Orthodontic practices near Chelwood Gate
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Chelwood Gate; 23 practices within 10 and 78 practices within 20. The closest is The High Street Dental Practice in East Grinstead, 5.2 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The High Street Dental PracticeEast Grinstead | 5.2 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (181 reviews) |
| East Grinstead Smiles Dental PracticeEast Grinstead | 5.4 miles north | – | – | – | 4.7 (94 reviews) |
| Kings Dental CareEast Grinstead | 5.4 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (57 reviews) |
| EAST GRINSTEAD ORTHODONTICEast Grinstead | 5.4 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| The Smile Gallery Dental PracticeEast Grinstead | 5.6 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (295 reviews) |
| Oakmead Dental Care East GrinsteadEast Grinstead | 5.7 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (100 reviews) |
| Queen Victoria HospitalEast Grinstead | 6.0 miles north | – | – | – | 4.4 (385 reviews) |
| Saint Faith Dental ClinicEast Grinstead | 6.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (314 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Chelwood Gate with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is East Grinstead, 5.2 miles north; the next are Uckfield (6.2 miles south-east) and Haywards Heath (6.4 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| East Grinstead | 8 | 5.2 miles north |
| Uckfield | 1 | 6.2 miles south-east |
| Haywards Heath | 8 | 6.4 miles south-west |
| Burgess Hill | 6 | 9.2 miles south-west |
| Crawley | 5 | 9.2 miles north-west |
| Royal Tunbridge Wells | 2 | 11.6 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Chelwood Gate
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Burgess Hill Dental (5.0 from 369 reviews), 9.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burgess Hill DentalBurgess Hill | 5.0 (369 reviews) | 9.4 miles south-west |
| NEYO Dental SpecialistsBurgess Hill | 5.0 (210 reviews) | 9.2 miles south-west |
| Oakmead Dental Care East GrinsteadEast Grinstead | 5.0 (100 reviews) | 5.7 miles north |
| George Billis EndodonticsBurgess Hill | 5.0 (18 reviews) | 9.4 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Chelwood Gate 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 13.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,093 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 21.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 85 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within East Sussex | 202nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 378 places in the county (the county median is 5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in East Sussex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 32 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Sackville School — 5.2 miles Oathall Community College — 5.7 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The High Street Dental Practice, East Grinstead — 5 miles CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS, Uckfield — 6 miles dentalessence Haywards Heath, Haywards Heath — 6 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 23 within 10 miles, 78 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 Chelwood Gate
From Chelwood Gate the nearest practice is The High Street Dental Practice in East Grinstead, 5.2 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 are 23 practices, and within 20 there are 78.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: S3 Dental Haywards Heath (6.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Sami Butt (6.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Chelwood Gate list clear aligners, the nearest 5.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Chelwood Gate are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Kings Dental Care in East Grinstead, 5.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 32 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Chelwood Gate to The High Street Dental Practice is roughly 10 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 140 to 270 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £120 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Chelwood Gate
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Practice signals around Chelwood Gate
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Chelwood Gate itself. The closest on record are The High Street Dental Practice in East Grinstead, about 5 miles away; CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, about 6 miles away; and dentalessence Haywards Heath, about 6 miles away.
About Chelwood Gate
Chelwood Common is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south of Chelwood Gate.
The local picture in Chelwood Gate
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Chelwood Gate sits within NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Chelwood Gate's under-16 share, 13.3%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 2,093 residents in the neighbourhood around Chelwood Gate, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across East Sussex. Chelwood Gate has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Chelwood Gate are Sackville School (5.2 miles) and Oathall Community College (5.7 miles). Chelwood Gate's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Chelwood Gate is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London, about 32 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Keep exploring nearby
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Chelwood Common, Wych Cross, Danehill, Mark Street, Furner's Green, and Sheffield Green.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Chelwood Gate
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Chelwood Gate
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Chelwood Gate
Many people in Chelwood Gate 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.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
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This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Chelwood Gate. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Chelwood Gate
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Frequently Asked Questions in Chelwood Gate
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Chelwood Gate often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Chelwood Gate?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Chelwood Gate is The High Street Dental Practice in East Grinstead, about 5.2 miles to the north. The next closest are East Grinstead Smiles Dental Practice (5.4 miles) and Kings Dental Care (5.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Chelwood Gate?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Chelwood Gate, 23 practices within 10 miles and 78 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in East Grinstead, 5.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Chelwood Gate?
The nearest practice to Chelwood Gate that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Kings Dental Care in East Grinstead, about 5.4 miles to the north. Others nearby include EAST GRINSTEAD ORTHODONTIC (5.4 miles) and Saint Faith Dental Clinic (6.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Chelwood Gate, East Sussex?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Chelwood Gate, East Sussex?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.