Orthodontic practices near Patcham
On our practice register: 15 practices within 5 miles of Patcham, 29 practices within 10 and 65 practices within 20. The closest is The Town House Dental Practice in Hove, 1.2 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Town House Dental PracticeHove | 1.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (169 reviews) |
| SmileWorks Dental & Orthodontic Clinic - BrightonBrighton | 1.4 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (49 reviews) |
| The Dental Practice UKBrighton | 1.7 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (76 reviews) |
| Preston Circus Dental PracticeBrighton | 1.9 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.3 (129 reviews) |
| Splash OrthodonticsBrighton | 2.2 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (649 reviews) |
| Albion Dental BrightonBrighton | 2.3 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (474 reviews) |
| Hove Dental ClinicHove | 2.3 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (130 reviews) |
| Trafalgar Street Dental PracticeBrighton | 2.3 miles south | – | – | – | 3.1 (90 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Patcham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hove, 1.2 miles south; the next are Brighton (1.4 miles south) and Burgess Hill (5.2 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hove | 4 | 1.2 miles south |
| Brighton | 11 | 1.4 miles south |
| Burgess Hill | 6 | 5.2 miles north |
| Shoreham-by-Sea | 1 | 5.7 miles west |
| Haywards Heath | 7 | 9.0 miles north |
| Worthing | 1 | 10.1 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Patcham
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Burgess Hill Dental (5.0 from 369 reviews), 6.5 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burgess Hill DentalBurgess Hill | 5.0 (369 reviews) | 6.5 miles north |
| NEYO Dental SpecialistsBurgess Hill | 5.0 (210 reviews) | 6.6 miles north |
| George Billis EndodonticsBurgess Hill | 5.0 (18 reviews) | 6.5 miles north |
| Splash OrthodonticsBrighton | 4.9 (649 reviews) | 2.2 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Patcham at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Brighton and Hove |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 18.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,655 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 | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 25.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 443 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 15 practices, more than 85% of towns in England |
| Access within Brighton and Hove | 13th closest to an orthodontic practice of 28 places in the county (the county median is 1.3 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.2 miles away, closer than 80% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.7% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Brighton and Hove |
| Nearest secondary schools | Patcham High School — 0.3 miles Dorothy Stringer School — 0.8 miles Varndean School — 0.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 8 schools, about 11,140 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 77 schools, 33,623 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Town House Dental Practice, Hove — 1 miles SmileWorks Dental & Orthodontic Clinic - Brighton, Brighton — 1 miles Hurst Dental Practice, Burgess Hill — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 29 within 10 miles, 65 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 Patcham
Patcham is 1.2 miles from The Town House Dental Practice in Hove, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 29 practices, and within 20 there are 65.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Splash Orthodontics (2.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Town House Dental Practice (1.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Patcham list clear aligners, the nearest 1.2 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 Patcham are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Town House Dental Practice in Hove, 1.2 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Patcham
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Orthodontist in Patcham: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Patcham? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Brighton and Hove.
Practice signals around Patcham
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Patcham itself. The nearest we do hold are The Town House Dental Practice in Hove, about a mile away; SmileWorks Dental & Orthodontic Clinic - Brighton, about a mile away; and Hurst Dental Practice in Burgess Hill, about 5 miles away.
The local picture in Patcham
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Patcham sits within NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 18.5% of Patcham's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Patcham, 8.7% of the 1,655 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Brighton and Hove, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (15), Patcham has more choice than 85% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Patcham attend schools such as Patcham High School (0.3 miles) and Dorothy Stringer School (0.8 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 77 schools and 33,623 pupils across Patcham's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Patcham sits among the less deprived areas of England.
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Patcham at a glance
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Orthodontic Treatments in Patcham
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Patcham has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Treatment Options in Patcham — Local Context
Provision in Patcham varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Patcham — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 18.5% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Patcham, 8.7% of the 1,655 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Brighton and Hove, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (15), Patcham has more choice than 85% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Patcham are Patcham High School (0.3 miles) and Dorothy Stringer School (0.8 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 77 schools and 33,623 pupils in Patcham's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Patcham sits among the less deprived areas of England. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Patcham itself. The closest on record are The Town House Dental Practice in Hove, about a mile away; SmileWorks Dental & Orthodontic Clinic - Brighton, about a mile away; and Hurst Dental Practice in Burgess Hill, about 5 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Patcham
Orthodontic treatment in Patcham is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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 Patcham
Provision in Patcham varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Patcham is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Patcham. Patcham's under-16 share sits at 18.5%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Patcham, 8.7% of the 1,655 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Brighton and Hove, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Patcham has 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 85% of towns in England. Families in Patcham are served by secondary schools including Patcham High School (0.3 miles) and Dorothy Stringer School (0.8 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. Patcham's Local Authority area covers 77 schools and 33,623 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Patcham among England's less deprived areas. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Patcham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Patcham
If Patcham, Brighton and Hove is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. Related nearby location pages such as Preston Park, Waterhall, Withdean, Hollingbury, Westdene, and Hollingdean can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Patcham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Patcham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Patcham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Patcham is The Town House Dental Practice in Hove, about 1.2 miles to the south. The next closest are SmileWorks Dental & Orthodontic Clinic - Brighton (1.4 miles) and The Dental Practice UK (1.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Patcham?
Our register has 15 practices within 5 miles of Patcham, 29 practices within 10 miles and 65 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Patcham?
The nearest practice to Patcham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Town House Dental Practice in Hove, about 1.2 miles to the south. Others nearby include Splash Orthodontics (2.2 miles) and Albion Dental Brighton (2.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Patcham, Brighton and Hove?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Patcham, Brighton and Hove?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.