Orthodontic practices near Cross Gate
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Cross Gate; 12 practices within 10 and 65 practices within 20. The closest is The Admor Group in Littlehampton, 6.3 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Admor GroupLittlehampton | 6.3 miles south | – | – | – | 4.5 (2 reviews) |
| Pringle OrthodonticsLittlehampton | 6.8 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Abbots Lodge Dental PracticeLittlehampton | 6.9 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (138 reviews) |
| Tarring Dental - WorthingWorthing | 8.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (243 reviews) |
| Worthing Dental PracticeWorthing | 8.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (128 reviews) |
| Newholme Dental PracticeBognor Regis | 9.3 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (265 reviews) |
| Worthing Dental CentreWorthing | 9.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.5 (143 reviews) |
| Clinic for Implant & Orthodontic DentistryWorthing | 9.4 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 3.5 (24 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Cross Gate with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Littlehampton, 6.3 miles south; the next are Worthing (8.4 miles south-east) and Bognor Regis (9.3 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Littlehampton | 3 | 6.3 miles south |
| Worthing | 8 | 8.4 miles south-east |
| Bognor Regis | 4 | 9.3 miles south-west |
| Chichester | 10 | 11.7 miles south-west |
| Shoreham-by-Sea | 1 | 12.0 miles south-east |
| Horsham | 3 | 13.4 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Cross Gate
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), 13.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Mews Dental CareHorsham | 5.0 (360 reviews) | 13.4 miles north-east |
| Pallant Advanced DentistryChichester | 5.0 (279 reviews) | 12.4 miles south-west |
| Chichester Orthodontic ClinicChichester | 5.0 (57 reviews) | 12.6 miles south-west |
| Newholme Dental PracticeBognor Regis | 4.9 (265 reviews) | 9.3 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cross Gate 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 | 12.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,474 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.2% aged 16 to 24 and 19.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 41 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within West Sussex | 290th closest to an orthodontic practice of 383 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in West Sussex |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Admor Group, Littlehampton — 6 miles Tarring Dental - Worthing, Worthing — 8 miles Newholme Dental Practice, Bognor Regis — 9 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 | 12 within 10 miles, 65 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 Cross Gate
The nearest practice to Cross Gate is The Admor Group in Littlehampton, 6.3 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. Within 10 miles there are 12 practices, and within 20 there are 65.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Clinic for Implant & Orthodontic Dentistry (9.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Pringle Orthodontics (6.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Cross Gate list clear aligners, the nearest 6.8 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 Cross Gate are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Tarring Dental - Worthing, 8.4 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Cross Gate to The Admor Group 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 160 to 330 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £150 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 10.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cross Gate
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Orthodontist in Cross Gate: People weighing up braces or aligners in Cross Gate can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across West Sussex and the surrounding area.
Facts about Cross Gate
Just around 1 km north-east, Rackham is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Continue your local research
Pages for Rackham, Amberley, Hardham, Wepham, Coldwaltham, and Wiggonholt follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Local provider signals in Cross Gate
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Cross Gate. The closest on record are The Admor Group in Littlehampton, about 6 miles away; Tarring Dental - Worthing, about 8 miles away; and Newholme Dental Practice in Bognor Regis, about 9 miles away.
Area profile for Cross Gate
Cross Gate — 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. Cross Gate's under-16 share, 12.1%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,474 residents in the neighbourhood around Cross Gate, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7% average across West Sussex. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Cross Gate; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Cross Gate's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Cross Gate
Many people in Cross Gate delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Cross Gate
- 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 Cross Gate
Provision in Cross Gate varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. By ONS classification, Cross Gate falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Cross Gate falls under NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. With just 12.1% of residents under 16, Cross Gate skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Cross Gate, 6.4% of the 1,474 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7% average across West Sussex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Cross Gate usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Cross Gate is roughly mid-table for England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Cross Gate
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Cross Gate can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Cross Gate — Local Context
Practices serving Cross Gate differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Cross Gate 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. Census data puts only 12.1% of Cross Gate's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.4% of the 1,474 residents in Cross Gate's census neighbourhood, below the 7% average across West Sussex. People in Cross Gate usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Cross Gate's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. There is no orthodontist on our records in Cross Gate itself. The nearest recorded are The Admor Group in Littlehampton, about 6 miles away; Tarring Dental - Worthing, about 8 miles away; and Newholme Dental Practice in Bognor Regis, about 9 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 Cross Gate. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cross Gate
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Cross Gate, West Sussex within a broader nearby area. Other local pages worth browsing include Rackham, Amberley, Hardham, Wepham, Coldwaltham, and Wiggonholt.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Cross Gate
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cross Gate often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cross Gate?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cross Gate is The Admor Group in Littlehampton, about 6.3 miles to the south. The next closest are Pringle Orthodontics (6.8 miles) and Abbots Lodge Dental Practice (6.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cross Gate?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Cross Gate, 12 practices within 10 miles and 65 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Littlehampton, 6.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cross Gate?
The nearest practice to Cross Gate that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tarring Dental - Worthing, about 8.4 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Worthing Dental Practice (8.9 miles) and Worthing Dental Centre (9.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cross Gate, West Sussex?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Cross Gate, West Sussex?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.