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Find Orthodontic Options Around GU17

The GU17 postcode area covers patients researching orthodontic treatment around Blackwater, Hampshire. The aim is to turn a broad postcode search into treatment-specific next steps without a generic enquiry. The first step can be done from home in a few minutes.

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Orthodontic practices near GU17

On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of GU17, 43 practices within 10 and 129 practices within 20. The closest is Academy Dental Care in Sandhurst, 1.0 miles north-east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Academy Dental CareSandhurst1.0 miles north-east✓✓✓5.0 (413 reviews)
Confidental Dental PracticeCamberley1.2 miles north–✓✓5.0 (611 reviews)
The ClearOrthoCamberley1.4 miles east––✓5.0 (3 reviews)
Croft Dental CentreCamberley1.7 miles east✓✓✓4.8 (324 reviews)
Owlsmoor Dental PracticeCamberley1.7 miles north––✓5.0 (291 reviews)
Atrium DentalCamberley1.8 miles east–✓✓4.9 (236 reviews)
Cedar Clinic Orthodontic PracticeFrimley2.2 miles south-east–––4.9 (82 reviews)
Coppertop Dental SurgeryCamberley2.3 miles east–––4.9 (313 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to GU17 with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Sandhurst, 1.0 miles north-east; the next are Camberley (1.2 miles north) and Frimley (2.2 miles south-east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Sandhurst11.0 miles north-east
Camberley61.2 miles north
Frimley12.2 miles south-east

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of GU17

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Confidental Dental Practice in Camberley (5.0 from 611 reviews), 1.2 miles north.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Confidental Dental PracticeCamberley5.0 (611 reviews)1.2 miles north
Academy Dental CareSandhurst5.0 (413 reviews)1.0 miles north-east
Owlsmoor Dental PracticeCamberley5.0 (291 reviews)1.7 miles north
Coppertop Dental SurgeryCamberley4.9 (313 reviews)2.3 miles east

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Getting orthodontic treatment from GU17

GU17 is 1 miles from Academy Dental Care in Sandhurst, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 43 practices, and within 20 there are 129.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Academy Dental Care (1 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 6 of the practices around GU17 list clear aligners, the nearest 1 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around GU17 are commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Academy Dental Care in Sandhurst, 1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 32 miles away.

GU17 at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaHart
NHS dental servicesNHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Residents under 1616.4% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents8,598 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally14.4% aged 16 to 24 and 32.5% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car9.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre655 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health13.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Nearest university dental hospitalUCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 32 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsFrogmore Community College — 1.1 miles
Bohunt Farnborough — 1.2 miles
Sandhurst School — 1.6 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles8 schools, about 8,386 pupils (DfE)
Nearest orthodontic practicesAcademy Dental Care, Sandhurst — 1 miles
Confidental Dental Practice, Camberley — 1 miles
Cedar Clinic Orthodontic Practice, Frimley — 2 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles43 within 10 miles, 129 within 20 miles
Neighbouring districtsGU47, GU14, GU46, RG45, GU15, GU16, GU51, GU52

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.

Braces and aligners in the GU17 area

A typical orthodontic search around GU17 mixes practical questions about cost, treatment type and how soon advice is available. Focusing on the postcode area keeps the research local without losing the treatment detail that matters before booking.

The nearest town page for GU17 is Blackwater.

Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near GU17

Where is the nearest orthodontist to GU17?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to GU17 is Academy Dental Care in Sandhurst, about 1.0 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Confidental Dental Practice (1.2 miles) and The ClearOrtho (1.4 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near GU17?

Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of GU17, 43 practices within 10 miles and 129 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near GU17?

The nearest practice to GU17 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Academy Dental Care in Sandhurst, about 1.0 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Croft Dental Centre (1.7 miles).

Which places are in or near the GU17 postcode district?

Places in or next to GU17 include Blackwater, York Town, Hawley, Sandhurst, College Town, Owlsmoor, Fox Lane and Minley.

How do I find an orthodontist near the GU17 postcode area?

Look first at the linked location pages for Blackwater, Hampshire, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.

Do I need an appointment before getting advice near GU17?

No — you can start online and only book in person once you know roughly what you need.

Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.

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