Orthodontic practices near Piddinghoe
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Piddinghoe; 15 practices within 10 and 53 practices within 20. The closest is MK Dental and Implant Clinic in Brighton, 6.6 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MK Dental and Implant ClinicBrighton | 6.6 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (516 reviews) |
| Brighton Dental ClinicBrighton | 7.7 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (228 reviews) |
| Albion Dental BrightonBrighton | 7.7 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (474 reviews) |
| Trafalgar Street Dental PracticeBrighton | 7.9 miles west | – | – | – | 3.1 (90 reviews) |
| Preston Circus Dental PracticeBrighton | 7.9 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.3 (129 reviews) |
| Duke Street Dental CentreBrighton | 8.1 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (385 reviews) |
| The Dental Practice UKBrighton | 8.2 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (76 reviews) |
| Brunswick Road Dental PracticeHove | 8.7 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.2 (153 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Piddinghoe with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Brighton, 6.6 miles west; the next are Hove (8.7 miles west) and Eastbourne (10.7 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Brighton | 11 | 6.6 miles west |
| Hove | 4 | 8.7 miles west |
| Eastbourne | 8 | 10.7 miles east |
| Uckfield | 1 | 11.7 miles north |
| Burgess Hill | 6 | 12.4 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 Piddinghoe
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Burgess Hill Dental (5.0 from 369 reviews), 12.4 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burgess Hill DentalBurgess Hill | 5.0 (369 reviews) | 12.4 miles north-west |
| NEYO Dental SpecialistsBurgess Hill | 5.0 (210 reviews) | 12.4 miles north-west |
| Orchard Dental PracticeEastbourne | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 10.8 miles east |
| George Billis EndodonticsBurgess Hill | 5.0 (18 reviews) | 12.4 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Piddinghoe at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Lewes |
| 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 | 14.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,905 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 20.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 40 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within East Sussex | 281st closest to an orthodontic practice of 378 places in the county (the county median is 5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in East Sussex |
| Nearest secondary schools | Seahaven Academy — 1.6 miles Peacehaven Community School — 1.9 miles Priory School — 4.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,591 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | MK Dental and Implant Clinic, Brighton — 7 miles Brunswick Road Dental Practice, Hove — 9 miles Eastbourne Gentle Dental, Eastbourne — 11 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 15 within 10 miles, 53 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 Piddinghoe
From Piddinghoe the nearest practice is MK Dental and Implant Clinic in Brighton, 6.6 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 15 practices, and within 20 there are 53.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: MK Dental and Implant Clinic (6.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Albion Dental Brighton (7.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Piddinghoe list clear aligners, the nearest 6.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Piddinghoe are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is MK Dental and Implant Clinic in Brighton, 6.6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Piddinghoe to MK Dental and Implant Clinic is roughly 15 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 170 to 340 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £155 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Piddinghoe
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Piddinghoe, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across East Sussex and the surrounding area.
Nearby location pages
Related pages for Tarring Neville, Harbour Heights, South Heighton, Newhaven, Peacehaven Heights, and Southease are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Area profile for Piddinghoe
Piddinghoe is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 14.7% of Piddinghoe's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,905 residents in the neighbourhood around Piddinghoe, 7.2% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across East Sussex. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Piddinghoe; the nearest is about 7 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Piddinghoe attend schools such as Seahaven Academy (1.6 miles) and Peacehaven Community School (1.9 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Piddinghoe sits close to the England average for deprivation.
Local orthodontic signals in Piddinghoe
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Piddinghoe itself. The nearest recorded are MK Dental and Implant Clinic in Brighton, about 7 miles away; Brunswick Road Dental Practice in Hove, about 9 miles away; and Eastbourne Gentle Dental, about 11 miles away.
Local context for Piddinghoe
Just under 1 km east, Tarring Neville is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
All Orthodontic Options in Piddinghoe Explained
Patients in Piddinghoe have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Piddinghoe — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Piddinghoe vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Piddinghoe sits within NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 14.7% of Piddinghoe's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Piddinghoe, 7.2% of the 1,905 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. People in Piddinghoe usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. Families in Piddinghoe are served by secondary schools including Seahaven Academy (1.6 miles) and Peacehaven Community School (1.9 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Piddinghoe sits close to the England average for deprivation. There is no orthodontist on our records in Piddinghoe itself. The nearest recorded are MK Dental and Implant Clinic in Brighton, about 7 miles away; Brunswick Road Dental Practice in Hove, about 9 miles away; and Eastbourne Gentle Dental, about 11 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Piddinghoe
Many people in Piddinghoe delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Piddinghoe
Treatment in Piddinghoe runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Piddinghoe. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Piddinghoe
These links help widen your research beyond Piddinghoe, East Sussex if you're open to travelling a little further. Other local pages worth browsing include Tarring Neville, Harbour Heights, South Heighton, Newhaven, Peacehaven Heights, and Southease.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Piddinghoe
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Piddinghoe often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Piddinghoe?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Piddinghoe is MK Dental and Implant Clinic in Brighton, about 6.6 miles to the west. The next closest are Brighton Dental Clinic (7.7 miles) and Albion Dental Brighton (7.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Piddinghoe?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Piddinghoe, 15 practices within 10 miles and 53 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Brighton, 6.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Piddinghoe?
The nearest practice to Piddinghoe that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is MK Dental and Implant Clinic in Brighton, about 6.6 miles to the west. Others nearby include Albion Dental Brighton (7.7 miles) and Brunswick Road Dental Practice (8.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Piddinghoe, 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 Piddinghoe, 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.