Orthodontic practices near Mackerel's Common
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Mackerel's Common; 4 practices within 10 and 82 practices within 20. The closest is Cranleigh Orthodontics, 7.5 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranleigh OrthodonticsCranleigh | 7.5 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (47 reviews) |
| Horsham Smiles Dental PracticeHorsham | 9.7 miles east | – | – | – | 4.2 (140 reviews) |
| Dr Mark O'HaraHorsham | 9.7 miles east | – | – | ✓ | – |
| East Mews Dental CareHorsham | 9.8 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (360 reviews) |
| Surrey Orthodontics in GodalmingGodalming | 10.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (75 reviews) |
| Holbrook Dental and Implant CentreHorsham | 11.2 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (169 reviews) |
| Brockley HouseGuildford | 12.8 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (32 reviews) |
| BROCKLEY HOUSE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEGuildford | 12.8 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Mackerel's Common with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cranleigh, 7.5 miles north; the next are Horsham (9.7 miles east) and Godalming (10.4 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cranleigh | 1 | 7.5 miles north |
| Horsham | 4 | 9.7 miles east |
| Godalming | 1 | 10.4 miles north |
| Guildford | 13 | 12.8 miles north |
| Worplesdon | 1 | 15.1 miles north |
| Littlehampton | 3 | 15.4 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Mackerel's Common
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dr Dana Bondoc | Brace Club Orthodontics in Guildford (5.0 from 408 reviews), 13.7 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Dana Bondoc | Brace Club OrthodonticsGuildford | 5.0 (408 reviews) | 13.7 miles north |
| East Mews Dental CareHorsham | 5.0 (360 reviews) | 9.8 miles east |
| Elmsleigh House Dental ClinicAldershot | 5.0 (159 reviews) | 15.9 miles north-west |
| Eastgate Dental ClinicGuildford | 5.0 (122 reviews) | 13.7 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Mackerel's Common 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,264 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 26.8% 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 | 45 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within West Sussex | 312th closest to an orthodontic practice of 383 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in West Sussex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 38 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Weald School, The — 4.5 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Cranleigh Orthodontics, Cranleigh — 8 miles Horsham Smiles Dental Practice, Horsham — 10 miles Surrey Orthodontics in Godalming, Godalming — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 82 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 Mackerel's Common
From Mackerel's Common the nearest practice is Cranleigh Orthodontics, 7.5 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. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 82.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Guildford Dental Practice (13.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mark O'Hara (9.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 23 of the practices around Mackerel's Common list clear aligners, the nearest 9.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Mackerel's Common are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Cranleigh Orthodontics, 7.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 38 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Mackerel's Common to Cranleigh Orthodontics is roughly 15 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 200 to 390 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £175 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 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 Mackerel's Common
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Area profile for Mackerel's Common
Mackerel's Common 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 17.1% of Mackerel's Common's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.4% of the 1,264 residents in Mackerel's Common's census neighbourhood, below the 7% average across West Sussex. People in Mackerel's Common usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. Families in Mackerel's Common are served by secondary schools including Weald School, The (4.5 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Mackerel's Common is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Mackerel's Common is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 38 miles away.
What local practice data suggests in Mackerel's Common
There is no orthodontist on our records in Mackerel's Common itself. The nearest recorded are Cranleigh Orthodontics, about 8 miles away; Horsham Smiles Dental Practice, about 10 miles away; and Surrey Orthodontics in Godalming, about 10 miles away.
Mackerel's Common at a glance
Heading south for around 1 km brings you to Kirdford, the closest linked location.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Mackerel's Common
Many people in Mackerel's Common delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Mackerel's Common
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Mackerel's Common. Officially, Mackerel's Common is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 17.1% of Mackerel's Common's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,264 residents in the neighbourhood around Mackerel's Common, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7% average across West Sussex. People in Mackerel's Common usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Mackerel's Common are Weald School, The (4.5 miles). Mackerel's Common sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Mackerel's Common is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London, about 38 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Mackerel's Common Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Mackerel's Common offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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.
Treatment Options in Mackerel's Common — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Mackerel's Common vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Officially, Mackerel's Common is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Mackerel's Common falls under NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. Mackerel's Common's under-16 share sits at 17.1%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,264 residents in the neighbourhood around Mackerel's Common, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7% average across West Sussex. People in Mackerel's Common usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Mackerel's Common attend schools such as Weald School, The (4.5 miles). National deprivation data puts Mackerel's Common close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Mackerel's Common is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 38 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Mackerel's Common itself. The nearest recorded are Cranleigh Orthodontics, about 8 miles away; Horsham Smiles Dental Practice, about 10 miles away; and Surrey Orthodontics in Godalming, about 10 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Mackerel's Common. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Mackerel's Common
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Mackerel's Common often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Mackerel's Common?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Mackerel's Common is Cranleigh Orthodontics, about 7.5 miles to the north. The next closest are Horsham Smiles Dental Practice (9.7 miles) and Dr Mark O'Hara (9.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Mackerel's Common?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Mackerel's Common, 4 practices within 10 miles and 82 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Cranleigh, 7.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Mackerel's Common?
The nearest practice to Mackerel's Common that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Cranleigh Orthodontics, about 7.5 miles to the north. Others nearby include Surrey Orthodontics in Godalming (10.4 miles) and Holbrook Dental and Implant Centre (11.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Mackerel's Common, 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 Mackerel's Common, West Sussex?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.