NHS Treatment in Cartbridge at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 18.4% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.1% of 1,695 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Woking Dental Care, Woking — 2.1 miles; 14 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking — 1.3 miles Hoe Valley School — 1.5 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — about 24 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.9% of residents in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
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 listing NHS orthodontics near Cartbridge
On our practice register: 22 practices within 5 miles of Cartbridge, 44 practices within 10 and 209 practices within 20. The closest is Woking Dental Care, 2.1 miles north. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Woking Dental Care, 2.1 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woking Dental CareWoking | 2.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (444 reviews) |
| iQ Braces & FacesWoking | 2.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (216 reviews) |
| Sync Dental GuildfordKnaphill | 3.0 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (662 reviews) |
| Levitas Dental Clinic part of the Levitas Group (Formerly known as The Mews Dental)Guildford | 3.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (87 reviews) |
| Woodbridge Hill Dental Practice GuildfordGuildford | 3.5 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (586 reviews) |
| Guildford Dental PartnershipGuildford | 3.7 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 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 Cartbridge with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Woking, 2.1 miles north; the next are Knaphill (3.0 miles north-west) and Guildford (3.2 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Woking | 2 | 2.1 miles north |
| Knaphill | 1 | 3.0 miles north-west |
| Guildford | 6 | 3.2 miles south |
| West Byfleet | 1 | 3.7 miles north-east |
| Fairlands | 1 | 4.0 miles south-west |
| Weybridge | 1 | 6.8 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Cartbridge
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), 3.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| York House Dental Practice - West Byfleet, SurreyWest Byfleet | 5.0 (319 reviews) | 3.7 miles north-east |
| Eastgate Dental ClinicGuildford | 5.0 (122 reviews) | 3.8 miles south |
| Levitas Dental Clinic part of the Levitas Group (Formerly known as The Mews Dental)Guildford | 5.0 (87 reviews) | 3.2 miles south |
| Woodbridge Hill Dental Practice GuildfordGuildford | 4.9 (586 reviews) | 3.5 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Cartbridge, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Bupa Dental Care, 1.9 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Woking Dental Care, 2.1 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 24 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Cartbridge are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
The NHS orthodontic pathway in Cartbridge focuses limited resources on the greatest clinical need. Eligible under-18s get excellent clinical outcomes at no cost. For those who don't qualify or can't wait, private treatment fills the gap effectively.
What NHS Treatment Costs in Cartbridge
On the NHS, one course of treatment runs from fitting right through to retainers, with nothing added along the way.
Private treatment in Cartbridge trades cost for speed and choice — around £1,500–£3,500 for metal braces, but starting within weeks and with ceramic, lingual and aligner options on the table.
How Long Is the NHS Wait in Cartbridge?
Many patients in Surrey wait 18 months or longer between NHS referral and treatment starting. During this period teeth continue to develop and cases can become more complex. Private treatment, while more expensive, begins promptly and offers far greater choice of treatment type.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Cartbridge
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. Waiting times for NHS orthodontic treatment in Surrey differ considerably between practices and can change over time.
Cartbridge has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Bupa Dental Care — is about 2 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. By national deprivation ranking, Cartbridge sits among the less deprived areas of England. Census 2021 counts 1,695 residents in the neighbourhood around Cartbridge, 8.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.6% average across Surrey. The nearest university dental hospital to Cartbridge is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 24 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. Cartbridge — 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. Cartbridge's under-16 share sits at 18.4%, per the 2021 Census. Secondary-age pupils near Cartbridge attend schools such as St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking (1.3 miles) and Hoe Valley School (1.5 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. With 22 orthodontic practices within five miles, Cartbridge is better served than 92% of towns in England. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Cartbridge itself. The nearest recorded are Woking Dental Care, about 2 miles away; Sync Dental Guildford in Knaphill, about 3 miles away; and Levitas Dental Clinic part of the Levitas Group (Formerly known as The Mews Dental) in Guildford, about 3 miles away. NHS capacity is limited — practices often have closed lists for new NHS patients, which is why private treatment is the realistic route for many adults and for those who cannot wait.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Cartbridge
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cartbridge?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cartbridge is Woking Dental Care, about 2.1 miles to the north. The next closest are iQ Braces & Faces (2.2 miles) and Goldsworth Road Dental & Implant Centre (2.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cartbridge?
Our register has 22 practices within 5 miles of Cartbridge, 44 practices within 10 miles and 209 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cartbridge?
The nearest practice to Cartbridge that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Woking Dental Care, about 2.1 miles to the north. Others nearby include iQ Braces & Faces (2.2 miles) and Sync Dental Guildford (3.0 miles).
Which towns are close to Cartbridge?
Mayford, Send, Kingfield are within easy reach of Cartbridge.
Where's the nearest dentist to Cartbridge?
There's no orthodontist based in Cartbridge, though Bupa Dental Care (about 2 miles away) is a general dentist who can carry out an initial assessment and refer on if needed.
How many families live in Cartbridge?
Around 18.4% of Cartbridge's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census.
Which county covers Cartbridge?
Cartbridge is in Surrey.
Are NHS orthodontic charges the same across the UK?
No — NHS dental charges are set separately in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. What stays the same everywhere is that eligible under-18s pay nothing. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course.
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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