NHS Treatment in Selhurst at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS South West London Integrated Care Board |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 21.2% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of 2,006 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Orchard Orthodontics, London — under a mile; 10 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ark Blake Academy — 0.7 miles St Mary's Catholic High School — 0.7 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — about 8 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 11.5% of residents in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
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 listing NHS orthodontics near Selhurst
On our practice register: 36 practices within 5 miles of Selhurst, 147 practices within 10 and 345 practices within 20. The closest is Orchard Orthodontics in London, 0.8 miles south. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Orchard Orthodontics, 0.8 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard OrthodonticsLondon | 0.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (524 reviews) |
| Thornton Dental and Implant CentreThornton Heath | 0.9 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (204 reviews) |
| CROYDON ORTHODONTIC PRACTICESouth Croydon | 1.9 miles south | ✓ | – | – |
| Gentle Dental CareCroydon | 2.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (352 reviews) |
| Beckenham Dental CentreBeckenham | 3.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (264 reviews) |
| DULWICH ORTHODONTIC CENTRELondon | 3.2 miles north | ✓ | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Selhurst with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is London, 0.8 miles south; the next are Thornton Heath (0.9 miles north-west) and South Croydon (1.9 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| London | 3 | 0.8 miles south |
| Thornton Heath | 1 | 0.9 miles north-west |
| South Croydon | 1 | 1.9 miles south |
| Croydon | 1 | 2.1 miles south |
| Beckenham | 1 | 3.1 miles north-east |
| Mitcham | 1 | 3.3 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Selhurst
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Orchard Orthodontics in London (4.8 from 524 reviews), 0.8 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orchard OrthodonticsLondon | 4.8 (524 reviews) | 0.8 miles south |
| Gentle Dental CareCroydon | 4.8 (352 reviews) | 2.1 miles south |
| Benhill Dental PracticeSutton | 4.8 (345 reviews) | 4.6 miles west |
| ConfiDental Clinic PurleyCoulsdon | 4.7 (442 reviews) | 3.7 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Selhurst, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Kent House Dental Clinic, 2.3 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Orchard Orthodontics, London, under a mile away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 8 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Selhurst are commissioned by NHS South West London Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
NHS orthodontics in Selhurst funds treatment for patients who meet the IOTN clinical need threshold. The process starts with your dentist, includes a formal eligibility assessment, and places you on a waiting list. For those who don't qualify or can't wait, private treatment fills the gap effectively.
NHS Orthodontic Costs in Selhurst
The NHS route covers the whole course, from the specialist assessment to the retainers at the end.
Going private for the same metal braces in Selhurst costs roughly £1,500–£3,500; you're paying for immediate access and appliance choice rather than a better clinical result.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Selhurst
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. How long NHS treatment takes to start in Greater London depends heavily on the individual practice's current caseload.
Orthodontic practices in and around Selhurst vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Selhurst's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. 22.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. In the census neighbourhood around Selhurst, 5.9% of the 2,006 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Greater London, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Selhurst is about 8 miles from Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London. Selhurst — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS South West London Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 21.2% of Selhurst's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. The closest secondary schools to Selhurst are Ark Blake Academy (0.7 miles) and St Mary's Catholic High School (0.7 miles). 28 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 153 schools and 63,189 pupils across Selhurst's Local Authority. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (34), Selhurst has more choice than 97% of towns in England. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Selhurst. The closest on record are Orchard Orthodontics in London, under a mile away; London Road Dental Centre in Croydon, under a mile away; and Thornton Dental and Implant Centre in Thornton Heath, under a mile away. NHS capacity is limited — practices often have closed lists for new NHS patients, which is why private treatment is the realistic route for many adults and for those who cannot wait.
NHS Waiting Times in Selhurst
NHS orthodontic waiting times in Greater London vary and can range from 12 to 36 months from referral to treatment starting. For families where timing is important — particularly approaching the optimal treatment age — private orthodontics eliminates the wait entirely and typically begins within a few weeks of consultation.
Am I Eligible for NHS Orthodontics in Selhurst?
NHS orthodontic treatment is not available to everyone. NHS-contracted orthodontists in Greater London apply the same national criteria consistently. Knowing where you stand before the referral process saves time and manages expectations in Selhurst.
Private Alternatives If You're Not NHS-Eligible in Selhurst
Patients who don't meet the IOTN threshold have several straightforward private options. A free photo assessment through Virtual Consultant Online is a quick first step to understand which treatments suit your case and what they typically cost locally — before committing to a paid in-person consultation.
Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Selhurst
Children's orthodontics in Selhurst covers a spectrum from early monitoring to active interceptive treatment. Understanding the difference between monitoring, interceptive and definitive treatment helps parents navigate it. This guide explains the age-7 assessment, interceptive options and NHS access for children.
NHS Treatment for Children in Selhurst
Eligible children under 18 in Selhurst are entitled to NHS orthodontic treatment free of charge. The process starts with a dentist IOTN assessment and formal referral to the local NHS orthodontic service.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Selhurst
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Selhurst?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Selhurst is Orchard Orthodontics in London, about 0.8 miles to the south. The next closest are London Road Dental Centre (0.9 miles) and Thornton Dental and Implant Centre (0.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Selhurst?
Our register has 36 practices within 5 miles of Selhurst, 147 practices within 10 miles and 345 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Selhurst?
The nearest practice to Selhurst that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Orchard Orthodontics in London, about 0.8 miles to the south. Others nearby include Thornton Dental and Implant Centre (0.9 miles) and CROYDON ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (1.9 miles).
Which towns are close to Selhurst?
Nearby towns include Croydon, Broad Green, Thornton Heath.
What NHS area is Selhurst in for dental services?
Selhurst sits within NHS South West London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning.
Which county covers Selhurst?
Selhurst is in Greater London.
What kind of area is Selhurst?
By ONS classification, Selhurst falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city.
Can I switch from the NHS waiting list to private?
Yes, at any point — even while still on the NHS list. Plenty of patients do this to skip the wait or get access to ceramic or aligner options; you don't have to formally withdraw first, though it's polite to let the practice know.
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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