Orthodontic practices near Bedham
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Bedham; 79 practices within 20. The closest is Cranleigh Orthodontics, 10.8 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranleigh OrthodonticsCranleigh | 10.8 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (47 reviews) |
| Horsham Smiles Dental PracticeHorsham | 10.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.2 (140 reviews) |
| Dr Mark O'HaraHorsham | 10.8 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | – |
| East Mews Dental CareHorsham | 10.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (360 reviews) |
| The Admor GroupLittlehampton | 12.0 miles south | – | – | – | 4.5 (2 reviews) |
| Pringle OrthodonticsLittlehampton | 12.4 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Abbots Lodge Dental PracticeLittlehampton | 12.5 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (138 reviews) |
| Holbrook Dental and Implant CentreHorsham | 12.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (169 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bedham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cranleigh, 10.8 miles north; the next are Horsham (10.8 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (12.0 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cranleigh | 1 | 10.8 miles north |
| Horsham | 4 | 10.8 miles north-east |
| Littlehampton | 3 | 12.0 miles south |
| Worthing | 8 | 13.6 miles south-east |
| Godalming | 1 | 13.8 miles north |
| Bognor Regis | 4 | 13.9 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Bedham
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is East Mews Dental Care in Horsham (5.0 from 360 reviews), 10.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Mews Dental CareHorsham | 5.0 (360 reviews) | 10.9 miles north-east |
| Pallant Advanced DentistryChichester | 5.0 (279 reviews) | 14.6 miles south-west |
| Chichester Orthodontic ClinicChichester | 5.0 (57 reviews) | 14.7 miles south-west |
| Newholme Dental PracticeBognor Regis | 4.9 (265 reviews) | 13.9 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bedham 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,505 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.8% aged 16 to 24 and 23.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 58 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within West Sussex | 369th closest to an orthodontic practice of 383 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in West Sussex |
| Nearest secondary schools | Weald School, The — 4.6 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Cranleigh Orthodontics, Cranleigh — 11 miles Horsham Smiles Dental Practice, Horsham — 11 miles The Admor Group, Littlehampton — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 79 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 Bedham
From Bedham the nearest practice is Cranleigh Orthodontics, 10.8 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. 79 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Pallant Advanced Dentistry (14.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mark O'Hara (10.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Bedham list clear aligners, the nearest 10.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Bedham are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Cranleigh Orthodontics, 10.8 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Bedham to Cranleigh Orthodontics is roughly 25 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 280 to 560 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £125 to £250 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 170 to 280 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Bedham
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The local picture in Bedham
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Bedham sits within NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 14.4% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Bedham, 6.8% of the 1,505 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7% average across West Sussex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Bedham usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 11 miles away. Families in Bedham are served by secondary schools including Weald School, The (4.6 miles). Bedham sits close to the England average for deprivation.
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Local context for Bedham
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What local practice data suggests in Bedham
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Bedham. The nearest recorded are Cranleigh Orthodontics, about 11 miles away; Horsham Smiles Dental Practice, about 11 miles away; and The Admor Group in Littlehampton, about 12 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Bedham
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Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Bedham
What's available in Bedham depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Bedham's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Bedham falls under NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. 14.4% of Bedham's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Bedham, 6.8% of the 1,505 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7% average across West Sussex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Bedham has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 11 miles away. Families in Bedham are served by secondary schools including Weald School, The (4.6 miles). Bedham sits close to the England average for deprivation. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Bedham
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Treatment Options in Bedham — Local Context
What's available in Bedham depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Bedham'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. Bedham's under-16 share sits at 14.4%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,505 residents in the neighbourhood around Bedham, 6.8% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7% average across West Sussex. People in Bedham usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 11 miles away. Families in Bedham are served by secondary schools including Weald School, The (4.6 miles). Bedham's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. There is no orthodontist on our records in Bedham itself. The closest on record are Cranleigh Orthodontics, about 11 miles away; Horsham Smiles Dental Practice, about 11 miles away; and The Admor Group in Littlehampton, about 12 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Bedham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Bedham
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Bedham, West Sussex, these local links help you keep browsing. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Hawkhurst Court, Churchwood, Foxhill, Little Bognor, Riverhill, and Strood Green.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Bedham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bedham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bedham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bedham is Cranleigh Orthodontics, about 10.8 miles to the north. The next closest are Horsham Smiles Dental Practice (10.8 miles) and Dr Mark O'Hara (10.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bedham?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Bedham, 0 practices within 10 miles and 79 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Cranleigh, 10.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bedham?
The nearest practice to Bedham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Cranleigh Orthodontics, about 10.8 miles to the north. Others nearby include Holbrook Dental and Implant Centre (12.6 miles) and Tarring Dental - Worthing (13.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bedham, West 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 Bedham, West Sussex?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.