Costs in Chaldon at a Glance
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
|---|---|
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Nearest practice listing private treatment | 72 Dental, Coulsdon — 3.1 miles; 27 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | 72 Dental, Coulsdon — 3.1 miles; 10 within 10 miles |
| Practices on our register | 14 within 5 miles, 49 within 10, 292 within 20 |
| Adults locally | 8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 22.5% aged 25 to 49 of 1,823 residents |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Access within Surrey | 287th 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 near Chaldon that list payment plans
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of Chaldon, 49 practices within 10 and 292 practices within 20. The closest is 72 Dental in Coulsdon, 3.1 miles north. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is 72 Dental, 3.1 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 DentalCoulsdon | 3.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (675 reviews) |
| Redhill Orthodontic PracticeRedhill | 4.0 miles south-west | – | ✓ | – | 4.7 (50 reviews) |
| ConfiDental Clinic PurleyCoulsdon | 4.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (442 reviews) |
| Orthodontic HealthPurley | 4.1 miles north | – | ✓ | – | 4.8 (22 reviews) |
| Dental Beauty Orthodontics PurleyPurley | 4.2 miles north | – | ✓ | – | 4.7 (83 reviews) |
| Purley Dental CarePurley | 4.2 miles north | – | ✓ | – | 4.7 (367 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Chaldon with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Coulsdon, 3.1 miles north; the next are Redhill (4.0 miles south-west) and Purley (4.1 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon | 2 | 3.1 miles north |
| Redhill | 3 | 4.0 miles south-west |
| Purley | 4 | 4.1 miles north |
| Reigate | 3 | 4.3 miles south-west |
| Banstead | 2 | 4.5 miles north-west |
| Croydon | 4 | 5.7 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Chaldon
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), 4.6 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Zen House Dental BansteadBanstead | 5.0 (556 reviews) | 4.6 miles north-west |
| Cheam Village Dental StudiosCheam | 5.0 (381 reviews) | 6.6 miles north-west |
| Reigate Specialist Orthodontic PracticeRedhill | 5.0 (141 reviews) | 4.5 miles south-west |
| The Wellington Clinic - ReigateRedhill | 5.0 (19 reviews) | 4.6 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
What a course costs from Chaldon, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to 72 Dental, the nearest practice on our register (3.1 miles away, about 4 miles by road), at the 45p a mile HMRC rate for every visit there and back.
| Treatment | Typical fee | Visits | Travel | Total from here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal braces | £1,500 to £3,500 | 10 to 20 | £35 to £75 | £1,535 to £3,575 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £35 to £75 | £2,035 to £4,575 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £35 to £75 | £4,035 to £8,075 |
| Clear aligners | £1,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £20 to £35 | £1,520 to £5,535 |
| Invisalign | £2,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £20 to £35 | £2,520 to £5,535 |
Estimates. Fees vary by practice and case, so ask what each quote includes (retainers, refinements, emergency visits). NHS treatment for eligible under-18s is free.
What affects cost near Chaldon
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | 72 Dental, Coulsdon (3.1 miles) | ConfiDental Clinic Purley (4.1 miles); Gentle Dental Care (5.7 miles) | 7 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | 72 Dental, Coulsdon (3.1 miles) | ConfiDental Clinic Purley (4.1 miles); Banstead Dental Care: Family and Dental Implant Centre (4.5 miles) | 10 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | 72 Dental, Coulsdon (3.1 miles) | ConfiDental Clinic Purley (4.1 miles); Reigate Specialist Orthodontic Practice (4.5 miles) | 11 |
| Private treatment | private fees | 72 Dental, Coulsdon (3.1 miles) | Redhill Orthodontic Practice (4 miles); ConfiDental Clinic Purley (4.1 miles) | 27 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | 72 Dental, Coulsdon (3.1 miles) | ConfiDental Clinic Purley (4.1 miles); Banstead Dental Care: Family and Dental Implant Centre (4.5 miles) | 16 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | 72 Dental, Coulsdon (3.1 miles) | ConfiDental Clinic Purley (4.1 miles); Reigate Specialist Orthodontic Practice (4.5 miles) | 11 |
Built from what each practice's own published information mentions, so a missing entry means not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
The cost of straightening teeth in Chaldon runs from free NHS treatment for eligible under-18s to over £7,000 for complex private cases. Case complexity, appliance type and inclusions all move the total up or down. Below we break down NHS and private pricing and the finance options available locally.
