Orthodontic practices near Pollards Hill
On our practice register: 49 practices within 5 miles of Pollards Hill, 167 practices within 10 and 344 practices within 20. The closest is Incredible Smiles in Mitcham, 1.1 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Incredible SmilesMitcham | 1.1 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.1 (164 reviews) |
| Thornton Dental and Implant CentreThornton Heath | 1.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (204 reviews) |
| Marsh House OrthodonticsMorden | 1.5 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (129 reviews) |
| London Road Dental CentreCroydon | 1.8 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.3 (182 reviews) |
| Carlton Dental PracticeCarshalton | 2.3 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (255 reviews) |
| Orchard OrthodonticsLondon | 2.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (524 reviews) |
| Merton Dental WimbledonWimbledon | 2.8 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (161 reviews) |
| Gentle Dental CareCroydon | 3.0 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 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 Pollards Hill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mitcham, 1.1 miles west; the next are Thornton Heath (1.4 miles east) and Morden (1.5 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mitcham | 1 | 1.1 miles west |
| Thornton Heath | 1 | 1.4 miles east |
| Morden | 5 | 1.5 miles north-west |
| Croydon | 5 | 1.8 miles south-east |
| Carshalton | 1 | 2.3 miles south-west |
| London | 4 | 2.6 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Pollards Hill
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Feel Good Dental - Croydon (5.0 from 401 reviews), 3.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feel Good Dental - CroydonCroydon | 5.0 (401 reviews) | 3.2 miles south-east |
| Merton Dental WimbledonWimbledon | 5.0 (161 reviews) | 2.8 miles west |
| Dental Rooms WimbledonWimbledon | 4.9 (684 reviews) | 3.6 miles north-west |
| Ridgway Dental - WimbledonMorden | 4.9 (505 reviews) | 3.7 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Pollards Hill at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Merton |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 19.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,544 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 11.3% aged 16 to 24 and 33.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 22.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 8,699 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 48 practices, more than 98% of towns in England |
| Access within Greater London | 715th closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.1 miles away, closer than 81% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.7% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 8 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Harris Academy Merton — 0.3 miles The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy — 0.7 miles St Mark's Church of England Academy — 0.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 26 schools, about 31,459 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 72 schools, 31,824 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Incredible Smiles, Mitcham — 1 miles Thornton Dental and Implant Centre, Thornton Heath — 1 miles Marsh House Orthodontics, Morden — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 167 within 10 miles, 344 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 Pollards Hill
The nearest practice to Pollards Hill is Incredible Smiles in Mitcham, 1.1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 167 practices, and within 20 there are 344.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Thornton Dental and Implant Centre (1.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Gentle Dental Care (3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Pollards Hill list clear aligners, the nearest 1.4 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 Pollards Hill are commissioned by NHS South West London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Incredible Smiles in Mitcham, 1.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 8 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Pollards Hill
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Practice signals around Pollards Hill
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Pollards Hill itself. The nearest recorded are Incredible Smiles in Mitcham, about a mile away; Thornton Dental and Implant Centre in Thornton Heath, about a mile away; and Marsh House Orthodontics in Morden, about 2 miles away.
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A quick look at Pollards Hill
Heading north for around 1 km brings you to Longthornton, the closest linked location.
Pollards Hill in context
ONS classifies Pollards Hill as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Pollards Hill falls under NHS South West London Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 19.6% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,544 residents in the neighbourhood around Pollards Hill, 8.7% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Greater London. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (48), Pollards Hill has more choice than 98% of towns in England. 22.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Pollards Hill attend schools such as Harris Academy Merton (0.3 miles) and The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy (0.7 miles). 26 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 72 schools and 31,824 pupils in Pollards Hill's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Pollards Hill sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Pollards Hill is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London, about 8 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Pollards Hill
The orthodontic landscape in Pollards Hill offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Pollards Hill — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Pollards Hill — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Pollards Hill sits within NHS South West London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Pollards Hill's under-16 share sits at 19.6%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Pollards Hill, 8.7% of the 1,544 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Greater London, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 48 orthodontic practices within five miles, Pollards Hill is better served than 98% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Pollards Hill attend schools such as Harris Academy Merton (0.3 miles) and The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy (0.7 miles). 26 secondary schools are within three miles. Pollards Hill's Local Authority area covers 72 schools and 31,824 pupils, according to DfE figures. Pollards Hill's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Pollards Hill is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London, about 8 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Pollards Hill itself. The closest on record are Incredible Smiles in Mitcham, about a mile away; Thornton Dental and Implant Centre in Thornton Heath, about a mile away; and Marsh House Orthodontics in Morden, about 2 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
The Orthodontic Journey in Pollards Hill
Orthodontic treatment in Pollards Hill 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. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Pollards Hill — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Pollards Hill. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Pollards Hill
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Frequently Asked Questions in Pollards Hill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Pollards Hill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Pollards Hill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Pollards Hill is Incredible Smiles in Mitcham, about 1.1 miles to the west. The next closest are Thornton Dental and Implant Centre (1.4 miles) and Marsh House Orthodontics (1.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Pollards Hill?
Our register has 49 practices within 5 miles of Pollards Hill, 167 practices within 10 miles and 344 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Pollards Hill?
The nearest practice to Pollards Hill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Incredible Smiles in Mitcham, about 1.1 miles to the west. Others nearby include Thornton Dental and Implant Centre (1.4 miles) and Orchard Orthodontics (2.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Pollards Hill, Greater London?
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 Pollards Hill, Greater London?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.