Orthodontic practices near Churchwood
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Churchwood; 78 practices within 20. The closest is The Admor Group in Littlehampton, 10.6 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Admor GroupLittlehampton | 10.6 miles south | – | – | – | 4.5 (2 reviews) |
| Pringle OrthodonticsLittlehampton | 11.1 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Abbots Lodge Dental PracticeLittlehampton | 11.2 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (138 reviews) |
| Horsham Smiles Dental PracticeHorsham | 11.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.2 (140 reviews) |
| Dr Mark O'HaraHorsham | 11.5 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | – |
| East Mews Dental CareHorsham | 11.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (360 reviews) |
| Cranleigh OrthodonticsCranleigh | 12.2 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (47 reviews) |
| Tarring Dental - WorthingWorthing | 12.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (243 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Churchwood with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Littlehampton, 10.6 miles south; the next are Horsham (11.5 miles north-east) and Cranleigh (12.2 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Littlehampton | 3 | 10.6 miles south |
| Horsham | 4 | 11.5 miles north-east |
| Cranleigh | 1 | 12.2 miles north |
| Worthing | 8 | 12.5 miles south-east |
| Bognor Regis | 4 | 12.6 miles south |
| Chichester | 10 | 13.0 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 Churchwood
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is East Mews Dental Care in Horsham (5.0 from 360 reviews), 11.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Mews Dental CareHorsham | 5.0 (360 reviews) | 11.6 miles north-east |
| Pallant Advanced DentistryChichester | 5.0 (279 reviews) | 13.6 miles south-west |
| Chichester Orthodontic ClinicChichester | 5.0 (57 reviews) | 13.8 miles south-west |
| Newholme Dental PracticeBognor Regis | 4.9 (265 reviews) | 12.6 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Churchwood at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Chichester |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,505 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.8% aged 16 to 24 and 23.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 58 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 | 368th closest to an orthodontic practice of 383 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in West Sussex |
| Nearest secondary schools | Weald School, The — 5.3 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Admor Group, Littlehampton — 11 miles Horsham Smiles Dental Practice, Horsham — 12 miles Cranleigh Orthodontics, Cranleigh — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 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 Churchwood
The nearest practice to Churchwood is The Admor Group in Littlehampton, 10.6 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. 78 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Clinic for Implant & Orthodontic Dentistry (13.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Pringle Orthodontics (11.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Churchwood list clear aligners, the nearest 11.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Churchwood are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Cranleigh Orthodontics, 12.2 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Churchwood to The Admor Group is roughly 25 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 280 to 550 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £125 to £250 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 170 to 280 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Churchwood
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Orthodontist in Churchwood: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Churchwood. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in West Sussex.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Fittleworth, Lower Fittleworth, Stopham, Bedham, Little Bognor, and Riverhill may also help.
Local context for Churchwood
Just around 1 km south-west, Fittleworth is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Churchwood in context
Churchwood 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. Churchwood's under-16 share sits at 14.4%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,505 residents in the neighbourhood around Churchwood, 6.8% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7% average across West Sussex. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Churchwood; the nearest is about 11 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Churchwood attend schools such as Weald School, The (5.3 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Churchwood is roughly mid-table for England.
Useful local orthodontic context for Churchwood
There is no orthodontist on our records in Churchwood itself. The nearest we do hold are The Admor Group in Littlehampton, about 11 miles away; Horsham Smiles Dental Practice, about 12 miles away; and Cranleigh Orthodontics, about 12 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Churchwood
The orthodontic landscape in Churchwood offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Churchwood
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Churchwood — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Churchwood
Starting orthodontic treatment in Churchwood can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Churchwood
What's available in Churchwood depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Churchwood — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 14.4% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.8% of the 1,505 residents in Churchwood's census neighbourhood, close to the 7% average across West Sussex. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Churchwood; the nearest is about 11 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Churchwood are Weald School, The (5.3 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Churchwood is roughly mid-table for England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Churchwood. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Churchwood
This section helps connect Churchwood, West Sussex to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. This page links onward to Fittleworth, Lower Fittleworth, Stopham, Bedham, Little Bognor, and Riverhill for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Churchwood
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Churchwood often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Churchwood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Churchwood is The Admor Group in Littlehampton, about 10.6 miles to the south. The next closest are Pringle Orthodontics (11.1 miles) and Abbots Lodge Dental Practice (11.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Churchwood?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Churchwood, 0 practices within 10 miles and 78 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Littlehampton, 10.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Churchwood?
The nearest practice to Churchwood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Cranleigh Orthodontics, about 12.2 miles to the north. Others nearby include Tarring Dental - Worthing (12.5 miles) and Worthing Dental Practice (12.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Churchwood, West 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 Churchwood, 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.