Braces in Tadworth at a Glance
| Residents under 16 | 13.2% (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.1% of 1,525 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Beacon School — 2.1 miles Rosebery School — 3.1 miles |
| Nearest practice listing fixed braces | Alan Wilson Dentistry, Epsom — 3.2 miles; 16 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Epsom Orthodontics, Epsom — 3.2 miles; 14 within 10 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — about 16 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Access within Surrey | 266th closest to a practice of 415 places in the county; the county median is 1.9 miles |
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 offering braces near Tadworth
On our practice register: 21 practices within 5 miles of Tadworth, 66 practices within 10 and 279 practices within 20. The closest is Zen House Dental Banstead, 2.8 miles north-east. The nearest that mentions fixed braces is Alan Wilson Dentistry, 3.2 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Wilson DentistryEpsom | 3.2 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (273 reviews) |
| Epsom OrthodonticsEpsom | 3.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (162 reviews) |
| Epsom Smiles Dental PracticeEpsom | 3.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (141 reviews) |
| Quadrant Dental PracticeEwell | 3.2 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (332 reviews) |
| Epsom Dental CentreEpsom | 3.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (398 reviews) |
| Reigate Specialist Orthodontic PracticeRedhill | 3.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (141 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Tadworth with practices offering braces
The closest town with practices offering braces is Epsom, 3.2 miles north; the next are Ewell (3.2 miles north) and Redhill (3.6 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Epsom | 4 | 3.2 miles north |
| Ewell | 2 | 3.2 miles north |
| Redhill | 1 | 3.6 miles south-east |
| Reigate | 1 | 3.8 miles south |
| Cheam | 1 | 4.6 miles north |
| Fetcham | 1 | 4.7 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Tadworth
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Cheam Village Dental Studios (5.0 from 381 reviews), 4.6 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheam Village Dental StudiosCheam | 5.0 (381 reviews) | 4.6 miles north |
| Ewell OrthodonticsEwell | 5.0 (379 reviews) | 4.9 miles north |
| Quadrant Dental PracticeEwell | 5.0 (332 reviews) | 3.2 miles north |
| Alan Wilson DentistryEpsom | 5.0 (273 reviews) | 3.2 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bracket-and-wire braces have quietly evolved into lighter, faster, more comfortable systems. Orthodontists serving Tadworth offer metal, ceramic, lingual and self-ligating appliances to suit different cases and budgets. Their constant, controlled force is why they remain first choice for significant bite problems. Typical treatment spans roughly one to two years, depending on complexity.
Picking the Right Orthodontist in Tadworth
Before choosing a Tadworth practice, check the fee is genuinely all-inclusive — records, adjustments, retainers and emergency visits — and that you're given a written breakdown, not just a headline price.
Getting two or three consultations before committing is entirely reasonable for private treatment, and it's the best way to judge both the plan and the clinician.
What to Expect During Brace Treatment in Tadworth
Fitting takes around an hour, and adjustment appointments in Tadworth are usually every 6–9 weeks. Keeping to them is what holds the treatment on schedule. The Tadworth overview sets out local facts, the nearest practices and the NHS funding route that applies here.
Local Context for Tadworth
Tadworth has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Bupa Dental Care — is about 2 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Tadworth's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Tadworth. With just 13.2% of residents under 16, Tadworth skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.1% of the 1,525 residents in Tadworth's census neighbourhood, below the 7.6% average across Surrey. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (21), Tadworth has more choice than 92% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Tadworth are The Beacon School (2.1 miles) and Rosebery School (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Tadworth among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Tadworth is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London, about 16 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Tadworth itself. The nearest recorded are Zen House Dental Banstead, about 3 miles away; Forever Dental and Skin in Ashtead, about 3 miles away; and Alan Wilson Dentistry in Epsom, about 3 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
Waiting times for NHS orthodontic treatment in Surrey differ considerably between practices and can change over time. Private treatment can usually begin within a few weeks of the initial consultation.
Private brace costs in Tadworth generally sit between £1,500 and £5,500. Many practices offer 0% or low-interest payment plans spread over 12 to 24 months.
Jaw Alignment & Bite Issues in Tadworth
Not all orthodontic problems are purely about tooth position. Some patients in Tadworth have jaw discrepancies that can't be corrected by moving teeth alone. A photo assessment can help flag whether specialist referral is worth pursuing.
Jaw Treatment in Tadworth — Local Context
Tadworth has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Bupa Dental Care — is about 2 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Tadworth is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. Tadworth has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.2% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.1% of the 1,525 residents in Tadworth's census neighbourhood, below the 7.6% average across Surrey. With 21 orthodontic practices within five miles, Tadworth is better served than 92% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Tadworth are The Beacon School (2.1 miles) and Rosebery School (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Tadworth sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Tadworth is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London, about 16 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They offer specialist orthodontic assessment for jaw problems.
Teeth Problems Treated by Orthodontists in Tadworth
Many people in Tadworth live with orthodontic problems without realising there are effective solutions. Some cases are straightforward crowding; others are bite issues that have developed over years. Recognising which problem you have makes the treatment conversation far clearer.
Orthodontic Problems in Tadworth — Local Context
No orthodontic practice covers Tadworth directly, though Bupa Dental Care (about 2 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Tadworth sits within NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 13.2% of Tadworth's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Tadworth, 5.1% of the 1,525 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.6% average across Surrey, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Tadworth has 21 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 92% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Tadworth are The Beacon School (2.1 miles) and Rosebery School (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Tadworth sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Tadworth is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London, about 16 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. Crowding is the most common presenting problem across the UK. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
Teenage Orthodontic Treatment in Tadworth
For teenagers in Tadworth, orthodontics improves far more than just the smile. It can have a lasting positive impact on confidence, dental health and facial development. The key decisions are timing, NHS versus private, and treatment type in Surrey.
Teen Orthodontics in Tadworth — Local Context
Waiting times for NHS orthodontic treatment in Surrey differ considerably between practices and can change over time. That's a significant period when timing matters.
Frequently Asked Questions — Braces in Tadworth
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Tadworth?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Tadworth is Zen House Dental Banstead, about 2.8 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Forever Dental and Skin (2.9 miles) and Banstead Dental Care: Family and Dental Implant Centre (2.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Tadworth?
Our register has 21 practices within 5 miles of Tadworth, 66 practices within 10 miles and 279 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get braces near Tadworth?
The nearest practice to Tadworth that mentions fixed braces is Alan Wilson Dentistry in Epsom, about 3.2 miles to the north. Others nearby include Epsom Orthodontics (3.2 miles) and Epsom Smiles Dental Practice (3.2 miles).
How deprived is Tadworth compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Tadworth is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Where's the nearest dentist to Tadworth?
There's no orthodontist based in Tadworth, though Bupa Dental Care (about 2 miles away) is a general dentist who can carry out an initial assessment and refer on if needed.
How many families live in Tadworth?
Census data puts 13.2% of Tadworth's population at under 16.
What is the population of Tadworth?
Around 6,999 people live in Tadworth.
How much do braces cost in Tadworth?
Private metal braces in Tadworth typically cost between £1,500 and £3,500. Ceramic braces range from £2,000 to £4,500, and lingual braces from £4,000 to £8,000. NHS braces are free for eligible under-18s.
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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