Orthodontic practices near Friar's Hill
On our practice register: 6 practices within 5 miles of Friar's Hill, 12 practices within 10 and 22 practices within 20. The closest is Lyndhurst Dental Practice in Hastings, 3.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndhurst Dental PracticeHastings | 3.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.4 (78 reviews) |
| NEO ORTHODONTICS LTDHastings | 3.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| A.G.Smiles (Previously The Carlisle Parade Dental Practice)Hastings | 3.7 miles south-west | – | ✓ | – | 5.0 (68 reviews) |
| Chapel Park Road Dental PracticeHastings | 4.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.1 (66 reviews) |
| Crown Dental BursHastings | 4.2 miles west | – | – | – | – |
| Warrior Square Dental PracticeHastings | 4.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (155 reviews) |
| New Image Dental PracticeBexhill-on-Sea | 7.6 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| De La Warr Dental SurgeryBexhill-on-Sea | 7.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Friar's Hill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hastings, 3.1 miles south-west; the next are Bexhill-on-Sea (7.6 miles west) and Cranbrook (14.9 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hastings | 6 | 3.1 miles south-west |
| Bexhill-on-Sea | 6 | 7.6 miles west |
| Cranbrook | 1 | 14.9 miles north |
| Hamstreet | 1 | 15.3 miles north-east |
| Eastbourne | 8 | 16.3 miles south-west |
| Ashford | 8 | 20.4 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 Friar's Hill
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and Implants (5.0 from 92 reviews), 15.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and ImplantsHamstreet | 5.0 (92 reviews) | 15.3 miles north-east |
| A.G.Smiles (Previously The Carlisle Parade Dental Practice)Hastings | 5.0 (68 reviews) | 3.7 miles south-west |
| Orchard Dental PracticeEastbourne | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 17.9 miles south-west |
| The Hartfield Road Dental PracticeEastbourne | 5.0 (11 reviews) | 17.6 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Friar's Hill at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Rother |
| 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 | 13.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,822 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 11.6% aged 16 to 24 and 20% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 89 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 6 practices, more than 64% of towns in England |
| Access within East Sussex | 90th closest to an orthodontic practice of 378 places in the county (the county median is 5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.1 miles away, closer than 56% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in East Sussex |
| Nearest secondary schools | Mulberry Academy Hastings — 1.1 miles Ark Alexandra Academy — 3.3 miles Mulberry Academy St Leonards — 5.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 833 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Lyndhurst Dental Practice, Hastings — 3 miles New Image Dental Practice, Bexhill-on-Sea — 8 miles TOTAL ORTHODONTICS CRANBROOK, Cranbrook — 15 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 12 within 10 miles, 22 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 Friar's Hill
The nearest practice to Friar's Hill is Lyndhurst Dental Practice in Hastings, 3.1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 12 practices, and within 20 there are 22.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and Implants (15.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Ashford Dental Care (20.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 8 of the practices around Friar's Hill list clear aligners, the nearest 15.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Friar's Hill are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is NEO ORTHODONTICS LTD in Hastings, 3.6 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Friar's Hill
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Facts about Friar's Hill
The nearest other location we cover is Guestling, under 1 km to the west.
Nearby location pages
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Guestling, Bachelor's Bump, Fairlight, Fairlight Cove, Guestling Thorn, and Pett.
Local provider signals in Friar's Hill
There is no orthodontist on our records in Friar's Hill itself. The closest on record are Lyndhurst Dental Practice in Hastings, about 3 miles away; New Image Dental Practice in Bexhill-on-Sea, about 8 miles away; and TOTAL ORTHODONTICS CRANBROOK, about 15 miles away.
What official data says about Friar's Hill
By ONS classification, Friar's Hill falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Friar's Hill falls under NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. With just 13.6% of residents under 16, Friar's Hill skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,822 residents in the neighbourhood around Friar's Hill, 6.5% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across East Sussex. With 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, Friar's Hill is better served than 64% of towns in England. Families in Friar's Hill are served by secondary schools including Mulberry Academy Hastings (1.1 miles) and Ark Alexandra Academy (3.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Friar's Hill close to the England median.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Friar's Hill
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Friar's Hill can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Friar's Hill
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Friar's Hill — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Friar's Hill
Starting orthodontic treatment in Friar's Hill can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Friar's Hill
- 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 Friar's Hill
Practices serving Friar's Hill differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Friar's Hill is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. Friar's Hill has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.6% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Friar's Hill, 6.5% of the 1,822 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across East Sussex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, Friar's Hill is better served than 64% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Friar's Hill attend schools such as Mulberry Academy Hastings (1.1 miles) and Ark Alexandra Academy (3.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Friar's Hill'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 Friar's Hill. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Friar's Hill
These local links are here for anyone comparing Friar's Hill, East Sussex against nearby alternatives. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Guestling, Bachelor's Bump, Fairlight, Fairlight Cove, Guestling Thorn, and Pett.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Friar's Hill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Friar's Hill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Friar's Hill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Friar's Hill is Lyndhurst Dental Practice in Hastings, about 3.1 miles to the south-west. The next closest are NEO ORTHODONTICS LTD (3.6 miles) and A.G.Smiles (Previously The Carlisle Parade Dental Practice) (3.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Friar's Hill?
Our register has 6 practices within 5 miles of Friar's Hill, 12 practices within 10 miles and 22 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Friar's Hill?
The nearest practice to Friar's Hill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is NEO ORTHODONTICS LTD in Hastings, about 3.6 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Chapel Park Road Dental Practice (4.0 miles) and Sea Road Dental Practice (7.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Friar's Hill, East Sussex?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Friar's Hill, East Sussex?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.