NHS Treatment in Selsdon 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 14.7% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of 1,325 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | CROYDON ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, South Croydon — 1.9 miles; 12 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Riddlesdown Collegiate — 1.3 miles The Quest Academy — 1.3 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — about 11 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.6% 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 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. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is CROYDON ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, 1.9 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CROYDON ORTHODONTIC PRACTICESouth Croydon | 1.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – |
| ConfiDental Clinic PurleyCoulsdon | 2.0 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (442 reviews) |
| Gentle Dental CareCroydon | 2.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (352 reviews) |
| Orchard OrthodonticsLondon | 2.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (524 reviews) |
| 72 DentalCoulsdon | 3.0 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (675 reviews) |
| Thornton Dental and Implant CentreThornton Heath | 4.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (204 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Selsdon with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is South Croydon, 1.9 miles north-west; the next are Coulsdon (2.0 miles west) and Croydon (2.2 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| South Croydon | 1 | 1.9 miles north-west |
| Coulsdon | 2 | 2.0 miles west |
| Croydon | 1 | 2.2 miles north-west |
| London | 1 | 2.8 miles north |
| Thornton Heath | 1 | 4.2 miles north-west |
| Beckenham | 1 | 5.1 miles north-east |
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 Premier Orthodontics in Shortlands (4.9 from 161 reviews), 6.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Premier OrthodonticsShortlands | 4.9 (161 reviews) | 6.2 miles north-east |
| 72 DentalCoulsdon | 4.8 (675 reviews) | 3.0 miles west |
| Orchard OrthodonticsLondon | 4.8 (524 reviews) | 2.8 miles north |
| Gentle Dental CareCroydon | 4.8 (352 reviews) | 2.2 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Selsdon, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Avid Dental, 3.5 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is CROYDON ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, South Croydon, 1.9 miles 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 11 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Selsdon 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 orthodontic treatment in Selsdon follows a structured pathway from your dentist through to a specialist. 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.
What NHS Treatment Costs in Selsdon
The NHS route covers the whole course, from the specialist assessment to the retainers at the end.
Private treatment in Selsdon trades cost for speed and choice — around £1,500–£3,500 for metal braces, but starting within weeks and with ceramic, lingual and aligner options on the table.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Selsdon
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. NHS orthodontic waiting times in Greater London vary significantly by practice and by how the referral was made.
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Selsdon. Selsdon's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Regionally, 22.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). 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. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Selsdon is about 11 miles from Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London. Selsdon sits within NHS South West London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. ONS classifies Selsdon as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Census data puts 14.7% of Selsdon's population at under 16. Families in Selsdon are served by secondary schools including Riddlesdown Collegiate (1.3 miles) and The Quest Academy (1.3 miles). 14 secondary schools are within three miles. Selsdon's Local Authority has 153 schools educating 63,189 pupils (DfE data). Selsdon has 18 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 89% of towns in England. There is no orthodontist on our records in Selsdon itself. The nearest recorded 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. 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.
Your NHS Journey Step by Step in Selsdon
For eligible patients in Selsdon, the NHS route follows a defined sequence from dentist to specialist:
- Dental check-up: Your dentist performs an initial IOTN assessment and, if eligible, makes a formal referral.
- Referral to NHS orthodontist: You join the waiting list for the local NHS orthodontic service covering Selsdon.
- Specialist assessment: An orthodontist confirms your IOTN score, takes records, and confirms whether NHS treatment proceeds.
- Brace fitting: Metal fixed braces are fitted — typically 60–90 minutes.
- Active treatment: Adjustment appointments every 6–8 weeks for 18–24 months on average.
- Retention: Retainers provided at completion as part of the NHS course of care.
Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Selsdon
Orthodontic problems in children are often best identified early. Parents in Selsdon increasingly bring children for a first assessment around age 7-8. A photo assessment is a gentle way to get an early steer before booking anything.
Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Selsdon
Space maintainers keep the space from a baby tooth lost too soon from closing up, so neighbouring teeth don't drift into the gap before the adult tooth is ready to come through.
Orthodontic Eligibility in Selsdon
NHS orthodontic treatment is not available to everyone. The Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) is the primary tool used across Greater London to decide who receives funded treatment. This guide explains how IOTN works, who qualifies, and what private options exist if you don't.
Eligibility in Selsdon — Local Context
How long NHS treatment takes to start in Greater London depends heavily on the individual practice's current caseload.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Selsdon
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 deprived is Selsdon compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Selsdon is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Selsdon?
Selsdon sits within NHS South West London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning.
How's children's dental health in Selsdon's area?
OHID figures for this ICB show 22.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay.
What kind of area is Selsdon?
By ONS classification, Selsdon falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city.
What does NHS orthodontic treatment include?
Everything from the specialist assessment through adjustments, the brace, de-bonding and retainers is covered as a single course of treatment.
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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