Orthodontic practices near Forest Row
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of Forest Row, 21 practices within 10 and 87 practices within 20. The closest is The High Street Dental Practice in East Grinstead, 2.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The High Street Dental PracticeEast Grinstead | 2.3 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (181 reviews) |
| EAST GRINSTEAD ORTHODONTICEast Grinstead | 2.4 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| East Grinstead Smiles Dental PracticeEast Grinstead | 2.5 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (94 reviews) |
| Kings Dental CareEast Grinstead | 2.5 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (57 reviews) |
| Oakmead Dental Care East GrinsteadEast Grinstead | 2.8 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (100 reviews) |
| Queen Victoria HospitalEast Grinstead | 2.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.4 (385 reviews) |
| The Smile Gallery Dental PracticeEast Grinstead | 2.8 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (295 reviews) |
| Saint Faith Dental ClinicEast Grinstead | 3.3 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (314 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Forest Row with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is East Grinstead, 2.3 miles north-west; the next are Crawley (8.8 miles west) and Haywards Heath (9.0 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| East Grinstead | 8 | 2.3 miles north-west |
| Crawley | 5 | 8.8 miles west |
| Haywards Heath | 8 | 9.0 miles south-west |
| Uckfield | 1 | 9.1 miles south |
| Royal Tunbridge Wells | 8 | 10.1 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Forest Row
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), 10.4 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor House Orthodontic PracticeRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 5.0 (337 reviews) | 10.4 miles east |
| Tunbridge Wells Dental CentreRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 5.0 (117 reviews) | 10.4 miles east |
| Oakmead Dental Care East GrinsteadEast Grinstead | 5.0 (100 reviews) | 2.8 miles north-west |
| 78MPRRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 5.0 (35 reviews) | 10.4 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Forest Row 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 3,704 |
| Residents under 16 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,243 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 | 9.2% aged 16 to 24 and 24.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 50 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 8 practices, more than 69% of towns in England |
| Access within East Sussex | 68th closest to an orthodontic practice of 378 places in the county (the county median is 5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.3 miles away, closer than 65% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in East Sussex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 28 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Sackville School — 2.1 miles Imberhorne School — 3.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,525 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The High Street Dental Practice, East Grinstead — 2 miles Smilecare Dental Centre, Crawley — 9 miles TOTAL ORTHODONTICS LTD, Haywards Heath — 9 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 21 within 10 miles, 87 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 Forest Row
Forest Row is 2.3 miles from The High Street Dental Practice in East Grinstead, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 21 practices, and within 20 there are 87.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Mary Yates Orthodontics (9.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Sami Butt (9.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Forest Row list clear aligners, the nearest 2.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Forest Row are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is EAST GRINSTEAD ORTHODONTIC, 2.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 28 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Forest Row
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Orthodontist in Forest Row: Before booking anything in Forest Row, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across East Sussex, not just Forest Row. Forest Row — a small town with a population of around 3,704 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local snapshot of Forest Row
With a population of roughly 3,704, Forest Row is a small town within East Sussex. Just around 1 km north, Ashurst Wood is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Practice signals around Forest Row
There is no orthodontist on our records in Forest Row itself. The closest on record are The High Street Dental Practice in East Grinstead, about 2 miles away; Smilecare Dental Centre in Crawley, about 9 miles away; and TOTAL ORTHODONTICS LTD in Haywards Heath, about 9 miles away.
More local pages to browse
Nearby location pages including Ashurst Wood, Tompset's Bank, Coleman's Hatch, Hammerwood, Wych Cross, and East Grinstead can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
What official data says about Forest Row
Forest Row's ONS geography type is larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Forest Row falls under NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. 15% of Forest Row's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,243 residents in the neighbourhood around Forest Row, 6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across East Sussex. With 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, Forest Row is better served than 69% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Forest Row are Sackville School (2.1 miles) and Imberhorne School (3.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Forest Row sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Forest Row is about 28 miles from Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London.
Orthodontic Treatments in Forest Row
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Forest Row 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. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Forest Row
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Forest Row — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Forest Row
Starting orthodontic treatment in Forest Row 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Forest Row
Every case in Forest Row follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Forest Row. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Forest Row
These links help widen your research beyond Forest Row, East Sussex if you're open to travelling a little further. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Ashurst Wood, Tompset's Bank, Coleman's Hatch, Hammerwood, Wych Cross, and East Grinstead.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Forest Row
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Forest Row often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Forest Row?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Forest Row is The High Street Dental Practice in East Grinstead, about 2.3 miles to the north-west. The next closest are EAST GRINSTEAD ORTHODONTIC (2.4 miles) and East Grinstead Smiles Dental Practice (2.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Forest Row?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of Forest Row, 21 practices within 10 miles and 87 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Forest Row?
The nearest practice to Forest Row that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is EAST GRINSTEAD ORTHODONTIC, about 2.4 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Kings Dental Care (2.5 miles) and Saint Faith Dental Clinic (3.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Forest Row, East Sussex?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Forest Row, East Sussex?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.