Orthodontic practices near Alciston
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Alciston; 8 practices within 10 and 51 practices within 20. The closest is Eastbourne Gentle Dental, 7.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbourne Gentle DentalEastbourne | 7.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (448 reviews) |
| The Hartfield Road Dental PracticeEastbourne | 7.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (11 reviews) |
| Dsb Orthodontics LimitedEastbourne | 7.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| Orchard Dental PracticeEastbourne | 7.4 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (22 reviews) |
| NHS Dental ServicesEastbourne | 7.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| West Terrace Dental PracticeEastbourne | 7.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (173 reviews) |
| Fellows Dental PracticeEastbourne | 7.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (222 reviews) |
| Seaside Dental PracticeEastbourne | 7.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 3.5 (105 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Alciston with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Eastbourne, 7.3 miles south-east; the next are Uckfield (10.2 miles north) and Brighton (10.9 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Eastbourne | 8 | 7.3 miles south-east |
| Uckfield | 1 | 10.2 miles north |
| Brighton | 11 | 10.9 miles west |
| Bexhill-on-Sea | 3 | 12.5 miles east |
| Hove | 4 | 13.0 miles west |
| Burgess Hill | 3 | 14.6 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Alciston
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Burgess Hill Dental (5.0 from 369 reviews), 14.6 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burgess Hill DentalBurgess Hill | 5.0 (369 reviews) | 14.6 miles north-west |
| Orchard Dental PracticeEastbourne | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 7.4 miles south-east |
| George Billis EndodonticsBurgess Hill | 5.0 (18 reviews) | 14.6 miles north-west |
| The Hartfield Road Dental PracticeEastbourne | 5.0 (11 reviews) | 7.3 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Alciston at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wealden |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 12.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,184 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.8% aged 16 to 24 and 20.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 55 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within East Sussex | 319th closest to an orthodontic practice of 378 places in the county (the county median is 5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.6% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in East Sussex |
| Nearest secondary schools | Seaford Head School — 4.2 miles Willingdon Community School — 4.6 miles Seahaven Academy — 5.4 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Eastbourne Gentle Dental, Eastbourne — 7 miles CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS, Uckfield — 10 miles MK Dental and Implant Clinic, Brighton — 11 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 8 within 10 miles, 51 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 6 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 Alciston
The nearest practice to Alciston is Eastbourne Gentle Dental, 7.3 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 8 practices, and within 20 there are 51.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: West Terrace Dental Practice (7.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Albion Dental Brighton (12 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Alciston list clear aligners, the nearest 7.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Alciston are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Seaside Dental Practice in Eastbourne, 7.9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Alciston to Eastbourne Gentle Dental is roughly 15 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 190 to 380 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £85 to £170 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 190 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Alciston
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Orthodontist in Alciston: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Alciston? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Alciston or another part of East Sussex.
The local picture in Alciston
Alciston's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. Alciston has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.7% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Alciston, 4.6% of the 1,184 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across East Sussex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Alciston; the nearest is about 7 miles away. Families in Alciston are served by secondary schools including Seaford Head School (4.2 miles) and Willingdon Community School (4.6 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Alciston is roughly mid-table for England.
Local treatment availability around Alciston
There is no orthodontist on our records in Alciston itself. The closest on record are Eastbourne Gentle Dental, about 7 miles away; CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, about 10 miles away; and MK Dental and Implant Clinic in Brighton, about 11 miles away.
Continue your local research
You can continue browsing related location pages including Berwick, Selmeston, Alfriston, Dukes Green, Chalvington, and Milton Street if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Alciston in numbers
Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Berwick, the closest linked location.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Alciston
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Alciston helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Alciston — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Alciston
The orthodontic landscape in Alciston offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Alciston
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Alciston — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Alciston. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Alciston
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Alciston, East Sussex alone. This page links onward to Berwick, Selmeston, Alfriston, Dukes Green, Chalvington, and Milton Street for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Alciston
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Alciston often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Alciston?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Alciston is Eastbourne Gentle Dental, about 7.3 miles to the south-east. The next closest are The Hartfield Road Dental Practice (7.3 miles) and Dsb Orthodontics Limited (7.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Alciston?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Alciston, 8 practices within 10 miles and 51 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Eastbourne, 7.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Alciston?
The nearest practice to Alciston that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Seaside Dental Practice in Eastbourne, about 7.9 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS (10.2 miles) and MK Dental and Implant Clinic (10.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Alciston, East Sussex?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Alciston, East Sussex?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.