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Orthodontic practices near Coulsdon

On our practice register: 23 practices within 5 miles of Coulsdon, 78 practices within 10 and 311 practices within 20. The closest is 72 Dental in Coulsdon, 0.3 miles north-east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
72 DentalCoulsdon0.3 miles north-east✓✓✓4.8 (675 reviews)
Dental Beauty Orthodontics PurleyPurley1.6 miles north-east–––4.7 (83 reviews)
ConfiDental Clinic PurleyCoulsdon1.7 miles north-east✓✓✓4.7 (442 reviews)
Orthodontic HealthPurley1.7 miles north-east–––4.8 (22 reviews)
Purley Dental CarePurley1.7 miles north-east–––4.7 (367 reviews)
Banstead Dental Care: Family and Dental Implant CentreBanstead2.5 miles west––✓4.9 (288 reviews)
Zen House Dental BansteadBanstead2.7 miles west–––5.0 (556 reviews)
Mayfield DentalPurley2.9 miles north-east–––4.8 (201 reviews)

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

Nearest places to Coulsdon with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Coulsdon, 0.3 miles north-east; the next are Purley (1.6 miles north-east) and Banstead (2.5 miles west).

PlacePracticesNearest
Coulsdon20.3 miles north-east
Purley41.6 miles north-east
Banstead22.5 miles west
Croydon53.2 miles north-east
Sutton63.2 miles north-west
South Croydon33.5 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 Coulsdon

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 west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Zen House Dental BansteadBanstead5.0 (556 reviews)2.7 miles west
Feel Good Dental - CroydonCroydon5.0 (401 reviews)5.1 miles north-east
Cheam Village Dental StudiosCheam5.0 (381 reviews)4.0 miles north-west
Quadrant Dental PracticeEwell5.0 (332 reviews)5.4 miles west

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

Coulsdon at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaCroydon
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
DeprivationAround the England average
Population25,500
Residents under 1623.3% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents2,596 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 45.6% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car29% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre4,540 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health13.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles23 practices, more than 93% of towns in England
Access within Greater London145th closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles)
Nearest practice compared0.3 miles away, closer than 95% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county7.2% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London
Nearest university dental hospitalGuy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 13 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsWoodcote High School — 0.8 miles
The John Fisher School — 1.8 miles
Oasis Academy Coulsdon — 1.8 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles10 schools, about 12,555 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area153 schools, 63,189 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay22.7% across the local ICB (OHID)
Orthodontic practices on record2
Practices within 10 and 20 miles78 within 10 miles, 311 within 20 miles
Postcode districtsCR5

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 Coulsdon

The nearest practice to Coulsdon is 72 Dental in Coulsdon, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 78 practices, and within 20 there are 311.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: 72 Dental (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Gentle Dental Care (3.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Coulsdon list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Coulsdon are commissioned by NHS South West London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is 72 Dental in Coulsdon, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 13 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Coulsdon

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Teeth straightening options in Coulsdon

Orthodontist in Coulsdon: People weighing up braces or aligners in Coulsdon can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Coulsdon itself or elsewhere in Greater London. Coulsdon — a market town with a population of around 25,500 — is covered on this page specifically.

Facts about Coulsdon

Coulsdon is home to around 25,500 people, classing it as a market town within Greater London. Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Coulsdon West, the closest linked location.

Compare nearby areas

Nearby location pages including Coulsdon West, Russell Hill, Carshalton South and Clockhouse, Coulsdon East, Chipstead, and Netherne on-the-Hill can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.

Area profile for Coulsdon

Officially, Coulsdon is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Coulsdon falls under NHS South West London Integrated Care Board. With 23.3% of residents under 16, Coulsdon has an above-average share of children. Census 2021 counts 2,596 residents in the neighbourhood around Coulsdon, 7.2% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across Greater London. Coulsdon has 23 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 93% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.7% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Coulsdon are served by secondary schools including Woodcote High School (0.8 miles) and The John Fisher School (1.8 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. Coulsdon's Local Authority has 153 schools educating 63,189 pupils (DfE data). Coulsdon's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Coulsdon is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 13 miles away.

What local practice data suggests in Coulsdon

Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 2 published orthodontic practices in the database currently link to Coulsdon or nearby searches; 2 mention clear aligners or Invisalign; 2 mention fixed braces; 2 include NHS signals and 2 include private treatment signals; 2 mention finance or monthly payment options; access-related signals include parking from 0, wheelchair access from 2, and evening or weekend availability from 2. Nearby practice records include 72 Dental and ConfiDental Clinic Purley.

Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Coulsdon

Many people in Coulsdon 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. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins. People from Coulsdon West, Chipstead and Woodmansterne regularly visit orthodontists in Coulsdon.

Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Coulsdon

  • 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?

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Coulsdon

We track 2 orthodontic practices serving Coulsdon and the surrounding area. Coulsdon — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS South West London Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Coulsdon skews family-heavy: 23.3% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Coulsdon, 7.2% of the 2,596 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across Greater London, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Coulsdon has 23 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 93% of towns in England. 22.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Coulsdon are served by secondary schools including Woodcote High School (0.8 miles) and The John Fisher School (1.8 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 153 schools and 63,189 pupils in Coulsdon's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Coulsdon sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Coulsdon is about 13 miles from Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention. People from Coulsdon West, Chipstead, and Woodmansterne regularly make use of Coulsdon's orthodontic practices for starting orthodontic treatment.

Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Coulsdon

Patients in Coulsdon 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. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs. People from Coulsdon West, Chipstead and Woodmansterne regularly visit orthodontists in Coulsdon.

Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Coulsdon

No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:

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

Frequently Asked Questions in Coulsdon

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Coulsdon?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Coulsdon is 72 Dental in Coulsdon, about 0.3 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Dental Beauty Orthodontics Purley (1.6 miles) and ConfiDental Clinic Purley (1.7 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Coulsdon?

Our register has 23 practices within 5 miles of Coulsdon, 78 practices within 10 miles and 311 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Coulsdon?

The nearest practice to Coulsdon that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is 72 Dental in Coulsdon, about 0.3 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include ConfiDental Clinic Purley (1.7 miles) and Gentle Dental Care (3.2 miles).

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

Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.

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

Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.

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TitleCoulsdon, Greater London Orthodontist
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Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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