Orthodontic practices near Fontwell
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Fontwell, 17 practices within 10 and 43 practices within 20. The closest is Newholme Dental Practice in Bognor Regis, 4.6 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newholme Dental PracticeBognor Regis | 4.6 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (265 reviews) |
| City Dental Lab LtdChichester | 5.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.4 (5 reviews) |
| Transform Smiles Specialist Dental CentreChichester | 5.1 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (46 reviews) |
| Sussex OrthodonticsBognor Regis | 5.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (137 reviews) |
| PALENT ORTHODONTICS (1 ODEON BUILDINGS)Bognor Regis | 5.2 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Dove Holistic Dental CentreBognor Regis | 5.4 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (51 reviews) |
| Jubilee Dental CentreChichester | 5.4 miles west | – | – | – | 3.7 (38 reviews) |
| Dental StudioChichester | 5.7 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (149 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Fontwell with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bognor Regis, 4.6 miles south; the next are Chichester (5.1 miles south-west) and Littlehampton (6.8 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bognor Regis | 4 | 4.6 miles south |
| Chichester | 10 | 5.1 miles south-west |
| Littlehampton | 3 | 6.8 miles south-east |
| Worthing | 8 | 11.6 miles east |
| Havant | 4 | 12.6 miles west |
| Emsworth | 1 | 12.7 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Fontwell
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Pallant Advanced Dentistry in Chichester (5.0 from 279 reviews), 5.8 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pallant Advanced DentistryChichester | 5.0 (279 reviews) | 5.8 miles west |
| Envisage Dental EmsworthEmsworth | 5.0 (159 reviews) | 12.7 miles west |
| Chichester Orthodontic ClinicChichester | 5.0 (57 reviews) | 6.1 miles west |
| Newholme Dental PracticeBognor Regis | 4.9 (265 reviews) | 4.6 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Fontwell at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Arun |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 1,941 |
| Residents under 16 | 12.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,842 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 24% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 344 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| 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% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in West Sussex |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ormiston Six Villages Academy — 1.5 miles St Philip Howard Catholic School — 1.8 miles Felpham Community College — 4.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,053 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Newholme Dental Practice, Bognor Regis — 5 miles City Dental Lab Ltd, Chichester — 5 miles The Admor Group, Littlehampton — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 17 within 10 miles, 43 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 Fontwell
The nearest practice to Fontwell is Newholme Dental Practice in Bognor Regis, 4.6 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 17 practices, and within 20 there are 43.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Sussex Orthodontics (5.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Pringle Orthodontics (7.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Fontwell 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 Fontwell are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Sussex Orthodontics in Bognor Regis, 5.2 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Fontwell
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Orthodontist in Fontwell: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Fontwell keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is relevant to searches focused on both Fontwell and the wider West Sussex area. Fontwell — a small village with a population of around 1,941 — is covered on this page specifically.
Continue your local research
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Eastergate, Slindon, Eartham, Nyton, Westergate, and Barnham.
Fontwell in numbers
With a population of roughly 1,941, Fontwell is a small village within West Sussex. Just around 2 km north-east, Slindon is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Local orthodontic signals in Fontwell
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Fontwell. The closest on record are Newholme Dental Practice in Bognor Regis, about 5 miles away; City Dental Lab Ltd in Chichester, about 5 miles away; and The Admor Group in Littlehampton, about 7 miles away.
What official data says about Fontwell
Fontwell is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Fontwell falls under NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. Fontwell's under-16 share, 12.5%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Fontwell, 6% of the 1,842 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7% average across West Sussex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Families in Fontwell are served by secondary schools including Ormiston Six Villages Academy (1.5 miles) and St Philip Howard Catholic School (1.8 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Fontwell falls in a less deprived area than most of England.
Orthodontic Treatments in Fontwell
Patients in Fontwell have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Fontwell — Local Context
Not every practice near Fontwell offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. By ONS classification, Fontwell falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 12.5% of Fontwell's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,842 residents in the neighbourhood around Fontwell, 6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7% average across West Sussex. The closest secondary schools to Fontwell are Ormiston Six Villages Academy (1.5 miles) and St Philip Howard Catholic School (1.8 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Fontwell among England's less deprived areas. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Fontwell itself. The closest on record are Newholme Dental Practice in Bognor Regis, about 5 miles away; City Dental Lab Ltd in Chichester, about 5 miles away; and The Admor Group in Littlehampton, about 7 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Fontwell
Many people in Fontwell delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Fontwell
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Fontwell — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Fontwell. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Fontwell
If Fontwell, West Sussex is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Eastergate, Slindon, Eartham, Nyton, Westergate, and Barnham.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Fontwell
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Fontwell often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Fontwell?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Fontwell is Newholme Dental Practice in Bognor Regis, about 4.6 miles to the south. The next closest are City Dental Lab Ltd (5.1 miles) and Transform Smiles Specialist Dental Centre (5.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Fontwell?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Fontwell, 17 practices within 10 miles and 43 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Fontwell?
The nearest practice to Fontwell that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Sussex Orthodontics in Bognor Regis, about 5.2 miles to the south. Others nearby include PALENT ORTHODONTICS (1 ODEON BUILDINGS) (5.2 miles) and Basin Road Dental Surgery (6.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Fontwell, 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 Fontwell, West 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.