Orthodontic practices near Hammer
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Hammer; 7 practices within 10 and 71 practices within 20. The closest is Elmsleigh House Dental Clinic in Aldershot, 9.3 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmsleigh House Dental ClinicAldershot | 9.3 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (159 reviews) |
| Surrey Orthodontics in GodalmingGodalming | 9.3 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (75 reviews) |
| West Street Orthodontic PracticeFarnham | 9.5 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (172 reviews) |
| Time Dental FarnhamFarnham | 9.5 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (391 reviews) |
| Castleton DentalFarnham | 9.6 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (229 reviews) |
| Holistic Dental Centre FarnhamFarnham | 9.6 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (329 reviews) |
| Contour OrthodontistsWinchester | 9.6 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (76 reviews) |
| Star OrthodonticsAlton | 10.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (143 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hammer with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Aldershot, 9.3 miles north; the next are Godalming (9.3 miles north-east) and Farnham (9.5 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Aldershot | 4 | 9.3 miles north |
| Godalming | 1 | 9.3 miles north-east |
| Farnham | 4 | 9.5 miles north |
| Winchester | 1 | 9.6 miles south-west |
| Alton | 1 | 10.8 miles north-west |
| Cranleigh | 1 | 12.0 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hammer
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dr Dana Bondoc | Brace Club Orthodontics in Guildford (5.0 from 408 reviews), 13.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Dana Bondoc | Brace Club OrthodonticsGuildford | 5.0 (408 reviews) | 13.4 miles north-east |
| Elmsleigh House Dental ClinicAldershot | 5.0 (159 reviews) | 9.3 miles north |
| Star OrthodonticsAlton | 5.0 (143 reviews) | 10.8 miles north-west |
| Eastgate Dental ClinicGuildford | 5.0 (122 reviews) | 13.5 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hammer at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Chichester |
| 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 20.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,599 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 10.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 27% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 163 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within West Sussex | 349th closest to an orthodontic practice of 383 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 10.8% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in West Sussex |
| Nearest secondary schools | Woolmer Hill School — 0.9 miles Bohunt School — 2.5 miles Oakmoor School — 5.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,904 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Elmsleigh House Dental Clinic, Aldershot — 9 miles Surrey Orthodontics in Godalming, Godalming — 9 miles West Street Orthodontic Practice, Farnham — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 7 within 10 miles, 71 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | IDH Dentists — 5 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 Hammer
The nearest practice to Hammer is Elmsleigh House Dental Clinic in Aldershot, 9.3 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 7 practices, and within 20 there are 71.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Guildford Dental Practice (13.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Contour Orthodontists (9.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Hammer list clear aligners, the nearest 9.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Hammer are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Surrey Orthodontics in Godalming, 9.3 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Hammer to Elmsleigh House Dental Clinic is roughly 20 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 240 to 480 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £215 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 240 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hammer
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Practice data for Hammer
There is no orthodontist on our records in Hammer itself. The nearest we do hold are Elmsleigh House Dental Clinic in Aldershot, about 9 miles away; Surrey Orthodontics in Godalming, about 9 miles away; and West Street Orthodontic Practice in Farnham, about 10 miles away.
About Hammer
Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Camelsdale, the closest linked location.
Hammer in context
Hammer 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. 20.6% of Hammer's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,599 residents in the neighbourhood around Hammer, 10.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7% average across West Sussex. People in Hammer usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Hammer are Woolmer Hill School (0.9 miles) and Bohunt School (2.5 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Hammer's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Hammer
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Hammer
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Hammer
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Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Hammer
No orthodontic practice covers Hammer directly, though IDH Dentists (about 5 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Hammer sits within NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 20.6% of Hammer's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Hammer, 10.8% of the 1,599 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7% average across West Sussex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Hammer has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. Families in Hammer are served by secondary schools including Woolmer Hill School (0.9 miles) and Bohunt School (2.5 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Hammer's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
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Areas We Cover Around Hammer
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Frequently Asked Questions in Hammer
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hammer often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hammer?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hammer is Elmsleigh House Dental Clinic in Aldershot, about 9.3 miles to the north. The next closest are Surrey Orthodontics in Godalming (9.3 miles) and West Street Orthodontic Practice (9.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hammer?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Hammer, 7 practices within 10 miles and 71 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Aldershot, 9.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hammer?
The nearest practice to Hammer that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Surrey Orthodontics in Godalming, about 9.3 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include West Street Orthodontic Practice (9.5 miles) and Contour Orthodontists (9.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hammer, 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 Hammer, West Sussex?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.