Orthodontic practices near North Heath
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of North Heath; 3 practices within 10 and 81 practices within 20. The closest is Horsham Smiles Dental Practice, 9.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsham Smiles Dental PracticeHorsham | 9.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.2 (140 reviews) |
| Dr Mark O'HaraHorsham | 9.0 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | – |
| East Mews Dental CareHorsham | 9.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (360 reviews) |
| Holbrook Dental and Implant CentreHorsham | 10.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (169 reviews) |
| Cranleigh OrthodonticsCranleigh | 11.2 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (47 reviews) |
| The Admor GroupLittlehampton | 11.2 miles south | – | – | – | 4.5 (2 reviews) |
| Pringle OrthodonticsLittlehampton | 11.5 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Abbots Lodge Dental PracticeLittlehampton | 11.8 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (138 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to North Heath with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Horsham, 9.0 miles north-east; the next are Cranleigh (11.2 miles north) and Littlehampton (11.2 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Horsham | 4 | 9.0 miles north-east |
| Cranleigh | 1 | 11.2 miles north |
| Littlehampton | 3 | 11.2 miles south |
| Worthing | 8 | 11.9 miles south |
| Shoreham-by-Sea | 1 | 13.9 miles south-east |
| Burgess Hill | 3 | 14.0 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of North Heath
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Burgess Hill Dental (5.0 from 369 reviews), 15.7 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burgess Hill DentalBurgess Hill | 5.0 (369 reviews) | 15.7 miles east |
| East Mews Dental CareHorsham | 5.0 (360 reviews) | 9.1 miles north-east |
| Newholme Dental PracticeBognor Regis | 4.9 (265 reviews) | 14.2 miles south-west |
| Strand Dental WorthingWorthing | 4.9 (144 reviews) | 12.7 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
North Heath at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Horsham |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 13% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,602 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.1% aged 16 to 24 and 20.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 87 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within West Sussex | 341st closest to an orthodontic practice of 383 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in West Sussex |
| Nearest secondary schools | Weald School, The — 3.0 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Horsham Smiles Dental Practice, Horsham — 9 miles Cranleigh Orthodontics, Cranleigh — 11 miles The Admor Group, Littlehampton — 11 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 3 within 10 miles, 81 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 North Heath
The nearest practice to North Heath is Horsham Smiles Dental Practice, 9 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. Within 10 miles there are 3 practices, and within 20 there are 81.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Clinic for Implant & Orthodontic Dentistry (12.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mark O'Hara (9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around North Heath list clear aligners, the nearest 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 North Heath are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Holbrook Dental and Implant Centre in Horsham, 10.9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from North Heath to Horsham Smiles Dental Practice is roughly 20 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 230 to 470 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £105 to £210 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 230 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In North Heath
West Sussex12 nearby locationsCompare braces and clear aligners in North Heath
If you are looking for an orthodontist in North Heath, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of West Sussex.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
For a broader view, related location pages cover Broomershill, Codmore Hill, Adversane, Pulborough, Pickhurst, and Gay Street as well as this one.
Local context for North Heath
Broomershill is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south of North Heath.
Practice signals around North Heath
There is no orthodontist on our records in North Heath itself. The closest on record are Horsham Smiles Dental Practice, about 9 miles away; Cranleigh Orthodontics, about 11 miles away; and The Admor Group in Littlehampton, about 11 miles away.
Area profile for North Heath
North Heath — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. North Heath has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,602 residents in the neighbourhood around North Heath, 6.9% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7% average across West Sussex. North Heath has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. The closest secondary schools to North Heath are Weald School, The (3.0 miles). North Heath's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England.
The Orthodontic Journey in North Heath
Starting orthodontic treatment in North Heath can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
What to Ask Before You Commit in North Heath
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in North Heath
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving North Heath. North Heath — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. With just 13% of residents under 16, North Heath skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around North Heath, 6.9% of the 1,602 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7% average across West Sussex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. North Heath has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. The closest secondary schools to North Heath are Weald School, The (3.0 miles). By national deprivation ranking, North Heath sits among the less deprived areas of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in North Heath
The orthodontic landscape in North Heath offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in North Heath
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 North Heath. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around North Heath
If North Heath, West Sussex is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. Other local pages worth browsing include Broomershill, Codmore Hill, Adversane, Pulborough, Pickhurst, and Gay Street.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in North Heath
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in North Heath often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to North Heath?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to North Heath is Horsham Smiles Dental Practice, about 9.0 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Dr Mark O'Hara (9.0 miles) and East Mews Dental Care (9.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near North Heath?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of North Heath, 3 practices within 10 miles and 81 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Horsham, 9.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near North Heath?
The nearest practice to North Heath that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Holbrook Dental and Implant Centre in Horsham, about 10.9 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Cranleigh Orthodontics (11.2 miles) and Tarring Dental - Worthing (11.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in North Heath, West Sussex?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in North Heath, West Sussex?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.