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Orthodontic practices near Furnace Green

On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Furnace Green, 31 practices within 10 and 128 practices within 20. The closest is Smilecare Dental Centre in Crawley, 0.2 miles south-west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Smilecare Dental CentreCrawley0.2 miles south-west–✓✓4.1 (24 reviews)
Dentist Crawley | Enhance Dental Surgery CrawleyCrawley0.8 miles north-west✓–✓4.9 (340 reviews)
Broadway Dental Boutique | Crawley DentistCrawley0.9 miles north-west–––4.9 (476 reviews)
West Green Dental PracticeCrawley1.0 miles west–✓✓4.4 (96 reviews)
Crawley Dental ClinicCrawley1.7 miles west✓–✓4.7 (105 reviews)
Holbrook Dental and Implant CentreHorsham6.0 miles west✓–✓4.7 (169 reviews)
Saint Faith Dental ClinicEast Grinstead6.5 miles east✓✓✓4.6 (314 reviews)
The Smile Gallery Dental PracticeEast Grinstead6.8 miles east––✓4.9 (295 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Furnace Green with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Crawley, 0.2 miles south-west; the next are Horsham (6.0 miles west) and East Grinstead (6.5 miles east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Crawley50.2 miles south-west
Horsham46.0 miles west
East Grinstead86.5 miles east
Haywards Heath87.3 miles south
Redhill38.8 miles north
Reigate28.8 miles north

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Furnace Green

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is East Mews Dental Care in Horsham (5.0 from 360 reviews), 7.6 miles south-west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
East Mews Dental CareHorsham5.0 (360 reviews)7.6 miles south-west
Reigate Specialist Orthodontic PracticeRedhill5.0 (141 reviews)9.3 miles north
Oakmead Dental Care East GrinsteadEast Grinstead5.0 (100 reviews)7.0 miles east
The Wellington Clinic - ReigateRedhill5.0 (19 reviews)9.0 miles north

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Furnace Green at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaCrawley
NHS dental servicesNHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Population6,737
Residents under 1617.3% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,539 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally9.4% aged 16 to 24 and 32.1% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car13.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre3,562 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health15.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England
Access within West Sussex5th closest to an orthodontic practice of 383 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles)
Nearest practice compared0.2 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county6.5% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in West Sussex
Nearest university dental hospitalGuy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 27 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsOriel High School — 0.6 miles
Hazelwick School — 1.1 miles
Thomas Bennett Community College — 1.2 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles7 schools, about 9,204 pupils (DfE)
Nearest orthodontic practicesSmilecare Dental Centre, Crawley — under a mile
Holbrook Dental and Implant Centre, Horsham — 6 miles
Saint Faith Dental Clinic, East Grinstead — 6 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles31 within 10 miles, 128 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 Furnace Green

Furnace Green has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Smilecare Dental Centre in Crawley is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 31 practices, and within 20 there are 128.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dentist Crawley | Enhance Dental Surgery Crawley (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; West Green Dental Practice (1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Furnace Green list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Furnace Green are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dentist Crawley | Enhance Dental Surgery Crawley, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 27 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Furnace Green

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Orthodontic treatment options in Furnace Green

Orthodontist in Furnace Green: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Furnace Green understand their options before committing to an appointment. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Furnace Green itself or elsewhere in West Sussex. Furnace Green — a small town with a population of around 6,737 — is covered on this page specifically.

More local pages to browse

You can continue browsing related location pages including Crawley, Three Bridges, Northgate, Tilgate, Maidenbower, and Burleys Wood if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.

Local orthodontic signals in Furnace Green

We hold no orthodontic practice records in Furnace Green itself. The closest on record are Smilecare Dental Centre in Crawley, under a mile away; Holbrook Dental and Implant Centre in Horsham, about 6 miles away; and Saint Faith Dental Clinic in East Grinstead, about 6 miles away.

Facts about Furnace Green

Furnace Green is home to around 6,737 people, classing it as a small town within West Sussex. The nearest other location we cover is Crawley, under 1 km to the west.

Furnace Green in context

Furnace Green is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 17.3% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Furnace Green, 6.5% of the 1,539 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7% average across West Sussex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (5), Furnace Green has more choice than 60% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Furnace Green are Oriel High School (0.6 miles) and Hazelwick School (1.1 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Furnace Green among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Furnace Green is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London, about 27 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.

The Orthodontic Journey in Furnace Green

Many people in Furnace Green 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.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Furnace Green

What's available in Furnace Green depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Officially, Furnace Green is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Furnace Green sits within NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 17.3% of Furnace Green's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.5% of the 1,539 residents in Furnace Green's census neighbourhood, below the 7% average across West Sussex. Furnace Green has 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 60% of towns in England. Families in Furnace Green are served by secondary schools including Oriel High School (0.6 miles) and Hazelwick School (1.1 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Furnace Green among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Furnace Green is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London, about 27 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

Teeth Straightening Options Available in Furnace Green

Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Furnace Green can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.

Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Furnace Green

Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Furnace Green. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Furnace Green

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Furnace Green often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Furnace Green?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Furnace Green is Smilecare Dental Centre in Crawley, about 0.2 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Dentist Crawley | Enhance Dental Surgery Crawley (0.8 miles) and Broadway Dental Boutique | Crawley Dentist (0.9 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Furnace Green?

Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Furnace Green, 31 practices within 10 miles and 128 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Furnace Green?

The nearest practice to Furnace Green that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dentist Crawley | Enhance Dental Surgery Crawley, about 0.8 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Crawley Dental Clinic (1.7 miles) and Holbrook Dental and Implant Centre (6.0 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Furnace Green, West Sussex?

The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Furnace Green, West Sussex?

Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.

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TitleFurnace Green, West Sussex Smile Straightening
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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