Orthodontic practices near Lickfold
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Lickfold; 67 practices within 20. The closest is Contour Orthodontists in Winchester, 11.2 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contour OrthodontistsWinchester | 11.2 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (76 reviews) |
| Cranleigh OrthodonticsCranleigh | 11.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (47 reviews) |
| Surrey Orthodontics in GodalmingGodalming | 11.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (75 reviews) |
| Jubilee Dental CentreChichester | 12.9 miles south | – | – | – | 3.7 (38 reviews) |
| Dental StudioChichester | 13.3 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (149 reviews) |
| No45 DentalChichester | 13.4 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (78 reviews) |
| Sussex Braces - Orthodontist Dr Alastair SmithChichester | 13.4 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| Chichester Orthodontic ClinicChichester | 13.5 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (57 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lickfold with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Winchester, 11.2 miles west; the next are Cranleigh (11.8 miles north-east) and Godalming (11.8 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Winchester | 1 | 11.2 miles west |
| Cranleigh | 1 | 11.8 miles north-east |
| Godalming | 1 | 11.8 miles north |
| Chichester | 10 | 12.9 miles south |
| Aldershot | 2 | 14.2 miles north |
| Farnham | 4 | 14.4 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lickfold
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), 15.8 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Dana Bondoc | Brace Club OrthodonticsGuildford | 5.0 (408 reviews) | 15.8 miles north |
| East Mews Dental CareHorsham | 5.0 (360 reviews) | 15.6 miles east |
| Pallant Advanced DentistryChichester | 5.0 (279 reviews) | 13.5 miles south |
| Elmsleigh House Dental ClinicAldershot | 5.0 (159 reviews) | 14.2 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lickfold 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,048 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 25.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 44 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 11.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within West Sussex | 378th closest to an orthodontic practice of 383 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.7% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in West Sussex |
| Nearest secondary schools | Midhurst Rother College — 3.2 miles Woolmer Hill School — 5.8 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Contour Orthodontists, Winchester — 11 miles Cranleigh Orthodontics, Cranleigh — 12 miles Surrey Orthodontics in Godalming, Godalming — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 67 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | IDH Dentists — 10 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 Lickfold
The nearest practice to Lickfold is Contour Orthodontists in Winchester, 11.2 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. 67 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Chichester Orthodontic Clinic (13.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Contour Orthodontists (11.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Lickfold list clear aligners, the nearest 11.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Lickfold are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Contour Orthodontists in Winchester, 11.2 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Lickfold to Contour Orthodontists is roughly 25 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 290 to 580 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £130 to £260 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 170 to 290 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lickfold
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Orthodontist in Lickfold: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Lickfold often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across West Sussex, not just Lickfold.
What official data says about Lickfold
Lickfold is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 15.5% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.7% of the 1,048 residents in Lickfold's census neighbourhood, above the 7% average across West Sussex. People in Lickfold usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 11 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Lickfold attend schools such as Midhurst Rother College (3.2 miles) and Woolmer Hill School (5.8 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Lickfold is roughly mid-table for England.
Compare nearby areas
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Smithbrook, Lurgashall, Bexleyhill, Dial Green, Lodsworth, and Windfallwood Common.
Local snapshot of Lickfold
Heading south for around 1 km brings you to Smithbrook, the closest linked location.
Local treatment availability around Lickfold
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Lickfold itself. The nearest we do hold are Contour Orthodontists in Winchester, about 11 miles away; Cranleigh Orthodontics, about 12 miles away; and Surrey Orthodontics in Godalming, about 12 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Lickfold
Many people in Lickfold delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Lickfold runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Orthodontic Treatments in Lickfold
The orthodontic landscape in Lickfold offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Lickfold offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lickfold. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lickfold
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Lickfold, West Sussex, these local links help you keep browsing. You can keep exploring with related pages for Smithbrook, Lurgashall, Bexleyhill, Dial Green, Lodsworth, and Windfallwood Common.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Lickfold
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lickfold often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lickfold?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lickfold is Contour Orthodontists in Winchester, about 11.2 miles to the west. The next closest are Cranleigh Orthodontics (11.8 miles) and Surrey Orthodontics in Godalming (11.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lickfold?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Lickfold, 0 practices within 10 miles and 67 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Winchester, 11.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lickfold?
The nearest practice to Lickfold that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Contour Orthodontists in Winchester, about 11.2 miles to the west. Others nearby include Cranleigh Orthodontics (11.8 miles) and Surrey Orthodontics in Godalming (11.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lickfold, West 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 Lickfold, West Sussex?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.