Orthodontic practices near Penhurst
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Penhurst; 12 practices within 10 and 37 practices within 20. The closest is New Image Dental Practice in Bexhill-on-Sea, 5.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Image Dental PracticeBexhill-on-Sea | 5.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Little Common Dental PracticeBexhill-on-Sea | 5.3 miles south | – | – | – | 4.6 (33 reviews) |
| De La Warr Dental SurgeryBexhill-on-Sea | 6.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Parkhurst Dental PracticeBexhill-on-Sea | 6.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (11 reviews) |
| Your Dental CareBexhill-on-Sea | 6.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 2.0 (20 reviews) |
| Crown Dental BursHastings | 6.3 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Sea Road Dental PracticeBexhill-on-Sea | 6.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (116 reviews) |
| Chapel Park Road Dental PracticeHastings | 7.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.1 (66 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Penhurst with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bexhill-on-Sea, 5.3 miles south-east; the next are Hastings (6.3 miles east) and Eastbourne (10.3 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bexhill-on-Sea | 6 | 5.3 miles south-east |
| Hastings | 6 | 6.3 miles east |
| Eastbourne | 8 | 10.3 miles south-west |
| Cranbrook | 1 | 13.4 miles north-east |
| Uckfield | 1 | 14.1 miles west |
| Royal Tunbridge Wells | 8 | 15.6 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Penhurst
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Grosvenor House Orthodontic Practice in Royal Tunbridge Wells (5.0 from 337 reviews), 16.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor House Orthodontic PracticeRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 5.0 (337 reviews) | 16.3 miles north-west |
| A.G.Smiles (Previously The Carlisle Parade Dental Practice)Hastings | 5.0 (68 reviews) | 8.6 miles south-east |
| 78MPRRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 5.0 (35 reviews) | 16.0 miles north-west |
| Orchard Dental PracticeEastbourne | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 11.9 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Penhurst at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Rother |
| 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 | 16.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,302 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 22.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 38 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within East Sussex | 204th closest to an orthodontic practice of 378 places in the county (the county median is 5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.5% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in East Sussex |
| Nearest secondary schools | Claverham Community College — 2.5 miles Bexhill High Academy — 4.9 miles Robertsbridge Community College — 5.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,147 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | New Image Dental Practice, Bexhill-on-Sea — 5 miles Crown Dental Burs, Hastings — 6 miles Seaside Dental Practice, Eastbourne — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 12 within 10 miles, 37 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 Penhurst
From Penhurst the nearest practice is New Image Dental Practice in Bexhill-on-Sea, 5.3 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 12 practices, and within 20 there are 37.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: West Terrace Dental Practice (11.9 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 10 of the practices around Penhurst list clear aligners, the nearest 10.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Penhurst are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Sea Road Dental Practice in Bexhill-on-Sea, 6.3 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Penhurst to New Image Dental Practice is roughly 10 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 140 to 280 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £125 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Penhurst
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Orthodontist in Penhurst: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Penhurst often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Penhurst itself or elsewhere in East Sussex.
Widen your local search
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Ponts Green, Ashburnham, Darwell Hole, Brownbread Street, Steven's Crouch, and Ninfield.
The local picture in Penhurst
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Penhurst sits within NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 16.3% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.5% of the 1,302 residents in Penhurst's census neighbourhood, above the 6.8% average across East Sussex. Penhurst has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. Families in Penhurst are served by secondary schools including Claverham Community College (2.5 miles) and Bexhill High Academy (4.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Penhurst's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
Local context for Penhurst
Heading west for around 1 km brings you to Ponts Green, the closest linked location.
Useful local orthodontic context for Penhurst
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Penhurst. The closest on record are New Image Dental Practice in Bexhill-on-Sea, about 5 miles away; Crown Dental Burs in Hastings, about 6 miles away; and Seaside Dental Practice in Eastbourne, about 10 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Penhurst
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Penhurst helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Penhurst follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Penhurst
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Penhurst 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Penhurst
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Penhurst — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Penhurst. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Penhurst
If Penhurst, East Sussex is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. If you're still deciding, related pages for Ponts Green, Ashburnham, Darwell Hole, Brownbread Street, Steven's Crouch, and Ninfield may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Penhurst
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Penhurst often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Penhurst?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Penhurst is New Image Dental Practice in Bexhill-on-Sea, about 5.3 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Little Common Dental Practice (5.3 miles) and De La Warr Dental Surgery (6.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Penhurst?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Penhurst, 12 practices within 10 miles and 37 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bexhill-on-Sea, 5.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Penhurst?
The nearest practice to Penhurst that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Sea Road Dental Practice in Bexhill-on-Sea, about 6.3 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Chapel Park Road Dental Practice (7.8 miles) and NEO ORTHODONTICS LTD (8.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Penhurst, East 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 Penhurst, East Sussex?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.