--- title: "Thornton Dental and Implant Centre | Orthodontist" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/thornton-dental-and-implant-centre description: "Thornton Dental and Implant Centre, orthodontist in Thornton Heath: address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Thornton Dental and Implant Centre 230 Brigstock Rd, Thornton Heath CR7 7JD, UK, [Croydon](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/thornton-heath) CR7 7JD 4.6 (204 reviews) Clear Aligners Fixed Braces Invisalign NHS Braces Retainers [020 4634 8202](tel:020 4634 8202) [Visit Website](https://thdental.com) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=15646733223184360696&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:info@thorntondentalimplantcentre.co.uk) ## About This Practice Patients in Thornton Heath can be seen at Thornton Dental and Implant Centre. Thornton Dental and Implant Centre is currently the only orthodontic practice we track in Thornton Heath. This practice is reported to offer a free consultation or smile assessment for new patients. The practice is reported to offer finance options for private patients. Both NHS and private treatment routes are available, subject to eligibility. According to the practice's own website, it also serves Bensham Manor, Brigstock Road, Croydon, Mitcham, Selhurst, and Sutton. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. The practice offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Retainers. Thornton Dental and Implant Centre is located at 230 Brigstock Rd, Thornton Heath CR7 7JD, UK (CR7 7JD). Digital scanning (such as an iTero-style intraoral scanner) is reported to be used at this practice. 204 reviews give this practice an average rating of 4.6/5. Other practices nearby include London Road Dental Centre in Croydon (under a mile away), Orchard Orthodontics in Croydon (about 1 mile away), and Feel Good Dental - Croydon in Croydon (about 2 miles away). On-site parking and wheelchair access are both reported to be available. ## Thornton Dental and Implant Centre at a Glance | Address | 230 Brigstock Rd, Thornton Heath CR7 7JD, UK, Thornton Heath, CR7 7JD | | --- | --- | | 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 | 4.6 out of 5 from 204 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | London Road Dental Centre, 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 Thornton Dental and Implant Centre Around Thornton Dental and Implant Centre the 2021 Census counts 1,504 residents, with 9.3% aged 10 to 15, where most NHS orthodontic treatment starts. Norbury High School for Girls is the closest secondary school, 1.0 miles from the practice. Patients here can choose from 16 other orthodontic practices within three miles. By public rating it is 5th of 14 rated practices within three miles. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London, about 7 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,504 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.3% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 14.5% aged 16 to 24 and 30.8% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Norbury High School for Girls (1.0 miles); The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy (1.0 miles); St Mary's Catholic High School (1.1 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 16 (6 offer NHS, 7 list clear aligners, 5 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 5th of 14 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London (about 7 miles) | | Residents in CR7 | 8,580 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in CR7 | 36.2% | | Residents per square kilometre in CR7 | 11,250 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the CR7 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/cr7) ## NHS Orthodontics in Thornton Heath 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. Thornton Dental and Implant Centre is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Thornton Dental and Implant Centre offer NHS treatment? Thornton Dental and Implant Centre offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Thornton Dental and Implant Centre offer? Thornton Dental and Implant Centre offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Retainers. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does Thornton Dental and Implant Centre offer payment plans? Thornton Dental and Implant Centre is reported to offer finance or monthly payment options for private treatment. Confirm current terms directly with the practice. Does Thornton Dental and Implant Centre offer a free consultation? Thornton Dental and Implant Centre is reported to offer a free initial consultation or smile assessment. Confirm current availability directly with the practice. Does Thornton Dental and Implant Centre use digital scanning? Thornton Dental and Implant Centre is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment, which can remove the need for traditional dental impressions. Is Thornton Dental and Implant Centre accessible? Thornton Dental and Implant Centre is reported to offer on-site parking and wheelchair access. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is Thornton Dental and Implant Centre located? Thornton Dental and Implant Centre is located in Croydon. How many orthodontists are there in Thornton Heath? Thornton Dental and Implant Centre is currently the only orthodontic practice we track in Thornton Heath. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Thornton Dental and Implant Centre? 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 Thornton Dental and Implant Centre? The nearest other practices on our register are London Road Dental Centre (Croydon, under a mile away), Orchard Orthodontics (Croydon, about 1 mile away), and Feel Good Dental - Croydon (Croydon, about 2 miles away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Thornton Dental and Implant Centre, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Thornton Dental and Implant Centre on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Croydon View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/thornton-heath) [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) [Understanding an orthodontic quote View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/orthodontic-quote-without-visiting) [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 Thornton Dental and Implant Centre on our register: 2 list NHS orthodontics, 4 list clear aligners and 3 list fixed braces. The nearest is London Road Dental Centre, under a mile away. | Practice | From Thornton Dental and Implant Centre | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [London Road Dental Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/london-road-dental-centre), Croydon | under a mile south | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.3 (182) | | [Orchard Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/orchard-orthodontics), London | 1.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.8 (524) | | [Feel Good Dental - Croydon](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/feel-good-dental-croydon), Croydon | 1.9 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 5.0 (401) | | [Addiscombe Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/addiscombe-orthodontics), Croydon | 1.9 miles south-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.3 (46) | | [Heathfield Dental Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/heathfield-dental-clinic), South Croydon | 2.3 miles south | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.1 (330) | | [Gentle Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/gentle-dental-care-2), Croydon | 2.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.8 (352) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Thornton Dental and Implant Centre. [London Road Dental Centre — Croydon (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/london-road-dental-centre) [Orchard Orthodontics — London (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/orchard-orthodontics) [Feel Good Dental - Croydon — Croydon (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/feel-good-dental-croydon) [Addiscombe Orthodontics — Croydon (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/addiscombe-orthodontics) [Heathfield Dental Clinic — South Croydon (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/heathfield-dental-clinic) [Gentle Dental Care — Croydon (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/gentle-dental-care-2) [Compare All Orthodontists in Thornton Heath](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/thornton-heath) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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