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Orthodontic practices near Cheam

On our practice register: 36 practices within 5 miles of Cheam, 117 practices within 10 and 345 practices within 20. The closest is Cheam Village Dental Studios, 0.4 miles south-east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Cheam Village Dental StudiosCheam0.4 miles south-east–✓✓5.0 (381 reviews)
Sherwood Park Dental PracticeSutton0.9 miles east––✓4.9 (162 reviews)
Keppel Advanced DentistrySutton1.3 miles east–✓✓4.8 (172 reviews)
Sutton Dental Centre & SkynologySutton1.3 miles east–✓✓4.6 (93 reviews)
Sutton OrthodonticsSutton1.3 miles south-east✓✓✓4.6 (321 reviews)
SUTTON ORTHODONTIC PRACTICESutton1.3 miles east✓–––
Ewell OrthodonticsEwell1.4 miles west✓✓✓5.0 (379 reviews)
Benhill Dental PracticeSutton1.4 miles east✓✓✓4.8 (345 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Cheam with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cheam, 0.4 miles south-east; the next are Sutton (0.9 miles east) and Ewell (1.4 miles west).

PlacePracticesNearest
Cheam10.4 miles south-east
Sutton60.9 miles east
Ewell21.4 miles west
Worcester Park11.6 miles north-west
Carshalton12.4 miles east
Epsom42.6 miles south-west

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Cheam

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), 2.7 miles south.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Zen House Dental BansteadBanstead5.0 (556 reviews)2.7 miles south
Cheam Village Dental StudiosCheam5.0 (381 reviews)0.4 miles south-east
Ewell OrthodonticsEwell5.0 (379 reviews)1.4 miles west
Quadrant Dental PracticeEwell5.0 (332 reviews)2.6 miles south-west

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Cheam at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaSutton
NHS dental servicesNHS South West London Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Population11,286
Residents under 1619.8% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,686 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally8.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally9.8% aged 16 to 24 and 30.2% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car24.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre3,540 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health16.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles36 practices, more than 97% of towns in England
Access within Greater London199th closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles)
Nearest practice compared0.4 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county8.2% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London
Nearest university dental hospitalGuy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 11 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsNonsuch High School for Girls — 0.4 miles
Cheam High School — 0.5 miles
Overton Grange School — 1.2 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles17 schools, about 23,721 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area72 schools, 42,587 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay22.7% across the local ICB (OHID)
Orthodontic practices on record1
Practices within 10 and 20 miles117 within 10 miles, 345 within 20 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 Cheam

Cheam has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Cheam Village Dental Studios is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 117 practices, and within 20 there are 345.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Keppel Advanced Dentistry (1.3 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 25 of the practices around Cheam list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Cheam are commissioned by NHS South West London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Sutton Orthodontics, 1.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 11 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Cheam

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Explore braces and aligners in Cheam

Orthodontist in Cheam: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Cheam. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Greater London. Cheam — a market town with a population of around 11,286 — is covered on this page specifically.

A quick look at Cheam

Cheam has a population of around 11,286, making it a market town within Greater London. Sutton West is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Cheam.

Useful local orthodontic context for Cheam

Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 1 published orthodontic practice in the database currently link to Cheam or nearby searches; 1 mention clear aligners or Invisalign; 1 mention fixed braces; 0 include NHS signals and 1 include private treatment signals; 1 mention finance or monthly payment options; access-related signals include parking from 0, wheelchair access from 1, and evening or weekend availability from 1. Nearby practice records include Cheam Village Dental Studios.

The local picture in Cheam

Officially, Cheam is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS South West London Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Cheam. Census figures show 19.8% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.2% of the 1,686 residents in Cheam's census neighbourhood, above the 6.8% average across Greater London. With 36 orthodontic practices within five miles, Cheam is better served than 97% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.7% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Cheam attend schools such as Nonsuch High School for Girls (0.4 miles) and Cheam High School (0.5 miles). 17 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 72 schools and 42,587 pupils in Cheam's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Cheam's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Cheam is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 11 miles away.

Keep exploring nearby

If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Sutton West, Nonsuch, North Cheam, Stonecot, Sutton, and Belmont.

Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Cheam

Many people in Cheam delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively. People from Sutton West, Nonsuch and North Cheam regularly visit orthodontists in Cheam.

From First Photo to Finished Smile in Cheam

Every case in Cheam follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.

Orthodontic Treatments in Cheam

From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Cheam has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms. People from Sutton West, Nonsuch and North Cheam regularly visit orthodontists in Cheam.

Treatment Options in Cheam — Local Context

1 local orthodontic practice is listed in our database for Cheam. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Cheam sits within NHS South West London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Cheam's under-16 share sits at 19.8%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Cheam, 8.2% of the 1,686 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Greater London, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 36 orthodontic practices within five miles, Cheam is better served than 97% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Cheam are Nonsuch High School for Girls (0.4 miles) and Cheam High School (0.5 miles). 17 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 72 schools and 42,587 pupils in Cheam's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data ranks Cheam among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Cheam is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London, about 11 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. Of the 1 orthodontic practice recorded for Cheam and the surrounding area, 1 records private treatment; clear aligners are listed by 1 and fixed braces by 1; and 1 mentions payment plans or finance. On practical access, 1 lists evening or weekend appointments and 1 records step-free or wheelchair access. These counts come from what each practice publishes, so treat them as a starting point for enquiries rather than a complete picture of what is available. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended. People from Sutton West, Nonsuch, and North Cheam regularly make use of Cheam's orthodontic practices for orthodontic treatment comparison.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Cheam. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Cheam

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cheam often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cheam?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cheam is Cheam Village Dental Studios, about 0.4 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Sherwood Park Dental Practice (0.9 miles) and Keppel Advanced Dentistry (1.3 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Cheam?

Our register has 36 practices within 5 miles of Cheam, 117 practices within 10 miles and 345 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cheam?

The nearest practice to Cheam that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Sutton Orthodontics, about 1.3 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include SUTTON ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (1.3 miles) and Ewell Orthodontics (1.4 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cheam, Greater London?

The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Cheam, Greater London?

Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.

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Published1 June 2022
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