--- title: "Shirley Dental Practice | Orthodontist in Croydon" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/shirley-dental-practice description: "Shirley Dental Practice is an orthodontic practice in Croydon. Rated 4.9/5 from 237 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Shirley Dental Practice 189 Wickham Rd, Croydon CR0 8TF, UK, [South Croydon](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/croydon) CR0 8TF 4.9 (237 reviews) Ceramic Braces Clear Aligners Fixed Braces Invisalign Lingual Braces [020 8656 7627](tel:020 8656 7627) [Visit Website](http://shirleydentalpractice.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4334443241203249218&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:info@shirleydentalpractice.co.uk) ## About This Practice Shirley Dental Practice is an orthodontic practice based in Croydon, listed on this page for patients researching local treatment options. This is a private orthodontic practice. This practice is reported to be led by a specialist orthodontist. Shirley Dental Practice is one of 7 orthodontic practices we track in Croydon. Across the practices we list in Croydon, the review-weighted average rating is 4.8; this practice's 4.9 is above that. The practice address is 189 Wickham Rd, Croydon CR0 8TF, UK, postcode CR0 8TF. The practice is reported to offer on-site parking. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are Feel Good Dental - Croydon in Croydon (about 1 mile away), Addiscombe Orthodontics in Croydon (about 1 mile away), and Orchard Orthodontics in Croydon (about 2 miles away). Treatments offered include Invisalign, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Ceramic Braces, and Lingual Braces. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. Patients have rated this practice 4.9/5 across 237 reviews. ## Shirley Dental Practice at a Glance | Address | 189 Wickham Rd, Croydon CR0 8TF, UK, Croydon, CR0 8TF | | --- | --- | | 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 | Private | | Treatments listed | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, Lingual Braces | | Public rating | 4.9 out of 5 from 237 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Feel Good Dental - Croydon, Croydon — 1.1 miles | | 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 Shirley Dental Practice Around Shirley Dental Practice the 2021 Census counts 1,612 residents, with 5.8% aged 10 to 15, where most NHS orthodontic treatment starts. Shirley High School Performing Arts College is the closest secondary school, 0.3 miles from the practice. Patients here can choose from 12 other orthodontic practices within three miles. Of the 12 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 2nd. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 9 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,612 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 9.9% aged 16 to 24 and 31.8% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Shirley High School Performing Arts College (0.3 miles); Coloma Convent Girls' School (0.5 miles); Orchard Park High School (0.7 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 12 (5 offer NHS, 6 list clear aligners, 4 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 2nd of 12 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London (about 9 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. Shirley Dental Practice is not listed as offering NHS treatment; a general dentist can refer eligible patients to an NHS provider. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Shirley Dental Practice offer NHS treatment? Shirley Dental Practice offers private orthodontic treatment. What treatments does Shirley Dental Practice offer? Shirley Dental Practice offers Invisalign, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Ceramic Braces, and Lingual Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Is Shirley Dental Practice run by a specialist orthodontist? Shirley Dental Practice is reported to be led by a specialist orthodontist, rather than a general dentist offering orthodontic treatment. Confirm current registration directly with the practice. Is Shirley Dental Practice accessible? Shirley Dental Practice is reported to offer on-site parking. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is Shirley Dental Practice located? Shirley Dental Practice is located in South Croydon. How many orthodontists are there in Croydon? We currently track 7 orthodontic practices in Croydon, of which Shirley Dental Practice is one. What other orthodontists are near Shirley Dental Practice? The nearest other practices on our register are Feel Good Dental - Croydon (Croydon, about 1 mile away), Addiscombe Orthodontics (Croydon, about 1 mile away), and Orchard Orthodontics (Croydon, about 2 miles away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Shirley Dental Practice, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Shirley Dental Practice on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in South Croydon View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/croydon) [Ceramic braces explained View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/ceramic-braces) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [Fixed braces: what to expect View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/braces) [Orthodontic insurance options View](https://virtualconsultant.online/insurance) [Orthodontist vs dentist: what's the difference? View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/orthodontist-vs-dentist) [Compare orthodontic treatment types View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments) [Typical orthodontic treatment costs View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs) ## Nearby Orthodontists The 6 practices closest to Shirley Dental Practice on our register: 2 list NHS orthodontics, 2 list clear aligners and 2 list fixed braces. The nearest is Feel Good Dental - Croydon, 1.1 miles away. | Practice | From Shirley Dental Practice | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Feel Good Dental - Croydon](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/feel-good-dental-croydon), Croydon | 1.1 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 5.0 (401) | | [Addiscombe Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/addiscombe-orthodontics), Croydon | 1.1 miles west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.3 (46) | | [Orchard Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/orchard-orthodontics), London | 1.8 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.8 (524) | | [Croydon Orthodontic Practice Tim McDonogh And Associates](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/croydon-orthodontic-practice-tim-mcdonogh-and-associates), Croydon | 2.2 miles south-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.0 (4) | | [Dental Beauty Orthodontics South Croydon](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dental-beauty-orthodontics-south-croydon), South Croydon | 2.2 miles south-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.4 (226) | | [CROYDON ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/croydon-orthodontic-practice), South Croydon | 2.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Shirley Dental Practice. [Feel Good Dental - Croydon — Croydon (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/feel-good-dental-croydon) [Addiscombe Orthodontics — Croydon (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/addiscombe-orthodontics) [Orchard Orthodontics — London (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/orchard-orthodontics) [Croydon Orthodontic Practice Tim McDonogh And Associates — Croydon (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/croydon-orthodontic-practice-tim-mcdonogh-and-associates) [Dental Beauty Orthodontics South Croydon — South Croydon (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dental-beauty-orthodontics-south-croydon) [CROYDON ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE — South Croydon (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/croydon-orthodontic-practice) [Compare All Orthodontists in Croydon](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/croydon) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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