Orthodontic practices near Five Oaks
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Five Oaks, 5 practices within 10 and 96 practices within 20. The closest is Horsham Smiles Dental Practice, 5.0 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsham Smiles Dental PracticeHorsham | 5.0 miles east | – | – | – | 4.2 (140 reviews) |
| Dr Mark O'HaraHorsham | 5.1 miles east | – | – | ✓ | – |
| East Mews Dental CareHorsham | 5.2 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (360 reviews) |
| Holbrook Dental and Implant CentreHorsham | 6.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (169 reviews) |
| Cranleigh OrthodonticsCranleigh | 7.4 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (47 reviews) |
| Crawley Dental ClinicCrawley | 11.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (105 reviews) |
| West Green Dental PracticeCrawley | 11.9 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (96 reviews) |
| Dentist Crawley | Enhance Dental Surgery CrawleyCrawley | 12.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (340 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Five Oaks with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Horsham, 5.0 miles east; the next are Cranleigh (7.4 miles north) and Crawley (11.1 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Horsham | 4 | 5.0 miles east |
| Cranleigh | 1 | 7.4 miles north |
| Crawley | 5 | 11.1 miles north-east |
| Godalming | 1 | 12.6 miles north-west |
| Haywards Heath | 4 | 13.2 miles east |
| Burgess Hill | 6 | 13.6 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Five Oaks
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dr Dana Bondoc | Brace Club Orthodontics in Guildford (5.0 from 408 reviews), 14.7 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Dana Bondoc | Brace Club OrthodonticsGuildford | 5.0 (408 reviews) | 14.7 miles north |
| Burgess Hill DentalBurgess Hill | 5.0 (369 reviews) | 14.7 miles south-east |
| East Mews Dental CareHorsham | 5.0 (360 reviews) | 5.2 miles east |
| NEYO Dental SpecialistsBurgess Hill | 5.0 (210 reviews) | 14.7 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Five Oaks 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 | 21% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,593 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 | 10.8% aged 16 to 24 and 34.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 15.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 303 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within West Sussex | 256th 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% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in West Sussex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 35 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Weald School, The — 1.7 miles Tanbridge House School — 4.2 miles The Forest School — 5.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,800 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Horsham Smiles Dental Practice, Horsham — 5 miles Cranleigh Orthodontics, Cranleigh — 7 miles Crawley Dental Clinic, Crawley — 11 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 5 within 10 miles, 96 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 Five Oaks
From Five Oaks the nearest practice is Horsham Smiles Dental Practice, 5 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 5 practices, and within 20 there are 96.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dentist Crawley | Enhance Dental Surgery Crawley (12.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mark O'Hara (5.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Five Oaks list clear aligners, the nearest 5.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Five Oaks are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Holbrook Dental and Implant Centre in Horsham, 6.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 35 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Five Oaks to Horsham Smiles Dental Practice is roughly 10 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 130 to 260 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £60 to £115 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 130 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 15.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Five Oaks
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Orthodontist in Five Oaks: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Five Oaks, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of West Sussex.
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If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Buckman Corner, Billingshurst, Andrew's Hill, Parbrook, The Haven, and Barns Green may also help.
Five Oaks in numbers
Heading north-east for around 1 km brings you to Buckman Corner, the closest linked location.
Local provider signals in Five Oaks
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Five Oaks. The closest on record are Horsham Smiles Dental Practice, about 5 miles away; Cranleigh Orthodontics, about 7 miles away; and Crawley Dental Clinic, about 11 miles away.
What official data says about Five Oaks
Five Oaks is classified as 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 Five Oaks. Five Oaks's under-16 share sits at 21%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Five Oaks, 7% of the 2,593 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7% average across West Sussex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Five Oaks has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Five Oaks are Weald School, The (1.7 miles) and Tanbridge House School (4.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Five Oaks is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Five Oaks is about 35 miles from Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Five Oaks
Starting orthodontic treatment in Five Oaks can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Five Oaks
Practices serving Five Oaks differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. By ONS classification, Five Oaks falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Five Oaks falls under NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 21% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,593 residents in the neighbourhood around Five Oaks, 7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7% average across West Sussex. People in Five Oaks usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Five Oaks are Weald School, The (1.7 miles) and Tanbridge House School (4.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Five Oaks is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Five Oaks is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 35 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Five Oaks
Patients in Five Oaks have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Five Oaks — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Five Oaks. Five Oaks — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Five Oaks's under-16 share sits at 21%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7% of the 2,593 residents in Five Oaks's census neighbourhood, close to the 7% average across West Sussex. Five Oaks has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Five Oaks are Weald School, The (1.7 miles) and Tanbridge House School (4.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Five Oaks close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Five Oaks is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London, about 35 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. There is no orthodontist on our records in Five Oaks itself. The closest on record are Horsham Smiles Dental Practice, about 5 miles away; Cranleigh Orthodontics, about 7 miles away; and Crawley Dental Clinic, about 11 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Five Oaks. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Five Oaks
These links help widen your research beyond Five Oaks, West Sussex if you're open to travelling a little further. You can also browse nearby location pages including Buckman Corner, Billingshurst, Andrew's Hill, Parbrook, The Haven, and Barns Green.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Five Oaks
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Five Oaks often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Five Oaks?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Five Oaks is Horsham Smiles Dental Practice, about 5.0 miles to the east. The next closest are Dr Mark O'Hara (5.1 miles) and East Mews Dental Care (5.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Five Oaks?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Five Oaks, 5 practices within 10 miles and 96 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Five Oaks?
The nearest practice to Five Oaks that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Holbrook Dental and Implant Centre in Horsham, about 6.7 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Cranleigh Orthodontics (7.4 miles) and Crawley Dental Clinic (11.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Five Oaks, 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 Five Oaks, 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.