Orthodontic practices near Abingworth
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Abingworth; 14 practices within 10 and 66 practices within 20. The closest is Tarring Dental - Worthing, 8.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarring Dental - WorthingWorthing | 8.5 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (243 reviews) |
| Worthing Dental PracticeWorthing | 8.6 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (128 reviews) |
| The Admor GroupLittlehampton | 9.1 miles south | – | – | – | 4.5 (2 reviews) |
| Worthing Dental CentreWorthing | 9.1 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.5 (143 reviews) |
| Clinic for Implant & Orthodontic DentistryWorthing | 9.2 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 3.5 (24 reviews) |
| Brighton Implant Clinic - Hove branchWorthing | 9.2 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (166 reviews) |
| Dr Amir Mostofi DDS, Msc (Implantology)Worthing | 9.2 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 3.7 (6 reviews) |
| Strand Dental WorthingWorthing | 9.2 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (144 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Abingworth with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Worthing, 8.5 miles south; the next are Littlehampton (9.1 miles south) and Horsham (9.5 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Worthing | 8 | 8.5 miles south |
| Littlehampton | 3 | 9.1 miles south |
| Horsham | 4 | 9.5 miles north-east |
| Shoreham-by-Sea | 1 | 10.1 miles south-east |
| Burgess Hill | 6 | 11.0 miles east |
| Brighton | 3 | 13.2 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 Abingworth
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Burgess Hill Dental (5.0 from 369 reviews), 13.0 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burgess Hill DentalBurgess Hill | 5.0 (369 reviews) | 13.0 miles east |
| East Mews Dental CareHorsham | 5.0 (360 reviews) | 9.5 miles north-east |
| NEYO Dental SpecialistsBurgess Hill | 5.0 (210 reviews) | 13.1 miles east |
| George Billis EndodonticsBurgess Hill | 5.0 (18 reviews) | 13.0 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Abingworth at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Horsham |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 19.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,951 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 27.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 623 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 11.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within West Sussex | 330th closest to an orthodontic practice of 383 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in West Sussex |
| Nearest secondary schools | Weald School, The — 5.4 miles Steyning Grammar School — 5.4 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Tarring Dental - Worthing, Worthing — 8 miles The Admor Group, Littlehampton — 9 miles Horsham Smiles Dental Practice, Horsham — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 66 within 20 miles |
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.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Abingworth
The nearest practice to Abingworth is Tarring Dental - Worthing, 8.5 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 66.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Clinic for Implant & Orthodontic Dentistry (9.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Pringle Orthodontics (9.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Abingworth list clear aligners, the nearest 8.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Abingworth are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Tarring Dental - Worthing, 8.5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Abingworth to Tarring Dental - Worthing is roughly 20 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 220 to 440 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £100 to £200 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 220 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Abingworth
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Orthodontist in Abingworth: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Abingworth. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across West Sussex and the surrounding area.
Practice signals around Abingworth
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Abingworth itself. The nearest we do hold are Tarring Dental - Worthing, about 8 miles away; The Admor Group in Littlehampton, about 9 miles away; and Horsham Smiles Dental Practice, about 10 miles away.
Local snapshot of Abingworth
Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Thakeham, the closest linked location.
Abingworth in context
Abingworth — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 19.9% of Abingworth's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8% of the 1,951 residents in Abingworth's census neighbourhood, above the 7% average across West Sussex. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Abingworth; the nearest is about 9 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Abingworth are Weald School, The (5.4 miles) and Steyning Grammar School (5.4 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Abingworth sits among the less deprived areas of England.
Widen your local search
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Thakeham, Warminghurst, Storrington, West Chiltington, Sullington, and Gay Street may also help.
All Orthodontic Options in Abingworth Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Abingworth has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Abingworth
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Abingworth
Starting orthodontic treatment in Abingworth can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Abingworth
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Abingworth — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Abingworth. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Abingworth
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Abingworth, West Sussex alone. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Thakeham, Warminghurst, Storrington, West Chiltington, Sullington, and Gay Street.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Abingworth
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Abingworth often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Abingworth?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Abingworth is Tarring Dental - Worthing, about 8.5 miles to the south. The next closest are Worthing Dental Practice (8.6 miles) and The Admor Group (9.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Abingworth?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Abingworth, 14 practices within 10 miles and 66 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Worthing, 8.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Abingworth?
The nearest practice to Abingworth that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tarring Dental - Worthing, about 8.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include Worthing Dental Practice (8.6 miles) and Worthing Dental Centre (9.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Abingworth, West Sussex?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Abingworth, West Sussex?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.