Orthodontic practices near Patching
On our practice register: 11 practices within 5 miles of Patching, 13 practices within 10 and 59 practices within 20. The closest is The Admor Group in Littlehampton, 3.0 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Admor GroupLittlehampton | 3.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (2 reviews) |
| Pringle OrthodonticsLittlehampton | 3.1 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Abbots Lodge Dental PracticeLittlehampton | 3.5 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (138 reviews) |
| Tarring Dental - WorthingWorthing | 3.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (243 reviews) |
| Worthing Dental PracticeWorthing | 4.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (128 reviews) |
| Worthing Dental CentreWorthing | 4.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.5 (143 reviews) |
| Clinic for Implant & Orthodontic DentistryWorthing | 4.7 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 3.5 (24 reviews) |
| Brighton Implant Clinic - Hove branchWorthing | 4.7 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (166 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Patching with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Littlehampton, 3.0 miles south-west; the next are Worthing (3.6 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (8.2 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Littlehampton | 3 | 3.0 miles south-west |
| Worthing | 8 | 3.6 miles south-east |
| Shoreham-by-Sea | 1 | 8.2 miles east |
| Bognor Regis | 4 | 8.4 miles south-west |
| Brighton | 4 | 12.2 miles east |
| Hove | 4 | 12.9 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Patching
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Splash Orthodontics in Brighton (4.9 from 649 reviews), 12.4 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Splash OrthodonticsBrighton | 4.9 (649 reviews) | 12.4 miles east |
| Newholme Dental PracticeBognor Regis | 4.9 (265 reviews) | 8.4 miles south-west |
| Dental StudioChichester | 4.9 (149 reviews) | 13.8 miles west |
| Strand Dental WorthingWorthing | 4.9 (144 reviews) | 4.7 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Patching at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Arun |
| 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 11.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,188 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.6% aged 16 to 24 and 23.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 43 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 11 practices, more than 77% of towns in England |
| Access within West Sussex | 159th closest to an orthodontic practice of 383 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.0 miles away, closer than 57% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in West Sussex |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Angmering School — 2.2 miles St Oscar Romero Catholic School — 2.6 miles Durrington High School — 2.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 4,076 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Admor Group, Littlehampton — 3 miles Tarring Dental - Worthing, Worthing — 4 miles Kingsend Dental : Ruislip, Shoreham-by-Sea — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 13 within 10 miles, 59 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 Patching
The nearest practice to Patching is The Admor Group in Littlehampton, 3 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 13 practices, and within 20 there are 59.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Clinic for Implant & Orthodontic Dentistry (4.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Pringle Orthodontics (3.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Patching list clear aligners, the nearest 3.1 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 Patching are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Tarring Dental - Worthing, 3.6 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Patching
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Orthodontist in Patching: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Patching understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is relevant to searches focused on both Patching and the wider West Sussex area.
Where Patching sits locally
Hammerpot is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km south-west of Patching.
What official data says about Patching
Patching is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Patching sits within NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 11.6% of residents under 16, Patching skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,188 residents in the neighbourhood around Patching, 5.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7% average across West Sussex. With 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, Patching is better served than 77% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Patching attend schools such as The Angmering School (2.2 miles) and St Oscar Romero Catholic School (2.6 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Patching falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility.
What we know about practices near Patching
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Patching. The nearest recorded are The Admor Group in Littlehampton, about 3 miles away; Tarring Dental - Worthing, about 4 miles away; and Kingsend Dental : Ruislip in Shoreham-by-Sea, about 8 miles away.
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If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Angmering, Hangleton, Hammerpot, East Preston, High Salvington, and Ferring may also help.
Orthodontic Treatments in Patching
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Treatment Options in Patching — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Patching. ONS classifies Patching as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Patching falls under NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 11.6% of Patching's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.6% of the 1,188 residents in Patching's census neighbourhood, below the 7% average across West Sussex. Patching has 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 77% of towns in England. Families in Patching are served by secondary schools including The Angmering School (2.2 miles) and St Oscar Romero Catholic School (2.6 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Patching's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Patching itself. The nearest recorded are The Admor Group in Littlehampton, about 3 miles away; Tarring Dental - Worthing, about 4 miles away; and Kingsend Dental : Ruislip in Shoreham-by-Sea, about 8 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
The Orthodontic Journey in Patching
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Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
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Areas We Cover Around Patching
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Frequently Asked Questions in Patching
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Patching often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Patching?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Patching is The Admor Group in Littlehampton, about 3.0 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Pringle Orthodontics (3.1 miles) and Abbots Lodge Dental Practice (3.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Patching?
Our register has 11 practices within 5 miles of Patching, 13 practices within 10 miles and 59 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Patching?
The nearest practice to Patching that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tarring Dental - Worthing, about 3.6 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Worthing Dental Practice (4.3 miles) and Worthing Dental Centre (4.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Patching, West Sussex?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Patching, West Sussex?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.