Orthodontic practices near Selsdon and Ballards
On our practice register: 18 practices within 5 miles of Selsdon and Ballards, 85 practices within 10 and 322 practices within 20. The closest is Mayfield Dental in Purley, 1.5 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield DentalPurley | 1.5 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (201 reviews) |
| Croydon Orthodontic Practice Tim McDonogh And AssociatesCroydon | 2.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.0 (4 reviews) |
| Dental Beauty Orthodontics South CroydonSouth Croydon | 2.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.4 (226 reviews) |
| CROYDON ORTHODONTIC PRACTICESouth Croydon | 2.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Heathfield Dental ClinicSouth Croydon | 2.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.1 (330 reviews) |
| ConfiDental Clinic PurleyCoulsdon | 2.4 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (442 reviews) |
| Orthodontic HealthPurley | 2.4 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (22 reviews) |
| Purley Dental CarePurley | 2.4 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 and Ballards with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Purley, 1.5 miles north-west; the next are Croydon (2.2 miles north-west) and South Croydon (2.2 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Purley | 4 | 1.5 miles north-west |
| Croydon | 6 | 2.2 miles north-west |
| South Croydon | 3 | 2.2 miles north-west |
| Coulsdon | 2 | 2.4 miles west |
| London | 1 | 3.0 miles north-west |
| Thornton Heath | 1 | 4.4 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 and Ballards
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), 6.2 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Zen House Dental BansteadBanstead | 5.0 (556 reviews) | 6.2 miles west |
| Feel Good Dental - CroydonCroydon | 5.0 (401 reviews) | 2.9 miles north |
| Banstead Dental Care: Family and Dental Implant CentreBanstead | 4.9 (288 reviews) | 6.1 miles west |
| Carlton Dental PracticeCarshalton | 4.9 (255 reviews) | 5.1 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Selsdon and Ballards 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 | 855th closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.5 miles away, closer than 75% 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 | The Quest Academy — 0.9 miles Riddlesdown Collegiate — 1.6 miles Warlingham School — 1.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 11 schools, about 11,249 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 — 2 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 | 85 within 10 miles, 322 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 and Ballards
The nearest practice to Selsdon and Ballards is Mayfield Dental in Purley, 1.5 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 85 practices, and within 20 there are 322.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: ConfiDental Clinic Purley (2.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Gentle Dental Care (2.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Selsdon and Ballards list clear aligners, the nearest 2.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Selsdon and Ballards are commissioned by NHS South West London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is CROYDON ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in South Croydon, 2.2 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 and Ballards
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Orthodontist in Selsdon and Ballards: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Selsdon and Ballards understand their options before committing to an appointment. It connects local orthodontic research in Selsdon and Ballards with the wider Greater London area.
Selsdon and Ballards in context
Selsdon and Ballards — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS South West London Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 14.7% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,325 residents in the neighbourhood around Selsdon and Ballards, 6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Greater London. Selsdon and Ballards has 18 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 89% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Selsdon and Ballards are served by secondary schools including The Quest Academy (0.9 miles) and Riddlesdown Collegiate (1.6 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 153 schools and 63,189 pupils in Selsdon and Ballards's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Selsdon and Ballards falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Selsdon and Ballards is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 11 miles away.
Practice data for Selsdon and Ballards
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Selsdon and Ballards. The closest on record are Mayfield Dental in Purley, about 2 miles away; Croydon Orthodontic Practice Tim McDonogh And Associates, about 2 miles away; and Dental Beauty Orthodontics South Croydon, about 2 miles away.
Continue your local research
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Selsdon, Hamsey Green, Sanderstead, Farleigh, Warlingham, and Croham.
Selsdon and Ballards in numbers
Just under 1 km west, Selsdon is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Selsdon and Ballards
Patients in Selsdon and Ballards have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Selsdon and Ballards — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Selsdon and Ballards — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Selsdon and Ballards — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS South West London Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 14.7% of Selsdon and Ballards'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 and Ballards's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Greater London. With 18 orthodontic practices within five miles, Selsdon and Ballards is better served than 89% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Selsdon and Ballards are The Quest Academy (0.9 miles) and Riddlesdown Collegiate (1.6 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 153 schools and 63,189 pupils in Selsdon and Ballards's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Selsdon and Ballards falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Selsdon and Ballards is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 11 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Selsdon and Ballards. The nearest recorded are Mayfield Dental in Purley, about 2 miles away; Croydon Orthodontic Practice Tim McDonogh And Associates, about 2 miles away; and Dental Beauty Orthodontics South Croydon, about 2 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Selsdon and Ballards
Orthodontic treatment in Selsdon and Ballards is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Selsdon and Ballards
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Selsdon and Ballards
Provision in Selsdon and Ballards varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Selsdon and Ballards's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Selsdon and Ballards falls under NHS South West London Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 14.7% of Selsdon and Ballards'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 and Ballards's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Greater London. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (18), Selsdon and Ballards has more choice than 89% of towns in England. 22.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Selsdon and Ballards are served by secondary schools including The Quest Academy (0.9 miles) and Riddlesdown Collegiate (1.6 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. Selsdon and Ballards's Local Authority has 153 schools educating 63,189 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data ranks Selsdon and Ballards among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Selsdon and Ballards is about 11 miles from Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Selsdon and Ballards. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Selsdon and Ballards
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Selsdon and Ballards, Greater London, these local links help you keep browsing. Other local pages worth browsing include Selsdon, Hamsey Green, Sanderstead, Farleigh, Warlingham, and Croham.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Selsdon and Ballards
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Selsdon and Ballards often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Selsdon and Ballards?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Selsdon and Ballards is Mayfield Dental in Purley, about 1.5 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Croydon Orthodontic Practice Tim McDonogh And Associates (2.2 miles) and Dental Beauty Orthodontics South Croydon (2.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Selsdon and Ballards?
Our register has 18 practices within 5 miles of Selsdon and Ballards, 85 practices within 10 miles and 322 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Selsdon and Ballards?
The nearest practice to Selsdon and Ballards that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is CROYDON ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in South Croydon, about 2.2 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include ConfiDental Clinic Purley (2.4 miles) and Gentle Dental Care (2.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Selsdon and Ballards, 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 Selsdon and Ballards, Greater London?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.