Orthodontic practices near The Ridge
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of The Ridge; 52 practices within 10 and 253 practices within 20. The closest is 72 Dental in Coulsdon, 6.2 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 DentalCoulsdon | 6.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (675 reviews) |
| ConfiDental Clinic PurleyCoulsdon | 6.3 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (442 reviews) |
| Mayfield DentalPurley | 6.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (201 reviews) |
| Orthodontic HealthPurley | 6.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (22 reviews) |
| Purley Dental CarePurley | 6.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (367 reviews) |
| Dental Beauty Orthodontics PurleyPurley | 6.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (83 reviews) |
| Croydon Orthodontic Practice Tim McDonogh And AssociatesCroydon | 7.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.0 (4 reviews) |
| Dental Beauty Orthodontics South CroydonSouth Croydon | 7.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.4 (226 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Ridge with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Coulsdon, 6.2 miles north-west; the next are Purley (6.3 miles north-west) and Croydon (7.2 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon | 2 | 6.2 miles north-west |
| Purley | 4 | 6.3 miles north-west |
| Croydon | 6 | 7.2 miles north-west |
| South Croydon | 3 | 7.2 miles north-west |
| Redhill | 3 | 7.3 miles west |
| Reigate | 3 | 7.7 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of The Ridge
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), 8.7 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Zen House Dental BansteadBanstead | 5.0 (556 reviews) | 8.7 miles north-west |
| Feel Good Dental - CroydonCroydon | 5.0 (401 reviews) | 8.0 miles north |
| Reigate Specialist Orthodontic PracticeRedhill | 5.0 (141 reviews) | 8.2 miles west |
| Halo DentalSevenoaks | 5.0 (64 reviews) | 8.8 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The Ridge at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Tandridge |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 21.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,498 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 32.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 347 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Surrey | 393rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 415 places in the county (the county median is 1.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% here, against 7.6% across neighbourhoods in Surrey |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 16 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Oxted School — 1.0 miles de Stafford School — 3.2 miles Warlingham School — 3.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,528 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | 72 Dental, Coulsdon — 6 miles Mayfield Dental, Purley — 6 miles Croydon Orthodontic Practice Tim McDonogh And Associates, Croydon — 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 | 52 within 10 miles, 253 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 The Ridge
From The Ridge the nearest practice is 72 Dental in Coulsdon, 6.2 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 52 practices, and within 20 there are 253.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: 72 Dental (6.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Gentle Dental Care (7.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around The Ridge list clear aligners, the nearest 6.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around The Ridge are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is 72 Dental in Coulsdon, 6.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 16 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from The Ridge to 72 Dental 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 160 to 320 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £145 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In The Ridge
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Orthodontist in The Ridge: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in The Ridge understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Surrey, not just The Ridge.
Area profile for The Ridge
Officially, The Ridge is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, The Ridge falls under NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 21.8% of The Ridge's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around The Ridge, 7.1% of the 1,498 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.6% average across Surrey, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. The Ridge has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. Families in The Ridge are served by secondary schools including Oxted School (1.0 miles) and de Stafford School (3.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, The Ridge sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to The Ridge is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London, about 16 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local provider signals in The Ridge
There is no orthodontist on our records in The Ridge itself. The closest on record are 72 Dental in Coulsdon, about 6 miles away; Mayfield Dental in Purley, about 6 miles away; and Croydon Orthodontic Practice Tim McDonogh And Associates, about 7 miles away.
Compare nearby areas
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Oxted, Woldingham, Limpsfield, Tandridge, Chelsham, and Titsey.
Local snapshot of The Ridge
Just around 1 km south-east, Oxted is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in The Ridge
Starting orthodontic treatment in The Ridge can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in The Ridge follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in The Ridge
The orthodontic landscape in The Ridge offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in The Ridge — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving The Ridge. By ONS classification, The Ridge falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. The Ridge sits within NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. The Ridge's under-16 share sits at 21.8%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around The Ridge, 7.1% of the 1,498 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.6% average across Surrey, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. The Ridge has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near The Ridge attend schools such as Oxted School (1.0 miles) and de Stafford School (3.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data ranks The Ridge among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to The Ridge is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London, about 16 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. There is no orthodontist on our records in The Ridge itself. The nearest recorded are 72 Dental in Coulsdon, about 6 miles away; Mayfield Dental in Purley, about 6 miles away; and Croydon Orthodontic Practice Tim McDonogh And Associates, about 7 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around The Ridge. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around The Ridge
This section helps connect The Ridge, Surrey to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. If you're still deciding, related pages for Oxted, Woldingham, Limpsfield, Tandridge, Chelsham, and Titsey may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in The Ridge
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Ridge often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Ridge?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Ridge is 72 Dental in Coulsdon, about 6.2 miles to the north-west. The next closest are ConfiDental Clinic Purley (6.3 miles) and Mayfield Dental (6.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Ridge?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of The Ridge, 52 practices within 10 miles and 253 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Coulsdon, 6.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Ridge?
The nearest practice to The Ridge that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is 72 Dental in Coulsdon, about 6.2 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include ConfiDental Clinic Purley (6.3 miles) and CROYDON ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (7.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Ridge, Surrey?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in The Ridge, Surrey?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.