Orthodontic practices near Lower Hale
On our practice register: 11 practices within 5 miles of Lower Hale, 36 practices within 10 and 103 practices within 20. The closest is Elmsleigh House Dental Clinic in Aldershot, 0.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmsleigh House Dental ClinicAldershot | 0.5 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (159 reviews) |
| Castleton DentalFarnham | 0.5 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (229 reviews) |
| Holistic Dental Centre FarnhamFarnham | 0.7 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (329 reviews) |
| Time Dental FarnhamFarnham | 0.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (391 reviews) |
| West Street Orthodontic PracticeFarnham | 0.9 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (172 reviews) |
| Dr A Gill - C P DentalAldershot | 2.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.4 (5 reviews) |
| Teeth for Life - Aldershot Dental CentreAldershot | 2.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (69 reviews) |
| North Lane Dental PracticeAldershot | 2.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (203 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lower Hale with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Aldershot, 0.5 miles south; the next are Farnham (0.5 miles south-west) and Fleet (4.7 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Aldershot | 4 | 0.5 miles south |
| Farnham | 4 | 0.5 miles south-west |
| Fleet | 3 | 4.7 miles north-west |
| Farnborough | 1 | 4.9 miles north |
| Frimley | 1 | 6.8 miles north |
| Camberley | 6 | 7.6 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lower Hale
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Confidental Dental Practice in Camberley (5.0 from 611 reviews), 8.7 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Confidental Dental PracticeCamberley | 5.0 (611 reviews) | 8.7 miles north |
| Academy Dental CareSandhurst | 5.0 (413 reviews) | 8.3 miles north |
| Dr Dana Bondoc | Brace Club OrthodonticsGuildford | 5.0 (408 reviews) | 9.7 miles east |
| Owlsmoor Dental PracticeCamberley | 5.0 (291 reviews) | 9.2 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lower Hale at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Waverley |
| 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 | 20% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,066 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 13.5% aged 16 to 24 and 31.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,512 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 11 practices, more than 77% 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 | 7.6% here, against 7.6% across neighbourhoods in Surrey |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 36 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Farnham Heath End — 0.9 miles All Hallows Catholic School — 1.2 miles Weydon School — 1.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 6,962 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Elmsleigh House Dental Clinic, Aldershot — under a mile Castleton Dental, Farnham — under a mile Acorn Orthodontics, Fleet — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 36 within 10 miles, 103 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | GU9 |
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 Lower Hale
Lower Hale has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Elmsleigh House Dental Clinic in Aldershot is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 36 practices, and within 20 there are 103.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Elvetham Dental (5.2 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 22 of the practices around Lower Hale 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 Lower Hale are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is West Street Orthodontic Practice in Farnham, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 36 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lower Hale
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Orthodontist in Lower Hale: This page was put together for people in Lower Hale who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Lower Hale itself or elsewhere in Surrey.
Area profile for Lower Hale
Lower Hale — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 20% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Lower Hale, 7.6% of the 2,066 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.6% average across Surrey, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, Lower Hale is better served than 77% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Lower Hale are Farnham Heath End (0.9 miles) and All Hallows Catholic School (1.2 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Lower Hale's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Lower Hale is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 36 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local orthodontic signals in Lower Hale
There is no orthodontist on our records in Lower Hale itself. The nearest we do hold are Elmsleigh House Dental Clinic in Aldershot, under a mile away; Castleton Dental in Farnham, under a mile away; and Acorn Orthodontics in Fleet, about 5 miles away.
Nearby location pages
For a broader view, related location pages cover Hale, Compton, Farnham, Upper Hale, Heath End, and Hog Hatch as well as this one.
A quick look at Lower Hale
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Lower Hale
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Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Lower Hale
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Treatment Options in Lower Hale — Local Context
Practices serving Lower Hale differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Lower Hale sits within NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 20% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.6% of the 2,066 residents in Lower Hale's census neighbourhood, close to the 7.6% average across Surrey. Lower Hale has 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 77% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Lower Hale are Farnham Heath End (0.9 miles) and All Hallows Catholic School (1.2 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Lower Hale among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Lower Hale is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 36 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Lower Hale itself. The nearest recorded are Elmsleigh House Dental Clinic in Aldershot, under a mile away; Castleton Dental in Farnham, under a mile away; and Acorn Orthodontics in Fleet, about 5 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lower Hale. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lower Hale
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Lower Hale, Surrey, these local links help you keep browsing. If you're still deciding, related pages for Hale, Compton, Farnham, Upper Hale, Heath End, and Hog Hatch may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lower Hale
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lower Hale often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lower Hale?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lower Hale is Elmsleigh House Dental Clinic in Aldershot, about 0.5 miles to the south. The next closest are Castleton Dental (0.5 miles) and Holistic Dental Centre Farnham (0.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lower Hale?
Our register has 11 practices within 5 miles of Lower Hale, 36 practices within 10 miles and 103 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lower Hale?
The nearest practice to Lower Hale that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is West Street Orthodontic Practice in Farnham, about 0.9 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include North Lane Dental Practice (2.7 miles) and Southwood Dentist (4.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lower Hale, Surrey?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lower Hale, Surrey?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.