Orthodontic practices near Lowfield Heath
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Lowfield Heath, 25 practices within 10 and 138 practices within 20. The closest is Dentist Crawley | Enhance Dental Surgery Crawley, 1.7 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentist Crawley | Enhance Dental Surgery CrawleyCrawley | 1.7 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (340 reviews) |
| Broadway Dental Boutique | Crawley DentistCrawley | 1.8 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (476 reviews) |
| West Green Dental PracticeCrawley | 1.8 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (96 reviews) |
| Smilecare Dental CentreCrawley | 2.3 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (24 reviews) |
| Crawley Dental ClinicCrawley | 2.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (105 reviews) |
| Holbrook Dental and Implant CentreHorsham | 6.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (169 reviews) |
| Redhill Orthodontic PracticeRedhill | 6.7 miles north | – | – | – | 4.7 (50 reviews) |
| Ringley Park Dental PracticeReigate | 6.7 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (73 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lowfield Heath with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Crawley, 1.7 miles south; the next are Horsham (6.6 miles south-west) and Redhill (6.7 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Crawley | 5 | 1.7 miles south |
| Horsham | 4 | 6.6 miles south-west |
| Redhill | 3 | 6.7 miles north |
| Reigate | 3 | 6.7 miles north |
| East Grinstead | 8 | 6.8 miles east |
| Haywards Heath | 7 | 9.4 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lowfield Heath
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), 8.3 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Mews Dental CareHorsham | 5.0 (360 reviews) | 8.3 miles south-west |
| Reigate Specialist Orthodontic PracticeRedhill | 5.0 (141 reviews) | 7.2 miles north |
| Oakmead Dental Care East GrinsteadEast Grinstead | 5.0 (100 reviews) | 7.4 miles east |
| The Wellington Clinic - ReigateRedhill | 5.0 (19 reviews) | 6.9 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lowfield Heath at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Crawley |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 19.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,309 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.1% aged 16 to 24 and 47.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 32.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 705 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England |
| Access within West Sussex | 89th closest to an orthodontic practice of 383 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.7 miles away, closer than 72% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.8% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in West Sussex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 25 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Gatwick School — 0.8 miles Hazelwick School — 1.2 miles Ifield Community College — 2.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 8 schools, about 10,814 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dentist Crawley | Enhance Dental Surgery Crawley, Crawley — 2 miles Holbrook Dental and Implant Centre, Horsham — 7 miles Redhill Orthodontic Practice, Redhill — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 25 within 10 miles, 138 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | RH77 |
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 Lowfield Heath
Lowfield Heath is 1.7 miles from Dentist Crawley | Enhance Dental Surgery Crawley, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 25 practices, and within 20 there are 138.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dentist Crawley | Enhance Dental Surgery Crawley (1.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; West Green Dental Practice (1.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Lowfield Heath list clear aligners, the nearest 1.7 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 Lowfield Heath are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dentist Crawley | Enhance Dental Surgery Crawley, 1.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 25 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lowfield Heath
West Sussex12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Lowfield Heath
Orthodontist in Lowfield Heath: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Lowfield Heath keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Lowfield Heath itself or elsewhere in West Sussex.
The local picture in Lowfield Heath
Lowfield Heath's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 19.7% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,309 residents in the neighbourhood around Lowfield Heath, 5.8% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7% average across West Sussex. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (5), Lowfield Heath has more choice than 60% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Lowfield Heath attend schools such as The Gatwick School (0.8 miles) and Hazelwick School (1.2 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Lowfield Heath is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Lowfield Heath is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London, about 25 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
What local practice data suggests in Lowfield Heath
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Lowfield Heath itself. The nearest we do hold are Dentist Crawley | Enhance Dental Surgery Crawley, about 2 miles away; Holbrook Dental and Implant Centre in Horsham, about 7 miles away; and Redhill Orthodontic Practice, about 7 miles away.
Lowfield Heath at a glance
County Oak is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south-west of Lowfield Heath.
Keep exploring nearby
You can continue browsing related location pages including County Oak, Northgate, Langley Green, Three Bridges, West Green, and Crawley if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Orthodontic Treatments in Lowfield Heath
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Lowfield Heath 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. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Lowfield Heath
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Lowfield Heath — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Lowfield Heath
Orthodontic treatment in Lowfield Heath 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Lowfield Heath
Practices serving Lowfield Heath differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Lowfield Heath sits within NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 19.7% of Lowfield Heath's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.8% of the 2,309 residents in Lowfield Heath's census neighbourhood, below the 7% average across West Sussex. Lowfield Heath has 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 60% of towns in England. Families in Lowfield Heath are served by secondary schools including The Gatwick School (0.8 miles) and Hazelwick School (1.2 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. Lowfield Heath sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Lowfield Heath is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 25 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lowfield Heath. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lowfield Heath
These local links are here for anyone comparing Lowfield Heath, West Sussex against nearby alternatives. You can also browse nearby location pages including County Oak, Northgate, Langley Green, Three Bridges, West Green, and Crawley.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Lowfield Heath
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lowfield Heath often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lowfield Heath?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lowfield Heath is Dentist Crawley | Enhance Dental Surgery Crawley, about 1.7 miles to the south. The next closest are Broadway Dental Boutique | Crawley Dentist (1.8 miles) and West Green Dental Practice (1.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lowfield Heath?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Lowfield Heath, 25 practices within 10 miles and 138 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lowfield Heath?
The nearest practice to Lowfield Heath that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dentist Crawley | Enhance Dental Surgery Crawley, about 1.7 miles to the south. Others nearby include Crawley Dental Clinic (2.5 miles) and Holbrook Dental and Implant Centre (6.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lowfield Heath, 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 Lowfield Heath, West Sussex?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.