Orthodontic practices near Holmes's Hill
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Holmes's Hill; 9 practices within 10 and 68 practices within 20. The closest is CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, 6.9 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICSUckfield | 6.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Seaside Dental PracticeEastbourne | 9.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 3.5 (105 reviews) |
| The Hartfield Road Dental PracticeEastbourne | 9.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (11 reviews) |
| Eastbourne Gentle DentalEastbourne | 9.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (448 reviews) |
| Dsb Orthodontics LimitedEastbourne | 9.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| NHS Dental ServicesEastbourne | 9.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Orchard Dental PracticeEastbourne | 9.4 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (22 reviews) |
| West Terrace Dental PracticeEastbourne | 9.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (173 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Holmes's Hill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Uckfield, 6.9 miles north-west; the next are Eastbourne (9.1 miles south-east) and Bexhill-on-Sea (11.1 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Uckfield | 1 | 6.9 miles north-west |
| Eastbourne | 8 | 9.1 miles south-east |
| Bexhill-on-Sea | 6 | 11.1 miles east |
| Brighton | 6 | 13.6 miles west |
| Haywards Heath | 5 | 13.6 miles north-west |
| Burgess Hill | 4 | 14.2 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Holmes's Hill
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Burgess Hill Dental (5.0 from 369 reviews), 14.3 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burgess Hill DentalBurgess Hill | 5.0 (369 reviews) | 14.3 miles west |
| NEYO Dental SpecialistsBurgess Hill | 5.0 (210 reviews) | 14.2 miles west |
| Orchard Dental PracticeEastbourne | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 9.4 miles south-east |
| George Billis EndodonticsBurgess Hill | 5.0 (18 reviews) | 14.3 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Holmes's Hill 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 12.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,655 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 23% 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 | 47 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within East Sussex | 300th closest to an orthodontic practice of 378 places in the county (the county median is 5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.5% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in East Sussex |
| Nearest secondary schools | Hailsham Academy — 3.7 miles King's Academy Ringmer — 4.9 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS, Uckfield — 7 miles Seaside Dental Practice, Eastbourne — 9 miles Little Common Dental Practice, Bexhill-on-Sea — 11 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 within 10 miles, 68 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 4 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 Holmes's Hill
The nearest practice to Holmes's Hill is CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, 6.9 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 9 practices, and within 20 there are 68.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: West Terrace Dental Practice (9.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Albion Dental Brighton (14.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 10 of the practices around Holmes's Hill list clear aligners, the nearest 9.1 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around Holmes's Hill are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, 6.9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Holmes's Hill to CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS is roughly 15 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 180 to 360 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 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 Holmes's Hill
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Orthodontist in Holmes's Hill: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Holmes's Hill keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across East Sussex and the surrounding area.
Holmes's Hill in numbers
The nearest other location we cover is Whitesmith, around 1 km to the north-west.
Nearby location pages
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Pyecombe, Whitesmith, Broomham, Nash Street, Chiddingly, and Muddles Green may also help.
The local picture in Holmes's Hill
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Holmes's Hill sits within NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 12.6% of Holmes's Hill's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Holmes's Hill, 5.5% of the 1,655 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across East Sussex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Holmes's Hill has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. Families in Holmes's Hill are served by secondary schools including Hailsham Academy (3.7 miles) and King's Academy Ringmer (4.9 miles). Holmes's Hill falls in a less deprived area than most of England.
Practice signals around Holmes's Hill
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Holmes's Hill itself. The nearest recorded are CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, about 7 miles away; Seaside Dental Practice in Eastbourne, about 9 miles away; and Little Common Dental Practice in Bexhill-on-Sea, about 11 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Holmes's Hill
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Holmes's Hill helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Holmes's Hill — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Holmes's Hill
The orthodontic landscape in Holmes's Hill offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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.
Treatment Options in Holmes's Hill — Local Context
No orthodontic practice covers Holmes's Hill directly, though Bupa Dental Care (about 4 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Holmes'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. Holmes's Hill has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.6% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.5% of the 1,655 residents in Holmes's Hill's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across East Sussex. Holmes's Hill has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. Families in Holmes's Hill are served by secondary schools including Hailsham Academy (3.7 miles) and King's Academy Ringmer (4.9 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Holmes's Hill sits among the less deprived areas of England. There is no orthodontist on our records in Holmes's Hill itself. The nearest recorded are CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, about 7 miles away; Seaside Dental Practice in Eastbourne, about 9 miles away; and Little Common Dental Practice in Bexhill-on-Sea, about 11 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Holmes's Hill. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Holmes's Hill
These local links are here for anyone comparing Holmes's Hill, East Sussex against nearby alternatives. This page links onward to Pyecombe, Whitesmith, Broomham, Nash Street, Chiddingly, and Muddles Green for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Holmes's Hill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Holmes's Hill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Holmes's Hill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Holmes's Hill is CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, about 6.9 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Seaside Dental Practice (9.1 miles) and The Hartfield Road Dental Practice (9.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Holmes's Hill?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Holmes's Hill, 9 practices within 10 miles and 68 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Uckfield, 6.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Holmes's Hill?
The nearest practice to Holmes's Hill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, about 6.9 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Seaside Dental Practice (9.1 miles) and Sea Road Dental Practice (13.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Holmes's Hill, East Sussex?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Holmes's Hill, East Sussex?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.