 2,004 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Peter's Catholic School — 2.5 miles George Abbot School — 3.1 miles |
| Nearest practice listing fixed braces | Guildford Orthodontics, Guildford — 3 miles; 17 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | BROCKLEY HOUSE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, Guildford — 2.9 miles; 14 within 10 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — about 26 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Access within Surrey | 268th closest to a practice of 415 places in the county; the county median is 1.9 miles |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices offering braces near Albury
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of Albury, 28 practices within 10 and 153 practices within 20. The closest is Brockley House in Guildford, 2.9 miles west. The nearest that mentions fixed braces is Guildford Orthodontics, 3.0 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guildford OrthodonticsGuildford | 3.0 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (148 reviews) |
| Levitas Dental Clinic part of the Levitas Group (Formerly known as The Mews Dental)Guildford | 3.0 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (87 reviews) |
| Rectory House Dental PracticeGuildford | 3.0 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (103 reviews) |
| Guildford Dental PracticeGuildford | 3.1 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (77 reviews) |
| Specialist DentalGuildford | 3.3 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (142 reviews) |
| Woodbridge Hill Dental Practice GuildfordGuildford | 4.3 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (586 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Albury with practices offering braces
The closest town with practices offering braces is Guildford, 3.0 miles north-west; the next are Worplesdon (4.8 miles north-west) and Godalming (5.6 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Guildford | 6 | 3.0 miles north-west |
| Worplesdon | 1 | 4.8 miles north-west |
| Godalming | 1 | 5.6 miles south-west |
| Fairlands | 1 | 6.1 miles north-west |
| Woking | 4 | 7.2 miles north |
| Knaphill | 1 | 7.9 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Albury
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is York House Dental Practice - West Byfleet, Surrey (5.0 from 319 reviews), 8.2 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| York House Dental Practice - West Byfleet, SurreyWest Byfleet | 5.0 (319 reviews) | 8.2 miles north |
| Rectory House Dental PracticeGuildford | 5.0 (103 reviews) | 3.0 miles north-west |
| Levitas Dental Clinic part of the Levitas Group (Formerly known as The Mews Dental)Guildford | 5.0 (87 reviews) | 3.0 miles north-west |
| ONE ORTHODONTICSCobham | 5.0 (31 reviews) | 8.4 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Fixed braces are still the benchmark for predictable, reliable tooth movement. Orthodontists serving Albury offer metal, ceramic, lingual and self-ligating appliances to suit different cases and budgets. Their constant, controlled force is why they remain first choice for significant bite problems. Most cases complete within 12 to 24 months.
Local Context for Albury
What's available in Albury depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Albury sits within NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 19.4% of Albury's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Albury, 8.4% of the 2,004 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.6% average across Surrey, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Albury has 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 83% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Albury are St Peter's Catholic School (2.5 miles) and George Abbot School (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Albury's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Albury is about 26 miles from Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Albury. The closest on record are Brockley House in Guildford, about 3 miles away; Surrey Dental Practice in Worplesdon, about 5 miles away; and Cranleigh Orthodontics, about 5 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
NHS orthodontic waiting times in Surrey vary significantly by practice and by how the referral was made. Private treatment can usually begin within a few weeks of the initial consultation.
Private brace in Albury typically costs between £1,500 and £5,500, depending on case complexity. Many practices offer 0% or low-interest payment plans spread over 12 to 24 months.
What to Expect During Brace Treatment in Albury
Fitting takes around an hour, and adjustment appointments in Albury are usually every 6–9 weeks. Skipping appointments simply lengthens the overall timeline. The Albury overview sets out local facts, the nearest practices and the NHS funding route that applies here.
NHS Versus Private Orthodontics in Albury
For children and teenagers in Albury who score highly enough on the IOTN scale, NHS braces are provided free of charge — typically metal appliances, delivered under a defined clinical pathway. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. NHS orthodontic waiting times in Surrey vary significantly by practice and by how the referral was made.
Private care is open to any age and starts within weeks. Indicative Albury costs are £1,500+ for metal, £2,000+ for ceramic and £4,000+ for lingual, often spread over interest-free instalments.
Jaw Alignment & Bite Issues in Albury
Jaw-related problems are among the more complex conditions treated by specialists in Albury. Working out whether a problem is dental or skeletal is the critical first step. A photo assessment can help flag whether specialist referral is worth pursuing.
Orthognathic (Jaw) Surgery
Orthognathic surgery repositions one or both jaws to correct skeletal discrepancies that orthodontics alone cannot address. Performed by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon (OMFS) under general anaesthetic, it is combined with 12-18 months of orthodontic treatment before and after the surgical procedure.
Common Orthodontic Problems in Albury
What looks like a purely cosmetic issue often carries real functional consequences. Patients across Albury seek assessment for everything from mild crowding to complex bite misalignments. A photo assessment can give you an early steer on what you're dealing with.
Common Orthodontic Problems in Albury
Most people who seek treatment in Albury present with one or more of the following — each treatable, and each explained below.
Orthodontics for Teens in Albury
Getting the timing right in the teenage years pays off for years afterwards. Active jaw growth lets orthodontists in Albury guide the teeth more efficiently. Getting the timing and treatment type right makes a real difference to outcomes.
Everyday School Life with Braces in Albury
Expect a brief settling-in: a few sore days after each adjustment, managed with soft meals and standard pain relief. Beyond that, braces rarely get in the way at school.
Frequently Asked Questions — Braces in Albury
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Albury?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Albury is Brockley House in Guildford, about 2.9 miles to the west. The next closest are BROCKLEY HOUSE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (2.9 miles) and Guildford Orthodontics (3.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Albury?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of Albury, 28 practices within 10 miles and 153 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get braces near Albury?
The nearest practice to Albury that mentions fixed braces is Guildford Orthodontics, about 3.0 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Levitas Dental Clinic part of the Levitas Group (Formerly known as The Mews Dental) (3.0 miles) and Rectory House Dental Practice (3.0 miles).
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Albury?
NHS dental commissioning in Albury falls under NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board.
What kind of area is Albury?
ONS classifies Albury as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city.
What county is Albury in?
Albury is in Surrey.
What towns are near Albury?
Nearby towns include Bushy Hill, Shamley Green, East Clandon.
How much do braces cost in Albury?
In Albury, private metal braces generally run £1,500–£3,500, ceramic £2,000–£4,500 and lingual £4,000–£8,000. Eligible under-18s can get NHS braces free of charge.
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.
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