Costs in Salfords at a Glance
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
|---|---|
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Nearest practice listing private treatment | Redhill Orthodontic Practice, Redhill — 2.6 miles; 28 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | The Wellington Clinic - Reigate, Redhill — 3 miles; 9 within 10 miles |
| Practices on our register | 6 within 5 miles, 31 within 10, 201 within 20 |
| Adults locally | 8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 27.2% aged 25 to 49 of 1,568 residents |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Access within Surrey | 252nd closest to a practice of 415 places in the county; the county median is 1.9 miles |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices near Salfords that list payment plans
On our practice register: 6 practices within 5 miles of Salfords, 31 practices within 10 and 201 practices within 20. The closest is Redhill Orthodontic Practice, 2.6 miles north. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is The Wellington Clinic - Reigate, 3.0 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redhill Orthodontic PracticeRedhill | 2.6 miles north | – | ✓ | – | 4.7 (50 reviews) |
| Ringley Park Dental PracticeReigate | 2.7 miles north | – | ✓ | – | 4.9 (73 reviews) |
| The Wellington Clinic - ReigateRedhill | 3.0 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (19 reviews) |
| Slipshoe Street Dental SurgeryReigate | 3.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.4 (109 reviews) |
| Reigate Specialist Orthodontic PracticeRedhill | 3.3 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | – | 5.0 (141 reviews) |
| REIGATE SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEReigate | 3.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Salfords with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Redhill, 2.6 miles north; the next are Reigate (2.7 miles north) and Crawley (5.9 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Redhill | 3 | 2.6 miles north |
| Reigate | 3 | 2.7 miles north |
| Crawley | 5 | 5.9 miles south |
| East Grinstead | 8 | 7.8 miles south-east |
| Banstead | 2 | 8.6 miles north |
| Coulsdon | 2 | 8.7 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Salfords
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), 8.6 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Zen House Dental BansteadBanstead | 5.0 (556 reviews) | 8.6 miles north |
| Forever Dental and SkinAshtead | 5.0 (272 reviews) | 9.4 miles north-west |
| Reigate Specialist Orthodontic PracticeRedhill | 5.0 (141 reviews) | 3.3 miles north-west |
| Oakmead Dental Care East GrinsteadEast Grinstead | 5.0 (100 reviews) | 8.4 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
What a course costs from Salfords, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to Redhill Orthodontic Practice, the nearest practice on our register (2.6 miles away, about 3.4 miles by road), at the 45p a mile HMRC rate for every visit there and back.
| Treatment | Typical fee | Visits | Travel | Total from here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal braces | £1,500 to £3,500 | 10 to 20 | £30 to £60 | £1,530 to £3,560 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £30 to £60 | £2,030 to £4,560 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £30 to £60 | £4,030 to £8,060 |
| Clear aligners | £1,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £20 to £30 | £1,520 to £5,530 |
| Invisalign | £2,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £20 to £30 | £2,520 to £5,530 |
Estimates. Fees vary by practice and case, so ask what each quote includes (retainers, refinements, emergency visits). NHS treatment for eligible under-18s is free.
What affects cost near Salfords
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | Dentist Crawley | Enhance Dental Surgery Crawley (5.9 miles) | 72 Dental (8.7 miles); Forever Dental and Skin (9.4 miles) | 4 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | The Wellington Clinic - Reigate, Redhill (3 miles) | Dentist Crawley | Enhance Dental Surgery Crawley (5.9 miles); Oakmead Dental Care East Grinstead (8.4 miles) | 9 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | Slipshoe Street Dental Surgery, Reigate (3.2 miles) | Reigate Specialist Orthodontic Practice (3.3 miles); REIGATE SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (3.3 miles) | 12 |
| Private treatment | private fees | Redhill Orthodontic Practice (2.6 miles) | Ringley Park Dental Practice (2.7 miles); The Wellington Clinic - Reigate (3 miles) | 28 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | The Wellington Clinic - Reigate, Redhill (3 miles) | Slipshoe Street Dental Surgery (3.2 miles); Reigate Specialist Orthodontic Practice (3.3 miles) | 20 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | Slipshoe Street Dental Surgery, Reigate (3.2 miles) | Reigate Specialist Orthodontic Practice (3.3 miles); West Green Dental Practice (6 miles) | 8 |
Built from what each practice's own published information mentions, so a missing entry means not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
The cost of straightening teeth in Salfords runs from free NHS treatment for eligible under-18s to over £7,000 for complex private cases. Understanding what drives the price, and what should be included in the fee, helps you compare quotes accurately. This guide sets out typical fees, what affects them, and how payment plans spread the cost.
