Orthodontic practices near Long Ditton
On our practice register: 28 practices within 5 miles of Long Ditton, 120 practices within 10 and 341 practices within 20. The closest is Hinchley Wood Practice, 1.0 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinchley Wood PracticeHinchley Wood | 1.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (34 reviews) |
| Surbiton Smile CentreSurbiton | 1.2 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (123 reviews) |
| SmartDontics - Teeth Straightening OrthodontistSurbiton | 1.2 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (250 reviews) |
| Esher OrthodonticsEsher | 1.8 miles west | – | – | – | 4.4 (7 reviews) |
| Fairoak Dental SurgeryEsher | 1.9 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (4 reviews) |
| Aesthetika Dental StudioKingston upon Thames | 1.9 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (243 reviews) |
| The Neem Tree Dental EsherEsher | 2.2 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (107 reviews) |
| Smile Rooms KingstonHampton Wick | 2.3 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (166 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Long Ditton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hinchley Wood, 1.0 miles south-west; the next are Surbiton (1.2 miles north-east) and Esher (1.8 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hinchley Wood | 1 | 1.0 miles south-west |
| Surbiton | 2 | 1.2 miles north-east |
| Esher | 3 | 1.8 miles west |
| Kingston upon Thames | 3 | 1.9 miles north |
| Hampton Wick | 2 | 2.3 miles north |
| Norbiton | 1 | 2.8 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 Long Ditton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Cheam Village Dental Studios (5.0 from 381 reviews), 4.9 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheam Village Dental StudiosCheam | 5.0 (381 reviews) | 4.9 miles east |
| Ewell OrthodonticsEwell | 5.0 (379 reviews) | 3.2 miles south-east |
| Quadrant Dental PracticeEwell | 5.0 (332 reviews) | 4.0 miles south-east |
| Alan Wilson DentistryEpsom | 5.0 (273 reviews) | 4.0 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Long Ditton 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 |
| Population | 6,343 |
| Residents under 16 | 23.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,630 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 11.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.9% aged 16 to 24 and 27.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,554 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 28 practices, more than 95% 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 | 11.8% here, against 7.6% across neighbourhoods in Surrey |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 13 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Hinchley Wood School — 0.5 miles Southborough High School — 0.8 miles Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form — 1.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 10 schools, about 11,575 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Hinchley Wood Practice, Hinchley Wood — 1 miles Surbiton Smile Centre, Surbiton — 1 miles Esher Orthodontics, Esher — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 120 within 10 miles, 341 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Thames Dental and Skin — 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 Long Ditton
Long Ditton is 1 miles from Hinchley Wood Practice, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 120 practices, and within 20 there are 341.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Surbiton Smile Centre (1.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; SmartDontics - Teeth Straightening Orthodontist (1.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Long Ditton list clear aligners, the nearest 1.2 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 Long Ditton 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 13 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Long Ditton
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Orthodontist in Long Ditton: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Long Ditton often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Surrey and the surrounding area. Long Ditton — a small town with a population of around 6,343 — is covered on this page specifically.
Where Long Ditton sits locally
Long Ditton has a population of around 6,343, making it a small town within Surrey. Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Ditton Hill, the closest linked location.
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You can also compare treatment pages for Ditton Hill, Chessington North and Hook, Hook, Seething Wells, Surbiton Hill, and Weston Green if you are weighing up more than one location.
What we know about practices near Long Ditton
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Long Ditton itself. The nearest we do hold are Hinchley Wood Practice, about a mile away; Surbiton Smile Centre, about a mile away; and Esher Orthodontics, about 2 miles away.
Long Ditton in context
Long Ditton is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Long Ditton falls under NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 23.1% of Long Ditton's residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,630 residents in the neighbourhood around Long Ditton, 11.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.6% average across Surrey. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (28), Long Ditton has more choice than 95% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Long Ditton attend schools such as Hinchley Wood School (0.5 miles) and Southborough High School (0.8 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Long Ditton sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Long Ditton is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London, about 13 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Long Ditton
The orthodontic landscape in Long Ditton offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Long Ditton
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Long Ditton
Many people in Long Ditton 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. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Long Ditton
There's no orthodontist on record in Long Ditton itself; the nearest dentist, Thames Dental and Skin, is under a mile away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Long Ditton's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 23.1% of Long Ditton's residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 11.8% of the 1,630 residents in Long Ditton's census neighbourhood, above the 7.6% average across Surrey. Long Ditton has 28 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 95% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Long Ditton are Hinchley Wood School (0.5 miles) and Southborough High School (0.8 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. Long Ditton's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Long Ditton is about 13 miles from Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Long Ditton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Long Ditton
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Long Ditton, Surrey within a broader nearby area. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Ditton Hill, Chessington North and Hook, Hook, Seething Wells, Surbiton Hill, and Weston Green.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Long Ditton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Long Ditton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Long Ditton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Long Ditton is Hinchley Wood Practice, about 1.0 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Surbiton Smile Centre (1.2 miles) and SmartDontics - Teeth Straightening Orthodontist (1.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Long Ditton?
Our register has 28 practices within 5 miles of Long Ditton, 120 practices within 10 miles and 341 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Long Ditton?
The nearest practice to Long Ditton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Hinchley Wood Practice, about 1.0 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Surbiton Smile Centre (1.2 miles) and SmartDontics - Teeth Straightening Orthodontist (1.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Long Ditton, 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 Long Ditton, Surrey?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.