Orthodontic practices near Balls Cross
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Balls Cross; 1 practice within 10 and 70 practices within 20. The closest is Cranleigh Orthodontics, 8.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranleigh OrthodonticsCranleigh | 8.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (47 reviews) |
| Surrey Orthodontics in GodalmingGodalming | 10.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (75 reviews) |
| Horsham Smiles Dental PracticeHorsham | 11.5 miles east | – | – | – | 4.2 (140 reviews) |
| Dr Mark O'HaraHorsham | 11.6 miles east | – | – | ✓ | – |
| East Mews Dental CareHorsham | 11.7 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (360 reviews) |
| Holbrook Dental and Implant CentreHorsham | 13.1 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (169 reviews) |
| Brockley HouseGuildford | 13.5 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (32 reviews) |
| BROCKLEY HOUSE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEGuildford | 13.6 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Balls Cross with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cranleigh, 8.8 miles north-east; the next are Godalming (10.8 miles north) and Horsham (11.5 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cranleigh | 1 | 8.8 miles north-east |
| Godalming | 1 | 10.8 miles north |
| Horsham | 4 | 11.5 miles east |
| Guildford | 13 | 13.5 miles north |
| Littlehampton | 3 | 15.0 miles south |
| Chichester | 6 | 15.1 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Balls Cross
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dr Dana Bondoc | Brace Club Orthodontics in Guildford (5.0 from 408 reviews), 14.4 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Dana Bondoc | Brace Club OrthodonticsGuildford | 5.0 (408 reviews) | 14.4 miles north |
| East Mews Dental CareHorsham | 5.0 (360 reviews) | 11.7 miles east |
| Elmsleigh House Dental ClinicAldershot | 5.0 (159 reviews) | 15.4 miles north-west |
| Eastgate Dental ClinicGuildford | 5.0 (122 reviews) | 14.4 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Balls Cross at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Chichester |
| 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 12.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,599 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.9% aged 16 to 24 and 23% 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 | 40 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within West Sussex | 337th closest to an orthodontic practice of 383 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.3% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in West Sussex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 39 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Weald School, The — 6.0 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Cranleigh Orthodontics, Cranleigh — 9 miles Surrey Orthodontics in Godalming, Godalming — 11 miles Horsham Smiles Dental Practice, Horsham — 12 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 | 1 within 10 miles, 70 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 Balls Cross
From Balls Cross the nearest practice is Cranleigh Orthodontics, 8.8 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 is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 70.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Guildford Dental Practice (14.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mark O'Hara (11.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Balls Cross list clear aligners, the nearest 10.8 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 Balls Cross are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Cranleigh Orthodontics, 8.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 39 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Balls Cross to Cranleigh Orthodontics 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 230 to 460 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £105 to £205 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 230 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 Balls Cross
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Orthodontist in Balls Cross: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Balls Cross, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in West Sussex.
Nearby location pages
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Balls Cross in context
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Balls Cross sits within NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 12.1% of Balls Cross's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,599 residents in the neighbourhood around Balls Cross, 5.3% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7% average across West Sussex. Balls Cross has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Balls Cross are Weald School, The (6.0 miles). Balls Cross sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Balls Cross is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 39 miles away.
Local orthodontic signals in Balls Cross
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Balls Cross. The closest on record are Cranleigh Orthodontics, about 9 miles away; Surrey Orthodontics in Godalming, about 11 miles away; and Horsham Smiles Dental Practice, about 12 miles away.
Local context for Balls Cross
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All Orthodontic Options in Balls Cross Explained
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Balls Cross
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Balls Cross
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Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Balls Cross
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Balls Cross — comparing a couple is worthwhile. ONS classifies Balls Cross as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Balls Cross falls under NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 12.1% of Balls Cross's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Balls Cross, 5.3% of the 1,599 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7% average across West Sussex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Balls Cross; the nearest is about 9 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Balls Cross are Weald School, The (6.0 miles). National deprivation data puts Balls Cross close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Balls Cross is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 39 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Balls Cross. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Balls Cross
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Frequently Asked Questions in Balls Cross
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Balls Cross often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Balls Cross?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Balls Cross is Cranleigh Orthodontics, about 8.8 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Surrey Orthodontics in Godalming (10.8 miles) and Horsham Smiles Dental Practice (11.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Balls Cross?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Balls Cross, 1 practice within 10 miles and 70 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Cranleigh, 8.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Balls Cross?
The nearest practice to Balls Cross that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Cranleigh Orthodontics, about 8.8 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Surrey Orthodontics in Godalming (10.8 miles) and Holbrook Dental and Implant Centre (13.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Balls Cross, West Sussex?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Balls Cross, West Sussex?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.