Orthodontic practices near South Croydon
On our practice register: 27 practices within 5 miles of South Croydon, 107 practices within 10 and 333 practices within 20. The closest is Croydon Orthodontic Practice Tim McDonogh And Associates, 0.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croydon Orthodontic Practice Tim McDonogh And AssociatesCroydon | 0.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.0 (4 reviews) |
| Dental Beauty Orthodontics South CroydonSouth Croydon | 0.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.4 (226 reviews) |
| CROYDON ORTHODONTIC PRACTICESouth Croydon | 0.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Heathfield Dental ClinicSouth Croydon | 0.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.1 (330 reviews) |
| Gentle Dental CareCroydon | 0.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (352 reviews) |
| Mayfield DentalPurley | 0.7 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (201 reviews) |
| Orchard OrthodonticsLondon | 1.3 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (524 reviews) |
| Feel Good Dental - CroydonCroydon | 1.6 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (401 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to South Croydon with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Croydon, 0.3 miles north-west; the next are South Croydon (0.3 miles north-west) and Purley (0.7 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Croydon | 6 | 0.3 miles north-west |
| South Croydon | 3 | 0.3 miles north-west |
| Purley | 4 | 0.7 miles south |
| London | 2 | 1.3 miles north |
| Coulsdon | 2 | 1.8 miles south-west |
| Thornton Heath | 1 | 2.6 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of South Croydon
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Feel Good Dental - Croydon (5.0 from 401 reviews), 1.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feel Good Dental - CroydonCroydon | 5.0 (401 reviews) | 1.6 miles north-east |
| Banstead Dental Care: Family and Dental Implant CentreBanstead | 4.9 (288 reviews) | 5.3 miles south-west |
| Carlton Dental PracticeCarshalton | 4.9 (255 reviews) | 3.4 miles west |
| Shirley Dental PracticeCroydon | 4.9 (237 reviews) | 2.1 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
South Croydon 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 | Around the England average |
| Population | 55,198 |
| Residents under 16 | 18.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,904 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.5% aged 16 to 24 and 51.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 38.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 9,398 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 26 practices, more than 94% of towns in England |
| Access within Greater London | 145th closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.3 miles away, closer than 95% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Coombe Wood School — 0.5 miles Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School — 0.7 miles Harris Academy Purley — 0.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 21 schools, about 20,716 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) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 3 |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 107 within 10 miles, 333 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 South Croydon
The nearest practice to South Croydon is Croydon Orthodontic Practice Tim McDonogh And Associates, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 107 practices, and within 20 there are 333.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Gentle Dental Care (under a mile) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 17 of the practices around South Croydon list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 South Croydon are commissioned by NHS South West London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is CROYDON ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in South Croydon, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 10 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In South Croydon
Greater London12 nearby locationsLocal orthodontic treatment in South Croydon
Orthodontist in South Croydon: If your search for orthodontic treatment in South Croydon keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Greater London. South Croydon — a large town with a population of around 55,198 — is covered on this page specifically.
Where South Croydon sits locally
With a population of roughly 55,198, South Croydon is a large town within Greater London. The nearest other location we cover is Croham, under 1 km to the north.
The local picture in South Croydon
South Croydon — 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 18.2% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.2% of the 1,904 residents in South Croydon's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Greater London. With 26 orthodontic practices within five miles, South Croydon is better served than 94% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near South Croydon attend schools such as Coombe Wood School (0.5 miles) and Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School (0.7 miles). 21 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 153 schools and 63,189 pupils across South Croydon's Local Authority. South Croydon's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to South Croydon is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London, about 10 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Continue your local research
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Croham, Waddon, Addiscombe, Croydon, Sanderstead, and Purley.
Useful local orthodontic context for South Croydon
Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 3 published orthodontic practices in the database currently link to South Croydon or nearby searches; 1 include NHS signals and 2 include private treatment signals. Nearby practice records include Dental Beauty Orthodontics South Croydon, Heathfield Dental Clinic, and CROYDON ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in South Croydon
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in South Croydon helps you ask the right questions. 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. People from Croham, Waddon and Purley Way regularly visit orthodontists in South Croydon.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in South Croydon
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in South Croydon
Our database currently lists 3 orthodontic practices in and around South Croydon. By ONS classification, South Croydon falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in South Croydon falls under NHS South West London Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 18.2% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around South Croydon, 6.2% of the 1,904 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Greater London, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. South Croydon has 26 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 94% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near South Croydon attend schools such as Coombe Wood School (0.5 miles) and Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School (0.7 miles). 21 secondary schools are within three miles. South Croydon's Local Authority has 153 schools educating 63,189 pupils (DfE data). South Croydon's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, South Croydon is about 10 miles from Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention. People from Croham, Waddon, and Purley Way regularly make use of South Croydon's orthodontic practices for starting orthodontic treatment.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in South Croydon
Patients in South Croydon 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. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything. People from Croham, Waddon and Purley Way regularly visit orthodontists in South Croydon.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in South Croydon
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around South Croydon. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around South Croydon
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to South Croydon, Greater London alone. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Croham, Waddon, Addiscombe, Croydon, Sanderstead, and Purley.
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Frequently Asked Questions in South Croydon
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in South Croydon often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to South Croydon?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to South Croydon is Croydon Orthodontic Practice Tim McDonogh And Associates, about 0.3 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Dental Beauty Orthodontics South Croydon (0.3 miles) and CROYDON ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (0.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near South Croydon?
Our register has 27 practices within 5 miles of South Croydon, 107 practices within 10 miles and 333 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near South Croydon?
The nearest practice to South Croydon that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is CROYDON ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in South Croydon, about 0.3 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Gentle Dental Care (0.7 miles) and Orchard Orthodontics (1.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in South Croydon, 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 South Croydon, Greater London?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.