Orthodontic practices near Plaistow
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Plaistow; 2 practices within 10 and 84 practices within 20. The closest is Cranleigh Orthodontics, 6.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranleigh OrthodonticsCranleigh | 6.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (47 reviews) |
| Surrey Orthodontics in GodalmingGodalming | 8.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (75 reviews) |
| Horsham Smiles Dental PracticeHorsham | 10.4 miles east | – | – | – | 4.2 (140 reviews) |
| Dr Mark O'HaraHorsham | 10.5 miles east | – | – | ✓ | – |
| East Mews Dental CareHorsham | 10.6 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (360 reviews) |
| Brockley HouseGuildford | 10.7 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (32 reviews) |
| BROCKLEY HOUSE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEGuildford | 10.8 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Guildford Dental CentreGuildford | 11.4 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (124 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Plaistow with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cranleigh, 6.0 miles north-east; the next are Godalming (8.2 miles north) and Horsham (10.4 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cranleigh | 1 | 6.0 miles north-east |
| Godalming | 1 | 8.2 miles north |
| Horsham | 4 | 10.4 miles east |
| Guildford | 13 | 10.7 miles north |
| Worplesdon | 1 | 12.9 miles north |
| Fairlands | 1 | 13.5 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Plaistow
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dr Dana Bondoc | Brace Club Orthodontics in Guildford (5.0 from 408 reviews), 11.6 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Dana Bondoc | Brace Club OrthodonticsGuildford | 5.0 (408 reviews) | 11.6 miles north |
| East Mews Dental CareHorsham | 5.0 (360 reviews) | 10.6 miles east |
| Elmsleigh House Dental ClinicAldershot | 5.0 (159 reviews) | 13.8 miles north-west |
| Eastgate Dental ClinicGuildford | 5.0 (122 reviews) | 11.6 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Plaistow at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Chichester |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 395 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,654 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 21.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 80 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within West Sussex | 280th closest to an orthodontic practice of 383 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in West Sussex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 36 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Cranleigh Orthodontics, Cranleigh — 6 miles Surrey Orthodontics in Godalming, Godalming — 8 miles Horsham Smiles Dental Practice, Horsham — 10 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 | 2 within 10 miles, 84 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 Plaistow
From Plaistow the nearest practice is Cranleigh Orthodontics, 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 2 practices, and within 20 there are 84.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Guildford Dental Practice (11.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mark O'Hara (10.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Plaistow list clear aligners, the nearest 8.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Plaistow are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Cranleigh Orthodontics, 6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 36 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Plaistow to Cranleigh Orthodontics 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 160 to 310 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £140 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Plaistow
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Orthodontist in Plaistow: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Plaistow understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is relevant to searches focused on both Plaistow and the wider West Sussex area. Plaistow — a small village with a population of around 395 — is covered on this page specifically.
Practice data for Plaistow
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Plaistow. The nearest we do hold are Cranleigh Orthodontics, about 6 miles away; Surrey Orthodontics in Godalming, about 8 miles away; and Horsham Smiles Dental Practice, about 10 miles away.
Where Plaistow sits locally
Around 395 people live in Plaistow, which is a small village within West Sussex. Ifold is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km east of Plaistow.
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For a broader view, related location pages cover Durfold Wood, Ifold, Mackerel's Common, Balls Cross, Kirdford, and Ebernoe as well as this one.
The local picture in Plaistow
ONS classifies Plaistow as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Plaistow. Census figures show 17.9% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,654 residents in the neighbourhood around Plaistow, 8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7% average across West Sussex. People in Plaistow usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Plaistow falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Plaistow is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 36 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Plaistow
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Plaistow 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.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Plaistow
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Plaistow
Provision in Plaistow varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Plaistow — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 17.9% of Plaistow's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Plaistow, 8% of the 1,654 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7% average across West Sussex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Plaistow has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Plaistow sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Plaistow is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 36 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Plaistow Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Plaistow offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Plaistow
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Plaistow. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Plaistow
This section helps connect Plaistow, West Sussex to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Durfold Wood, Ifold, Mackerel's Common, Balls Cross, Kirdford, and Ebernoe.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Plaistow
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Plaistow often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Plaistow?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Plaistow is Cranleigh Orthodontics, about 6.0 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Surrey Orthodontics in Godalming (8.2 miles) and Horsham Smiles Dental Practice (10.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Plaistow?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Plaistow, 2 practices within 10 miles and 84 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Cranleigh, 6.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Plaistow?
The nearest practice to Plaistow that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Cranleigh Orthodontics, about 6.0 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Surrey Orthodontics in Godalming (8.2 miles) and BROCKLEY HOUSE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (10.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Plaistow, West 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 Plaistow, West Sussex?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.