Orthodontic practices near Merrow
On our practice register: 18 practices within 5 miles of Merrow, 32 practices within 10 and 167 practices within 20. The closest is Levitas Dental Clinic part of the Levitas Group (Formerly known as The Mews Dental) in Guildford, 1.2 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levitas Dental Clinic part of the Levitas Group (Formerly known as The Mews Dental)Guildford | 1.2 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (87 reviews) |
| Guildford OrthodonticsGuildford | 1.6 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (148 reviews) |
| Guildford Dental PartnershipGuildford | 1.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (121 reviews) |
| Guildford Dental PracticeGuildford | 1.7 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (77 reviews) |
| Rectory House Dental PracticeGuildford | 1.7 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (103 reviews) |
| Eastgate Dental ClinicGuildford | 1.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (122 reviews) |
| Dr Dana Bondoc | Brace Club OrthodonticsGuildford | 1.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (408 reviews) |
| Specialist DentalGuildford | 2.0 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (142 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Merrow with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Guildford, 1.2 miles west; the next are Worplesdon (2.8 miles west) and Fairlands (4.1 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Guildford | 13 | 1.2 miles west |
| Worplesdon | 1 | 2.8 miles west |
| Fairlands | 1 | 4.1 miles west |
| Woking | 5 | 4.8 miles north |
| Knaphill | 1 | 5.4 miles north-west |
| Godalming | 1 | 5.8 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 Merrow
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dr Dana Bondoc | Brace Club Orthodontics in Guildford (5.0 from 408 reviews), 1.8 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Dana Bondoc | Brace Club OrthodonticsGuildford | 5.0 (408 reviews) | 1.8 miles south-west |
| York House Dental Practice - West Byfleet, SurreyWest Byfleet | 5.0 (319 reviews) | 6.2 miles north |
| Surrey Dental & AestheticsWoking | 5.0 (276 reviews) | 6.3 miles north |
| Eastgate Dental ClinicGuildford | 5.0 (122 reviews) | 1.8 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Merrow at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Guildford |
| 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 | 8,036 |
| Residents under 16 | 19.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,612 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 30.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,078 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 17 practices, more than 88% of towns in England |
| Access within Surrey | 116th closest to an orthodontic practice of 415 places in the county (the county median is 1.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.2 miles away, closer than 80% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.8% here, against 7.6% across neighbourhoods in Surrey |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 26 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Peter's Catholic School — 0.4 miles George Abbot School — 0.8 miles Christ's College, Guildford — 2.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 5,098 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Levitas Dental Clinic part of the Levitas Group (Formerly known as The Mews Dental), Guildford — 1 miles Surrey Dental Practice, Worplesdon — 3 miles Fairlands Dental & Implant Centre, Fairlands — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 32 within 10 miles, 167 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 Merrow
Merrow is 1.2 miles from Levitas Dental Clinic part of the Levitas Group (Formerly known as The Mews Dental) in Guildford, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 32 practices, and within 20 there are 167.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Levitas Dental Clinic part of the Levitas Group (Formerly known as The Mews Dental) (1.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Guildford Dental Practice (1.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 24 of the practices around Merrow 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 Merrow are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Levitas Dental Clinic part of the Levitas Group (Formerly known as The Mews Dental) in Guildford, 1.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 26 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Merrow
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Orthodontist in Merrow: This page was put together for people in Merrow who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Surrey. Merrow — a small town with a population of around 8,036 — is covered on this page specifically.
Merrow in numbers
With a population of roughly 8,036, Merrow is a small town within Surrey. Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Bushy Hill, the closest linked location.
Area profile for Merrow
By ONS classification, Merrow falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Merrow sits within NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 19.4% of Merrow's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,612 residents in the neighbourhood around Merrow, 7.8% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.6% average across Surrey. With 17 orthodontic practices within five miles, Merrow is better served than 88% of towns in England. Families in Merrow are served by secondary schools including St Peter's Catholic School (0.4 miles) and George Abbot School (0.8 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Merrow among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Merrow is about 26 miles from Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London.
More local pages to browse
You can also compare treatment pages for Bushy Hill, Burpham, Boxgrove Park, Newland's Corner, Chilworth, and Sendmarsh if you are weighing up more than one location.
Practice data for Merrow
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Merrow. The nearest we do hold are Levitas Dental Clinic part of the Levitas Group (Formerly known as The Mews Dental) in Guildford, about a mile away; Surrey Dental Practice in Worplesdon, about 3 miles away; and Fairlands Dental & Implant Centre, about 4 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Merrow
Orthodontic treatment in Merrow is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Merrow
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Merrow. By ONS classification, Merrow falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 19.4% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,612 residents in the neighbourhood around Merrow, 7.8% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.6% average across Surrey. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (17), Merrow has more choice than 88% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Merrow are St Peter's Catholic School (0.4 miles) and George Abbot School (0.8 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Merrow sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Merrow is about 26 miles from Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Merrow
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Merrow can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Merrow offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Merrow. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Merrow
If Merrow, Surrey is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Bushy Hill, Burpham, Boxgrove Park, Newland's Corner, Chilworth, and Sendmarsh.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Merrow
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Merrow often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Merrow?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Merrow is Levitas Dental Clinic part of the Levitas Group (Formerly known as The Mews Dental) in Guildford, about 1.2 miles to the west. The next closest are Guildford Orthodontics (1.6 miles) and Guildford Dental Partnership (1.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Merrow?
Our register has 18 practices within 5 miles of Merrow, 32 practices within 10 miles and 167 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Merrow?
The nearest practice to Merrow that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Levitas Dental Clinic part of the Levitas Group (Formerly known as The Mews Dental) in Guildford, about 1.2 miles to the west. Others nearby include Guildford Orthodontics (1.6 miles) and Guildford Dental Partnership (1.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Merrow, Surrey?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Merrow, Surrey?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.