Orthodontic practices near Ifield
On our practice register: 6 practices within 5 miles of Ifield, 27 practices within 10 and 114 practices within 20. The closest is Crawley Dental Clinic, 1.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crawley Dental ClinicCrawley | 1.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (105 reviews) |
| West Green Dental PracticeCrawley | 1.7 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (96 reviews) |
| Broadway Dental Boutique | Crawley DentistCrawley | 1.8 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (476 reviews) |
| Dentist Crawley | Enhance Dental Surgery CrawleyCrawley | 1.9 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (340 reviews) |
| Smilecare Dental CentreCrawley | 2.6 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (24 reviews) |
| Holbrook Dental and Implant CentreHorsham | 4.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (169 reviews) |
| East Mews Dental CareHorsham | 5.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (360 reviews) |
| Horsham Smiles Dental PracticeHorsham | 5.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.2 (140 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ifield with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Crawley, 1.3 miles south-east; the next are Horsham (4.0 miles south-west) and Reigate (8.2 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Crawley | 5 | 1.3 miles south-east |
| Horsham | 4 | 4.0 miles south-west |
| Reigate | 3 | 8.2 miles north |
| Redhill | 3 | 8.3 miles north |
| Haywards Heath | 7 | 8.7 miles south-east |
| East Grinstead | 8 | 9.0 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ifield
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), 5.8 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Mews Dental CareHorsham | 5.0 (360 reviews) | 5.8 miles south-west |
| Reigate Specialist Orthodontic PracticeRedhill | 5.0 (141 reviews) | 8.6 miles north |
| Oakmead Dental Care East GrinsteadEast Grinstead | 5.0 (100 reviews) | 9.5 miles east |
| The Wellington Clinic - ReigateRedhill | 5.0 (19 reviews) | 8.3 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ifield at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Horsham |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 18.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,397 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 36% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 95 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 11.3% 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 | 65th closest to an orthodontic practice of 383 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.3 miles away, closer than 78% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.4% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in West Sussex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 27 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ifield Community College — 0.9 miles St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley — 1.3 miles Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley — 1.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 6,902 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Crawley Dental Clinic, Crawley — 1 miles Holbrook Dental and Implant Centre, Horsham — 4 miles Ringley Park Dental Practice, Reigate — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 27 within 10 miles, 114 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 Ifield
The nearest practice to Ifield is Crawley Dental Clinic, 1.3 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 27 practices, and within 20 there are 114.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dentist Crawley | Enhance Dental Surgery Crawley (1.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; West Green Dental Practice (1.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Ifield list clear aligners, the nearest 1.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Ifield are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Crawley Dental Clinic, 1.3 miles 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 Ifield
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Orthodontist in Ifield: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Ifield. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of West Sussex.
Local context for Ifield
Just around 1 km north-west, Ifieldwood is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Local orthodontic signals in Ifield
There is no orthodontist on our records in Ifield itself. The nearest we do hold are Crawley Dental Clinic, about a mile away; Holbrook Dental and Implant Centre in Horsham, about 4 miles away; and Ringley Park Dental Practice in Reigate, about 8 miles away.
More local pages to browse
Pages for Gossops Green, Ifieldwood, Bewbush, Broadfield, West Green, and Lambs Green follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
What official data says about Ifield
ONS classifies Ifield as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Ifield. Census data puts 18.9% of Ifield's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Ifield, 5.4% of the 1,397 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7% average across West Sussex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, Ifield is better served than 64% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Ifield are Ifield Community College (0.9 miles) and St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley (1.3 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Ifield sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Ifield is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 27 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Ifield
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Ifield helps you ask the right questions. 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.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Ifield
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Ifield
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Ifield. Ifield 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. 18.9% of Ifield's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,397 residents in the neighbourhood around Ifield, 5.4% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7% average across West Sussex. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (6), Ifield has more choice than 64% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Ifield attend schools such as Ifield Community College (0.9 miles) and St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley (1.3 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Ifield's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Ifield is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 27 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Ifield Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Ifield 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. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Ifield — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Ifield vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Ifield sits within NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 18.9% of Ifield's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,397 residents in the neighbourhood around Ifield, 5.4% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7% average across West Sussex. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (6), Ifield has more choice than 64% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Ifield are Ifield Community College (0.9 miles) and St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley (1.3 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Ifield close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Ifield is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 27 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Ifield. The nearest recorded are Crawley Dental Clinic, about a mile away; Holbrook Dental and Implant Centre in Horsham, about 4 miles away; and Ringley Park Dental Practice in Reigate, about 8 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ifield. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ifield
These links help widen your research beyond Ifield, West Sussex if you're open to travelling a little further. For a broader comparison, pages for Gossops Green, Ifieldwood, Bewbush, Broadfield, West Green, and Lambs Green follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Ifield
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ifield often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ifield?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ifield is Crawley Dental Clinic, about 1.3 miles to the south-east. The next closest are West Green Dental Practice (1.7 miles) and Broadway Dental Boutique | Crawley Dentist (1.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ifield?
Our register has 6 practices within 5 miles of Ifield, 27 practices within 10 miles and 114 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ifield?
The nearest practice to Ifield that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Crawley Dental Clinic, about 1.3 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Dentist Crawley | Enhance Dental Surgery Crawley (1.9 miles) and Holbrook Dental and Implant Centre (4.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ifield, 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 Ifield, West Sussex?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.