Orthodontic practices near Lodsworth
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Lodsworth; 63 practices within 20. The closest is Contour Orthodontists in Winchester, 11.1 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contour OrthodontistsWinchester | 11.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (76 reviews) |
| Jubilee Dental CentreChichester | 11.6 miles south | – | – | – | 3.7 (38 reviews) |
| Dental StudioChichester | 12.0 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (149 reviews) |
| No45 DentalChichester | 12.0 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (78 reviews) |
| Sussex Braces - Orthodontist Dr Alastair SmithChichester | 12.0 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| Chichester Orthodontic ClinicChichester | 12.2 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (57 reviews) |
| City Dental Lab LtdChichester | 12.2 miles south | – | – | – | 4.4 (5 reviews) |
| Pallant Advanced DentistryChichester | 12.2 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (279 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lodsworth with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Winchester, 11.1 miles west; the next are Chichester (11.6 miles south) and Cranleigh (12.8 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Winchester | 1 | 11.1 miles west |
| Chichester | 10 | 11.6 miles south |
| Cranleigh | 1 | 12.8 miles north-east |
| Godalming | 1 | 13.1 miles north |
| Bognor Regis | 4 | 14.3 miles south |
| Littlehampton | 3 | 14.6 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 Lodsworth
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), 16.0 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Mews Dental CareHorsham | 5.0 (360 reviews) | 16.0 miles east |
| Pallant Advanced DentistryChichester | 5.0 (279 reviews) | 12.2 miles south |
| Elmsleigh House Dental ClinicAldershot | 5.0 (159 reviews) | 15.5 miles north |
| Envisage Dental EmsworthEmsworth | 5.0 (159 reviews) | 15.5 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lodsworth 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 |
| Population | 348 |
| 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 | 375th 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 — 2.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,144 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Contour Orthodontists, Winchester — 11 miles Jubilee Dental Centre, Chichester — 12 miles Cranleigh Orthodontics, Cranleigh — 13 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, 63 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 Lodsworth
The nearest practice to Lodsworth is Contour Orthodontists in Winchester, 11.1 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. 63 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Chichester Orthodontic Clinic (12.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Contour Orthodontists (11.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Lodsworth list clear aligners, the nearest 11.1 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 Lodsworth are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Contour Orthodontists in Winchester, 11.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Lodsworth 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 Lodsworth
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Orthodontist in Lodsworth: Before booking anything in Lodsworth, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of West Sussex. Lodsworth — a small village with a population of around 348 — is covered on this page specifically.
Continue your local research
For a broader view, related location pages cover Halfway Bridge, Smithbrook, Lickfold, Selham, Bexleyhill, and South Ambersham as well as this one.
Local provider signals in Lodsworth
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Lodsworth. The nearest recorded are Contour Orthodontists in Winchester, about 11 miles away; Jubilee Dental Centre in Chichester, about 12 miles away; and Cranleigh Orthodontics, about 13 miles away.
Where Lodsworth sits locally
With a population of roughly 348, Lodsworth is a small village within West Sussex. The nearest other location we cover is Halfway Bridge, around 1 km to the south.
Lodsworth in context
Lodsworth — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 15.5% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,048 residents in the neighbourhood around Lodsworth, 8.7% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7% average across West Sussex. Lodsworth has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 11 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Lodsworth attend schools such as Midhurst Rother College (2.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Lodsworth is roughly mid-table for England.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Lodsworth
Orthodontic treatment in Lodsworth is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Lodsworth
Orthodontic practices in and around Lodsworth vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Lodsworth 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 data puts 15.5% of Lodsworth's population at 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 Lodsworth's census neighbourhood, above the 7% average across West Sussex. Lodsworth has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 11 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Lodsworth attend schools such as Midhurst Rother College (2.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Lodsworth sits close to the England average for deprivation. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Lodsworth Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Lodsworth has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Lodsworth
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lodsworth. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lodsworth
If Lodsworth, West Sussex is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. For a broader comparison, pages for Halfway Bridge, Smithbrook, Lickfold, Selham, Bexleyhill, and South Ambersham follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lodsworth
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lodsworth often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lodsworth?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lodsworth is Contour Orthodontists in Winchester, about 11.1 miles to the west. The next closest are Jubilee Dental Centre (11.6 miles) and Dental Studio (12.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lodsworth?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Lodsworth, 0 practices within 10 miles and 63 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Winchester, 11.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lodsworth?
The nearest practice to Lodsworth that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Contour Orthodontists in Winchester, about 11.1 miles to the west. Others nearby include Basin Road Dental Surgery (12.4 miles) and Chichester Dental Practice (12.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lodsworth, 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 Lodsworth, West Sussex?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.