Cost Context for Chaldon
As a guide, private full fixed brace treatment in Chaldon usually ranges from £1,500 to £5,500. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
Not every practice near Chaldon offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Officially, Chaldon is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Chaldon falls under NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 18.2% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Chaldon, 7.6% of the 1,823 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.6% average across Surrey, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Chaldon has 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 83% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Chaldon attend schools such as Oasis Academy Coulsdon (1.4 miles) and de Stafford School (1.8 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Chaldon falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Chaldon is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London, about 16 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. See local practice availability in Chaldon → Costs can vary significantly between providers — getting two or three quotes and comparing what's included (retainers, refinements, both arches) before committing is strongly recommended.
Orthodontic Payment Plans in Chaldon
Spreading the cost of orthodontic treatment over monthly payments makes even higher-cost options such as Invisalign or ceramic braces more manageable. Most practices in Chaldon offer payment plans — ask whether they are 0% interest, what deposit is required, and whether payments continue if treatment takes longer than planned.
NHS treatment is free for eligible under-18s. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course.
Typical Orthodontic Costs in Chaldon
The table below sets out indicative private ranges in Chaldon — useful for a like-for-like comparison:
| Treatment type | Typical cost range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| NHS metal braces | Free for eligible under-18s | Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. |
| Private metal braces | £1,500–£3,500 | No waiting list. Full arch treatment. Retainers included in good practices. |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000–£4,500 | Tooth-coloured brackets. More discreet than metal. Not NHS-available. |
| Clear aligners (non-Invisalign) | £1,500–£4,500 | Wide range by brand and complexity. Confirm refinements and retainers are included. |
| Invisalign Lite | £2,500–£3,500 | Mild cases only. Limited refinements. |
| Invisalign Comprehensive | £3,500–£5,500 | Moderate to complex. Unlimited refinements within treatment cycle. |
| Lingual braces | £4,000–£8,000 | Completely hidden. Highest cost. Fewest providers in Chaldon. |
These are typical private fee ranges for Chaldon — individual practices may charge more or less depending on their overheads, location, and clinician experience. Always request a written treatment plan with the full fee itemised before committing.
Aligner pricing in Chaldon explained
There is no single price for clear aligners in Chaldon — it depends on several factors. Case complexity, number of trays, refinements and aftercare all move the total. Understanding what sits behind the number is the key to comparing value properly.
What Clear Aligners Cost in Chaldon
Indicative private aligner pricing in Chaldon looks like this:
Finding value in clear aligner treatment in Chaldon
Lower-cost clear aligners in Chaldon are the right call for some cases and the wrong one for others. The saving is fine when it matches a simple case; it's a risk when it means less clinical input. Below, we break down what drives the low end of the market and how to compare it safely.
What Makes Some Aligner Options Cheaper in Chaldon?
Treatment scope — short-series aligners for mild front-tooth alignment legitimately cost less: fewer trays, fewer appointments, less complexity. A simple crowding case can be well served by an entry-level system.
Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in Chaldon
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Chaldon?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Chaldon is 72 Dental in Coulsdon, about 3.1 miles to the north. The next closest are Redhill Orthodontic Practice (4.0 miles) and ConfiDental Clinic Purley (4.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Chaldon?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of Chaldon, 49 practices within 10 miles and 292 practices within 20 miles.
Which practices near Chaldon offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to Chaldon that mentions finance or monthly payment options is 72 Dental in Coulsdon, about 3.1 miles to the north. Others nearby include ConfiDental Clinic Purley (4.1 miles) and Banstead Dental Care: Family and Dental Implant Centre (4.5 miles).
How many families live in Chaldon?
18.2% of the local population is under 16, per the most recent Census.
What NHS area is Chaldon in for dental services?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board.
Is Chaldon rural or urban?
By ONS classification, Chaldon falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city.
How deprived is Chaldon compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Chaldon is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
How much do NHS braces cost?
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. 18-year-olds in qualifying full-time education are also exempt, as are adults on certain benefits or low incomes, and one charge covers the full course from fitting to retainers.
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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