Orthodontic practices near Selsdon
On our practice register: 18 practices within 5 miles of Selsdon, 83 practices within 10 and 318 practices within 20. The closest is Mayfield Dental in Purley, 1.2 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield DentalPurley | 1.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (201 reviews) |
| Croydon Orthodontic Practice Tim McDonogh And AssociatesCroydon | 1.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.0 (4 reviews) |
| Dental Beauty Orthodontics South CroydonSouth Croydon | 1.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.4 (226 reviews) |
| CROYDON ORTHODONTIC PRACTICESouth Croydon | 1.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| ConfiDental Clinic PurleyCoulsdon | 2.0 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (442 reviews) |
| Orthodontic HealthPurley | 2.0 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (22 reviews) |
| Heathfield Dental ClinicSouth Croydon | 2.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.1 (330 reviews) |
| Purley Dental CarePurley | 2.0 miles west | – | – | – | 4.7 (367 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Selsdon with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Purley, 1.2 miles north-west; the next are Croydon (1.9 miles north-west) and South Croydon (1.9 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Purley | 4 | 1.2 miles north-west |
| Croydon | 6 | 1.9 miles north-west |
| South Croydon | 3 | 1.9 miles north-west |
| Coulsdon | 2 | 2.0 miles west |
| London | 1 | 2.8 miles north |
| Thornton Heath | 1 | 4.2 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 Selsdon
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), 5.8 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Zen House Dental BansteadBanstead | 5.0 (556 reviews) | 5.8 miles west |
| Feel Good Dental - CroydonCroydon | 5.0 (401 reviews) | 2.8 miles north |
| Cheam Village Dental StudiosCheam | 5.0 (381 reviews) | 6.3 miles west |
| Banstead Dental Care: Family and Dental Implant CentreBanstead | 4.9 (288 reviews) | 5.6 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Selsdon 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 | 14.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,325 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.8% aged 16 to 24 and 24.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 598 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 18 practices, more than 89% of towns in England |
| Access within Greater London | 752nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.2 miles away, closer than 80% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 11 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Riddlesdown Collegiate — 1.3 miles The Quest Academy — 1.3 miles Warlingham School — 1.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 14 schools, about 14,451 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 | Mayfield Dental, Purley — 1 miles Croydon Orthodontic Practice Tim McDonogh And Associates, Croydon — 2 miles Dental Beauty Orthodontics South Croydon, South Croydon — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 83 within 10 miles, 318 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 Selsdon
Selsdon is 1.2 miles from Mayfield Dental in Purley, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 83 practices, and within 20 there are 318.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: ConfiDental Clinic Purley (2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Gentle Dental Care (2.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Selsdon list clear aligners, the nearest 2 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 Selsdon are commissioned by NHS South West London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is CROYDON ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in South Croydon, 1.9 miles 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 Selsdon
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Orthodontist in Selsdon: Before booking anything in Selsdon, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is relevant to searches focused on both Selsdon and the wider Greater London area.
Where Selsdon sits locally
Just under 1 km west, Sanderstead is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The local picture in Selsdon
By ONS classification, Selsdon falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Selsdon sits within NHS South West London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 14.7% of Selsdon's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6% of the 1,325 residents in Selsdon's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Greater London. Selsdon has 18 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 89% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Selsdon attend schools such as Riddlesdown Collegiate (1.3 miles) and The Quest Academy (1.3 miles). 14 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 153 schools and 63,189 pupils in Selsdon's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Selsdon's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Selsdon is about 11 miles from Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London.
Local orthodontic signals in Selsdon
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Selsdon itself. The closest on record are Mayfield Dental in Purley, about a mile away; Croydon Orthodontic Practice Tim McDonogh And Associates, about 2 miles away; and Dental Beauty Orthodontics South Croydon, about 2 miles away.
Widen your local search
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Sanderstead, Selsdon and Ballards, Hamsey Green, Croham, South Croydon, and Kenley may also help.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Selsdon
Patients in Selsdon have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Selsdon
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Selsdon — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Selsdon
Many people in Selsdon delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Selsdon
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Selsdon
Provision in Selsdon varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. By ONS classification, Selsdon falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS South West London Integrated Care Board. Selsdon's under-16 share sits at 14.7%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6% of the 1,325 residents in Selsdon's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Greater London. With 18 orthodontic practices within five miles, Selsdon is better served than 89% 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 Selsdon attend schools such as Riddlesdown Collegiate (1.3 miles) and The Quest Academy (1.3 miles). 14 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 153 schools and 63,189 pupils across Selsdon's Local Authority. Selsdon falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Selsdon is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London, about 11 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Selsdon. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Selsdon
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Selsdon, Greater London. You can also browse nearby location pages including Sanderstead, Selsdon and Ballards, Hamsey Green, Croham, South Croydon, and Kenley.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Selsdon
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Selsdon often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Selsdon?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Selsdon is Mayfield Dental in Purley, about 1.2 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Croydon Orthodontic Practice Tim McDonogh And Associates (1.9 miles) and Dental Beauty Orthodontics South Croydon (1.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Selsdon?
Our register has 18 practices within 5 miles of Selsdon, 83 practices within 10 miles and 318 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Selsdon?
The nearest practice to Selsdon that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is CROYDON ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in South Croydon, about 1.9 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include ConfiDental Clinic Purley (2.0 miles) and Gentle Dental Care (2.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Selsdon, 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 Selsdon, Greater London?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.