NHS Treatment in St George's Hill at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS Surrey and Sussex 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 | 16.4% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.1% of 1,510 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Weybridge Orthodontics, Weybridge — 1.6 miles; 15 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Heathside School — 1.2 miles Cobham Free School — 2.4 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — about 19 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.7% 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 St George's Hill
On our practice register: 13 practices within 5 miles of St George's Hill, 70 practices within 10 and 303 practices within 20. The closest is MyoDental in Sunbury-on-Thames, 1.6 miles north. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Weybridge Orthodontics, 1.6 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weybridge OrthodonticsWeybridge | 1.6 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (186 reviews) |
| York House Dental Practice - West Byfleet, SurreyWest Byfleet | 2.5 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (319 reviews) |
| Confident Smile Dental Practice | sheppertonShepperton | 3.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (134 reviews) |
| Hinchley Wood PracticeHinchley Wood | 5.0 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 3.3 (34 reviews) |
| Dental HouseSunbury-on-Thames | 5.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (227 reviews) |
| Woking Dental CareWoking | 5.1 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (444 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to St George's Hill with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Weybridge, 1.6 miles north; the next are West Byfleet (2.5 miles west) and Shepperton (3.0 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Weybridge | 1 | 1.6 miles north |
| West Byfleet | 1 | 2.5 miles west |
| Shepperton | 1 | 3.0 miles north |
| Hinchley Wood | 1 | 5.0 miles east |
| Sunbury-on-Thames | 1 | 5.0 miles north |
| Woking | 2 | 5.1 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of St George's Hill
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is York House Dental Practice - West Byfleet, Surrey (5.0 from 319 reviews), 2.5 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| York House Dental Practice - West Byfleet, SurreyWest Byfleet | 5.0 (319 reviews) | 2.5 miles west |
| Woking Dental CareWoking | 4.9 (444 reviews) | 5.1 miles south-west |
| Dental HouseSunbury-on-Thames | 4.9 (227 reviews) | 5.0 miles north |
| Weybridge OrthodonticsWeybridge | 4.9 (186 reviews) | 1.6 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from St George's Hill, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Surrey Periodontics, 1.2 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Weybridge Orthodontics, 1.6 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 19 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around St George's Hill are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
The NHS orthodontic pathway in St George's Hill focuses limited resources on the greatest clinical need. For eligible under-18s it's outstanding value — full treatment at no charge at all. The main limitation is waiting time, which can be substantial across Surrey.
What NHS Treatment Costs in St George's Hill
On the NHS, one course of treatment runs from fitting right through to retainers, with nothing added along the way.
Equivalent private metal braces in St George's Hill typically run £1,500–£3,500 — far more than NHS treatment, but with no waiting list and a wider choice of appliance.
NHS Orthodontic Access in St George's Hill
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 waiting times in Surrey are not fixed — they depend on the referring practice and local demand at the time.
St George's Hill has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Surrey Periodontics — is about a mile away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. National deprivation data ranks St George's Hill among England's less deprived areas. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.1% of the 1,510 residents in St George's Hill's census neighbourhood, above the 7.6% average across Surrey. The nearest university dental hospital to St George's Hill is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 19 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. St George's Hill — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 16.4% of St George's Hill's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. The closest secondary schools to St George's Hill are Heathside School (1.2 miles) and Cobham Free School (2.4 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (12), St George's Hill has more choice than 79% of towns in England. No orthodontic practice is recorded in St George's Hill. The closest on record are MyoDental in Sunbury-on-Thames, about 2 miles away; Weybridge Orthodontics, about 2 miles away; and ONE ORTHODONTICS in Cobham, 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.
The NHS Orthodontic Pathway in St George's Hill
For eligible patients in St George's Hill, 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 St George's Hill.
- 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.
NHS Brace Eligibility in St George's Hill
Whether you or your child qualifies for NHS treatment in St George's Hill comes down to a structured assessment. Even visibly crooked teeth may score below the threshold, which is why understanding IOTN matters. Knowing where you stand before the referral process saves time and manages expectations in St George's Hill.
Eligibility in St George's Hill — Local Context
How long NHS treatment takes to start in Surrey depends heavily on the individual practice's current caseload.
Children's Orthodontics in St George's Hill
Children's orthodontics in St George's Hill covers a spectrum from early monitoring to active interceptive treatment. Parents in St George's Hill 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 St George's Hill
Space maintainers hold open the gap left by a prematurely lost baby tooth, preventing neighbouring teeth from drifting in before the adult tooth erupts.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in St George's Hill
Where is the nearest orthodontist to St George's Hill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to St George's Hill is MyoDental in Sunbury-on-Thames, about 1.6 miles to the north. The next closest are Weybridge Orthodontics (1.6 miles) and ONE ORTHODONTICS (2.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near St George's Hill?
Our register has 13 practices within 5 miles of St George's Hill, 70 practices within 10 miles and 303 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near St George's Hill?
The nearest practice to St George's Hill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Weybridge Orthodontics, about 1.6 miles to the north. Others nearby include York House Dental Practice - West Byfleet, Surrey (2.5 miles) and Confident Smile Dental Practice | shepperton (3.0 miles).
Which towns are close to St George's Hill?
Nearby towns include Wey Meadows, Lock Island, Whiteley Village.
Where's the nearest dentist to St George's Hill?
No orthodontic practice covers St George's Hill directly — the nearest dentist, Surrey Periodontics, is about a mile away and is a normal first stop for a referral into orthodontic care.
What county is St George's Hill in?
St George's Hill falls within Surrey.
How deprived is St George's Hill compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, St George's Hill is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Can I switch from the NHS waiting list to private?
Yes, at any point — even while still on the NHS list. Plenty of patients do this to skip the wait or get access to ceramic or aligner options; you don't have to formally withdraw first, though it's polite to let the practice know.
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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