Orthodontic practices near Lock Island
On our practice register: 16 practices within 5 miles of Lock Island, 71 practices within 10 and 322 practices within 20. The closest is MyoDental in Sunbury-on-Thames, 0.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MyoDentalSunbury-on-Thames | 0.5 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (94 reviews) |
| Weybridge OrthodonticsWeybridge | 0.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (186 reviews) |
| Confident Smile Dental Practice | sheppertonShepperton | 1.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (134 reviews) |
| EgoDent Dental Clinic | Walton-on-ThamesSunbury-on-Thames | 1.8 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (234 reviews) |
| The Courtyard ClinicChertsey | 2.0 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (264 reviews) |
| Dental HouseSunbury-on-Thames | 3.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (227 reviews) |
| York House Dental Practice - West Byfleet, SurreyWest Byfleet | 3.4 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (319 reviews) |
| Surrey Dental & AestheticsWoking | 3.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (276 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lock Island with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Sunbury-on-Thames, 0.5 miles south; the next are Weybridge (0.6 miles south-east) and Shepperton (1.1 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Sunbury-on-Thames | 3 | 0.5 miles south |
| Weybridge | 1 | 0.6 miles south-east |
| Shepperton | 1 | 1.1 miles north-east |
| Chertsey | 1 | 2.0 miles north-west |
| West Byfleet | 1 | 3.4 miles south-west |
| Woking | 5 | 3.4 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 Lock Island
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is York House Dental Practice - West Byfleet, Surrey (5.0 from 319 reviews), 3.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| York House Dental Practice - West Byfleet, SurreyWest Byfleet | 5.0 (319 reviews) | 3.4 miles south-west |
| Surrey Dental & AestheticsWoking | 5.0 (276 reviews) | 3.4 miles south-west |
| The Courtyard ClinicChertsey | 5.0 (264 reviews) | 2.0 miles north-west |
| The Complete Smile TwickenhamHeston | 5.0 (235 reviews) | 6.7 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lock Island at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Spelthorne |
| 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 | 14.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,818 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.4% aged 16 to 24 and 22.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 628 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 16 practices, more than 87% of towns in England |
| Access within Surrey | 36th closest to an orthodontic practice of 415 places in the county (the county median is 1.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.5 miles away, closer than 91% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 7.6% across neighbourhoods in Surrey |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 18 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Heathside School — 1.1 miles Thamesmead School — 1.3 miles Chertsey High School — 1.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 10 schools, about 10,326 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | MyoDental, Sunbury-on-Thames — under a mile Weybridge Orthodontics, Weybridge — under a mile Confident Smile Dental Practice | shepperton, Shepperton — 1 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 71 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 Lock Island
Lock Island has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: MyoDental in Sunbury-on-Thames is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 71 practices, and within 20 there are 322.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Confident Smile Dental Practice | shepperton (1.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dental House (3.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Lock Island 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 Lock Island are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Weybridge Orthodontics, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 18 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lock Island
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Orthodontist in Lock Island: People weighing up braces or aligners in Lock Island can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Surrey and the surrounding area.
What official data says about Lock Island
Officially, Lock Island is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 14.9% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,818 residents in the neighbourhood around Lock Island, 6.5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.6% average across Surrey. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (16), Lock Island has more choice than 87% of towns in England. Families in Lock Island are served by secondary schools including Heathside School (1.1 miles) and Thamesmead School (1.3 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. Lock Island'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 Lock Island is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 18 miles away.
Local treatment availability around Lock Island
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Lock Island. The nearest we do hold are MyoDental in Sunbury-on-Thames, under a mile away; Weybridge Orthodontics, under a mile away; and Confident Smile Dental Practice | shepperton, about a mile away.
Compare nearby areas
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Hamhaugh Island, Pharaoh's Island, Hamm Court Estate, Towpath, Weybridge, and Chertsey Meads.
Where Lock Island sits locally
The nearest other location we cover is Hamhaugh Island, under 1 km to the north.
The Orthodontic Journey in Lock Island
Orthodontic treatment in Lock Island is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Lock Island — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
All Orthodontic Options in Lock Island Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Lock Island has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Lock Island
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Lock Island — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lock Island. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lock Island
These local links are here for anyone comparing Lock Island, Surrey against nearby alternatives. For a broader comparison, pages for Hamhaugh Island, Pharaoh's Island, Hamm Court Estate, Towpath, Weybridge, and Chertsey Meads follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Lock Island
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lock Island often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lock Island?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lock Island is MyoDental in Sunbury-on-Thames, about 0.5 miles to the south. The next closest are Weybridge Orthodontics (0.6 miles) and Confident Smile Dental Practice | shepperton (1.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lock Island?
Our register has 16 practices within 5 miles of Lock Island, 71 practices within 10 miles and 322 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lock Island?
The nearest practice to Lock Island that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Weybridge Orthodontics, about 0.6 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Confident Smile Dental Practice | shepperton (1.1 miles) and Dental House (3.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lock Island, Surrey?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lock Island, Surrey?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.