Orthodontic practices near Cuckfield
On our practice register: 13 practices within 5 miles of Cuckfield, 30 practices within 10 and 72 practices within 20. The closest is The Gallery Dental Practice in Haywards Heath, 0.2 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gallery Dental PracticeHaywards Heath | 0.2 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (61 reviews) |
| Gresham Dental PracticeHaywards Heath | 1.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.2 (10 reviews) |
| Mary Yates OrthodonticsHaywards Heath | 1.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| TOTAL ORTHODONTICS LTDHaywards Heath | 1.5 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Dr Sami ButtHaywards Heath | 1.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | – |
| dentalessence Haywards HeathHaywards Heath | 1.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (563 reviews) |
| S3 Dental Haywards HeathHaywards Heath | 1.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (761 reviews) |
| The Perrymount ClinicHaywards Heath | 2.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (226 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Cuckfield with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Haywards Heath, 0.2 miles south; the next are Burgess Hill (3.4 miles south) and Crawley (6.8 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Haywards Heath | 8 | 0.2 miles south |
| Burgess Hill | 6 | 3.4 miles south |
| Crawley | 5 | 6.8 miles north |
| Horsham | 4 | 8.7 miles north-west |
| East Grinstead | 7 | 9.7 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 Cuckfield
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Burgess Hill Dental (5.0 from 369 reviews), 3.9 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burgess Hill DentalBurgess Hill | 5.0 (369 reviews) | 3.9 miles south |
| East Mews Dental CareHorsham | 5.0 (360 reviews) | 8.8 miles north-west |
| NEYO Dental SpecialistsBurgess Hill | 5.0 (210 reviews) | 3.8 miles south |
| Oakmead Dental Care East GrinsteadEast Grinstead | 5.0 (100 reviews) | 10.0 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cuckfield 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 | 3,500 |
| Residents under 16 | 18% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,432 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 26.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 178 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 13 practices, more than 81% of towns in England |
| Access within West Sussex | 5th closest to an orthodontic practice of 383 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.2 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in West Sussex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 34 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Warden Park Secondary Academy — 0.5 miles Oathall Community College — 2.1 miles St Paul's Catholic College — 3.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,882 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Gallery Dental Practice, Haywards Heath — under a mile Elite dental studios, Burgess Hill — 3 miles Smilecare Dental Centre, Crawley — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 30 within 10 miles, 72 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 Cuckfield
Cuckfield has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: The Gallery Dental Practice in Haywards Heath is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 30 practices, and within 20 there are 72.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Mary Yates Orthodontics (1.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Sami Butt (1.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Cuckfield list clear aligners, the nearest 1.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Cuckfield are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is TOTAL ORTHODONTICS LTD in Haywards Heath, 1.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 34 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cuckfield
West Sussex12 nearby locationsCompare orthodontic care in Cuckfield
Orthodontist in Cuckfield: People weighing up braces or aligners in Cuckfield can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in West Sussex. Cuckfield — a small town with a population of around 3,500 — is covered on this page specifically.
Continue your local research
Pages for Whitemans Green, Brook Street, South Nutfield, Ansty, Bolnore Village, and Slough Green follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
The local picture in Cuckfield
Cuckfield's ONS geography type is larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Cuckfield. Census figures show 18% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8% of the 1,432 residents in Cuckfield's census neighbourhood, above the 7% average across West Sussex. With 13 orthodontic practices within five miles, Cuckfield is better served than 81% of towns in England. Families in Cuckfield are served by secondary schools including Warden Park Secondary Academy (0.5 miles) and Oathall Community College (2.1 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Cuckfield's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Cuckfield is about 34 miles from Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London.
Cuckfield at a glance
With a population of roughly 3,500, Cuckfield is a small town within West Sussex. Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Whitemans Green, the closest linked location.
Practice signals around Cuckfield
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Cuckfield itself. The nearest we do hold are The Gallery Dental Practice in Haywards Heath, under a mile away; Elite dental studios in Burgess Hill, about 3 miles away; and Smilecare Dental Centre in Crawley, about 7 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Cuckfield
The orthodontic landscape in Cuckfield offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Cuckfield
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Cuckfield
Orthodontic treatment in Cuckfield is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Cuckfield
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Cuckfield — comparing a couple is worthwhile. By ONS classification, Cuckfield falls under larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Cuckfield falls under NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. Cuckfield's under-16 share sits at 18%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8% of the 1,432 residents in Cuckfield's census neighbourhood, above the 7% average across West Sussex. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (13), Cuckfield has more choice than 81% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Cuckfield are Warden Park Secondary Academy (0.5 miles) and Oathall Community College (2.1 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Cuckfield sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Cuckfield is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London, about 34 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Cuckfield. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cuckfield
These local links are here for anyone comparing Cuckfield, West Sussex against nearby alternatives. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Whitemans Green, Brook Street, South Nutfield, Ansty, Bolnore Village, and Slough Green.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Cuckfield
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cuckfield often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cuckfield?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cuckfield is The Gallery Dental Practice in Haywards Heath, about 0.2 miles to the south. The next closest are Gresham Dental Practice (1.4 miles) and Mary Yates Orthodontics (1.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cuckfield?
Our register has 13 practices within 5 miles of Cuckfield, 30 practices within 10 miles and 72 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cuckfield?
The nearest practice to Cuckfield that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is TOTAL ORTHODONTICS LTD in Haywards Heath, about 1.5 miles to the east. Others nearby include Dr Sami Butt (1.9 miles) and dentalessence Haywards Heath (1.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cuckfield, 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 Cuckfield, West Sussex?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.