Orthodontic practices near Coolham
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Coolham; 4 practices within 10 and 92 practices within 20. The closest is Dr Mark O'Hara in Horsham, 5.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Mark O'HaraHorsham | 5.8 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | – |
| Horsham Smiles Dental PracticeHorsham | 5.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.2 (140 reviews) |
| East Mews Dental CareHorsham | 5.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (360 reviews) |
| Holbrook Dental and Implant CentreHorsham | 7.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (169 reviews) |
| Hurst Dental PracticeBurgess Hill | 10.5 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (233 reviews) |
| Cranleigh OrthodonticsCranleigh | 11.2 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (47 reviews) |
| The Gallery Dental PracticeHaywards Heath | 11.3 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (61 reviews) |
| Elite dental studiosBurgess Hill | 11.4 miles east | – | – | – | 4.5 (24 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Coolham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Horsham, 5.8 miles north-east; the next are Burgess Hill (10.5 miles east) and Cranleigh (11.2 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Horsham | 4 | 5.8 miles north-east |
| Burgess Hill | 6 | 10.5 miles east |
| Cranleigh | 1 | 11.2 miles north |
| Haywards Heath | 4 | 11.3 miles east |
| Crawley | 5 | 11.6 miles north-east |
| Worthing | 8 | 11.8 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Coolham
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Burgess Hill Dental (5.0 from 369 reviews), 11.9 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burgess Hill DentalBurgess Hill | 5.0 (369 reviews) | 11.9 miles east |
| East Mews Dental CareHorsham | 5.0 (360 reviews) | 5.9 miles north-east |
| NEYO Dental SpecialistsBurgess Hill | 5.0 (210 reviews) | 12.0 miles east |
| George Billis EndodonticsBurgess Hill | 5.0 (18 reviews) | 11.9 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Coolham 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 | 19.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,862 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 32% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 68 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within West Sussex | 274th closest to an orthodontic practice of 383 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in West Sussex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 38 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Weald School, The — 3.0 miles Tanbridge House School — 5.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,800 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dr Mark O'Hara, Horsham — 6 miles Hurst Dental Practice, Burgess Hill — 10 miles Cranleigh Orthodontics, Cranleigh — 11 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 92 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 Coolham
From Coolham the nearest practice is Dr Mark O'Hara in Horsham, 5.8 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 4 practices, and within 20 there are 92.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Clinic for Implant & Orthodontic Dentistry (12.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mark O'Hara (5.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Coolham list clear aligners, the nearest 5.8 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 Coolham are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Holbrook Dental and Implant Centre in Horsham, 7.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 38 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Coolham to Dr Mark O'Hara is roughly 15 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 150 to 300 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £135 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Coolham
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Local provider signals in Coolham
There is no orthodontist on our records in Coolham itself. The closest on record are Dr Mark O'Hara in Horsham, about 6 miles away; Hurst Dental Practice in Burgess Hill, about 10 miles away; and Cranleigh Orthodontics, about 11 miles away.
Continue your local research
Related pages for Broomer's Corner, Brooks Green, Coneyhurst, Dragons Green, Barns Green, and Dial Post are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
The local picture in Coolham
Coolham is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Coolham falls under NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 19.8% of Coolham's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.9% of the 2,862 residents in Coolham's census neighbourhood, close to the 7% average across West Sussex. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Coolham; the nearest is about 6 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Coolham are Weald School, The (3.0 miles) and Tanbridge House School (5.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Coolham's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Coolham is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 38 miles away.
A quick look at Coolham
Broomer's Corner is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south of Coolham.
The Orthodontic Journey in Coolham
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Coolham helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Coolham runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
All Orthodontic Options in Coolham Explained
Patients in Coolham have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Coolham — Local Context
Practices serving Coolham differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Coolham sits within NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 19.8% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,862 residents in the neighbourhood around Coolham, 6.9% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7% average across West Sussex. People in Coolham usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Families in Coolham are served by secondary schools including Weald School, The (3.0 miles) and Tanbridge House School (5.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Coolham's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Coolham is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 38 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Coolham itself. The nearest recorded are Dr Mark O'Hara in Horsham, about 6 miles away; Hurst Dental Practice in Burgess Hill, about 10 miles away; and Cranleigh Orthodontics, about 11 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Coolham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Coolham
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Coolham, West Sussex alone. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Broomer's Corner, Brooks Green, Coneyhurst, Dragons Green, Barns Green, and Dial Post.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Coolham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Coolham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Coolham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Coolham is Dr Mark O'Hara in Horsham, about 5.8 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Horsham Smiles Dental Practice (5.9 miles) and East Mews Dental Care (5.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Coolham?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Coolham, 4 practices within 10 miles and 92 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Horsham, 5.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Coolham?
The nearest practice to Coolham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Holbrook Dental and Implant Centre in Horsham, about 7.7 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Cranleigh Orthodontics (11.2 miles) and Crawley Dental Clinic (11.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Coolham, West Sussex?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Coolham, West Sussex?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.