Orthodontic practices near Lancing
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Lancing, 28 practices within 10 and 57 practices within 20. The closest is Kingsend Dental : Ruislip in Shoreham-by-Sea, 2.0 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsend Dental : RuislipShoreham-by-Sea | 2.0 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (667 reviews) |
| Worthing Dental PracticeWorthing | 2.4 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (128 reviews) |
| Clinic for Implant & Orthodontic DentistryWorthing | 2.5 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 3.5 (24 reviews) |
| Brighton Implant Clinic - Hove branchWorthing | 2.5 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (166 reviews) |
| Dr Amir Mostofi DDS, Msc (Implantology)Worthing | 2.5 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 3.7 (6 reviews) |
| Strand Dental WorthingWorthing | 2.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (144 reviews) |
| Worthing Dental CentreWorthing | 2.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.5 (143 reviews) |
| Marine Dental PracticeWorthing | 2.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (41 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lancing with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Shoreham-by-Sea, 2.0 miles east; the next are Worthing (2.4 miles west) and Brighton (6.0 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Shoreham-by-Sea | 1 | 2.0 miles east |
| Worthing | 8 | 2.4 miles west |
| Brighton | 11 | 6.0 miles east |
| Hove | 4 | 6.7 miles east |
| Littlehampton | 3 | 7.9 miles west |
| Burgess Hill | 3 | 9.5 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lancing
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Burgess Hill Dental (5.0 from 369 reviews), 11.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burgess Hill DentalBurgess Hill | 5.0 (369 reviews) | 11.9 miles north-east |
| George Billis EndodonticsBurgess Hill | 5.0 (18 reviews) | 11.9 miles north-east |
| Splash OrthodonticsBrighton | 4.9 (649 reviews) | 6.2 miles east |
| Duke Street Dental CentreBrighton | 4.9 (385 reviews) | 7.7 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lancing at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Adur |
| 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Population | 18,692 |
| Residents under 16 | 19.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,552 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 31.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 20.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,436 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 9 practices, more than 72% of towns in England |
| Access within West Sussex | 103rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 383 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.0 miles away, closer than 68% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in West Sussex |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Sir Robert Woodard Academy — 0.6 miles Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing — 1.8 miles St Andrew's CofE High School — 2.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 5,491 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Kingsend Dental : Ruislip, Shoreham-by-Sea — 2 miles Worthing Dental Practice, Worthing — 2 miles TwentyOneDental, Brighton — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 28 within 10 miles, 57 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | BN15 |
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 Lancing
The nearest practice to Lancing is Kingsend Dental : Ruislip in Shoreham-by-Sea, 2 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 28 practices, and within 20 there are 57.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Clinic for Implant & Orthodontic Dentistry (2.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Kingsend Dental : Ruislip (2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Lancing list clear aligners, the nearest 2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Lancing are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Kingsend Dental : Ruislip in Shoreham-by-Sea, 2 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lancing
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Orthodontist in Lancing: This page was put together for people in Lancing who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across West Sussex, not just Lancing. Lancing — a market town with a population of around 18,692 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local treatment availability around Lancing
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Lancing. The nearest recorded are Kingsend Dental : Ruislip in Shoreham-by-Sea, about 2 miles away; Worthing Dental Practice, about 2 miles away; and TwentyOneDental in Brighton, about 6 miles away.
Nearby location pages
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as South Lancing, Lower Cokeham, Sompting, Upper Cokeham, Coombes, and East Worthing may also help.
Local context for Lancing
Around 18,692 people live in Lancing, which is a market town within West Sussex. The nearest other location we cover is South Lancing, around 1 km to the south.
Lancing in context
Lancing's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Lancing. Lancing's under-16 share sits at 19.6%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Lancing, 7.2% of the 1,552 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7% average across West Sussex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, Lancing is better served than 72% of towns in England. Families in Lancing are served by secondary schools including The Sir Robert Woodard Academy (0.6 miles) and Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing (1.8 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Lancing's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England.
All Orthodontic Options in Lancing Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Lancing 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 Lancing
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Lancing — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Lancing
Many people in Lancing delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Lancing
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Lancing — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lancing. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lancing
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Lancing, West Sussex. Nearby pages covering South Lancing, Lower Cokeham, Sompting, Upper Cokeham, Coombes, and East Worthing may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Lancing
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lancing often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lancing?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lancing is Kingsend Dental : Ruislip in Shoreham-by-Sea, about 2.0 miles to the east. The next closest are Worthing Dental Practice (2.4 miles) and Clinic for Implant & Orthodontic Dentistry (2.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lancing?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Lancing, 28 practices within 10 miles and 57 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lancing?
The nearest practice to Lancing that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Kingsend Dental : Ruislip in Shoreham-by-Sea, about 2.0 miles to the east. Others nearby include Worthing Dental Practice (2.4 miles) and Strand Dental Worthing (2.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lancing, 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 Lancing, West Sussex?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.