Orthodontic practices near Buxted
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Buxted, 2 practices within 10 and 81 practices within 20. The closest is CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, 1.7 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICSUckfield | 1.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| The Perrymount ClinicHaywards Heath | 9.7 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (226 reviews) |
| dentalessence Haywards HeathHaywards Heath | 10.1 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (563 reviews) |
| Dr Sami ButtHaywards Heath | 10.2 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | – |
| S3 Dental Haywards HeathHaywards Heath | 10.2 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (761 reviews) |
| TOTAL ORTHODONTICS LTDHaywards Heath | 10.3 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Gresham Dental PracticeHaywards Heath | 10.6 miles west | – | – | – | 4.2 (10 reviews) |
| Mary Yates OrthodonticsHaywards Heath | 10.6 miles west | – | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Buxted with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Uckfield, 1.7 miles south-west; the next are Haywards Heath (9.7 miles west) and Royal Tunbridge Wells (10.9 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Uckfield | 1 | 1.7 miles south-west |
| Haywards Heath | 8 | 9.7 miles west |
| Royal Tunbridge Wells | 9 | 10.9 miles north-east |
| East Grinstead | 7 | 11.0 miles north-west |
| Burgess Hill | 5 | 11.5 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Buxted
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Burgess Hill Dental (5.0 from 369 reviews), 11.7 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burgess Hill DentalBurgess Hill | 5.0 (369 reviews) | 11.7 miles west |
| Grosvenor House Orthodontic PracticeRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 5.0 (337 reviews) | 11.7 miles north-east |
| NEYO Dental SpecialistsBurgess Hill | 5.0 (210 reviews) | 11.5 miles west |
| Tunbridge Wells Dental CentreRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 5.0 (117 reviews) | 11.8 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Buxted at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wealden |
| 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 1,831 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,229 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.3% aged 16 to 24 and 23.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 98 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within East Sussex | 45th closest to an orthodontic practice of 378 places in the county (the county median is 5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.7 miles away, closer than 72% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.1% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in East Sussex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 37 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Uckfield College — 1.5 miles Beacon Academy — 4.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,671 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS, Uckfield — 2 miles The Perrymount Clinic, Haywards Heath — 10 miles Warwick Park Dental Practice, Royal Tunbridge Wells — 11 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 2 within 10 miles, 81 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 Buxted
Buxted is 1.7 miles from CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 2 practices, and within 20 there are 81.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: S3 Dental Haywards Heath (10.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Sami Butt (10.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Buxted list clear aligners, the nearest 10.2 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 Buxted are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, 1.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 37 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Buxted
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Orthodontist in Buxted: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Buxted. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across East Sussex, not just Buxted. Buxted — a small village with a population of around 1,831 — is covered on this page specifically.
Continue your local research
You can continue browsing related location pages including Etchingwood, High Hurstwood, Pound Green, Five Ash Down, Budlett's Common, and Budletts if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Practice data for Buxted
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Buxted. The closest on record are CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, about 2 miles away; The Perrymount Clinic in Haywards Heath, about 10 miles away; and Warwick Park Dental Practice in Royal Tunbridge Wells, about 11 miles away.
Local snapshot of Buxted
Buxted has a population of around 1,831, making it a small village within East Sussex. Etchingwood is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south-east of Buxted.
Area profile for Buxted
Buxted — larger rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 17.5% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.1% of the 2,229 residents in Buxted's census neighbourhood, above the 6.8% average across East Sussex. Secondary-age pupils near Buxted attend schools such as Uckfield College (1.5 miles) and Beacon Academy (4.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Buxted close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Buxted is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London, about 37 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Buxted
Starting orthodontic treatment in Buxted can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Buxted
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Buxted
What's available in Buxted depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. By ONS classification, Buxted falls under larger rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Buxted falls under NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 17.5% of Buxted's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Buxted, 8.1% of the 2,229 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across East Sussex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Families in Buxted are served by secondary schools including Uckfield College (1.5 miles) and Beacon Academy (4.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Buxted sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Buxted is about 37 miles from Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Buxted
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Buxted 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.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Buxted offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Buxted. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Buxted
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Buxted, East Sussex within a broader nearby area. For a broader comparison, pages for Etchingwood, High Hurstwood, Pound Green, Five Ash Down, Budlett's Common, and Budletts follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Buxted
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Buxted often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Buxted?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Buxted is CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, about 1.7 miles to the south-west. The next closest are The Perrymount Clinic (9.7 miles) and dentalessence Haywards Heath (10.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Buxted?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Buxted, 2 practices within 10 miles and 81 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Buxted?
The nearest practice to Buxted that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, about 1.7 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include dentalessence Haywards Heath (10.1 miles) and Dr Sami Butt (10.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Buxted, East Sussex?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Buxted, East Sussex?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.