Orthodontic practices near Billingshurst
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Billingshurst; 5 practices within 10 and 91 practices within 20. The closest is Horsham Smiles Dental Practice, 6.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsham Smiles Dental PracticeHorsham | 6.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.2 (140 reviews) |
| Dr Mark O'HaraHorsham | 6.0 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | – |
| East Mews Dental CareHorsham | 6.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (360 reviews) |
| Holbrook Dental and Implant CentreHorsham | 7.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (169 reviews) |
| Cranleigh OrthodonticsCranleigh | 8.6 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (47 reviews) |
| Crawley Dental ClinicCrawley | 12.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (105 reviews) |
| West Green Dental PracticeCrawley | 12.9 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (96 reviews) |
| Broadway Dental Boutique | Crawley DentistCrawley | 13.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (476 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Billingshurst with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Horsham, 6.0 miles north-east; the next are Cranleigh (8.6 miles north) and Crawley (12.1 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Horsham | 4 | 6.0 miles north-east |
| Cranleigh | 1 | 8.6 miles north |
| Crawley | 5 | 12.1 miles north-east |
| Burgess Hill | 6 | 13.3 miles south-east |
| Haywards Heath | 3 | 13.4 miles east |
| Godalming | 1 | 13.5 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 Billingshurst
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 east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burgess Hill DentalBurgess Hill | 5.0 (369 reviews) | 14.6 miles east |
| East Mews Dental CareHorsham | 5.0 (360 reviews) | 6.1 miles north-east |
| NEYO Dental SpecialistsBurgess Hill | 5.0 (210 reviews) | 14.7 miles east |
| George Billis EndodonticsBurgess Hill | 5.0 (18 reviews) | 14.6 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Billingshurst 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 6,911 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,783 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 29.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,110 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 | 280th closest to an orthodontic practice of 383 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in West Sussex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 37 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Weald School, The — 0.3 miles Tanbridge House School — 5.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,800 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Horsham Smiles Dental Practice, Horsham — 6 miles Cranleigh Orthodontics, Cranleigh — 9 miles Crawley Dental Clinic, Crawley — 12 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 | 5 within 10 miles, 91 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 Billingshurst
The nearest practice to Billingshurst is Horsham Smiles Dental Practice, 6 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 5 practices, and within 20 there are 91.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dentist Crawley | Enhance Dental Surgery Crawley (13.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mark O'Hara (6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Billingshurst list clear aligners, the nearest 6 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 Billingshurst are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Holbrook Dental and Implant Centre in Horsham, 7.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 37 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Billingshurst to Horsham Smiles 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 310 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £140 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 12.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Billingshurst
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Orthodontist in Billingshurst: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Billingshurst. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across West Sussex, not just Billingshurst. Billingshurst — a small town with a population of around 6,911 — is covered on this page specifically.
What official data says about Billingshurst
Billingshurst is classified as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Billingshurst falls under NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 16.9% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.2% of the 1,783 residents in Billingshurst's census neighbourhood, close to the 7% average across West Sussex. People in Billingshurst usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Families in Billingshurst are served by secondary schools including Weald School, The (0.3 miles) and Tanbridge House School (5.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Billingshurst sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Billingshurst is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London, about 37 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Billingshurst in numbers
Billingshurst has a population of around 6,911, making it a small town within West Sussex. Heading south-west for around 1 km brings you to Andrew's Hill, the closest linked location.
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Related pages for Andrew's Hill, Parbrook, Five Oaks, Adversane, Coneyhurst, and Buckman Corner are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Practice data for Billingshurst
There is no orthodontist on our records in Billingshurst itself. The closest on record are Horsham Smiles Dental Practice, about 6 miles away; Cranleigh Orthodontics, about 9 miles away; and Crawley Dental Clinic, about 12 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Billingshurst
Many people in Billingshurst delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Billingshurst
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Billingshurst — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Billingshurst
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Billingshurst has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Billingshurst
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Billingshurst. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Billingshurst
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Frequently Asked Questions in Billingshurst
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Billingshurst often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Billingshurst?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Billingshurst is Horsham Smiles Dental Practice, about 6.0 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Dr Mark O'Hara (6.0 miles) and East Mews Dental Care (6.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Billingshurst?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Billingshurst, 5 practices within 10 miles and 91 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Horsham, 6.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Billingshurst?
The nearest practice to Billingshurst that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Holbrook Dental and Implant Centre in Horsham, about 7.8 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Cranleigh Orthodontics (8.6 miles) and Crawley Dental Clinic (12.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Billingshurst, West Sussex?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Billingshurst, 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.