Orthodontic practices near Blackstone
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Blackstone, 39 practices within 10 and 61 practices within 20. The closest is Hurst Dental Practice in Burgess Hill, 2.8 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurst Dental PracticeBurgess Hill | 2.8 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (233 reviews) |
| Elite dental studiosBurgess Hill | 4.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (24 reviews) |
| Burgess Hill DentalBurgess Hill | 5.0 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (369 reviews) |
| George Billis EndodonticsBurgess Hill | 5.0 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (18 reviews) |
| Gateway Dental | Burgess Hill DentistBurgess Hill | 5.0 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (629 reviews) |
| NEYO Dental SpecialistsBurgess Hill | 5.1 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (210 reviews) |
| The Gallery Dental PracticeHaywards Heath | 6.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (61 reviews) |
| Kingsend Dental : RuislipShoreham-by-Sea | 6.9 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (667 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Blackstone with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Burgess Hill, 2.8 miles east; the next are Haywards Heath (6.8 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (6.9 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Burgess Hill | 6 | 2.8 miles east |
| Haywards Heath | 8 | 6.8 miles north-east |
| Shoreham-by-Sea | 1 | 6.9 miles south |
| Hove | 4 | 7.0 miles south-east |
| Brighton | 10 | 7.2 miles south |
| Worthing | 1 | 9.5 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 Blackstone
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Burgess Hill Dental (5.0 from 369 reviews), 5.0 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burgess Hill DentalBurgess Hill | 5.0 (369 reviews) | 5.0 miles east |
| NEYO Dental SpecialistsBurgess Hill | 5.0 (210 reviews) | 5.1 miles east |
| George Billis EndodonticsBurgess Hill | 5.0 (18 reviews) | 5.0 miles east |
| Splash OrthodonticsBrighton | 4.9 (649 reviews) | 7.2 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Blackstone 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 14.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,344 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 22.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 110 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England |
| Access within West Sussex | 146th closest to an orthodontic practice of 383 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.8 miles away, closer than 59% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.2% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in West Sussex |
| Nearest secondary schools | Downlands Community School — 4.5 miles St Paul's Catholic College — 4.5 miles Steyning Grammar School — 4.7 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Hurst Dental Practice, Burgess Hill — 3 miles The Gallery Dental Practice, Haywards Heath — 7 miles Kingsend Dental : Ruislip, Shoreham-by-Sea — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 39 within 10 miles, 61 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 Blackstone
The nearest practice to Blackstone is Hurst Dental Practice in Burgess Hill, 2.8 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 39 practices, and within 20 there are 61.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Splash Orthodontics (7.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Kingsend Dental : Ruislip (6.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Blackstone list clear aligners, the nearest 2.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Blackstone are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Burgess Hill Dental, 5 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Blackstone
West Sussex12 nearby locationsBraces and aligner options in Blackstone
Orthodontist in Blackstone: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Blackstone understand their options before committing to an appointment. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of West Sussex.
Continue your local research
You can continue browsing related location pages including Woodmancote, Henfield, Wineham, Albourne, Nep Town, and Edburton if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Area profile for Blackstone
Officially, Blackstone is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Blackstone. Census data puts 14.1% of Blackstone's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Blackstone, 5.2% of the 1,344 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7% average across West Sussex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Blackstone has 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 60% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Blackstone are Downlands Community School (4.5 miles) and St Paul's Catholic College (4.5 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Blackstone sits among the less deprived areas of England.
Local orthodontic signals in Blackstone
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Blackstone. The closest on record are Hurst Dental Practice in Burgess Hill, about 3 miles away; The Gallery Dental Practice in Haywards Heath, about 7 miles away; and Kingsend Dental : Ruislip in Shoreham-by-Sea, about 7 miles away.
Blackstone in numbers
The nearest other location we cover is Woodmancote, around 1 km to the south-west.
The Orthodontic Journey in Blackstone
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Blackstone helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Blackstone
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Blackstone. ONS classifies Blackstone as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Blackstone sits within NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 14.1% of Blackstone's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.2% of the 1,344 residents in Blackstone's census neighbourhood, below the 7% average across West Sussex. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (5), Blackstone has more choice than 60% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Blackstone attend schools such as Downlands Community School (4.5 miles) and St Paul's Catholic College (4.5 miles). National deprivation data ranks Blackstone among England's less deprived areas. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Blackstone
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Blackstone has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
How to Choose in Blackstone
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Blackstone practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Blackstone. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Blackstone
These links help widen your research beyond Blackstone, West Sussex if you're open to travelling a little further. Related nearby location pages such as Woodmancote, Henfield, Wineham, Albourne, Nep Town, and Edburton can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Blackstone
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Blackstone often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Blackstone?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Blackstone is Hurst Dental Practice in Burgess Hill, about 2.8 miles to the east. The next closest are Elite dental studios (4.8 miles) and Burgess Hill Dental (5.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Blackstone?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Blackstone, 39 practices within 10 miles and 61 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Blackstone?
The nearest practice to Blackstone that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Burgess Hill Dental, about 5.0 miles to the east. Others nearby include George Billis Endodontics (5.0 miles) and Kingsend Dental : Ruislip (6.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Blackstone, 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 Blackstone, 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.