Orthodontic practices near Durgates
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Durgates, 18 practices within 10 and 63 practices within 20. The closest is Warwick Park Dental Practice in Royal Tunbridge Wells, 4.9 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick Park Dental PracticeRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 4.9 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (70 reviews) |
| iSmile Skin & Dental ClinicRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 5.1 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (91 reviews) |
| 78MPRRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 5.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (35 reviews) |
| The Calverley Dental PracticeRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 5.3 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (181 reviews) |
| Grosvenor House Orthodontic PracticeRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 5.4 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (337 reviews) |
| Dr Zaid Esmail Tunbridge Wells OrthodontistRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 5.4 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| The Blockley PartnershipRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 5.4 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (26 reviews) |
| NEYO OrthodonticsRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 5.6 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (15 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Durgates with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Royal Tunbridge Wells, 4.9 miles north-west; the next are Rusthall (6.7 miles north-west) and Tonbridge (8.8 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Tunbridge Wells | 9 | 4.9 miles north-west |
| Rusthall | 1 | 6.7 miles north-west |
| Tonbridge | 7 | 8.8 miles north |
| Cranbrook | 1 | 9.2 miles east |
| Uckfield | 1 | 12.0 miles south-west |
| Sevenoaks | 2 | 15.0 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Durgates
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Grosvenor House Orthodontic Practice in Royal Tunbridge Wells (5.0 from 337 reviews), 5.4 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor House Orthodontic PracticeRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 5.0 (337 reviews) | 5.4 miles north-west |
| Tunbridge Wells Dental CentreRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 5.0 (117 reviews) | 5.6 miles north-west |
| Riverside Dental Clinic TonbridgeTonbridge | 5.0 (100 reviews) | 8.9 miles north |
| Oakmead Dental Care East GrinsteadEast Grinstead | 5.0 (100 reviews) | 15.4 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Durgates at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wealden |
| 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,731 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 25.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 656 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within East Sussex | 179th closest to an orthodontic practice of 378 places in the county (the county median is 5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in East Sussex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 35 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Uplands Academy — 0.8 miles Skinners' Kent Academy — 5.1 miles The Skinners' School — 5.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 699 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Warwick Park Dental Practice, Royal Tunbridge Wells — 5 miles The Dental Box, Rusthall — 7 miles Tonbridge Gentle Dental, Tonbridge — 9 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 18 within 10 miles, 63 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 Durgates
Durgates is 4.9 miles from Warwick Park Dental Practice in Royal Tunbridge Wells, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 18 practices, and within 20 there are 63.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Warwick Park Dental Practice (4.9 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 19 of the practices around Durgates list clear aligners, the nearest 4.9 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 Durgates are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Warwick Park Dental Practice in Royal Tunbridge Wells, 4.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 35 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Durgates
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Nearby location pages
Nearby location pages including Sparrow's Green, Pell Green, Primmers Green, Turner's Green, Wadhurst, and Rockrobin can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Area profile for Durgates
Durgates — larger rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 15.7% of Durgates's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,731 residents in the neighbourhood around Durgates, 7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across East Sussex. Secondary-age pupils near Durgates attend schools such as Uplands Academy (0.8 miles) and Skinners' Kent Academy (5.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Durgates falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Durgates is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London, about 35 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Durgates in numbers
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Sparrow's Green, the closest linked location.
Useful local orthodontic context for Durgates
There is no orthodontist on our records in Durgates itself. The closest on record are Warwick Park Dental Practice in Royal Tunbridge Wells, about 5 miles away; The Dental Box in Rusthall, about 7 miles away; and Tonbridge Gentle Dental, about 9 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Durgates
Starting orthodontic treatment in Durgates 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Durgates
Practices serving Durgates differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Durgates is classified as larger rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 15.7% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Durgates, 7% of the 1,731 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across East Sussex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Families in Durgates are served by secondary schools including Uplands Academy (0.8 miles) and Skinners' Kent Academy (5.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Durgates's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Durgates is about 35 miles from Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Durgates
Patients in Durgates have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Durgates
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Durgates. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Durgates
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Durgates, East Sussex, these local links help you keep browsing. Nearby pages covering Sparrow's Green, Pell Green, Primmers Green, Turner's Green, Wadhurst, and Rockrobin may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Durgates
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Durgates often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Durgates?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Durgates is Warwick Park Dental Practice in Royal Tunbridge Wells, about 4.9 miles to the north-west. The next closest are iSmile Skin & Dental Clinic (5.1 miles) and 78MPR (5.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Durgates?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Durgates, 18 practices within 10 miles and 63 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Durgates?
The nearest practice to Durgates that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Warwick Park Dental Practice in Royal Tunbridge Wells, about 4.9 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include 78MPR (5.2 miles) and Grosvenor House Orthodontic Practice (5.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Durgates, East Sussex?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Durgates, East Sussex?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.