--- title: "Gentle Dental Care | Orthodontist in Croydon" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/gentle-dental-care-2 description: "Gentle Dental Care is an orthodontic practice in Croydon. Rated 4.8/5 from 352 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Gentle Dental Care 29A Whitehorse Rd, Croydon CR0 2JH, UK, [Croydon](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/croydon) CR0 7LR 4.8 (352 reviews) Clear Aligners Fixed Braces Invisalign NHS Braces Retainers [020 8684 4441](tel:020 8684 4441) [Visit Website](https://www.gentledentalcaregroup.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=8005535337529020208&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:reception@gentledentalcaregroup.co.uk) ## About This Practice Gentle Dental Care is a registered orthodontic provider serving Croydon and the surrounding area. Finance or monthly payment plans are reported to be available for private treatment. The practice has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 352 reviews. The practice address is 29A Whitehorse Rd, Croydon CR0 2JH, UK, postcode CR0 7LR. This is one of 7 practices on our Croydon register. Other practices nearby include Heathfield Dental Clinic in South Croydon (under a mile away), Croydon Orthodontic Practice Tim McDonogh And Associates in Croydon (under a mile away), and Dental Beauty Orthodontics South Croydon in South Croydon (under a mile away). This practice is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. Both NHS and private treatment routes are available, subject to eligibility. Treatment options at this practice include Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Retainers, subject to clinical assessment. This practice is reported to offer remote consultations, useful for an initial assessment. Across the practices we list in Croydon, the review-weighted average rating is 4.8; this practice's 4.8 is in line with that. A free initial consultation is reported to be available at this practice. ## Gentle Dental Care at a Glance | Address | 29A Whitehorse Rd, Croydon CR0 2JH, UK, Croydon, CR0 7LR | | --- | --- | | Nation | England | | NHS dental services | NHS South West London Integrated Care Board | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) | | Funding listed | NHS and private | | Treatments listed | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces, Retainers | | Public rating | 4.8 out of 5 from 352 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Heathfield Dental Clinic, South Croydon — under a mile | | Details last checked | May 2026 | Sources: our orthodontic practice register, ONS geography via postcodes.io and UK NHS dental charge schedules. Distances are straight-line. ## Around Gentle Dental Care The neighbourhood around Gentle Dental Care has 1,757 residents and 6.9% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. Families here are closest to Harris Academy Purley (0.6 miles). Patients here can choose from 18 other orthodontic practices within three miles. Of the 17 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 4th. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 10 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,757 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 10.1% aged 16 to 24 and 35.2% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Harris Academy Purley (0.6 miles); Wilson's School (0.9 miles); Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School (1.1 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 18 (6 offer NHS, 8 list clear aligners, 6 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 4th of 17 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London (about 10 miles) | | Residents in CR0 | 10,510 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in CR0 | 44.8% | | Residents per square kilometre in CR0 | 4,778 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the CR0 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/cr0) ## NHS Orthodontics in Croydon 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 dental services in this area are commissioned by NHS South West London Integrated Care Board. Gentle Dental Care is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Gentle Dental Care offer NHS treatment? Gentle Dental Care offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Gentle Dental Care offer? Gentle Dental Care offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Retainers. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does Gentle Dental Care offer payment plans? Gentle Dental Care is reported to offer finance or monthly payment options for private treatment. Confirm current terms directly with the practice. Can I get a remote consultation with Gentle Dental Care? Gentle Dental Care is reported to offer remote or virtual consultations before an in-person visit. Confirm availability directly with the practice. Does Gentle Dental Care offer a free consultation? Gentle Dental Care is reported to offer a free initial consultation or smile assessment. Confirm current availability directly with the practice. Does Gentle Dental Care use digital scanning? Gentle Dental Care is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment, which can remove the need for traditional dental impressions. Where is Gentle Dental Care located? Gentle Dental Care is located in Croydon. How many orthodontists are there in Croydon? We currently track 7 orthodontic practices in Croydon, of which Gentle Dental Care is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Gentle Dental Care? 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. 18-year-olds in qualifying full-time education are also exempt, as are adults on certain benefits or low incomes, and one charge covers the full course from fitting to retainers. What other orthodontists are near Gentle Dental Care? The nearest other practices on our register are Heathfield Dental Clinic (South Croydon, under a mile away), Croydon Orthodontic Practice Tim McDonogh And Associates (Croydon, under a mile away), and Dental Beauty Orthodontics South Croydon (South Croydon, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Gentle Dental Care, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Gentle Dental Care on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Croydon View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/croydon) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [Fixed braces: what to expect View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/braces) [About Invisalign View](https://virtualconsultant.online/invisalign) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [Orthodontic payment plans View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs/patient/pricing-plans) [About remote orthodontic assessments View](https://virtualconsultant.online/clinicians/features/remote-assessments) [Understanding an orthodontic quote View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/orthodontic-quote-without-visiting) [Compare orthodontic treatment types View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments) ## Nearby Orthodontists The 6 practices closest to Gentle Dental Care on our register: 2 list NHS orthodontics, 1 list clear aligners and 1 list fixed braces. The nearest is Heathfield Dental Clinic, under a mile away. | Practice | From Gentle Dental Care | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Heathfield Dental Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/heathfield-dental-clinic), South Croydon | under a mile east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.1 (330) | | [Croydon Orthodontic Practice Tim McDonogh And Associates](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/croydon-orthodontic-practice-tim-mcdonogh-and-associates), Croydon | under a mile east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.0 (4) | | [Dental Beauty Orthodontics South Croydon](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dental-beauty-orthodontics-south-croydon), South Croydon | under a mile east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.4 (226) | | [CROYDON ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/croydon-orthodontic-practice), South Croydon | under a mile east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [Mayfield Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/mayfield-dental), Purley | 1.1 miles south-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (201) | | [Orchard Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/orchard-orthodontics), London | 1.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.8 (524) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Gentle Dental Care. [Heathfield Dental Clinic — South Croydon (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/heathfield-dental-clinic) [Croydon Orthodontic Practice Tim McDonogh And Associates — Croydon (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/croydon-orthodontic-practice-tim-mcdonogh-and-associates) [Dental Beauty Orthodontics South Croydon — South Croydon (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dental-beauty-orthodontics-south-croydon) [CROYDON ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE — South Croydon (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/croydon-orthodontic-practice) [Mayfield Dental — Purley (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/mayfield-dental) [Orchard Orthodontics — London (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/orchard-orthodontics) [Compare All Orthodontists in Croydon](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/croydon) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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