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Braces, Aligners and Costs in Chiltington

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Orthodontic practices near Chiltington

On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Chiltington, 30 practices within 10 and 73 practices within 20. The closest is Burgess Hill Dental, 5.0 miles north-west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Burgess Hill DentalBurgess Hill5.0 miles north-west✓–✓5.0 (369 reviews)
George Billis EndodonticsBurgess Hill5.0 miles north-west✓––5.0 (18 reviews)
Gateway Dental | Burgess Hill DentistBurgess Hill5.0 miles north-west–✓✓4.9 (629 reviews)
NEYO Dental SpecialistsBurgess Hill5.0 miles north-west–––5.0 (210 reviews)
The Perrymount ClinicHaywards Heath5.3 miles north-west–––4.9 (226 reviews)
Elite dental studiosBurgess Hill5.6 miles north-west–––4.5 (24 reviews)
Dr Sami ButtHaywards Heath6.1 miles north-west✓–✓–
S3 Dental Haywards HeathHaywards Heath6.1 miles north-west✓–✓4.8 (761 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Chiltington with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Burgess Hill, 5.0 miles north-west; the next are Haywards Heath (5.3 miles north-west) and Uckfield (6.7 miles north-east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Burgess Hill65.0 miles north-west
Haywards Heath85.3 miles north-west
Uckfield16.7 miles north-east
Brighton117.6 miles south-west
Hove47.7 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 Chiltington

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 north-west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Burgess Hill DentalBurgess Hill5.0 (369 reviews)5.0 miles north-west
NEYO Dental SpecialistsBurgess Hill5.0 (210 reviews)5.0 miles north-west
George Billis EndodonticsBurgess Hill5.0 (18 reviews)5.0 miles north-west
Splash OrthodonticsBrighton4.9 (649 reviews)8.8 miles south-west

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Chiltington at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaLewes
NHS dental servicesNHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationAround the England average
Residents under 1613.8% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,167 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally15.8% aged 16 to 24 and 24.3% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car7.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre43 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health15% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles1 practice
Access within East Sussex188th closest to an orthodontic practice of 378 places in the county (the county median is 5 miles)
Aged 10 to 15 vs county7.1% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in East Sussex
Nearest secondary schoolsChailey School — 1.4 miles
Priory School — 4.1 miles
King's Academy Ringmer — 4.6 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles1 school, about 862 pupils (DfE)
Nearest orthodontic practicesBurgess Hill Dental, Burgess Hill — 5 miles
The Perrymount Clinic, Haywards Heath — 5 miles
CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS, Uckfield — 7 miles
Estimated drive to the nearest practiceabout 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph)
Practices within 10 and 20 miles30 within 10 miles, 73 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 Chiltington

The nearest practice to Chiltington is Burgess Hill Dental, 5 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 30 practices, and within 20 there are 73.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: S3 Dental Haywards Heath (6.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Sami Butt (6.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Chiltington list clear aligners, the nearest 5 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Chiltington are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Burgess Hill Dental, 5 miles away.

Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Chiltington to Burgess Hill Dental 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 130 to 260 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £60 to £115 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 130 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.

Orthodontic Treatment In Chiltington

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Local treatment availability around Chiltington

We hold no orthodontic practice records in Chiltington itself. The nearest we do hold are Burgess Hill Dental, about 5 miles away; The Perrymount Clinic in Haywards Heath, about 5 miles away; and CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, about 7 miles away.

Facts about Chiltington

Heading west for around 1 km brings you to East Chiltington, the closest linked location.

The local picture in Chiltington

Chiltington is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. With just 13.8% of residents under 16, Chiltington skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,167 residents in the neighbourhood around Chiltington, 7.1% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across East Sussex. Secondary-age pupils near Chiltington attend schools such as Chailey School (1.4 miles) and Priory School (4.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Chiltington sits close to the England average for deprivation.

Compare nearby areas

If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for East Chiltington, Bevernbridge, South Chailey, Cooksbridge, Plumpton Green, and Hamsey.

How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Chiltington

Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Chiltington helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Chiltington

Not every practice near Chiltington offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. By ONS classification, Chiltington falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. Chiltington's under-16 share, 13.8%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,167 residents in the neighbourhood around Chiltington, 7.1% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across East Sussex. Families in Chiltington are served by secondary schools including Chailey School (1.4 miles) and Priory School (4.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Chiltington sits close to the England average for deprivation. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

All Orthodontic Options in Chiltington Explained

Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Chiltington can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.

Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Chiltington

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 Chiltington. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Chiltington

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Chiltington often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Chiltington?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Chiltington is Burgess Hill Dental, about 5.0 miles to the north-west. The next closest are George Billis Endodontics (5.0 miles) and Gateway Dental | Burgess Hill Dentist (5.0 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Chiltington?

Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Chiltington, 30 practices within 10 miles and 73 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Chiltington?

The nearest practice to Chiltington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Burgess Hill Dental, about 5.0 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include George Billis Endodontics (5.0 miles) and Dr Sami Butt (6.1 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Chiltington, East Sussex?

For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Chiltington, East Sussex?

Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.

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Published1 June 2022
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