Orthodontic practices near Farnborough and Crofton
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of Farnborough and Crofton, 66 practices within 10 and 330 practices within 20. The closest is SIMPLY ORTHODONTICS LTD in Orpington, 1.1 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIMPLY ORTHODONTICS LTDOrpington | 1.1 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| SIMPLY ORTHODONTICSOrpington | 1.1 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Petts Wood OrthodonticsBickley | 1.4 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (9 reviews) |
| PETTS WOOD ORTHODONTIC SURGERYOrpington | 1.4 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| MFA Dental PracticeOrpington | 1.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (574 reviews) |
| Smile 4 UChislehurst | 3.5 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (612 reviews) |
| Premier OrthodonticsShortlands | 3.8 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (161 reviews) |
| Beckenham Dental CentreBeckenham | 4.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (264 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Farnborough and Crofton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Orpington, 1.1 miles east; the next are Bickley (1.4 miles north) and Chislehurst (3.5 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Orpington | 4 | 1.1 miles east |
| Bickley | 1 | 1.4 miles north |
| Chislehurst | 1 | 3.5 miles north |
| Shortlands | 1 | 3.8 miles north-west |
| Beckenham | 1 | 4.8 miles north-west |
| Croydon | 4 | 5.1 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Farnborough and Crofton
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), 6.2 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feel Good Dental - CroydonCroydon | 5.0 (401 reviews) | 6.2 miles west |
| AR Smiles Otford - Implant , Invisalign & Cosmetic DentistSevenoaks | 5.0 (85 reviews) | 6.7 miles south-east |
| SE9 Dental CareEltham | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 5.6 miles north |
| The Sandford Dental Implant & Cosmetic CentreWelling | 4.9 (801 reviews) | 6.7 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Farnborough and Crofton at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Bromley |
| NHS dental services | NHS South East London 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 | 19.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,939 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 26.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,222 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 8 practices, more than 69% of towns in England |
| Access within Greater London | 715th closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.1 miles away, closer than 81% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.1% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 11 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Newstead Wood School — 0.4 miles Darrick Wood School — 0.4 miles Bishop Justus CofE School — 1.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 11 schools, about 14,304 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 117 schools, 57,500 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 20% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | SIMPLY ORTHODONTICS LTD, Orpington — 1 miles Petts Wood Orthodontics, Bickley — 1 miles Smile 4 U, Chislehurst — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 66 within 10 miles, 330 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Royal Dental Care — under a mile |
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 Farnborough and Crofton
Farnborough and Crofton is 1.1 miles from SIMPLY ORTHODONTICS LTD in Orpington, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 66 practices, and within 20 there are 330.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Smile 4 U (3.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Feel Good Dental - Croydon (6.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Farnborough and Crofton list clear aligners, the nearest 1.6 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 Farnborough and Crofton are commissioned by NHS South East London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is SIMPLY ORTHODONTICS LTD in Orpington, 1.1 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 Farnborough and Crofton
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Orthodontist in Farnborough and Crofton: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Farnborough and Crofton? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Farnborough and Crofton or another part of Greater London.
Local snapshot of Farnborough and Crofton
Just around 1 km west, Locksbottom is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
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You can continue browsing related location pages including Locksbottom, Petts Wood and Knoll, Bromley Common and Keston, Orpington, Bickley, and Downe if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
What official data says about Farnborough and Crofton
Farnborough and Crofton — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS South East London Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 19.9% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 9.1% of the 1,939 residents in Farnborough and Crofton's census neighbourhood, above the 6.8% average across Greater London. Farnborough and Crofton has 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 69% of towns in England. 20% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Farnborough and Crofton are served by secondary schools including Newstead Wood School (0.4 miles) and Darrick Wood School (0.4 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 117 schools and 57,500 pupils in Farnborough and Crofton's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data ranks Farnborough and Crofton among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Farnborough and Crofton is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 11 miles away.
Practice signals around Farnborough and Crofton
There is no orthodontist on our records in Farnborough and Crofton itself. The nearest we do hold are SIMPLY ORTHODONTICS LTD in Orpington, about a mile away; Petts Wood Orthodontics in Bickley, about a mile away; and Smile 4 U in Chislehurst, about 4 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Farnborough and Crofton
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Farnborough and Crofton helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Farnborough and Crofton runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Farnborough and Crofton
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Farnborough and Crofton 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. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Farnborough and Crofton — Local Context
Farnborough and Crofton has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Royal Dental Care — is under a mile away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Officially, Farnborough and Crofton is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Farnborough and Crofton falls under NHS South East London Integrated Care Board. Farnborough and Crofton's under-16 share sits at 19.9%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,939 residents in the neighbourhood around Farnborough and Crofton, 9.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Greater London. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (8), Farnborough and Crofton has more choice than 69% of towns in England. Regionally, 20% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Farnborough and Crofton are Newstead Wood School (0.4 miles) and Darrick Wood School (0.4 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 117 schools and 57,500 pupils across Farnborough and Crofton's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Farnborough and Crofton among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Farnborough and Crofton is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 11 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Farnborough and Crofton itself. The nearest we do hold are SIMPLY ORTHODONTICS LTD in Orpington, about a mile away; Petts Wood Orthodontics in Bickley, about a mile away; and Smile 4 U in Chislehurst, about 4 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Farnborough and Crofton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Farnborough and Crofton
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Farnborough and Crofton, Greater London, these local links help you keep browsing. Other local pages worth browsing include Locksbottom, Petts Wood and Knoll, Bromley Common and Keston, Orpington, Bickley, and Downe.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Farnborough and Crofton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Farnborough and Crofton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Farnborough and Crofton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Farnborough and Crofton is SIMPLY ORTHODONTICS LTD in Orpington, about 1.1 miles to the east. The next closest are SIMPLY ORTHODONTICS (1.1 miles) and Petts Wood Orthodontics (1.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Farnborough and Crofton?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of Farnborough and Crofton, 66 practices within 10 miles and 330 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Farnborough and Crofton?
The nearest practice to Farnborough and Crofton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is SIMPLY ORTHODONTICS LTD in Orpington, about 1.1 miles to the east. Others nearby include SIMPLY ORTHODONTICS (1.1 miles) and PETTS WOOD ORTHODONTIC SURGERY (1.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Farnborough and Crofton, 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 Farnborough and Crofton, Greater London?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.