Orthodontic practices near Purley
On our practice register: 27 practices within 5 miles of Purley, 90 practices within 10 and 305 practices within 20. The closest is ConfiDental Clinic Purley in Coulsdon, 0.3 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ConfiDental Clinic PurleyCoulsdon | 0.3 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (442 reviews) |
| Orthodontic HealthPurley | 0.3 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (22 reviews) |
| Purley Dental CarePurley | 0.3 miles west | – | – | – | 4.7 (367 reviews) |
| Dental Beauty Orthodontics PurleyPurley | 0.7 miles west | – | – | – | 4.7 (83 reviews) |
| Mayfield DentalPurley | 1.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (201 reviews) |
| Gentle Dental CareCroydon | 1.5 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (352 reviews) |
| 72 DentalCoulsdon | 1.6 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (675 reviews) |
| Croydon Orthodontic Practice Tim McDonogh And AssociatesCroydon | 1.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.0 (4 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Purley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Coulsdon, 0.3 miles west; the next are Purley (0.3 miles west) and Croydon (1.5 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon | 2 | 0.3 miles west |
| Purley | 4 | 0.3 miles west |
| Croydon | 6 | 1.5 miles north |
| South Croydon | 3 | 1.7 miles north-east |
| London | 1 | 2.9 miles north |
| Carshalton | 1 | 3.3 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 Purley
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), 4.1 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Zen House Dental BansteadBanstead | 5.0 (556 reviews) | 4.1 miles west |
| Feel Good Dental - CroydonCroydon | 5.0 (401 reviews) | 3.3 miles north-east |
| Cheam Village Dental StudiosCheam | 5.0 (381 reviews) | 4.6 miles west |
| Banstead Dental Care: Family and Dental Implant CentreBanstead | 4.9 (288 reviews) | 4.0 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Purley 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 |
| Population | 72,000 |
| Residents under 16 | 19.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,793 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 36.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 21.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,425 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 27 practices, more than 95% of towns in England |
| Access within Greater London | 145th closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.3 miles away, closer than 95% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.5% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 11 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Thomas More Catholic School — 0.5 miles Harris Academy Purley — 0.9 miles The John Fisher School — 1.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 16 schools, about 18,152 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) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 4 |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 90 within 10 miles, 305 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | CR8 |
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 Purley
Purley has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: ConfiDental Clinic Purley in Coulsdon is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 90 practices, and within 20 there are 305.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: ConfiDental Clinic Purley (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Gentle Dental Care (1.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Purley 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 Purley are commissioned by NHS South West London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is ConfiDental Clinic Purley in Coulsdon, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 11 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Purley
Greater London12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Purley
Orthodontist in Purley: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Purley, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It is relevant to searches focused on both Purley and the wider Greater London area. Purley — a large town with a population of around 72,000 — is covered on this page specifically.
Useful local orthodontic context for Purley
Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 4 published orthodontic practices in the database currently link to Purley or nearby searches; 0 include NHS signals and 4 include private treatment signals. Nearby practice records include Dental Beauty Orthodontics Purley, Mayfield Dental, Orthodontic Health, and Purley Dental Care.
Purley in context
By ONS classification, Purley falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Purley sits within NHS South West London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 19.7% of Purley's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Purley, 7.5% of the 1,793 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Greater London, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Purley has 27 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 95% 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 Purley attend schools such as Thomas More Catholic School (0.5 miles) and Harris Academy Purley (0.9 miles). 16 secondary schools are within three miles. Purley's Local Authority area covers 153 schools and 63,189 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Purley among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Purley is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 11 miles away.
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A quick look at Purley
Purley has a population of around 72,000, making it a large town within Greater London. Just around 1 km south-east, Kenley is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The Orthodontic Journey in Purley
Starting orthodontic treatment in Purley can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively. People from Kenley, Russell Hill and Beddington South regularly visit orthodontists in Purley.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Purley runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Purley
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Purley has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms. People from Kenley, Russell Hill and Beddington South regularly visit orthodontists in Purley.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Purley
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Purley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Purley
This section helps connect Purley, Greater London to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Kenley, Russell Hill, Waddon, Beddington South, Purley Way, and Roundshaw.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Purley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Purley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Purley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Purley is ConfiDental Clinic Purley in Coulsdon, about 0.3 miles to the west. The next closest are Orthodontic Health (0.3 miles) and Purley Dental Care (0.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Purley?
Our register has 27 practices within 5 miles of Purley, 90 practices within 10 miles and 305 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Purley?
The nearest practice to Purley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is ConfiDental Clinic Purley in Coulsdon, about 0.3 miles to the west. Others nearby include Gentle Dental Care (1.5 miles) and 72 Dental (1.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Purley, Greater London?
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 Purley, Greater London?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.