Orthodontic practices near Icklesham
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Icklesham; 8 practices within 10 and 30 practices within 20. The closest is Lyndhurst Dental Practice in Hastings, 5.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndhurst Dental PracticeHastings | 5.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.4 (78 reviews) |
| Crown Dental BursHastings | 6.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
| NEO ORTHODONTICS LTDHastings | 6.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| A.G.Smiles (Previously The Carlisle Parade Dental Practice)Hastings | 6.1 miles south-west | – | ✓ | – | 5.0 (68 reviews) |
| Chapel Park Road Dental PracticeHastings | 6.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.1 (66 reviews) |
| Warrior Square Dental PracticeHastings | 6.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (155 reviews) |
| New Image Dental PracticeBexhill-on-Sea | 9.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| De La Warr Dental SurgeryBexhill-on-Sea | 9.7 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 Icklesham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hastings, 5.5 miles south-west; the next are Bexhill-on-Sea (9.6 miles south-west) and Hamstreet (12.8 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hastings | 6 | 5.5 miles south-west |
| Bexhill-on-Sea | 6 | 9.6 miles south-west |
| Hamstreet | 1 | 12.8 miles north-east |
| Cranbrook | 1 | 13.5 miles north-west |
| Ashford | 8 | 17.9 miles north-east |
| Eastbourne | 7 | 18.4 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 Icklesham
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), 12.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and ImplantsHamstreet | 5.0 (92 reviews) | 12.8 miles north-east |
| A.G.Smiles (Previously The Carlisle Parade Dental Practice)Hastings | 5.0 (68 reviews) | 6.1 miles south-west |
| Orchard Dental PracticeEastbourne | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 20.0 miles south-west |
| The Hartfield Road Dental PracticeEastbourne | 5.0 (11 reviews) | 19.7 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Icklesham 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 |
| Population | 941 |
| Residents under 16 | 11.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,667 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.4% aged 16 to 24 and 18.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 110 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within East Sussex | 215th closest to an orthodontic practice of 378 places in the county (the county median is 5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.9% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in East Sussex |
| Nearest secondary schools | Mulberry Academy Hastings — 3.5 miles Rye College — 3.6 miles Ark Alexandra Academy — 5.5 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Lyndhurst Dental Practice, Hastings — 6 miles New Image Dental Practice, Bexhill-on-Sea — 10 miles Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and Implants, Hamstreet — 13 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 8 within 10 miles, 30 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 Icklesham
The nearest practice to Icklesham is Lyndhurst Dental Practice in Hastings, 5.5 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 8 practices, and within 20 there are 30.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and Implants (12.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Ashford Dental Care (18.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 9 of the practices around Icklesham list clear aligners, the nearest 12.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Icklesham are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is NEO ORTHODONTICS LTD in Hastings, 6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Icklesham to Lyndhurst Dental Practice is roughly 10 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 140 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 12.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Icklesham
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Orthodontist in Icklesham: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Icklesham keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Icklesham itself or elsewhere in East Sussex. Icklesham — a small village with a population of around 941 — is covered on this page specifically.
A quick look at Icklesham
Icklesham has a population of around 941, making it a small village within East Sussex. Cock Marling is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km north of Icklesham.
The local picture in Icklesham
Icklesham is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Icklesham falls under NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. With just 11.4% of residents under 16, Icklesham skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Icklesham, 4.9% of the 1,667 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across East Sussex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Icklesham has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. Families in Icklesham are served by secondary schools including Mulberry Academy Hastings (3.5 miles) and Rye College (3.6 miles). National deprivation data puts Icklesham close to the England median.
Nearby location pages
Nearby location pages including Cock Marling, Pett, Udimore, Cliff End, Pett Level, and Fairlight can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Practice signals around Icklesham
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Icklesham. The nearest recorded are Lyndhurst Dental Practice in Hastings, about 6 miles away; New Image Dental Practice in Bexhill-on-Sea, about 10 miles away; and Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and Implants, about 13 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Icklesham Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Icklesham has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Icklesham
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Icklesham — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Icklesham
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Icklesham helps you ask the right questions. 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.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Icklesham
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Icklesham
What's available in Icklesham depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Icklesham sits within NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 11.4% of residents under 16, Icklesham skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.9% of the 1,667 residents in Icklesham's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across East Sussex. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Icklesham; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Families in Icklesham are served by secondary schools including Mulberry Academy Hastings (3.5 miles) and Rye College (3.6 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Icklesham is roughly mid-table for England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Icklesham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Icklesham
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Icklesham, East Sussex. If you're still deciding, related pages for Cock Marling, Pett, Udimore, Cliff End, Pett Level, and Fairlight may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Icklesham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Icklesham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Icklesham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Icklesham is Lyndhurst Dental Practice in Hastings, about 5.5 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Crown Dental Burs (6.0 miles) and NEO ORTHODONTICS LTD (6.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Icklesham?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Icklesham, 8 practices within 10 miles and 30 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hastings, 5.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Icklesham?
The nearest practice to Icklesham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is NEO ORTHODONTICS LTD in Hastings, about 6.0 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Chapel Park Road Dental Practice (6.3 miles) and Sea Road Dental Practice (10.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Icklesham, 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 Icklesham, East Sussex?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.