Orthodontic practices near RH9
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of RH9; 35 practices within 10 and 234 practices within 20. The closest is Redhill Orthodontic Practice, 5.2 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redhill Orthodontic PracticeRedhill | 5.2 miles west | – | – | – | 4.7 (50 reviews) |
| Ringley Park Dental PracticeReigate | 5.6 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (73 reviews) |
| The Wellington Clinic - ReigateRedhill | 6.1 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (19 reviews) |
| Reigate Specialist Orthodontic PracticeRedhill | 6.2 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (141 reviews) |
| REIGATE SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEReigate | 6.2 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Slipshoe Street Dental SurgeryReigate | 6.4 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (109 reviews) |
| 72 DentalCoulsdon | 6.8 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (675 reviews) |
| Saint Faith Dental ClinicEast Grinstead | 7.3 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (314 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to RH9 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Redhill, 5.2 miles west; the next are Reigate (5.6 miles west) and Coulsdon (6.8 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Redhill | 3 | 5.2 miles west |
| Reigate | 3 | 5.6 miles west |
| Coulsdon | 1 | 6.8 miles north-west |
| East Grinstead | 1 | 7.3 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of RH9
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Reigate Specialist Orthodontic Practice in Redhill (5.0 from 141 reviews), 6.2 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Reigate Specialist Orthodontic PracticeRedhill | 5.0 (141 reviews) | 6.2 miles west |
| The Wellington Clinic - ReigateRedhill | 5.0 (19 reviews) | 6.1 miles west |
| Ringley Park Dental PracticeReigate | 4.9 (73 reviews) | 5.6 miles west |
| 72 DentalCoulsdon | 4.8 (675 reviews) | 6.8 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from RH9
From RH9 the nearest practice is Redhill Orthodontic Practice, 5.2 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 35 practices, and within 20 there are 234.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: 72 Dental (6.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Reigate Specialist Orthodontic Practice (6.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 5 of the practices around RH9 list clear aligners, the nearest 6.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around RH9 are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Reigate Specialist Orthodontic Practice in Redhill, 6.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 18 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from RH9 to Redhill Orthodontic Practice is roughly 10 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 140 to 270 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £120 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
RH9 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Tandridge |
| NHS dental services | NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 23.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 4,806 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 27.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 154 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 18 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Oxted School — 3.1 miles Merstham Park School — 3.8 miles de Stafford School — 4.0 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Redhill Orthodontic Practice, Redhill — 5 miles Ringley Park Dental Practice, Reigate — 6 miles 72 Dental, Coulsdon — 7 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 35 within 10 miles, 234 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | CR3, RH8, CR6, RH7, RH1, CR8, CR5, CR2 |
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.
Teeth straightening near RH9
Patients in the RH9 area tend to weigh up braces versus aligners, cost, and whether a clinic visit is needed first. It bridges a general search and a specific decision about where and how to start.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for RH9 is Church Town.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near RH9
Where is the nearest orthodontist to RH9?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to RH9 is Redhill Orthodontic Practice, about 5.2 miles to the west. The next closest are Ringley Park Dental Practice (5.6 miles) and The Wellington Clinic - Reigate (6.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near RH9?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of RH9, 35 practices within 10 miles and 234 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Redhill, 5.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near RH9?
The nearest practice to RH9 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Reigate Specialist Orthodontic Practice in Redhill, about 6.2 miles to the west. Others nearby include REIGATE SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (6.2 miles) and Slipshoe Street Dental Surgery (6.4 miles).
Which places are in or near the RH9 postcode district?
Places in or next to RH9 include Church Town, Godstone, South Godstone, Tyler's Green, Anglefield Corner, White Post, Tandridge and Bletchingley.
How do I find an orthodontist near the RH9 postcode area?
Begin with the town and area pages covering Church Town, Surrey, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
Should I choose braces or clear aligners?
Neither is universally better — it depends on the movements your teeth need. Aligners suit many mild-to-moderate cases; braces handle complex ones more predictably.
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.