Orthodontic practices near Ashurst
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Ashurst; 26 practices within 10 and 64 practices within 20. The closest is Hurst Dental Practice in Burgess Hill, 6.2 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurst Dental PracticeBurgess Hill | 6.2 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (233 reviews) |
| Kingsend Dental : RuislipShoreham-by-Sea | 7.0 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (667 reviews) |
| Worthing Dental PracticeWorthing | 7.9 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (128 reviews) |
| Elite dental studiosBurgess Hill | 8.1 miles east | – | – | – | 4.5 (24 reviews) |
| Tarring Dental - WorthingWorthing | 8.3 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (243 reviews) |
| Burgess Hill DentalBurgess Hill | 8.4 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (369 reviews) |
| George Billis EndodonticsBurgess Hill | 8.4 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (18 reviews) |
| Gateway Dental | Burgess Hill DentistBurgess Hill | 8.4 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (629 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ashurst with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Burgess Hill, 6.2 miles east; the next are Shoreham-by-Sea (7.0 miles south) and Worthing (7.9 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Burgess Hill | 6 | 6.2 miles east |
| Shoreham-by-Sea | 1 | 7.0 miles south |
| Worthing | 8 | 7.9 miles south |
| Horsham | 3 | 9.1 miles north |
| Brighton | 5 | 9.1 miles south-east |
| Hove | 4 | 9.3 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 Ashurst
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Burgess Hill Dental (5.0 from 369 reviews), 8.4 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burgess Hill DentalBurgess Hill | 5.0 (369 reviews) | 8.4 miles east |
| East Mews Dental CareHorsham | 5.0 (360 reviews) | 9.1 miles north |
| NEYO Dental SpecialistsBurgess Hill | 5.0 (210 reviews) | 8.5 miles east |
| George Billis EndodonticsBurgess Hill | 5.0 (18 reviews) | 8.4 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ashurst 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 | Around the England average |
| Population | 3,185 |
| Residents under 16 | 18.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,643 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 12.5% aged 16 to 24 and 25.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 80 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within West Sussex | 286th closest to an orthodontic practice of 383 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.2% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in West Sussex |
| Nearest secondary schools | Steyning Grammar School — 2.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,775 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Hurst Dental Practice, Burgess Hill — 6 miles Kingsend Dental : Ruislip, Shoreham-by-Sea — 7 miles Worthing Dental Practice, Worthing — 8 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 | 26 within 10 miles, 64 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 Ashurst
From Ashurst the nearest practice is Hurst Dental Practice in Burgess Hill, 6.2 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 26 practices, and within 20 there are 64.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Clinic for Implant & Orthodontic Dentistry (8.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Kingsend Dental : Ruislip (7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Ashurst list clear aligners, the nearest 6.2 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around Ashurst are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Kingsend Dental : Ruislip in Shoreham-by-Sea, 7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Ashurst to Hurst Dental Practice 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 160 to 320 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £145 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 14.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ashurst
West Sussex12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Ashurst
Orthodontist in Ashurst: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Ashurst. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across West Sussex and the surrounding area. Ashurst — a small town with a population of around 3,185 — is covered on this page specifically.
Where Ashurst sits locally
Around 3,185 people live in Ashurst, which is a small town within West Sussex. Heading north-east for around 1 km brings you to Bines Green, the closest linked location.
Keep exploring nearby
You can continue browsing related location pages including Bines Green, Partridge Green, Nep Town, Steyning, West Grinstead, and Shermanbury if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
The local picture in Ashurst
Ashurst — 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. Census figures show 18.9% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Ashurst, 9.2% of the 1,643 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7% average across West Sussex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Ashurst usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Families in Ashurst are served by secondary schools including Steyning Grammar School (2.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Ashurst sits close to the England average for deprivation.
Local provider signals in Ashurst
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Ashurst. The nearest we do hold are Hurst Dental Practice in Burgess Hill, about 6 miles away; Kingsend Dental : Ruislip in Shoreham-by-Sea, about 7 miles away; and Worthing Dental Practice, about 8 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Ashurst Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Ashurst can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Ashurst — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Ashurst. ONS classifies Ashurst as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. 18.9% of Ashurst's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Ashurst, 9.2% of the 1,643 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7% average across West Sussex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Ashurst has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Ashurst are Steyning Grammar School (2.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Ashurst is roughly mid-table for England. There is no orthodontist on our records in Ashurst itself. The nearest recorded are Hurst Dental Practice in Burgess Hill, about 6 miles away; Kingsend Dental : Ruislip in Shoreham-by-Sea, about 7 miles away; and Worthing Dental Practice, about 8 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Ashurst
Many people in Ashurst delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Ashurst follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ashurst. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ashurst
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Ashurst, West Sussex, these local links help you keep browsing. Related nearby location pages such as Bines Green, Partridge Green, Nep Town, Steyning, West Grinstead, and Shermanbury can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ashurst
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ashurst often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ashurst?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ashurst is Hurst Dental Practice in Burgess Hill, about 6.2 miles to the east. The next closest are Kingsend Dental : Ruislip (7.0 miles) and Worthing Dental Practice (7.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ashurst?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Ashurst, 26 practices within 10 miles and 64 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Burgess Hill, 6.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ashurst?
The nearest practice to Ashurst that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Kingsend Dental : Ruislip in Shoreham-by-Sea, about 7.0 miles to the south. Others nearby include Worthing Dental Practice (7.9 miles) and Tarring Dental - Worthing (8.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ashurst, West Sussex?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ashurst, West Sussex?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.