Orthodontic practices near Colgate
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Colgate, 23 practices within 10 and 104 practices within 20. The closest is Crawley Dental Clinic, 2.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crawley Dental ClinicCrawley | 2.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (105 reviews) |
| Holbrook Dental and Implant CentreHorsham | 2.7 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (169 reviews) |
| West Green Dental PracticeCrawley | 3.1 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (96 reviews) |
| Dentist Crawley | Enhance Dental Surgery CrawleyCrawley | 3.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (340 reviews) |
| Broadway Dental Boutique | Crawley DentistCrawley | 3.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (476 reviews) |
| Smilecare Dental CentreCrawley | 3.5 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (24 reviews) |
| East Mews Dental CareHorsham | 4.0 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (360 reviews) |
| Horsham Smiles Dental PracticeHorsham | 4.1 miles west | – | – | – | 4.2 (140 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Colgate with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Crawley, 2.4 miles north-east; the next are Horsham (2.7 miles west) and Haywards Heath (6.6 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Crawley | 5 | 2.4 miles north-east |
| Horsham | 4 | 2.7 miles west |
| Haywards Heath | 8 | 6.6 miles south-east |
| Burgess Hill | 6 | 9.3 miles south-east |
| East Grinstead | 7 | 10.0 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Colgate
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Burgess Hill Dental (5.0 from 369 reviews), 9.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burgess Hill DentalBurgess Hill | 5.0 (369 reviews) | 9.9 miles south-east |
| East Mews Dental CareHorsham | 5.0 (360 reviews) | 4.0 miles west |
| NEYO Dental SpecialistsBurgess Hill | 5.0 (210 reviews) | 9.9 miles south-east |
| Oakmead Dental Care East GrinsteadEast Grinstead | 5.0 (100 reviews) | 10.5 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Colgate 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 24.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,615 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6% aged 16 to 24 and 45.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 88 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 9 practices, more than 72% of towns in England |
| Access within West Sussex | 128th closest to an orthodontic practice of 383 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.4 miles away, closer than 63% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.7% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in West Sussex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 30 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley — 2.3 miles Thomas Bennett Community College — 2.5 miles St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley — 2.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 6,283 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Crawley Dental Clinic, Crawley — 2 miles Holbrook Dental and Implant Centre, Horsham — 3 miles The Gallery Dental Practice, Haywards Heath — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 23 within 10 miles, 104 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 Colgate
The nearest practice to Colgate is Crawley Dental Clinic, 2.4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 23 practices, and within 20 there are 104.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dentist Crawley | Enhance Dental Surgery Crawley (3.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; West Green Dental Practice (3.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Colgate list clear aligners, the nearest 2.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Colgate are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Crawley Dental Clinic, 2.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 30 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Colgate
West Sussex12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Colgate
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Colgate, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It connects local orthodontic research in Colgate with the wider West Sussex area.
What official data says about Colgate
Colgate is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Colgate sits within NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With 24.1% of residents under 16, Colgate has an above-average share of children. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 9.7% of the 1,615 residents in Colgate's census neighbourhood, above the 7% average across West Sussex. With 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, Colgate is better served than 72% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Colgate are Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley (2.3 miles) and Thomas Bennett Community College (2.5 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Colgate's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Colgate is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London, about 30 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
What local practice data suggests in Colgate
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Colgate itself. The closest on record are Crawley Dental Clinic, about 2 miles away; Holbrook Dental and Implant Centre in Horsham, about 3 miles away; and The Gallery Dental Practice in Haywards Heath, about 7 miles away.
Nearby location pages
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Facts about Colgate
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The Orthodontic Journey in Colgate
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Colgate helps you ask the right questions. 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.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Colgate
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Colgate — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Colgate
Patients in Colgate have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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.
Treatment Options in Colgate — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Colgate. Colgate — 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 data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 24.1% of Colgate's residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 9.7% of the 1,615 residents in Colgate's census neighbourhood, above the 7% average across West Sussex. With 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, Colgate is better served than 72% of towns in England. Families in Colgate are served by secondary schools including Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley (2.3 miles) and Thomas Bennett Community College (2.5 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Colgate's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Colgate is about 30 miles from Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Colgate. The nearest we do hold are Crawley Dental Clinic, about 2 miles away; Holbrook Dental and Implant Centre in Horsham, about 3 miles away; and The Gallery Dental Practice in Haywards Heath, about 7 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Colgate. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Colgate
If Colgate, West Sussex is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. Related nearby location pages such as Faygate, Bewbush, Broadfield, Gossops Green, Lambs Green, and Pease Pottage can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Colgate
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Colgate often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Colgate?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Colgate is Crawley Dental Clinic, about 2.4 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Holbrook Dental and Implant Centre (2.7 miles) and West Green Dental Practice (3.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Colgate?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Colgate, 23 practices within 10 miles and 104 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Colgate?
The nearest practice to Colgate that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Crawley Dental Clinic, about 2.4 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Holbrook Dental and Implant Centre (2.7 miles) and Dentist Crawley | Enhance Dental Surgery Crawley (3.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Colgate, West 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 Colgate, West Sussex?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.