--- title: "Orthodontists in Croydon, Greater London | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/croydon description: "Compare 6 orthodontic practices in Croydon, Greater London: treatments listed, NHS or private, public ratings and distance from the town centre." updated: 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Orthodontists in Croydon Compare 6 orthodontic practices in Croydon, Greater London by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Croydon](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/croydon) ## Compare Orthodontists in Croydon 6 practices are on our register for Croydon. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Addiscombe Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/addiscombe-orthodontics) | Not listed | Private | 4.3 (46 reviews) | 1 miles | | [Croydon Orthodontic Practice Tim McDonogh And Associates](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/croydon-orthodontic-practice-tim-mcdonogh-and-associates) | Not listed | Private | 4.0 (4 reviews) | 1 miles | | [Feel Good Dental - Croydon](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/feel-good-dental-croydon) | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, Retainers | Private | 5.0 (401 reviews) | 1 miles | | [Gentle Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/gentle-dental-care-2) CR0 7LR | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.8 (352 reviews) | 1 miles | | [London Road Dental Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/london-road-dental-centre) CR0 2RL | Clear Aligners, Invisalign | Private | 4.3 (182 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Shirley Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/shirley-dental-practice) CR0 8TF | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | Private | 4.9 (237 reviews) | 2 miles | ## Croydon at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Croydon | | NHS dental services | NHS South West London 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 | More deprived than most of England | | Population | 173,314 | | Residents under 16 | 15% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,304 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 2.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 13.3% aged 16 to 24 and 62% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 77.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 9,444 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 6.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 34 practices, more than 97% of towns in England | | Access within Greater London | 199th closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.4 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 2.5% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London | | Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 8 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | St Mary's Catholic High School — 0.1 miles Harris Invictus Academy Croydon — 0.2 miles Ark Blake Academy — 0.7 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 26 schools, about 25,229 pupils (DfE) | | Schools in council area | 153 schools, 63,189 pupils (DfE) | | 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.7% across the local ICB (OHID) | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [Selhurst](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/selhurst) [Addiscombe](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/addiscombe) [Broad Green](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/broad-green) [Thornton Heath](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/thornton-heath) [Bensham Manor](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bensham-manor) [Croham](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/croham) [All Areas in Greater London](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/greater-london) Practice information is compiled from official public sources including CQC, NHS registers, and practice websites. Listings are informational and are not clinical endorsements. ### Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontists in Croydon How many orthodontists are there in Croydon? There are 6 orthodontic practices on our register for Croydon, 1 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Croydon offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Croydon: Gentle Dental Care. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Croydon has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Feel Good Dental - Croydon has the highest average rating on our register for Croydon: 5.0 from 401 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost 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. 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. Citation details Title Orthodontists in Croydon, Greater London | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/croydon](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/croydon) ## Ready to get your quote? Upload your photos and get clinician-reviewed options for braces or clear aligners. [Start My Free Quote](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Find an Orthodontist](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations) Prefer to learn first? 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