Orthodontic practices near South Holmwood
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of South Holmwood; 20 practices within 10 and 158 practices within 20. The closest is Slipshoe Street Dental Surgery in Reigate, 5.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slipshoe Street Dental SurgeryReigate | 5.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (109 reviews) |
| The Wellington Clinic - ReigateRedhill | 6.1 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (19 reviews) |
| Reigate Specialist Orthodontic PracticeRedhill | 6.2 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (141 reviews) |
| REIGATE SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEReigate | 6.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Ringley Park Dental PracticeReigate | 6.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (73 reviews) |
| Redhill Orthodontic PracticeRedhill | 6.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (50 reviews) |
| OrthodonticlinicFetcham | 7.1 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (66 reviews) |
| Crescent Dental PracticeLeatherhead | 7.2 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (23 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to South Holmwood with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Reigate, 5.8 miles north-east; the next are Redhill (6.1 miles north-east) and Fetcham (7.1 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Reigate | 3 | 5.8 miles north-east |
| Redhill | 3 | 6.1 miles north-east |
| Fetcham | 1 | 7.1 miles north |
| Leatherhead | 2 | 7.2 miles north |
| Horsham | 4 | 7.4 miles south |
| Crawley | 5 | 7.5 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of South Holmwood
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), 10.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Zen House Dental BansteadBanstead | 5.0 (556 reviews) | 10.5 miles north-east |
| East Mews Dental CareHorsham | 5.0 (360 reviews) | 8.9 miles south |
| Quadrant Dental PracticeEwell | 5.0 (332 reviews) | 10.3 miles north |
| Alan Wilson DentistryEpsom | 5.0 (273 reviews) | 10.2 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
South Holmwood at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Mole Valley |
| NHS dental services | NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,651 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.2% aged 16 to 24 and 26.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 144 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Surrey | 385th closest to an orthodontic practice of 415 places in the county (the county median is 1.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.1% here, against 7.6% across neighbourhoods in Surrey |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 24 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Priory Church of England School — 2.7 miles The Ashcombe School — 3.4 miles Reigate School — 6.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 598 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Slipshoe Street Dental Surgery, Reigate — 6 miles The Wellington Clinic - Reigate, Redhill — 6 miles Orthodonticlinic, Fetcham — 7 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 20 within 10 miles, 158 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 Holmwood
From South Holmwood the nearest practice is Slipshoe Street Dental Surgery in Reigate, 5.8 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 20 practices, and within 20 there are 158.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dentist Crawley | Enhance Dental Surgery Crawley (7.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Reigate Specialist Orthodontic Practice (6.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around South Holmwood list clear aligners, the nearest 5.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around South Holmwood are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Slipshoe Street Dental Surgery in Reigate, 5.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 24 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from South Holmwood to Slipshoe Street Dental Surgery is roughly 15 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 150 to 300 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £135 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In South Holmwood
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Orthodontist in South Holmwood: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in South Holmwood understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Surrey, not just South Holmwood.
Where South Holmwood sits locally
Heading south for around 1 km brings you to Holmwood, the closest linked location.
Area profile for South Holmwood
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, South Holmwood sits within NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. South Holmwood's under-16 share sits at 16.3%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.1% of the 1,651 residents in South Holmwood's census neighbourhood, above the 7.6% average across Surrey. People in South Holmwood usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near South Holmwood attend schools such as The Priory Church of England School (2.7 miles) and The Ashcombe School (3.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. South Holmwood falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, South Holmwood is about 24 miles from Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London.
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For a broader view, related location pages cover Holmwood, Mid Holmwood, Beare Green, North Holmwood, Newdigate, and Capel as well as this one.
Practice signals around South Holmwood
We hold no orthodontic practice records in South Holmwood itself. The nearest recorded are Slipshoe Street Dental Surgery in Reigate, about 6 miles away; The Wellington Clinic - Reigate in Redhill, about 6 miles away; and Orthodonticlinic in Fetcham, about 7 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in South Holmwood
The orthodontic landscape in South Holmwood offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in South Holmwood
Every mainstream option is available to patients in South Holmwood — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in South Holmwood
Many people in South Holmwood delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in South Holmwood
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering South Holmwood — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, South Holmwood sits within NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. South Holmwood's under-16 share sits at 16.3%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.1% of the 1,651 residents in South Holmwood's census neighbourhood, above the 7.6% average across Surrey. South Holmwood has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near South Holmwood attend schools such as The Priory Church of England School (2.7 miles) and The Ashcombe School (3.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data ranks South Holmwood among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, South Holmwood is about 24 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 South Holmwood. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around South Holmwood
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in South Holmwood, Surrey. For a broader comparison, pages for Holmwood, Mid Holmwood, Beare Green, North Holmwood, Newdigate, and Capel follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in South Holmwood
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in South Holmwood often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to South Holmwood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to South Holmwood is Slipshoe Street Dental Surgery in Reigate, about 5.8 miles to the north-east. The next closest are The Wellington Clinic - Reigate (6.1 miles) and Reigate Specialist Orthodontic Practice (6.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near South Holmwood?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of South Holmwood, 20 practices within 10 miles and 158 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Reigate, 5.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near South Holmwood?
The nearest practice to South Holmwood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Slipshoe Street Dental Surgery in Reigate, about 5.8 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Reigate Specialist Orthodontic Practice (6.2 miles) and REIGATE SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (6.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in South Holmwood, Surrey?
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 Holmwood, Surrey?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.