Costs in Croham at a Glance
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
|---|---|
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Nearest practice listing private treatment | Croydon Orthodontic Practice Tim McDonogh And Associates, Croydon — under a mile; 27 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | Gentle Dental Care, Croydon — under a mile; 11 within 10 miles |
| Practices on our register | 27 within 5 miles, 107 within 10, 333 within 20 |
| Adults locally | 6.5% aged 16 to 24 and 51.8% aged 25 to 49 of 1,904 residents |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Access within Greater London | 145th closest to a practice of 973 places in the county; the county median is 0.7 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 Croham that list payment plans
On our practice register: 27 practices within 5 miles of Croham, 107 practices within 10 and 333 practices within 20. The closest is Croydon Orthodontic Practice Tim McDonogh And Associates, 0.3 miles north-west. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is Gentle Dental Care, 0.7 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croydon Orthodontic Practice Tim McDonogh And AssociatesCroydon | 0.3 miles north-west | – | ✓ | – | 4.0 (4 reviews) |
| Dental Beauty Orthodontics South CroydonSouth Croydon | 0.3 miles north-west | – | ✓ | – | 4.4 (226 reviews) |
| CROYDON ORTHODONTIC PRACTICESouth Croydon | 0.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Heathfield Dental ClinicSouth Croydon | 0.4 miles north-west | – | ✓ | – | 4.1 (330 reviews) |
| Gentle Dental CareCroydon | 0.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (352 reviews) |
| Mayfield DentalPurley | 0.7 miles south | – | ✓ | – | 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 Croham with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Croydon, 0.3 miles north-west; the next are South Croydon (0.3 miles north-west) and Purley (0.7 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Croydon | 6 | 0.3 miles north-west |
| South Croydon | 3 | 0.3 miles north-west |
| Purley | 4 | 0.7 miles south |
| London | 2 | 1.3 miles north |
| Coulsdon | 2 | 1.8 miles south-west |
| Thornton Heath | 1 | 2.6 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Croham
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Feel Good Dental - Croydon (5.0 from 401 reviews), 1.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feel Good Dental - CroydonCroydon | 5.0 (401 reviews) | 1.6 miles north-east |
| Banstead Dental Care: Family and Dental Implant CentreBanstead | 4.9 (288 reviews) | 5.3 miles south-west |
| Carlton Dental PracticeCarshalton | 4.9 (255 reviews) | 3.4 miles west |
| Shirley Dental PracticeCroydon | 4.9 (237 reviews) | 2.1 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
What a course costs from Croham, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to Croydon Orthodontic Practice Tim McDonogh And Associates, the nearest practice on our register (under a mile away, about 0.4 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 | under £10 | £1,500 to £3,500 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | under £10 | £2,000 to £4,500 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | under £10 | £4,000 to £8,000 |
| Clear aligners | £1,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | under £10 | £1,500 to £5,500 |
| Invisalign | £2,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | under £10 | £2,500 to £5,500 |
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 Croham
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | Gentle Dental Care, Croydon (under a mile) | Orchard Orthodontics (1.3 miles); Feel Good Dental - Croydon (1.6 miles) | 9 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | Gentle Dental Care, Croydon (under a mile) | Orchard Orthodontics (1.3 miles); Feel Good Dental - Croydon (1.6 miles) | 11 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | CROYDON ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, South Croydon (under a mile) | Gentle Dental Care (under a mile); Orchard Orthodontics (1.3 miles) | 12 |
| Private treatment | private fees | Croydon Orthodontic Practice Tim McDonogh And Associates (under a mile) | Dental Beauty Orthodontics South Croydon (under a mile); Heathfield Dental Clinic (under a mile) | 27 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | Gentle Dental Care, Croydon (under a mile) | Orchard Orthodontics (1.3 miles); Feel Good Dental - Croydon (1.6 miles) | 17 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | Gentle Dental Care, Croydon (under a mile) | Orchard Orthodontics (1.3 miles); Feel Good Dental - Croydon (1.6 miles) | 12 |
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.
Orthodontic treatment costs in Croham vary widely by treatment type, case complexity and practice. What's included in a quote matters as much as the headline figure when you compare providers. A photo assessment helps you gauge likely complexity before comparing quotes.
Orthodontic Payment Plans in Croham
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 Croham 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.
What Each Treatment Costs in Croham
The table below sets out indicative private ranges in Croham — 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 Croham. |
These are typical private fee ranges for Croham — 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.
Cost Context for Croham
Private full fixed brace treatment costs in Croham generally sit between £1,500 and £5,500. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Croham. Croham is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Croham falls under NHS South West London Integrated Care Board. 18.2% of Croham's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,904 residents in the neighbourhood around Croham, 6.2% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Greater London. Croham has 26 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 94% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.7% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Croham are Coombe Wood School (0.5 miles) and Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School (0.7 miles). 21 secondary schools are within three miles. Croham's Local Authority has 153 schools educating 63,189 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Croham close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Croham is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London, about 10 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. See local practice availability in Croham → 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.
Affordable clear aligners in Croham
Affordable clear aligner options in Croham genuinely exist and can deliver good results. The key is whether the saving comes from a genuinely simple case or from reduced clinical oversight. This guide explains where corners are sometimes cut and how to spot real value.
What Makes Some Aligner Options Cheaper in Croham?
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.
How much do aligners cost in Croham?
Aligner pricing in Croham is driven by more than the headline figure. Case complexity, number of trays, refinements and aftercare all move the total. What's included matters more than the sticker price when you compare providers.
What Clear Aligners Cost in Croham
Private clear aligner treatment in Croham typically ranges as follows:
Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in Croham
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Croham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Croham is Croydon Orthodontic Practice Tim McDonogh And Associates, about 0.3 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Dental Beauty Orthodontics South Croydon (0.3 miles) and CROYDON ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (0.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Croham?
Our register has 27 practices within 5 miles of Croham, 107 practices within 10 miles and 333 practices within 20 miles.
Which practices near Croham offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to Croham that mentions finance or monthly payment options is Gentle Dental Care in Croydon, about 0.7 miles to the west. Others nearby include Orchard Orthodontics (1.3 miles) and Feel Good Dental - Croydon (1.6 miles).
Is tooth decay common among young children near Croham?
OHID figures for this ICB show 22.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay.
How deprived is Croham compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Croham is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Which county covers Croham?
Croham falls within Greater London.
Is Croham rural or urban?
ONS classifies Croham as urban: Nearer to a major town or city.
Are there payment plans for orthodontic treatment?
Yes, most private practices offer monthly plans, often 0% interest, with a 10-25% deposit to start. Worth checking whether it's in-house or through a finance provider, and what happens to payments if treatment overruns.
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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