Orthodontic practices near Caterham
On our practice register: 6 practices within 5 miles of Caterham, 48 practices within 10 and 273 practices within 20. The closest is 72 Dental in Coulsdon, 3.8 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 DentalCoulsdon | 3.8 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (675 reviews) |
| ConfiDental Clinic PurleyCoulsdon | 4.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (442 reviews) |
| Orthodontic HealthPurley | 4.4 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (22 reviews) |
| Purley Dental CarePurley | 4.4 miles north | – | – | – | 4.7 (367 reviews) |
| Dental Beauty Orthodontics PurleyPurley | 4.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (83 reviews) |
| Mayfield DentalPurley | 4.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (201 reviews) |
| Redhill Orthodontic PracticeRedhill | 5.3 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (50 reviews) |
| Ringley Park Dental PracticeReigate | 5.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (73 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Caterham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Coulsdon, 3.8 miles north-west; the next are Purley (4.4 miles north) and Redhill (5.3 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon | 2 | 3.8 miles north-west |
| Purley | 4 | 4.4 miles north |
| Redhill | 3 | 5.3 miles south-west |
| Reigate | 3 | 5.6 miles south-west |
| Croydon | 6 | 5.8 miles north |
| South Croydon | 3 | 5.8 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Caterham
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Zen House Dental Banstead (5.0 from 556 reviews), 6.0 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Zen House Dental BansteadBanstead | 5.0 (556 reviews) | 6.0 miles north-west |
| Feel Good Dental - CroydonCroydon | 5.0 (401 reviews) | 7.0 miles north |
| Reigate Specialist Orthodontic PracticeRedhill | 5.0 (141 reviews) | 6.0 miles south-west |
| The Wellington Clinic - ReigateRedhill | 5.0 (19 reviews) | 6.0 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Caterham at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Tandridge |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 20,957 |
| Residents under 16 | 18.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,720 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.9% aged 16 to 24 and 36.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 19% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,358 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 6 practices, more than 64% of towns in England |
| Access within Surrey | 323rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 415 places in the county (the county median is 1.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 7.6% across neighbourhoods in Surrey |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 15 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | de Stafford School — 0.9 miles Oasis Academy Coulsdon — 2.0 miles Warlingham School — 2.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 3,134 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | 72 Dental, Coulsdon — 4 miles Orthodontic Health, Purley — 4 miles Redhill Orthodontic Practice, Redhill — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 48 within 10 miles, 273 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | CR3 |
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 Caterham
The nearest practice to Caterham is 72 Dental in Coulsdon, 3.8 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 48 practices, and within 20 there are 273.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: 72 Dental (3.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Gentle Dental Care (5.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Caterham list clear aligners, the nearest 3.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Caterham are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is 72 Dental in Coulsdon, 3.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 15 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Caterham
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Orthodontist in Caterham: This page was put together for people in Caterham who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Surrey and the surrounding area. Caterham — a market town with a population of around 20,957 — is covered on this page specifically.
What official data says about Caterham
Caterham's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Caterham sits within NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Caterham's under-16 share sits at 18.4%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,720 residents in the neighbourhood around Caterham, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.6% average across Surrey. Caterham has 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 64% of towns in England. Families in Caterham are served by secondary schools including de Stafford School (0.9 miles) and Oasis Academy Coulsdon (2.0 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Caterham sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Caterham is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London, about 15 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Caterham in numbers
Caterham is home to around 20,957 people, classing it as a market town within Surrey. Just around 2 km south, Tyler's Green is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Local treatment availability around Caterham
There is no orthodontist on our records in Caterham itself. The closest on record are 72 Dental in Coulsdon, about 4 miles away; Orthodontic Health in Purley, about 4 miles away; and Redhill Orthodontic Practice, about 5 miles away.
Continue your local research
You can continue browsing related location pages including Tyler's Green, Whyteleafe, Godstone, Brewer Street, Church Town, and Old Coulsdon if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Orthodontic Treatments in Caterham
The orthodontic landscape in Caterham offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Caterham
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Caterham — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Caterham
Many people in Caterham delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Caterham
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Caterham follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Caterham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Caterham
These links help widen your research beyond Caterham, Surrey if you're open to travelling a little further. You can also browse nearby location pages including Tyler's Green, Whyteleafe, Godstone, Brewer Street, Church Town, and Old Coulsdon.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Caterham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Caterham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Caterham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Caterham is 72 Dental in Coulsdon, about 3.8 miles to the north-west. The next closest are ConfiDental Clinic Purley (4.4 miles) and Orthodontic Health (4.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Caterham?
Our register has 6 practices within 5 miles of Caterham, 48 practices within 10 miles and 273 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Caterham?
The nearest practice to Caterham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is 72 Dental in Coulsdon, about 3.8 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include ConfiDental Clinic Purley (4.4 miles) and Gentle Dental Care (5.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Caterham, Surrey?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Caterham, Surrey?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.