Orthodontic practices near Piltdown
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Piltdown, 14 practices within 10 and 74 practices within 20. The closest is CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, 2.1 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICSUckfield | 2.1 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| The Perrymount ClinicHaywards Heath | 6.2 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (226 reviews) |
| dentalessence Haywards HeathHaywards Heath | 6.7 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (563 reviews) |
| Dr Sami ButtHaywards Heath | 6.8 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | – |
| S3 Dental Haywards HeathHaywards Heath | 6.8 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (761 reviews) |
| TOTAL ORTHODONTICS LTDHaywards Heath | 7.0 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Gresham Dental PracticeHaywards Heath | 7.2 miles west | – | – | – | 4.2 (10 reviews) |
| Mary Yates OrthodonticsHaywards Heath | 7.2 miles west | – | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Piltdown with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Uckfield, 2.1 miles east; the next are Haywards Heath (6.2 miles west) and Burgess Hill (8.0 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Uckfield | 1 | 2.1 miles east |
| Haywards Heath | 8 | 6.2 miles west |
| Burgess Hill | 6 | 8.0 miles west |
| East Grinstead | 8 | 10.2 miles north |
| Brighton | 5 | 13.0 miles south-west |
| Crawley | 1 | 13.1 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 Piltdown
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Burgess Hill Dental (5.0 from 369 reviews), 8.1 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burgess Hill DentalBurgess Hill | 5.0 (369 reviews) | 8.1 miles west |
| NEYO Dental SpecialistsBurgess Hill | 5.0 (210 reviews) | 8.0 miles west |
| Oakmead Dental Care East GrinsteadEast Grinstead | 5.0 (100 reviews) | 10.7 miles north |
| George Billis EndodonticsBurgess Hill | 5.0 (18 reviews) | 8.1 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Piltdown 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,282 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 22.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 48 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within East Sussex | 64th closest to an orthodontic practice of 378 places in the county (the county median is 5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.1 miles away, closer than 67% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.6% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in East Sussex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 37 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Uckfield College — 2.4 miles Chailey School — 4.4 miles King's Academy Ringmer — 5.9 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 — 6 miles NEYO Dental Specialists, Burgess Hill — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 74 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 Piltdown
The nearest practice to Piltdown is CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, 2.1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 74.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: S3 Dental Haywards Heath (6.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Sami Butt (6.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Piltdown list clear aligners, the nearest 6.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Piltdown are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, 2.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 37 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Piltdown
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Orthodontist in Piltdown: Before booking anything in Piltdown, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Piltdown or another part of East Sussex.
Piltdown in context
Piltdown's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 15.8% of Piltdown's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,282 residents in the neighbourhood around Piltdown, 7.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across East Sussex. Secondary-age pupils near Piltdown attend schools such as Uckfield College (2.4 miles) and Chailey School (4.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Piltdown's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Piltdown is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London, about 37 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Facts about Piltdown
The nearest other location we cover is Sharpsbridge, around 1 km to the south.
Local orthodontic signals in Piltdown
There is no orthodontist on our records in Piltdown itself. The nearest recorded are CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, about 2 miles away; The Perrymount Clinic in Haywards Heath, about 6 miles away; and NEYO Dental Specialists in Burgess Hill, about 8 miles away.
More local pages to browse
Related pages for Sharpsbridge, Buckham Hill, Down Street, Fletching, Shortbridge, and Splayne's Green are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
All Orthodontic Options in Piltdown Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Piltdown can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Piltdown — Local Context
Practices serving Piltdown differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. ONS classifies Piltdown as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Piltdown falls under NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. Piltdown's under-16 share sits at 15.8%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.6% of the 1,282 residents in Piltdown's census neighbourhood, above the 6.8% average across East Sussex. Secondary-age pupils near Piltdown attend schools such as Uckfield College (2.4 miles) and Chailey School (4.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Piltdown sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Piltdown is about 37 miles from Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London. There is no orthodontist on our records in Piltdown itself. The nearest recorded are CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, about 2 miles away; The Perrymount Clinic in Haywards Heath, about 6 miles away; and NEYO Dental Specialists in Burgess Hill, about 8 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 Piltdown
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Piltdown helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Piltdown 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 Piltdown. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Piltdown
This part of the page places Piltdown, East Sussex in context alongside the towns and areas around it. For a broader comparison, pages for Sharpsbridge, Buckham Hill, Down Street, Fletching, Shortbridge, and Splayne's Green follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Piltdown
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Piltdown often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Piltdown?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Piltdown is CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, about 2.1 miles to the east. The next closest are The Perrymount Clinic (6.2 miles) and dentalessence Haywards Heath (6.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Piltdown?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Piltdown, 14 practices within 10 miles and 74 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Piltdown?
The nearest practice to Piltdown that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, about 2.1 miles to the east. Others nearby include dentalessence Haywards Heath (6.7 miles) and Dr Sami Butt (6.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Piltdown, 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 Piltdown, 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.