Orthodontic practices near Little Bognor
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Little Bognor; 75 practices within 20. The closest is The Admor Group in Littlehampton, 11.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Admor GroupLittlehampton | 11.5 miles south | – | – | – | 4.5 (2 reviews) |
| Cranleigh OrthodonticsCranleigh | 11.7 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (47 reviews) |
| Horsham Smiles Dental PracticeHorsham | 11.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.2 (140 reviews) |
| Dr Mark O'HaraHorsham | 11.9 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | – |
| Pringle OrthodonticsLittlehampton | 11.9 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| East Mews Dental CareHorsham | 12.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (360 reviews) |
| Abbots Lodge Dental PracticeLittlehampton | 12.0 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (138 reviews) |
| Jubilee Dental CentreChichester | 12.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.7 (38 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Little Bognor with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Littlehampton, 11.5 miles south; the next are Cranleigh (11.7 miles north) and Horsham (11.9 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Littlehampton | 3 | 11.5 miles south |
| Cranleigh | 1 | 11.7 miles north |
| Horsham | 4 | 11.9 miles north-east |
| Chichester | 10 | 12.9 miles south-west |
| Bognor Regis | 4 | 13.1 miles south |
| Worthing | 7 | 13.5 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Little Bognor
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), 12.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Mews Dental CareHorsham | 5.0 (360 reviews) | 12.0 miles north-east |
| Pallant Advanced DentistryChichester | 5.0 (279 reviews) | 13.5 miles south-west |
| Chichester Orthodontic ClinicChichester | 5.0 (57 reviews) | 13.6 miles south-west |
| Newholme Dental PracticeBognor Regis | 4.9 (265 reviews) | 13.1 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Little Bognor 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,505 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.8% aged 16 to 24 and 23.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 58 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within West Sussex | 379th closest to an orthodontic practice of 383 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in West Sussex |
| Nearest secondary schools | Weald School, The — 5.7 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Admor Group, Littlehampton — 12 miles Cranleigh Orthodontics, Cranleigh — 12 miles Horsham Smiles Dental Practice, Horsham — 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, 75 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 Little Bognor
From Little Bognor the nearest practice is The Admor Group in Littlehampton, 11.5 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. 75 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Pallant Advanced Dentistry (13.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mark O'Hara (11.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Little Bognor list clear aligners, the nearest 11.9 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 Little Bognor are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Cranleigh Orthodontics, 11.7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Little Bognor to The Admor Group 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 300 to 600 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £135 to £270 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 180 to 300 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Little Bognor
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The local picture in Little Bognor
ONS classifies Little Bognor as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Little Bognor falls under NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 14.4% of Little Bognor's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.8% of the 1,505 residents in Little Bognor's census neighbourhood, close to the 7% average across West Sussex. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Little Bognor; the nearest is about 12 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Little Bognor attend schools such as Weald School, The (5.7 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Little Bognor is roughly mid-table for England.
Useful local orthodontic context for Little Bognor
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Little Bognor itself. The nearest we do hold are The Admor Group in Littlehampton, about 12 miles away; Cranleigh Orthodontics, about 12 miles away; and Horsham Smiles Dental Practice, about 12 miles away.
Where Little Bognor sits locally
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Riverhill, the closest linked location.
Orthodontic Treatments in Little Bognor
The orthodontic landscape in Little Bognor offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Little Bognor — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Little Bognor vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. ONS classifies Little Bognor as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 14.4% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Little Bognor, 6.8% of the 1,505 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7% average across West Sussex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Little Bognor; the nearest is about 12 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Little Bognor are Weald School, The (5.7 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Little Bognor is roughly mid-table for England. There is no orthodontist on our records in Little Bognor itself. The closest on record are The Admor Group in Littlehampton, about 12 miles away; Cranleigh Orthodontics, about 12 miles away; and Horsham Smiles Dental Practice, about 12 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Little Bognor
Orthodontic treatment in Little Bognor is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Little Bognor
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Little Bognor — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
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Areas We Cover Around Little Bognor
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Frequently Asked Questions in Little Bognor
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Little Bognor often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Little Bognor?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Little Bognor is The Admor Group in Littlehampton, about 11.5 miles to the south. The next closest are Cranleigh Orthodontics (11.7 miles) and Horsham Smiles Dental Practice (11.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Little Bognor?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Little Bognor, 0 practices within 10 miles and 75 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Littlehampton, 11.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Little Bognor?
The nearest practice to Little Bognor that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Cranleigh Orthodontics, about 11.7 miles to the north. Others nearby include Tarring Dental - Worthing (13.5 miles) and Basin Road Dental Surgery (13.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Little Bognor, West Sussex?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Little Bognor, West Sussex?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.