Orthodontic practices near Fittleworth
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Fittleworth; 1 practice within 10 and 76 practices within 20. The closest is The Admor Group in Littlehampton, 10.0 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Admor GroupLittlehampton | 10.0 miles south | – | – | – | 4.5 (2 reviews) |
| Pringle OrthodonticsLittlehampton | 10.5 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Abbots Lodge Dental PracticeLittlehampton | 10.6 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (138 reviews) |
| Newholme Dental PracticeBognor Regis | 11.8 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (265 reviews) |
| Jubilee Dental CentreChichester | 12.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.7 (38 reviews) |
| Tarring Dental - WorthingWorthing | 12.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (243 reviews) |
| Horsham Smiles Dental PracticeHorsham | 12.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.2 (140 reviews) |
| Dr Mark O'HaraHorsham | 12.3 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Fittleworth with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Littlehampton, 10.0 miles south; the next are Bognor Regis (11.8 miles south) and Chichester (12.2 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Littlehampton | 3 | 10.0 miles south |
| Bognor Regis | 4 | 11.8 miles south |
| Chichester | 10 | 12.2 miles south-west |
| Worthing | 8 | 12.2 miles south-east |
| Horsham | 4 | 12.3 miles north-east |
| Cranleigh | 1 | 12.9 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Fittleworth
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is East Mews Dental Care in Horsham (5.0 from 360 reviews), 12.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Mews Dental CareHorsham | 5.0 (360 reviews) | 12.4 miles north-east |
| Pallant Advanced DentistryChichester | 5.0 (279 reviews) | 12.8 miles south-west |
| Chichester Orthodontic ClinicChichester | 5.0 (57 reviews) | 13.0 miles south-west |
| Newholme Dental PracticeBognor Regis | 4.9 (265 reviews) | 11.8 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Fittleworth at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Chichester |
| 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 |
| Population | 681 |
| Residents under 16 | 14.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,505 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.8% aged 16 to 24 and 23.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 58 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within West Sussex | 359th closest to an orthodontic practice of 383 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in West Sussex |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Admor Group, Littlehampton — 10 miles Newholme Dental Practice, Bognor Regis — 12 miles Jubilee Dental Centre, Chichester — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 76 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 Fittleworth
The nearest practice to Fittleworth is The Admor Group in Littlehampton, 10 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 is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 76.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Pallant Advanced Dentistry (12.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Pringle Orthodontics (10.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Fittleworth list clear aligners, the nearest 10.5 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 Fittleworth are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Tarring Dental - Worthing, 12.2 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Fittleworth to The Admor Group 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 260 to 520 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £115 to £235 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 160 to 260 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Fittleworth
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Orthodontist in Fittleworth: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Fittleworth keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of West Sussex. Fittleworth — a small village with a population of around 681 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local provider signals in Fittleworth
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Fittleworth. The nearest we do hold are The Admor Group in Littlehampton, about 10 miles away; Newholme Dental Practice in Bognor Regis, about 12 miles away; and Jubilee Dental Centre in Chichester, about 12 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Lower Fittleworth, Churchwood, Lower Horncroft, Stopham, Coldwaltham, and Egdean.
Area profile for Fittleworth
Fittleworth is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Fittleworth falls under NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 14.4% of Fittleworth's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Fittleworth, 6.8% of the 1,505 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7% average across West Sussex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Fittleworth; the nearest is about 10 miles away. Fittleworth's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
Local context for Fittleworth
Around 681 people live in Fittleworth, which is a small village within West Sussex. The nearest other location we cover is Lower Fittleworth, under 1 km to the north.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Fittleworth
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Fittleworth has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Fittleworth
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Fittleworth — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Fittleworth
Orthodontic treatment in Fittleworth is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Fittleworth
- 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?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Fittleworth
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Fittleworth — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Officially, Fittleworth is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Fittleworth sits within NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 14.4% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,505 residents in the neighbourhood around Fittleworth, 6.8% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7% average across West Sussex. Fittleworth has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 10 miles away. Fittleworth's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Fittleworth. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Fittleworth
These links help widen your research beyond Fittleworth, West Sussex if you're open to travelling a little further. Nearby pages covering Lower Fittleworth, Churchwood, Lower Horncroft, Stopham, Coldwaltham, and Egdean may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Fittleworth
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Fittleworth often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Fittleworth?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Fittleworth is The Admor Group in Littlehampton, about 10.0 miles to the south. The next closest are Pringle Orthodontics (10.5 miles) and Abbots Lodge Dental Practice (10.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Fittleworth?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Fittleworth, 1 practice within 10 miles and 76 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Littlehampton, 10.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Fittleworth?
The nearest practice to Fittleworth that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tarring Dental - Worthing, about 12.2 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Worthing Dental Practice (12.7 miles) and Cranleigh Orthodontics (12.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Fittleworth, 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 Fittleworth, West Sussex?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.