Orthodontic practices near Dragons Green
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Dragons Green, 6 practices within 10 and 83 practices within 20. The closest is Dr Mark O'Hara in Horsham, 4.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Mark O'HaraHorsham | 4.6 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | – |
| Horsham Smiles Dental PracticeHorsham | 4.7 miles north | – | – | – | 4.2 (140 reviews) |
| East Mews Dental CareHorsham | 4.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (360 reviews) |
| Holbrook Dental and Implant CentreHorsham | 6.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (169 reviews) |
| Hurst Dental PracticeBurgess Hill | 9.6 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (233 reviews) |
| The Gallery Dental PracticeHaywards Heath | 9.9 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (61 reviews) |
| Crawley Dental ClinicCrawley | 10.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (105 reviews) |
| Elite dental studiosBurgess Hill | 10.3 miles east | – | – | – | 4.5 (24 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Dragons Green with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Horsham, 4.6 miles north-east; the next are Burgess Hill (9.6 miles south-east) and Haywards Heath (9.9 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Horsham | 4 | 4.6 miles north-east |
| Burgess Hill | 6 | 9.6 miles south-east |
| Haywards Heath | 8 | 9.9 miles east |
| Crawley | 5 | 10.2 miles north-east |
| Cranleigh | 1 | 11.1 miles north-west |
| Shoreham-by-Sea | 1 | 12.3 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Dragons Green
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Burgess Hill Dental (5.0 from 369 reviews), 10.8 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burgess Hill DentalBurgess Hill | 5.0 (369 reviews) | 10.8 miles east |
| East Mews Dental CareHorsham | 5.0 (360 reviews) | 4.7 miles north-east |
| NEYO Dental SpecialistsBurgess Hill | 5.0 (210 reviews) | 10.9 miles east |
| George Billis EndodonticsBurgess Hill | 5.0 (18 reviews) | 10.9 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Dragons Green 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 | 19.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,862 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 32% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 68 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England |
| Access within West Sussex | 247th closest to an orthodontic practice of 383 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in West Sussex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 37 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Weald School, The — 3.8 miles Tanbridge House School — 4.6 miles The Forest School — 4.9 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dr Mark O'Hara, Horsham — 5 miles Hurst Dental Practice, Burgess Hill — 10 miles The Gallery Dental Practice, Haywards Heath — 10 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 6 within 10 miles, 83 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 Dragons Green
Dragons Green is 4.6 miles from Dr Mark O'Hara in Horsham, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 6 practices, and within 20 there are 83.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dentist Crawley | Enhance Dental Surgery Crawley (11.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mark O'Hara (4.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Dragons Green list clear aligners, the nearest 4.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Dragons Green are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Holbrook Dental and Implant Centre in Horsham, 6.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 37 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Dragons Green
West Sussex12 nearby locationsLocal orthodontic treatment in Dragons Green
Orthodontist in Dragons Green: People weighing up braces or aligners in Dragons Green 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.
Dragons Green in context
ONS classifies Dragons Green as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Dragons Green falls under NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 19.8% of Dragons Green's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,862 residents in the neighbourhood around Dragons Green, 6.9% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7% average across West Sussex. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (3), Dragons Green has more choice than 52% of towns in England. Families in Dragons Green are served by secondary schools including Weald School, The (3.8 miles) and Tanbridge House School (4.6 miles). Dragons Green sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Dragons Green is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 37 miles away.
Local orthodontic signals in Dragons Green
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Dragons Green itself. The nearest recorded are Dr Mark O'Hara in Horsham, about 5 miles away; Hurst Dental Practice in Burgess Hill, about 10 miles away; and The Gallery Dental Practice in Haywards Heath, about 10 miles away.
Local snapshot of Dragons Green
Heading north-west for around 2 km brings you to Brooks Green, the closest linked location.
Keep exploring nearby
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Brooks Green, Southwater, Coolham, Broomer's Corner, Copsale, and Dial Post.
The Orthodontic Journey in Dragons Green
Starting orthodontic treatment in Dragons Green can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Dragons Green
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Dragons Green
Every case in Dragons Green follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Dragons Green
Patients in Dragons Green 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.
Treatment Options in Dragons Green — Local Context
Not every practice near Dragons Green offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Dragons Green sits within NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 19.8% of Dragons Green's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.9% of the 2,862 residents in Dragons Green's census neighbourhood, close to the 7% average across West Sussex. With 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, Dragons Green is better served than 52% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Dragons Green attend schools such as Weald School, The (3.8 miles) and Tanbridge House School (4.6 miles). Dragons Green's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Dragons Green is about 37 miles from Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Dragons Green itself. The closest on record are Dr Mark O'Hara in Horsham, about 5 miles away; Hurst Dental Practice in Burgess Hill, about 10 miles away; and The Gallery Dental Practice in Haywards Heath, about 10 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 Dragons Green. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Dragons Green
This section helps connect Dragons Green, West Sussex to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. Other local pages worth browsing include Brooks Green, Southwater, Coolham, Broomer's Corner, Copsale, and Dial Post.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Dragons Green
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Dragons Green often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Dragons Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Dragons Green is Dr Mark O'Hara in Horsham, about 4.6 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Horsham Smiles Dental Practice (4.7 miles) and East Mews Dental Care (4.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Dragons Green?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Dragons Green, 6 practices within 10 miles and 83 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Dragons Green?
The nearest practice to Dragons Green that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Holbrook Dental and Implant Centre in Horsham, about 6.5 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Crawley Dental Clinic (10.2 miles) and Burgess Hill Dental (10.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Dragons Green, West Sussex?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Dragons Green, West Sussex?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.