Orthodontic practices near Crawley
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Crawley, 31 practices within 10 and 124 practices within 20. The closest is Smilecare Dental Centre in Crawley, 0.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smilecare Dental CentreCrawley | 0.4 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (24 reviews) |
| Dentist Crawley | Enhance Dental Surgery CrawleyCrawley | 0.5 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (340 reviews) |
| Broadway Dental Boutique | Crawley DentistCrawley | 0.5 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (476 reviews) |
| West Green Dental PracticeCrawley | 0.6 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (96 reviews) |
| Crawley Dental ClinicCrawley | 1.2 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (105 reviews) |
| Holbrook Dental and Implant CentreHorsham | 5.6 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (169 reviews) |
| Saint Faith Dental ClinicEast Grinstead | 6.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (314 reviews) |
| East Mews Dental CareHorsham | 7.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (360 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Crawley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Crawley, 0.4 miles south-east; the next are Horsham (5.6 miles west) and East Grinstead (6.9 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Crawley | 5 | 0.4 miles south-east |
| Horsham | 4 | 5.6 miles west |
| East Grinstead | 8 | 6.9 miles east |
| Haywards Heath | 7 | 7.3 miles south |
| Redhill | 3 | 8.8 miles north |
| Reigate | 3 | 8.8 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Crawley
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), 7.2 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Mews Dental CareHorsham | 5.0 (360 reviews) | 7.2 miles south-west |
| Reigate Specialist Orthodontic PracticeRedhill | 5.0 (141 reviews) | 9.3 miles north |
| Oakmead Dental Care East GrinsteadEast Grinstead | 5.0 (100 reviews) | 7.5 miles east |
| The Wellington Clinic - ReigateRedhill | 5.0 (19 reviews) | 8.9 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Crawley at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Crawley |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 180,508 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,533 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 33.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,670 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England |
| Access within West Sussex | 18th closest to an orthodontic practice of 383 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.4 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in West Sussex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 27 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Thomas Bennett Community College — 0.9 miles Oriel High School — 1.0 miles St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley — 1.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 9,204 pupils (DfE) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 5 |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 31 within 10 miles, 124 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 Crawley
The nearest practice to Crawley is Smilecare Dental Centre in Crawley, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 31 practices, and within 20 there are 124.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dentist Crawley | Enhance Dental Surgery Crawley (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; West Green Dental Practice (under a mile) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Crawley list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Crawley are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dentist Crawley | Enhance Dental Surgery Crawley, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 27 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Crawley
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Orthodontist in Crawley: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Crawley? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Crawley itself or elsewhere in West Sussex. Crawley — a city with a population of around 180,508 — is covered on this page specifically.
Crawley in context
Crawley's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Crawley. Crawley's under-16 share sits at 16.3%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,533 residents in the neighbourhood around Crawley, 6.7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7% average across West Sussex. With 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, Crawley is better served than 60% of towns in England. Families in Crawley are served by secondary schools including Thomas Bennett Community College (0.9 miles) and Oriel High School (1.0 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Crawley among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Crawley is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 27 miles away.
Local provider signals in Crawley
Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 5 published orthodontic practices in the database currently link to Crawley or nearby searches; 4 mention clear aligners or Invisalign; 2 mention fixed braces; 2 include NHS signals and 5 include private treatment signals; 1 mention finance or monthly payment options; 1 mention remote, virtual, or online consultations; access-related signals include parking from 1, wheelchair access from 1, and evening or weekend availability from 3. Nearby practice records include Broadway Dental Boutique | Crawley Dentist, Crawley Dental Clinic, Dentist Crawley | Enhance Dental Surgery Crawley, Smilecare Dental Centre, and West Green Dental Practice.
Widen your local search
You can also compare treatment pages for Furnace Green, Northgate, Tilgate, Three Bridges, County Oak, and West Green if you are weighing up more than one location.
Where Crawley sits locally
Crawley is home to around 180,508 people, classing it as a city within West Sussex. The nearest other location we cover is Furnace Green, under 1 km to the east.
Orthodontic Treatments in Crawley
The orthodontic landscape in Crawley offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side. People from Furnace Green, Northgate and Tilgate regularly visit orthodontists in Crawley.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Crawley
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Crawley
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Crawley helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins. People from Furnace Green, Northgate and Tilgate regularly visit orthodontists in Crawley.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Crawley
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Crawley
5 local orthodontic practices are listed in our database for Crawley. Crawley is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. Crawley's under-16 share sits at 16.3%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,533 residents in the neighbourhood around Crawley, 6.7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7% average across West Sussex. Crawley has 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 60% of towns in England. Families in Crawley are served by secondary schools including Thomas Bennett Community College (0.9 miles) and Oriel High School (1.0 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. Crawley falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Crawley is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London, about 27 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention. People from Furnace Green, Northgate, and Tilgate regularly make use of Crawley's orthodontic practices for starting orthodontic treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Crawley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Crawley
This part of the page places Crawley, West Sussex in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Furnace Green, Northgate, Tilgate, Three Bridges, County Oak, and West Green.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Crawley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Crawley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Crawley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Crawley is Smilecare Dental Centre in Crawley, about 0.4 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Dentist Crawley | Enhance Dental Surgery Crawley (0.5 miles) and Broadway Dental Boutique | Crawley Dentist (0.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Crawley?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Crawley, 31 practices within 10 miles and 124 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Crawley?
The nearest practice to Crawley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dentist Crawley | Enhance Dental Surgery Crawley, about 0.5 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Crawley Dental Clinic (1.2 miles) and Holbrook Dental and Implant Centre (5.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Crawley, West Sussex?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Crawley, West Sussex?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.