Orthodontic practices near Claygate
On our practice register: 30 practices within 5 miles of Claygate, 86 practices within 10 and 322 practices within 20. The closest is Hinchley Wood Practice, 1.0 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinchley Wood PracticeHinchley Wood | 1.0 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (34 reviews) |
| Esher OrthodonticsEsher | 1.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.4 (7 reviews) |
| Fairoak Dental SurgeryEsher | 1.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (4 reviews) |
| The Neem Tree Dental EsherEsher | 1.3 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (107 reviews) |
| Surbiton Smile CentreSurbiton | 2.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (123 reviews) |
| SmartDontics - Teeth Straightening OrthodontistSurbiton | 2.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (250 reviews) |
| Epsom Dental CentreEpsom | 3.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (398 reviews) |
| Aesthetika Dental StudioKingston upon Thames | 3.5 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (243 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Claygate with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hinchley Wood, 1.0 miles north; the next are Esher (1.2 miles north-west) and Surbiton (2.8 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hinchley Wood | 1 | 1.0 miles north |
| Esher | 3 | 1.2 miles north-west |
| Surbiton | 2 | 2.8 miles north-east |
| Epsom | 4 | 3.5 miles south-east |
| Kingston upon Thames | 3 | 3.5 miles north-east |
| Cobham | 1 | 3.8 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 Claygate
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Ewell Orthodontics (5.0 from 379 reviews), 3.8 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ewell OrthodonticsEwell | 5.0 (379 reviews) | 3.8 miles east |
| Quadrant Dental PracticeEwell | 5.0 (332 reviews) | 3.8 miles south-east |
| Alan Wilson DentistryEpsom | 5.0 (273 reviews) | 3.7 miles south-east |
| Forever Dental and SkinAshtead | 5.0 (272 reviews) | 3.9 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Claygate at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Elmbridge |
| 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 22.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,638 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 27.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,655 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 30 practices, more than 96% of towns in England |
| Access within Surrey | 90th closest to an orthodontic practice of 415 places in the county (the county median is 1.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.0 miles away, closer than 83% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.3% here, against 7.6% across neighbourhoods in Surrey |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 15 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Hinchley Wood School — 1.3 miles Chessington School — 1.3 miles Esher Church of England High School — 1.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 8 schools, about 9,106 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Hinchley Wood Practice, Hinchley Wood — 1 miles Esher Orthodontics, Esher — 1 miles Surbiton Smile Centre, Surbiton — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 86 within 10 miles, 322 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 Claygate
The nearest practice to Claygate is Hinchley Wood Practice, 1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 86 practices, and within 20 there are 322.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Surbiton Smile Centre (2.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; SmartDontics - Teeth Straightening Orthodontist (2.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Claygate list clear aligners, the nearest 1.3 miles 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 Claygate are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Hinchley Wood Practice, 1 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 Claygate
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Orthodontist in Claygate: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Claygate keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Claygate itself or elsewhere in Surrey.
Claygate at a glance
Heading north for around 1 km brings you to Hinchley Wood, the closest linked location.
Local orthodontic signals in Claygate
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Claygate. The nearest we do hold are Hinchley Wood Practice, about a mile away; Esher Orthodontics, about a mile away; and Surbiton Smile Centre, about 3 miles away.
Nearby location pages
Nearby location pages including Hinchley Wood, Weston Green, Long Ditton, Malden Rushett, Thames Ditton, and Chessington North and Hook can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
The local picture in Claygate
Claygate is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 22.3% of Claygate's residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Claygate, 9.3% of the 1,638 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.6% average across Surrey, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Claygate has 30 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 96% of towns in England. Families in Claygate are served by secondary schools including Hinchley Wood School (1.3 miles) and Chessington School (1.3 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Claygate among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Claygate is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London, about 15 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
All Orthodontic Options in Claygate Explained
Patients in Claygate have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Claygate
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Claygate — 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 Claygate
Many people in Claygate delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Claygate
What's available in Claygate depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Claygate is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. 22.3% of Claygate's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. Census 2021 counts 1,638 residents in the neighbourhood around Claygate, 9.3% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.6% average across Surrey. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (30), Claygate has more choice than 96% of towns in England. Families in Claygate are served by secondary schools including Hinchley Wood School (1.3 miles) and Chessington School (1.3 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. Claygate's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Claygate is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London, about 15 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Claygate. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Claygate
This part of the page places Claygate, Surrey in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can also browse nearby location pages including Hinchley Wood, Weston Green, Long Ditton, Malden Rushett, Thames Ditton, and Chessington North and Hook.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Claygate
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Claygate often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Claygate?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Claygate is Hinchley Wood Practice, about 1.0 miles to the north. The next closest are Esher Orthodontics (1.2 miles) and Fairoak Dental Surgery (1.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Claygate?
Our register has 30 practices within 5 miles of Claygate, 86 practices within 10 miles and 322 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Claygate?
The nearest practice to Claygate that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Hinchley Wood Practice, about 1.0 miles to the north. Others nearby include Surbiton Smile Centre (2.8 miles) and SmartDontics - Teeth Straightening Orthodontist (2.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Claygate, Surrey?
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 Claygate, Surrey?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.