Orthodontic practices near Lions Green
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Lions Green; 1 practice within 10 and 76 practices within 20. The closest is CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, 5.6 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICSUckfield | 5.6 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Little Common Dental PracticeBexhill-on-Sea | 11.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (33 reviews) |
| Seaside Dental PracticeEastbourne | 12.0 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 3.5 (105 reviews) |
| Warwick Park Dental PracticeRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 12.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (70 reviews) |
| The Hartfield Road Dental PracticeEastbourne | 12.4 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (11 reviews) |
| Dsb Orthodontics LimitedEastbourne | 12.6 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| NHS Dental ServicesEastbourne | 12.6 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| iSmile Skin & Dental ClinicRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 12.6 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (91 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lions Green with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Uckfield, 5.6 miles west; the next are Bexhill-on-Sea (11.5 miles south-east) and Eastbourne (12.0 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Uckfield | 1 | 5.6 miles west |
| Bexhill-on-Sea | 6 | 11.5 miles south-east |
| Eastbourne | 8 | 12.0 miles south |
| Royal Tunbridge Wells | 9 | 12.2 miles north |
| Haywards Heath | 4 | 13.9 miles west |
| Rusthall | 1 | 14.3 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lions Green
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Grosvenor House Orthodontic Practice in Royal Tunbridge Wells (5.0 from 337 reviews), 13.0 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor House Orthodontic PracticeRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 5.0 (337 reviews) | 13.0 miles north |
| Tunbridge Wells Dental CentreRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 5.0 (117 reviews) | 13.2 miles north |
| 78MPRRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 5.0 (35 reviews) | 12.7 miles north |
| Orchard Dental PracticeEastbourne | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 12.8 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lions Green at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wealden |
| 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,767 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 22.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 84 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within East Sussex | 220th closest to an orthodontic practice of 378 places in the county (the county median is 5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in East Sussex |
| Nearest secondary schools | Heathfield Community College — 2.8 miles Uckfield College — 5.4 miles Hailsham Academy — 6.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,416 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS, Uckfield — 6 miles Little Common Dental Practice, Bexhill-on-Sea — 12 miles Seaside Dental Practice, Eastbourne — 12 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 | 1 within 10 miles, 76 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 6 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 Lions Green
From Lions Green the nearest practice is CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, 5.6 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 76.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Warwick Park Dental Practice (12.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Sami Butt (14.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Lions Green list clear aligners, the nearest 12 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around Lions Green are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, 5.6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Lions Green to CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS 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 150 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lions Green
East Sussex12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Lions Green
Orthodontist in Lions Green: Before booking anything in Lions Green, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in East Sussex.
Local orthodontic signals in Lions Green
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Lions Green itself. The closest on record are CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, about 6 miles away; Little Common Dental Practice in Bexhill-on-Sea, about 12 miles away; and Seaside Dental Practice in Eastbourne, about 12 miles away.
Lions Green at a glance
Heading north-east for around 1 km brings you to Little London, the closest linked location.
Widen your local search
For a broader view, related location pages cover Little London, Cross in Hand, Waldron, Foxhunt Green, Horam, and Rosers Cross as well as this one.
What official data says about Lions Green
Lions Green's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Lions Green. Census data puts 15% of Lions Green's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,767 residents in the neighbourhood around Lions Green, 6.5% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across East Sussex. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Lions Green; the nearest is about 6 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Lions Green are Heathfield Community College (2.8 miles) and Uckfield College (5.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Lions Green close to the England median.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Lions Green
The orthodontic landscape in Lions Green offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Lions Green
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Lions Green
Starting orthodontic treatment in Lions Green can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Lions Green
- 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?
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Lions Green
Every case in Lions Green 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 Lions Green. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lions Green
These links help widen your research beyond Lions Green, East Sussex if you're open to travelling a little further. You can also browse nearby location pages including Little London, Cross in Hand, Waldron, Foxhunt Green, Horam, and Rosers Cross.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Lions Green
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lions Green often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lions Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lions Green is CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, about 5.6 miles to the west. The next closest are Little Common Dental Practice (11.5 miles) and Seaside Dental Practice (12.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lions Green?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Lions Green, 1 practice within 10 miles and 76 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Uckfield, 5.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lions Green?
The nearest practice to Lions Green that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, about 5.6 miles to the west. Others nearby include Seaside Dental Practice (12.0 miles) and Warwick Park Dental Practice (12.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lions Green, East 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 Lions Green, East Sussex?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.