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Orthodontic practices near Earl's Down

On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Earl's Down; 7 practices within 10 and 53 practices within 20. The closest is Little Common Dental Practice in Bexhill-on-Sea, 8.2 miles south-east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Little Common Dental PracticeBexhill-on-Sea8.2 miles south-east–––4.6 (33 reviews)
New Image Dental PracticeBexhill-on-Sea8.8 miles south-east–––5.0 (2 reviews)
De La Warr Dental SurgeryBexhill-on-Sea9.4 miles south-east–––5.0 (2 reviews)
Parkhurst Dental PracticeBexhill-on-Sea9.6 miles south-east–––3.8 (11 reviews)
Your Dental CareBexhill-on-Sea9.6 miles south-east–––2.0 (20 reviews)
Sea Road Dental PracticeBexhill-on-Sea9.7 miles south-east✓––4.9 (116 reviews)
Crown Dental BursHastings9.9 miles south-east––––
CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICSUckfield10.7 miles west✓–––

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Earl's Down with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bexhill-on-Sea, 8.2 miles south-east; the next are Hastings (9.9 miles south-east) and Uckfield (10.7 miles west).

PlacePracticesNearest
Bexhill-on-Sea68.2 miles south-east
Hastings69.9 miles south-east
Uckfield110.7 miles west
Eastbourne811.5 miles south
Royal Tunbridge Wells812.6 miles north
Cranbrook113.2 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 Earl's Down

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), 13.3 miles north.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Grosvenor House Orthodontic PracticeRoyal Tunbridge Wells5.0 (337 reviews)13.3 miles north
A.G.Smiles (Previously The Carlisle Parade Dental Practice)Hastings5.0 (68 reviews)12.3 miles south-east
78MPRRoyal Tunbridge Wells5.0 (35 reviews)13.0 miles north
Orchard Dental PracticeEastbourne5.0 (22 reviews)12.8 miles south

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Earl's Down at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaRother
NHS dental servicesNHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationAround the England average
Residents under 1612.8% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,705 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally5.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 22.8% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car3.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre39 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health17.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 milesNone on our register
Access within East Sussex355th closest to an orthodontic practice of 378 places in the county (the county median is 5 miles)
Aged 10 to 15 vs county5.8% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in East Sussex
Nearest secondary schoolsHeathfield Community College — 3.0 miles
Robertsbridge Community College — 5.9 miles
Nearest orthodontic practicesLittle Common Dental Practice, Bexhill-on-Sea — 8 miles
Crown Dental Burs, Hastings — 10 miles
CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS, Uckfield — 11 miles
Estimated drive to the nearest practiceabout 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph)
Practices within 10 and 20 miles7 within 10 miles, 53 within 20 miles
Nearest general dentistBupa Dental Care — 7 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 Earl's Down

The nearest practice to Earl's Down is Little Common Dental Practice in Bexhill-on-Sea, 8.2 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 7 practices, and within 20 there are 53.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Warwick Park Dental Practice (12.6 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 10 of the practices around Earl's Down list clear aligners, the nearest 11.5 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 Earl's Down are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Sea Road Dental Practice in Bexhill-on-Sea, 9.7 miles away.

Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Earl's Down to Little Common Dental Practice is roughly 20 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 210 to 430 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £195 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.

Orthodontic Treatment In Earl's Down

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Teeth straightening options in Earl's Down

Orthodontist in Earl's Down: This page was put together for people in Earl's Down who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Earl's Down or another part of East Sussex.

Practice data for Earl's Down

No orthodontic practice is recorded in Earl's Down. The closest on record are Little Common Dental Practice in Bexhill-on-Sea, about 8 miles away; Crown Dental Burs in Hastings, about 10 miles away; and CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, about 11 miles away.

What official data says about Earl's Down

Earl's Down is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Earl's Down falls under NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 12.8% of Earl's Down's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Earl's Down, 5.8% of the 1,705 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across East Sussex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Earl's Down; the nearest is about 8 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Earl's Down attend schools such as Heathfield Community College (3.0 miles) and Robertsbridge Community College (5.9 miles). Earl's Down's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.

Continue your local research

Related pages for Churches Green, Three Cups Corner, Rushlake Green, Wood's Corner, Burwash Weald, and Punnett's Town are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.

Local snapshot of Earl's Down

Just around 1 km north-west, Three Cups Corner is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.

Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Earl's Down

Orthodontic treatment in Earl's Down is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.

Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step

Every case in Earl's Down follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.

Teeth Straightening Options Available in Earl's Down

From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Earl's Down has the full spectrum of options. 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 Earl's Down

Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Earl's Down. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Earl's Down

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Earl's Down often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Earl's Down?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Earl's Down is Little Common Dental Practice in Bexhill-on-Sea, about 8.2 miles to the south-east. The next closest are New Image Dental Practice (8.8 miles) and De La Warr Dental Surgery (9.4 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Earl's Down?

Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Earl's Down, 7 practices within 10 miles and 53 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bexhill-on-Sea, 8.2 miles away.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Earl's Down?

The nearest practice to Earl's Down that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Sea Road Dental Practice in Bexhill-on-Sea, about 9.7 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS (10.7 miles) and Chapel Park Road Dental Practice (11.5 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Earl's Down, East Sussex?

Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Earl's Down, East Sussex?

Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.

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