Orthodontic practices near Crawley Down
On our practice register: 12 practices within 5 miles of Crawley Down, 26 practices within 10 and 109 practices within 20. The closest is Saint Faith Dental Clinic in East Grinstead, 2.6 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Faith Dental ClinicEast Grinstead | 2.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (314 reviews) |
| The Smile Gallery Dental PracticeEast Grinstead | 2.8 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (295 reviews) |
| East Grinstead Smiles Dental PracticeEast Grinstead | 3.1 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (94 reviews) |
| Oakmead Dental Care East GrinsteadEast Grinstead | 3.1 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (100 reviews) |
| Kings Dental CareEast Grinstead | 3.1 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (57 reviews) |
| The High Street Dental PracticeEast Grinstead | 3.1 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (181 reviews) |
| EAST GRINSTEAD ORTHODONTICEast Grinstead | 3.2 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Queen Victoria HospitalEast Grinstead | 3.5 miles east | – | – | – | 4.4 (385 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Crawley Down with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is East Grinstead, 2.6 miles east; the next are Crawley (4.1 miles west) and Haywards Heath (8.2 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| East Grinstead | 8 | 2.6 miles east |
| Crawley | 5 | 4.1 miles west |
| Haywards Heath | 8 | 8.2 miles south |
| Redhill | 3 | 9.2 miles north-west |
| Reigate | 3 | 9.4 miles north-west |
| Horsham | 2 | 9.9 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Crawley Down
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), 11.4 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Mews Dental CareHorsham | 5.0 (360 reviews) | 11.4 miles west |
| Reigate Specialist Orthodontic PracticeRedhill | 5.0 (141 reviews) | 10.1 miles north-west |
| Oakmead Dental Care East GrinsteadEast Grinstead | 5.0 (100 reviews) | 3.1 miles east |
| The Wellington Clinic - ReigateRedhill | 5.0 (19 reviews) | 9.7 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Crawley Down at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Mid Sussex |
| 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 4,300 |
| Residents under 16 | 19.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,486 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 26.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,755 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 12 practices, more than 79% of towns in England |
| Access within West Sussex | 139th closest to an orthodontic practice of 383 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.6 miles away, closer than 61% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.7% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in West Sussex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 26 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Imberhorne School — 2.3 miles Oriel High School — 3.5 miles Sackville School — 3.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,558 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Saint Faith Dental Clinic, East Grinstead — 3 miles Smilecare Dental Centre, Crawley — 4 miles TOTAL ORTHODONTICS LTD, Haywards Heath — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 26 within 10 miles, 109 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 2 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 Down
The nearest practice to Crawley Down is Saint Faith Dental Clinic in East Grinstead, 2.6 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 26 practices, and within 20 there are 109.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dentist Crawley | Enhance Dental Surgery Crawley (4.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; West Green Dental Practice (4.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Crawley Down list clear aligners, the nearest 2.6 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 Crawley Down are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Saint Faith Dental Clinic in East Grinstead, 2.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 26 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Crawley Down
West Sussex12 nearby locationsBraces and aligner options in Crawley Down
Orthodontist in Crawley Down: This page was put together for people in Crawley Down who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Crawley Down or another part of West Sussex. Crawley Down — a small town with a population of around 4,300 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local context for Crawley Down
Crawley Down has a population of around 4,300, making it a small town within West Sussex. The nearest other location we cover is Rowfant, around 1 km to the west.
What official data says about Crawley Down
Crawley Down is classified as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. 19.9% of Crawley Down's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.7% of the 1,486 residents in Crawley Down's census neighbourhood, above the 7% average across West Sussex. Crawley Down has 12 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 79% of towns in England. Families in Crawley Down are served by secondary schools including Imberhorne School (2.3 miles) and Oriel High School (3.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Crawley Down falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Crawley Down is about 26 miles from Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London.
Continue your local research
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Domewood, Rowfant, Withypitts, Furnace Wood, Turners Hill, and Selsfield Common.
What we know about practices near Crawley Down
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Crawley Down. The nearest recorded are Saint Faith Dental Clinic in East Grinstead, about 3 miles away; Smilecare Dental Centre in Crawley, about 4 miles away; and TOTAL ORTHODONTICS LTD in Haywards Heath, about 8 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Crawley Down
Orthodontic treatment in Crawley Down is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Crawley Down
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Crawley Down
No orthodontic practice covers Crawley Down directly, though Bupa Dental Care (about 2 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. By ONS classification, Crawley Down falls under larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Crawley Down sits within NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 19.9% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,486 residents in the neighbourhood around Crawley Down, 7.7% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7% average across West Sussex. Crawley Down has 12 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 79% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Crawley Down are Imberhorne School (2.3 miles) and Oriel High School (3.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Crawley Down falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Crawley Down is about 26 miles from Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Crawley Down Explained
Patients in Crawley Down 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Crawley Down
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Crawley Down — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Crawley Down. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Crawley Down
If Crawley Down, West Sussex is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. You can also browse nearby location pages including Domewood, Rowfant, Withypitts, Furnace Wood, Turners Hill, and Selsfield Common.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Crawley Down
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Crawley Down often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Crawley Down?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Crawley Down is Saint Faith Dental Clinic in East Grinstead, about 2.6 miles to the east. The next closest are The Smile Gallery Dental Practice (2.8 miles) and East Grinstead Smiles Dental Practice (3.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Crawley Down?
Our register has 12 practices within 5 miles of Crawley Down, 26 practices within 10 miles and 109 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Crawley Down?
The nearest practice to Crawley Down that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Saint Faith Dental Clinic in East Grinstead, about 2.6 miles to the east. Others nearby include Kings Dental Care (3.1 miles) and EAST GRINSTEAD ORTHODONTIC (3.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Crawley Down, West 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 Crawley Down, West Sussex?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.