Orthodontic practices near Lindfield
On our practice register: 13 practices within 5 miles of Lindfield, 28 practices within 10 and 76 practices within 20. The closest is dentalessence Haywards Heath, 1.2 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| dentalessence Haywards HeathHaywards Heath | 1.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (563 reviews) |
| TOTAL ORTHODONTICS LTDHaywards Heath | 1.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Dr Sami ButtHaywards Heath | 1.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | – |
| S3 Dental Haywards HeathHaywards Heath | 1.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (761 reviews) |
| Gresham Dental PracticeHaywards Heath | 1.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.2 (10 reviews) |
| Mary Yates OrthodonticsHaywards Heath | 1.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
| The Perrymount ClinicHaywards Heath | 1.8 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (226 reviews) |
| The Gallery Dental PracticeHaywards Heath | 2.7 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (61 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lindfield with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Haywards Heath, 1.2 miles south-west; the next are Burgess Hill (4.3 miles south-west) and Crawley (7.8 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Haywards Heath | 8 | 1.2 miles south-west |
| Burgess Hill | 6 | 4.3 miles south-west |
| Crawley | 5 | 7.8 miles north-west |
| Uckfield | 1 | 8.1 miles east |
| East Grinstead | 8 | 8.5 miles north |
| Horsham | 2 | 10.9 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lindfield
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Burgess Hill Dental (5.0 from 369 reviews), 4.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burgess Hill DentalBurgess Hill | 5.0 (369 reviews) | 4.5 miles south-west |
| East Mews Dental CareHorsham | 5.0 (360 reviews) | 11.3 miles west |
| NEYO Dental SpecialistsBurgess Hill | 5.0 (210 reviews) | 4.4 miles south-west |
| Oakmead Dental Care East GrinsteadEast Grinstead | 5.0 (100 reviews) | 8.9 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lindfield at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Mid Sussex |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 20.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,907 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.3% aged 16 to 24 and 27% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,511 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 13 practices, more than 81% of towns in England |
| Access within West Sussex | 57th closest to an orthodontic practice of 383 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.2 miles away, closer than 80% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.3% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in West Sussex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 34 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Oathall Community College — 0.6 miles Warden Park Secondary Academy — 2.4 miles St Paul's Catholic College — 4.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,882 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | dentalessence Haywards Heath, Haywards Heath — 1 miles Elite dental studios, Burgess Hill — 4 miles Smilecare Dental Centre, Crawley — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 28 within 10 miles, 76 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 1 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 Lindfield
Lindfield is 1.2 miles from dentalessence Haywards Heath, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 28 practices, and within 20 there are 76.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: S3 Dental Haywards Heath (1.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Sami Butt (1.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Lindfield list clear aligners, the nearest 1.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Lindfield are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is dentalessence Haywards Heath, 1.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 34 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lindfield
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Orthodontist in Lindfield: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Lindfield. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across West Sussex, not just Lindfield.
Area profile for Lindfield
ONS classifies Lindfield 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 Lindfield. Lindfield's under-16 share sits at 20.1%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.3% of the 1,907 residents in Lindfield's census neighbourhood, above the 7% average across West Sussex. Lindfield has 13 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 81% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Lindfield attend schools such as Oathall Community College (0.6 miles) and Warden Park Secondary Academy (2.4 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Lindfield falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Lindfield is about 34 miles from Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London.
Nearby location pages
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Franklands Village, Lyoth Common, Walstead, Haywards Heath, Lunce's Common, and Fox Hill.
Where Lindfield sits locally
Just around 1 km south-west, Franklands Village is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Practice data for Lindfield
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Lindfield itself. The nearest we do hold are dentalessence Haywards Heath, about a mile away; Elite dental studios in Burgess Hill, about 4 miles away; and Smilecare Dental Centre in Crawley, about 8 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Lindfield
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Lindfield 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. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Lindfield — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in Lindfield itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about a mile away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Lindfield — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 20.1% of Lindfield's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.3% of the 1,907 residents in Lindfield's census neighbourhood, above the 7% average across West Sussex. With 13 orthodontic practices within five miles, Lindfield is better served than 81% of towns in England. Families in Lindfield are served by secondary schools including Oathall Community College (0.6 miles) and Warden Park Secondary Academy (2.4 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Lindfield's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Lindfield is about 34 miles from Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Lindfield itself. The closest on record are dentalessence Haywards Heath, about a mile away; Elite dental studios in Burgess Hill, about 4 miles away; and Smilecare Dental Centre in Crawley, about 8 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Lindfield
Orthodontic treatment in Lindfield is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Lindfield follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lindfield. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lindfield
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Lindfield, West Sussex, these local links help you keep browsing. Nearby pages covering Franklands Village, Lyoth Common, Walstead, Haywards Heath, Lunce's Common, and Fox Hill may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Lindfield
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lindfield often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lindfield?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lindfield is dentalessence Haywards Heath, about 1.2 miles to the south-west. The next closest are TOTAL ORTHODONTICS LTD (1.3 miles) and Dr Sami Butt (1.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lindfield?
Our register has 13 practices within 5 miles of Lindfield, 28 practices within 10 miles and 76 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lindfield?
The nearest practice to Lindfield that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is dentalessence Haywards Heath, about 1.2 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include TOTAL ORTHODONTICS LTD (1.3 miles) and Dr Sami Butt (1.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lindfield, 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 Lindfield, West Sussex?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.