Orthodontic practices near Palehouse Common
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Palehouse Common, 2 practices within 10 and 77 practices within 20. The closest is CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, 2.2 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICSUckfield | 2.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| The Perrymount ClinicHaywards Heath | 10.0 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (226 reviews) |
| Dr Sami ButtHaywards Heath | 10.6 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | – |
| dentalessence Haywards HeathHaywards Heath | 10.6 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (563 reviews) |
| S3 Dental Haywards HeathHaywards Heath | 10.6 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (761 reviews) |
| TOTAL ORTHODONTICS LTDHaywards Heath | 10.9 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Gresham Dental PracticeHaywards Heath | 11.1 miles west | – | – | – | 4.2 (10 reviews) |
| Mary Yates OrthodonticsHaywards Heath | 11.1 miles west | – | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Palehouse Common with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Uckfield, 2.2 miles north-west; the next are Haywards Heath (10.0 miles west) and Burgess Hill (11.3 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Uckfield | 1 | 2.2 miles north-west |
| Haywards Heath | 8 | 10.0 miles west |
| Burgess Hill | 6 | 11.3 miles west |
| East Grinstead | 6 | 13.4 miles north-west |
| Royal Tunbridge Wells | 4 | 13.4 miles north-east |
| Eastbourne | 4 | 13.7 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 Palehouse Common
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Burgess Hill Dental (5.0 from 369 reviews), 11.4 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burgess Hill DentalBurgess Hill | 5.0 (369 reviews) | 11.4 miles west |
| NEYO Dental SpecialistsBurgess Hill | 5.0 (210 reviews) | 11.3 miles west |
| Oakmead Dental Care East GrinsteadEast Grinstead | 5.0 (100 reviews) | 13.9 miles north-west |
| 78MPRRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 5.0 (35 reviews) | 13.9 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Palehouse Common at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wealden |
| 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 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,767 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 22.7% 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 | 84 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within East Sussex | 67th closest to an orthodontic practice of 378 places in the county (the county median is 5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.2 miles away, closer than 66% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in East Sussex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 39 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Uckfield College — 2.1 miles King's Academy Ringmer — 4.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,671 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS, Uckfield — 2 miles The Perrymount Clinic, Haywards Heath — 10 miles NEYO Dental Specialists, Burgess Hill — 11 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 2 within 10 miles, 77 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 2 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 Palehouse Common
Palehouse Common is 2.2 miles from CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 2 practices, and within 20 there are 77.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: S3 Dental Haywards Heath (10.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Sami Butt (10.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Palehouse Common list clear aligners, the nearest 10.6 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 Palehouse Common are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, 2.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 39 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Palehouse Common
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Orthodontist in Palehouse Common: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Palehouse Common. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across East Sussex, not just Palehouse Common.
Where Palehouse Common sits locally
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Mount Ephraim, the closest linked location.
The local picture in Palehouse Common
Palehouse Common's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Palehouse Common falls under NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 15% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Palehouse Common, 6.5% of the 2,767 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across East Sussex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Families in Palehouse Common are served by secondary schools including Uckfield College (2.1 miles) and King's Academy Ringmer (4.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Palehouse Common is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Palehouse Common is about 39 miles from Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Framfield, Mount Ephraim, Honey's Green, Halland, Eason's Green, and Etchingwood may also help.
What local practice data suggests in Palehouse Common
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Palehouse Common. The nearest recorded are CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, about 2 miles away; The Perrymount Clinic in Haywards Heath, about 10 miles away; and NEYO Dental Specialists in Burgess Hill, about 11 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Palehouse Common Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Palehouse Common can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
How to Choose in Palehouse Common
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Palehouse Common practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Palehouse Common
Starting orthodontic treatment in Palehouse Common can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Palehouse Common
There's no orthodontist on record in Palehouse Common itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about 2 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Palehouse Common — 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. Census data puts 15% of Palehouse Common's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.5% of the 2,767 residents in Palehouse Common's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.8% average across East Sussex. Families in Palehouse Common are served by secondary schools including Uckfield College (2.1 miles) and King's Academy Ringmer (4.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Palehouse Common is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Palehouse Common is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 39 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Palehouse Common. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Palehouse Common
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Palehouse Common, East Sussex within a broader nearby area. For a broader comparison, pages for Framfield, Mount Ephraim, Honey's Green, Halland, Eason's Green, and Etchingwood follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Palehouse Common
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Palehouse Common often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Palehouse Common?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Palehouse Common is CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, about 2.2 miles to the north-west. The next closest are The Perrymount Clinic (10.0 miles) and Dr Sami Butt (10.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Palehouse Common?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Palehouse Common, 2 practices within 10 miles and 77 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Palehouse Common?
The nearest practice to Palehouse Common that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, about 2.2 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Dr Sami Butt (10.6 miles) and dentalessence Haywards Heath (10.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Palehouse Common, East Sussex?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Palehouse Common, East Sussex?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.