Orthodontic practices near North Holmwood
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of North Holmwood; 25 practices within 10 and 174 practices within 20. The closest is Slipshoe Street Dental Surgery in Reigate, 5.5 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slipshoe Street Dental SurgeryReigate | 5.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (109 reviews) |
| OrthodonticlinicFetcham | 5.7 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (66 reviews) |
| Crescent Dental PracticeLeatherhead | 5.8 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (23 reviews) |
| Dental ElementsLeatherhead | 5.9 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (550 reviews) |
| The Wellington Clinic - ReigateRedhill | 5.9 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (19 reviews) |
| Reigate Specialist Orthodontic PracticeRedhill | 5.9 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (141 reviews) |
| REIGATE SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEReigate | 5.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Ringley Park Dental PracticeReigate | 6.3 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (73 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to North Holmwood with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Reigate, 5.5 miles east; the next are Fetcham (5.7 miles north) and Leatherhead (5.8 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Reigate | 3 | 5.5 miles east |
| Fetcham | 1 | 5.7 miles north |
| Leatherhead | 2 | 5.8 miles north |
| Redhill | 3 | 5.9 miles east |
| Ashtead | 1 | 7.0 miles north |
| Cranleigh | 1 | 8.4 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 North Holmwood
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Zen House Dental Banstead (5.0 from 556 reviews), 9.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Zen House Dental BansteadBanstead | 5.0 (556 reviews) | 9.6 miles north-east |
| Quadrant Dental PracticeEwell | 5.0 (332 reviews) | 9.1 miles north |
| Alan Wilson DentistryEpsom | 5.0 (273 reviews) | 9.0 miles north |
| Forever Dental and SkinAshtead | 5.0 (272 reviews) | 7.0 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
North Holmwood at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Mole Valley |
| 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 | 16.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,651 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.2% aged 16 to 24 and 26.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 144 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Surrey | 380th closest to an orthodontic practice of 415 places in the county (the county median is 1.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.1% here, against 7.6% across neighbourhoods in Surrey |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 23 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Priory Church of England School — 1.3 miles The Ashcombe School — 2.0 miles Howard of Effingham School — 5.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,131 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Slipshoe Street Dental Surgery, Reigate — 6 miles Orthodonticlinic, Fetcham — 6 miles Crescent Dental Practice, Leatherhead — 6 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 25 within 10 miles, 174 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Excellence in Dentistry — 5 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 North Holmwood
The nearest practice to North Holmwood is Slipshoe Street Dental Surgery in Reigate, 5.5 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 25 practices, and within 20 there are 174.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Forever Dental and Skin (7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Reigate Specialist Orthodontic Practice (5.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 23 of the practices around North Holmwood list clear aligners, the nearest 5.5 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 North Holmwood are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Slipshoe Street Dental Surgery in Reigate, 5.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 23 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from North Holmwood to Slipshoe Street Dental Surgery is roughly 10 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 140 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In North Holmwood
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Orthodontist in North Holmwood: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in North Holmwood, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Surrey, not just North Holmwood.
North Holmwood at a glance
Just around 1 km south, Mid Holmwood is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Practice data for North Holmwood
There is no orthodontist on our records in North Holmwood itself. The closest on record are Slipshoe Street Dental Surgery in Reigate, about 6 miles away; Orthodonticlinic in Fetcham, about 6 miles away; and Crescent Dental Practice in Leatherhead, about 6 miles away.
The local picture in North Holmwood
ONS classifies North Holmwood as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in North Holmwood. Census data puts 16.3% of North Holmwood's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.1% of the 1,651 residents in North Holmwood's census neighbourhood, above the 7.6% average across Surrey. People in North Holmwood usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near North Holmwood attend schools such as The Priory Church of England School (1.3 miles) and The Ashcombe School (2.0 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. North Holmwood's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, North Holmwood is about 23 miles from Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London.
Nearby location pages
Pages for Mid Holmwood, Dorking, South Holmwood, Logmore Green, Holmwood, and Pixham follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in North Holmwood
Orthodontic treatment in North Holmwood 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in North Holmwood
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in North Holmwood — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
All Orthodontic Options in North Holmwood Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, North Holmwood has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in North Holmwood — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in North Holmwood itself; the nearest dentist, Excellence in Dentistry, is about 5 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, North Holmwood sits within NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 16.3% of North Holmwood's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around North Holmwood, 8.1% of the 1,651 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.6% average across Surrey, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in North Holmwood usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Families in North Holmwood are served by secondary schools including The Priory Church of England School (1.3 miles) and The Ashcombe School (2.0 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, North Holmwood sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, North Holmwood is about 23 miles from Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London. We hold no orthodontic practice records in North Holmwood itself. The nearest we do hold are Slipshoe Street Dental Surgery in Reigate, about 6 miles away; Orthodonticlinic in Fetcham, about 6 miles away; and Crescent Dental Practice in Leatherhead, about 6 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 North Holmwood. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around North Holmwood
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare North Holmwood, Surrey with surrounding locations. You can keep exploring with related pages for Mid Holmwood, Dorking, South Holmwood, Logmore Green, Holmwood, and Pixham.
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Frequently Asked Questions in North Holmwood
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in North Holmwood often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to North Holmwood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to North Holmwood is Slipshoe Street Dental Surgery in Reigate, about 5.5 miles to the east. The next closest are Orthodonticlinic (5.7 miles) and Crescent Dental Practice (5.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near North Holmwood?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of North Holmwood, 25 practices within 10 miles and 174 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Reigate, 5.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near North Holmwood?
The nearest practice to North Holmwood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Slipshoe Street Dental Surgery in Reigate, about 5.5 miles to the east. Others nearby include Dental Elements (5.9 miles) and Reigate Specialist Orthodontic Practice (5.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in North Holmwood, Surrey?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in North Holmwood, Surrey?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.