Orthodontic practices near Old Coulsdon
On our practice register: 13 practices within 5 miles of Old Coulsdon, 63 practices within 10 and 291 practices within 20. The closest is 72 Dental in Coulsdon, 1.9 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 DentalCoulsdon | 1.9 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (675 reviews) |
| ConfiDental Clinic PurleyCoulsdon | 2.7 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (442 reviews) |
| Orthodontic HealthPurley | 2.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (22 reviews) |
| Purley Dental CarePurley | 2.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.7 (367 reviews) |
| Dental Beauty Orthodontics PurleyPurley | 2.9 miles north | – | – | – | 4.7 (83 reviews) |
| Mayfield DentalPurley | 3.5 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (201 reviews) |
| Banstead Dental Care: Family and Dental Implant CentreBanstead | 4.1 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (288 reviews) |
| Gentle Dental CareCroydon | 4.3 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (352 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Old Coulsdon with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Coulsdon, 1.9 miles north-west; the next are Purley (2.8 miles north) and Banstead (4.1 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon | 2 | 1.9 miles north-west |
| Purley | 4 | 2.8 miles north |
| Banstead | 2 | 4.1 miles north-west |
| Croydon | 6 | 4.3 miles north |
| South Croydon | 3 | 4.4 miles north |
| Sutton | 6 | 5.1 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Old Coulsdon
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), 4.3 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Zen House Dental BansteadBanstead | 5.0 (556 reviews) | 4.3 miles west |
| Feel Good Dental - CroydonCroydon | 5.0 (401 reviews) | 5.8 miles north |
| Reigate Specialist Orthodontic PracticeRedhill | 5.0 (141 reviews) | 5.7 miles south-west |
| The Wellington Clinic - ReigateRedhill | 5.0 (19 reviews) | 5.8 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Old Coulsdon at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Croydon |
| NHS dental services | NHS South West London 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 | 15.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,481 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 26.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,486 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 13 practices, more than 81% of towns in England |
| Access within Greater London | 915th closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.9 miles away, closer than 70% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.8% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 14 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Oasis Academy Coulsdon — 0.2 miles de Stafford School — 1.2 miles Riddlesdown Collegiate — 2.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 6,458 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 153 schools, 63,189 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | 72 Dental, Coulsdon — 2 miles Orthodontic Health, Purley — 3 miles Banstead Dental Care: Family and Dental Implant Centre, Banstead — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 63 within 10 miles, 291 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 Old Coulsdon
The nearest practice to Old Coulsdon is 72 Dental in Coulsdon, 1.9 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 63 practices, and within 20 there are 291.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: 72 Dental (1.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Gentle Dental Care (4.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Old Coulsdon list clear aligners, the nearest 1.9 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 Old Coulsdon are commissioned by NHS South West London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is 72 Dental in Coulsdon, 1.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 14 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Old Coulsdon
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Orthodontist in Old Coulsdon: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Old Coulsdon? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It connects local orthodontic research in Old Coulsdon with the wider Greater London area.
The local picture in Old Coulsdon
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Old Coulsdon sits within NHS South West London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 15.5% of Old Coulsdon's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.8% of the 1,481 residents in Old Coulsdon's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Greater London. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (13), Old Coulsdon has more choice than 81% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.7% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Old Coulsdon attend schools such as Oasis Academy Coulsdon (0.2 miles) and de Stafford School (1.2 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 153 schools and 63,189 pupils across Old Coulsdon's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Old Coulsdon sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Old Coulsdon is about 14 miles from Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London.
Continue your local research
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Coulsdon East, Chaldon, Kenley, Netherne on-the-Hill, Whyteleafe, and Caterham.
Useful local orthodontic context for Old Coulsdon
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Old Coulsdon itself. The nearest we do hold are 72 Dental in Coulsdon, about 2 miles away; Orthodontic Health in Purley, about 3 miles away; and Banstead Dental Care: Family and Dental Implant Centre, about 4 miles away.
Facts about Old Coulsdon
Coulsdon East is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km west of Old Coulsdon.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Old Coulsdon
Patients in Old Coulsdon have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Old Coulsdon 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.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Old Coulsdon
Orthodontic treatment in Old Coulsdon is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Old Coulsdon
Provision in Old Coulsdon varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Old Coulsdon is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS South West London Integrated Care Board. 15.5% of Old Coulsdon's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Old Coulsdon, 5.8% of the 1,481 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Greater London, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (13), Old Coulsdon has more choice than 81% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Old Coulsdon attend schools such as Oasis Academy Coulsdon (0.2 miles) and de Stafford School (1.2 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 153 schools and 63,189 pupils across Old Coulsdon's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Old Coulsdon among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Old Coulsdon is about 14 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 Old Coulsdon. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Old Coulsdon
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Old Coulsdon, Greater London within a broader nearby area. Related nearby location pages such as Coulsdon East, Chaldon, Kenley, Netherne on-the-Hill, Whyteleafe, and Caterham can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Old Coulsdon
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Old Coulsdon often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Old Coulsdon?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Old Coulsdon is 72 Dental in Coulsdon, about 1.9 miles to the north-west. The next closest are ConfiDental Clinic Purley (2.7 miles) and Orthodontic Health (2.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Old Coulsdon?
Our register has 13 practices within 5 miles of Old Coulsdon, 63 practices within 10 miles and 291 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Old Coulsdon?
The nearest practice to Old Coulsdon that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is 72 Dental in Coulsdon, about 1.9 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include ConfiDental Clinic Purley (2.7 miles) and Gentle Dental Care (4.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Old Coulsdon, Greater London?
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 Old Coulsdon, Greater London?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.