Orthodontic practices near Dial Post
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Dial Post; 14 practices within 10 and 71 practices within 20. The closest is Dr Mark O'Hara in Horsham, 7.1 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Mark O'HaraHorsham | 7.1 miles north | – | – | ✓ | – |
| Horsham Smiles Dental PracticeHorsham | 7.2 miles north | – | – | – | 4.2 (140 reviews) |
| East Mews Dental CareHorsham | 7.2 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (360 reviews) |
| Hurst Dental PracticeBurgess Hill | 8.2 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (233 reviews) |
| Holbrook Dental and Implant CentreHorsham | 8.9 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (169 reviews) |
| Elite dental studiosBurgess Hill | 9.5 miles east | – | – | – | 4.5 (24 reviews) |
| Kingsend Dental : RuislipShoreham-by-Sea | 9.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (667 reviews) |
| Worthing Dental PracticeWorthing | 9.7 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (128 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Dial Post with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Horsham, 7.1 miles north; the next are Burgess Hill (8.2 miles east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (9.6 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Horsham | 4 | 7.1 miles north |
| Burgess Hill | 6 | 8.2 miles east |
| Shoreham-by-Sea | 1 | 9.6 miles south-east |
| Worthing | 8 | 9.7 miles south |
| Haywards Heath | 8 | 10.0 miles east |
| Littlehampton | 2 | 11.7 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Dial Post
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Burgess Hill Dental (5.0 from 369 reviews), 9.9 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burgess Hill DentalBurgess Hill | 5.0 (369 reviews) | 9.9 miles east |
| East Mews Dental CareHorsham | 5.0 (360 reviews) | 7.2 miles north |
| NEYO Dental SpecialistsBurgess Hill | 5.0 (210 reviews) | 10.0 miles east |
| George Billis EndodonticsBurgess Hill | 5.0 (18 reviews) | 10.0 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Dial Post 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 14.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,231 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 22.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 94 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within West Sussex | 305th closest to an orthodontic practice of 383 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.6% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in West Sussex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 39 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Steyning Grammar School — 4.8 miles Weald School, The — 5.7 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dr Mark O'Hara, Horsham — 7 miles Hurst Dental Practice, Burgess Hill — 8 miles Kingsend Dental : Ruislip, Shoreham-by-Sea — 10 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 | 14 within 10 miles, 71 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 Dial Post
The nearest practice to Dial Post is Dr Mark O'Hara in Horsham, 7.1 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 14 practices, and within 20 there are 71.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Clinic for Implant & Orthodontic Dentistry (10.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mark O'Hara (7.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Dial Post list clear aligners, the nearest 7.1 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 Dial Post are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Holbrook Dental and Implant Centre in Horsham, 8.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 39 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Dial Post 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 180 to 370 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £165 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Dial Post
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Orthodontist in Dial Post: This page was put together for people in Dial Post who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across West Sussex.
Practice signals around Dial Post
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Dial Post. The nearest we do hold are Dr Mark O'Hara in Horsham, about 7 miles away; Hurst Dental Practice in Burgess Hill, about 8 miles away; and Kingsend Dental : Ruislip in Shoreham-by-Sea, about 10 miles away.
The local picture in Dial Post
Dial Post's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Dial Post falls under NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. 14.5% of Dial Post's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.6% of the 1,231 residents in Dial Post's census neighbourhood, above the 7% average across West Sussex. People in Dial Post usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. Families in Dial Post are served by secondary schools including Steyning Grammar School (4.8 miles) and Weald School, The (5.7 miles). National deprivation data ranks Dial Post among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Dial Post is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London, about 39 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
A quick look at Dial Post
Heading north-east for around 2 km brings you to West Grinstead, the closest linked location.
More local pages to browse
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for West Grinstead, Dragons Green, Broomer's Corner, Ashurst, Coolham, and Partridge Green.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Dial Post
Many people in Dial Post 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Dial Post
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Dial Post follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Orthodontic Treatments in Dial Post
The orthodontic landscape in Dial Post offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Dial Post — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Dial Post. Dial Post's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Dial Post. Census figures show 14.5% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.6% of the 1,231 residents in Dial Post's census neighbourhood, above the 7% average across West Sussex. Dial Post has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. Families in Dial Post are served by secondary schools including Steyning Grammar School (4.8 miles) and Weald School, The (5.7 miles). National deprivation data ranks Dial Post among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Dial Post is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London, about 39 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Dial Post. The nearest we do hold are Dr Mark O'Hara in Horsham, about 7 miles away; Hurst Dental Practice in Burgess Hill, about 8 miles away; and Kingsend Dental : Ruislip in Shoreham-by-Sea, about 10 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 Dial Post. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Dial Post
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Dial Post, West Sussex alone. This page links onward to West Grinstead, Dragons Green, Broomer's Corner, Ashurst, Coolham, and Partridge Green for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Dial Post
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Dial Post often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Dial Post?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Dial Post is Dr Mark O'Hara in Horsham, about 7.1 miles to the north. The next closest are Horsham Smiles Dental Practice (7.2 miles) and East Mews Dental Care (7.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Dial Post?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Dial Post, 14 practices within 10 miles and 71 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Horsham, 7.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Dial Post?
The nearest practice to Dial Post that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Holbrook Dental and Implant Centre in Horsham, about 8.9 miles to the north. Others nearby include Kingsend Dental : Ruislip (9.6 miles) and Worthing Dental Practice (9.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Dial Post, West Sussex?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Dial Post, West Sussex?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.