Orthodontic Payment Plans in Salfords
Spreading the cost of orthodontic treatment over monthly payments makes even higher-cost options such as Invisalign or ceramic braces more manageable. Most practices in Salfords offer payment plans — ask whether they are 0% interest, what deposit is required, and whether payments continue if treatment takes longer than planned.
NHS treatment is free for eligible under-18s. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course.
Orthodontic Price Guide for Salfords
Here's how private treatment costs typically stack up in Salfords:
| Treatment type | Typical cost range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| NHS metal braces | Free for eligible under-18s | Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. |
| Private metal braces | £1,500–£3,500 | No waiting list. Full arch treatment. Retainers included in good practices. |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000–£4,500 | Tooth-coloured brackets. More discreet than metal. Not NHS-available. |
| Clear aligners (non-Invisalign) | £1,500–£4,500 | Wide range by brand and complexity. Confirm refinements and retainers are included. |
| Invisalign Lite | £2,500–£3,500 | Mild cases only. Limited refinements. |
| Invisalign Comprehensive | £3,500–£5,500 | Moderate to complex. Unlimited refinements within treatment cycle. |
| Lingual braces | £4,000–£8,000 | Completely hidden. Highest cost. Fewest providers in Salfords. |
These are typical private fee ranges for Salfords — individual practices may charge more or less depending on their overheads, location, and clinician experience. Always request a written treatment plan with the full fee itemised before committing.
Cost Context for Salfords
As a guide, private full fixed brace treatment in Salfords usually ranges from £1,500 to £5,500. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Salfords. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Salfords sits within NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 15.2% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Salfords, 6.5% of the 1,568 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.6% average across Surrey, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, Salfords is better served than 64% of towns in England. Families in Salfords are served by secondary schools including Oakwood School (2.0 miles) and Reigate School (2.0 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Salfords close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Salfords is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 21 miles away. See local practice availability in Salfords → Costs can vary significantly between providers — getting two or three quotes and comparing what's included (retainers, refinements, both arches) before committing is strongly recommended.
Finding value in clear aligner treatment in Salfords
Lower-cost clear aligners in Salfords are the right call for some cases and the wrong one for others. A lower fee can reflect a simpler case — or corners cut on refinements and supervision. A photo assessment first tells you whether a budget option even suits your case.
How to Find Genuine Value in Salfords
Start by understanding your own case, then weigh Salfords quotes against each other on the same basis. Knowing your likely complexity up front — a photo assessment helps — stops you comparing a simple quote against a complex one.
What affects clear aligner cost in Salfords?
There is no single price for clear aligners in Salfords — it depends on several factors. Case complexity, number of trays, refinements and aftercare all move the total. What's included matters more than the sticker price when you compare providers.
Questions to Ask Before Accepting a Quote in Salfords
Before signing a treatment agreement with any provider in Salfords, ask: Does the fee include unlimited refinements or is there a defined cap? Are retainers (both fixed bonded and removable) included? Are there charges for broken attachments or replacement aligners? What happens if the final result needs additional trays after the initial series?
Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in Salfords
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Salfords?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Salfords is Redhill Orthodontic Practice, about 2.6 miles to the north. The next closest are Ringley Park Dental Practice (2.7 miles) and The Wellington Clinic - Reigate (3.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Salfords?
Our register has 6 practices within 5 miles of Salfords, 31 practices within 10 miles and 201 practices within 20 miles.
Which practices near Salfords offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to Salfords that mentions finance or monthly payment options is The Wellington Clinic - Reigate in Redhill, about 3.0 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Dentist Crawley | Enhance Dental Surgery Crawley (5.9 miles) and Oakmead Dental Care East Grinstead (8.4 miles).
How deprived is Salfords compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Salfords is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What NHS area is Salfords in for dental services?
Salfords sits within NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning.
What kind of area is Salfords?
By ONS classification, Salfords falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city.
What county is Salfords in?
Salfords is in Surrey.
How much do braces cost in Salfords?
Private metal fixed braces in Salfords typically cost £1,500–£3,500. Ceramic braces £2,000–£4,500. NHS braces are free for eligible under-18s. Lingual braces and Invisalign cost more — see the full comparison above.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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