Orthodontic practices near Fulking
On our practice register: 6 practices within 5 miles of Fulking, 38 practices within 10 and 60 practices within 20. The closest is Hurst Dental Practice in Burgess Hill, 3.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurst Dental PracticeBurgess Hill | 3.8 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (233 reviews) |
| Kingsend Dental : RuislipShoreham-by-Sea | 4.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (667 reviews) |
| Splash OrthodonticsBrighton | 4.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (649 reviews) |
| The Town House Dental PracticeHove | 4.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (169 reviews) |
| TwentyOneDentalBrighton | 4.7 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (386 reviews) |
| SmileWorks Dental & Orthodontic Clinic - BrightonBrighton | 4.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (49 reviews) |
| Hove Dental ClinicHove | 5.2 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (130 reviews) |
| Concordia Dental Healthcare - HoveHove | 5.2 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (83 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Fulking with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Burgess Hill, 3.8 miles north-east; the next are Shoreham-by-Sea (4.4 miles south-west) and Brighton (4.5 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Burgess Hill | 6 | 3.8 miles north-east |
| Shoreham-by-Sea | 1 | 4.4 miles south-west |
| Brighton | 11 | 4.5 miles south-east |
| Hove | 4 | 4.5 miles south-east |
| Worthing | 8 | 7.9 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Fulking
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Burgess Hill Dental (5.0 from 369 reviews), 6.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burgess Hill DentalBurgess Hill | 5.0 (369 reviews) | 6.1 miles north-east |
| NEYO Dental SpecialistsBurgess Hill | 5.0 (210 reviews) | 6.3 miles north-east |
| George Billis EndodonticsBurgess Hill | 5.0 (18 reviews) | 6.1 miles north-east |
| Splash OrthodonticsBrighton | 4.9 (649 reviews) | 4.5 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Fulking at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Mid Sussex |
| 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 | 17.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,740 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 25.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 52 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 6 practices, more than 64% of towns in England |
| Access within West Sussex | 213th closest to an orthodontic practice of 383 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.9% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in West Sussex |
| Nearest secondary schools | Portslade Aldridge Community Academy — 2.7 miles King's School — 3.0 miles Blatchington Mill School — 3.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 910 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Hurst Dental Practice, Burgess Hill — 4 miles Kingsend Dental : Ruislip, Shoreham-by-Sea — 4 miles Splash Orthodontics, Brighton — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 38 within 10 miles, 60 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 Fulking
Fulking is 3.8 miles from Hurst Dental Practice in Burgess Hill, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 38 practices, and within 20 there are 60.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Splash Orthodontics (4.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Kingsend Dental : Ruislip (4.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Fulking list clear aligners, the nearest 3.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Fulking are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Kingsend Dental : Ruislip in Shoreham-by-Sea, 4.4 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Fulking
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Orthodontist in Fulking: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Fulking keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of West Sussex.
Local orthodontic signals in Fulking
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Fulking itself. The closest on record are Hurst Dental Practice in Burgess Hill, about 4 miles away; Kingsend Dental : Ruislip in Shoreham-by-Sea, about 4 miles away; and Splash Orthodontics in Brighton, about 4 miles away.
Fulking in numbers
The nearest other location we cover is Edburton, around 1 km to the west.
What official data says about Fulking
Fulking's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Fulking sits within NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 17.2% of Fulking's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.9% of the 1,740 residents in Fulking's census neighbourhood, above the 7% average across West Sussex. Fulking has 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 64% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Fulking attend schools such as Portslade Aldridge Community Academy (2.7 miles) and King's School (3.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Fulking is roughly mid-table for England.
Nearby location pages
You can also compare treatment pages for Edburton, Poynings, Woodmancote, Saddlescombe, Blackstone, and Newtimber if you are weighing up more than one location.
All Orthodontic Options in Fulking Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Fulking can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Fulking
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Fulking — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Fulking
Starting orthodontic treatment in Fulking 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. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Fulking
- 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?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Fulking
Not every practice near Fulking offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Fulking — 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. Census data puts 17.2% of Fulking's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Fulking, 8.9% of the 1,740 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7% average across West Sussex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (6), Fulking has more choice than 64% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Fulking attend schools such as Portslade Aldridge Community Academy (2.7 miles) and King's School (3.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Fulking close to the England median. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Fulking. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Fulking
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Fulking, West Sussex with surrounding locations. This page links onward to Edburton, Poynings, Woodmancote, Saddlescombe, Blackstone, and Newtimber for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Fulking
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Fulking often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Fulking?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Fulking is Hurst Dental Practice in Burgess Hill, about 3.8 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Kingsend Dental : Ruislip (4.4 miles) and Splash Orthodontics (4.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Fulking?
Our register has 6 practices within 5 miles of Fulking, 38 practices within 10 miles and 60 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Fulking?
The nearest practice to Fulking that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Kingsend Dental : Ruislip in Shoreham-by-Sea, about 4.4 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Splash Orthodontics (4.5 miles) and The Town House Dental Practice (4.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Fulking, West 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 Fulking, West Sussex?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.