Orthodontic practices near Plummers Plain
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Plummers Plain, 23 practices within 10 and 85 practices within 20. The closest is East Mews Dental Care in Horsham, 3.2 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Mews Dental CareHorsham | 3.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (360 reviews) |
| Dr Mark O'HaraHorsham | 3.3 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | – |
| Horsham Smiles Dental PracticeHorsham | 3.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.2 (140 reviews) |
| Holbrook Dental and Implant CentreHorsham | 3.5 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (169 reviews) |
| Crawley Dental ClinicCrawley | 5.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (105 reviews) |
| The Gallery Dental PracticeHaywards Heath | 5.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (61 reviews) |
| West Green Dental PracticeCrawley | 5.9 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (96 reviews) |
| Broadway Dental Boutique | Crawley DentistCrawley | 6.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (476 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Plummers Plain with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Horsham, 3.2 miles north-west; the next are Crawley (5.2 miles north-east) and Haywards Heath (5.6 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Horsham | 4 | 3.2 miles north-west |
| Crawley | 5 | 5.2 miles north-east |
| Haywards Heath | 8 | 5.6 miles south-east |
| Burgess Hill | 6 | 7.5 miles south-east |
| East Grinstead | 6 | 12.1 miles north-east |
| Cranleigh | 1 | 12.3 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 Plummers Plain
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Burgess Hill Dental (5.0 from 369 reviews), 8.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burgess Hill DentalBurgess Hill | 5.0 (369 reviews) | 8.2 miles south-east |
| East Mews Dental CareHorsham | 5.0 (360 reviews) | 3.2 miles north-west |
| NEYO Dental SpecialistsBurgess Hill | 5.0 (210 reviews) | 8.2 miles south-east |
| Oakmead Dental Care East GrinsteadEast Grinstead | 5.0 (100 reviews) | 12.5 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Plummers Plain at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Horsham |
| 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 | 17.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,715 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 | 7% aged 16 to 24 and 25.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 87 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England |
| Access within West Sussex | 173rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 383 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.2 miles away, closer than 55% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in West Sussex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 33 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Forest School — 2.5 miles Millais School — 2.6 miles Bohunt Horsham — 4.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,011 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | East Mews Dental Care, Horsham — 3 miles Crawley Dental Clinic, Crawley — 5 miles The Gallery Dental Practice, Haywards Heath — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 23 within 10 miles, 85 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 Plummers Plain
The nearest practice to Plummers Plain is East Mews Dental Care in Horsham, 3.2 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 23 practices, and within 20 there are 85.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dentist Crawley | Enhance Dental Surgery Crawley (6.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mark O'Hara (3.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Plummers Plain list clear aligners, the nearest 3.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Plummers Plain are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Holbrook Dental and Implant Centre in Horsham, 3.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 33 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Plummers Plain
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Orthodontist in Plummers Plain: This page was put together for people in Plummers Plain who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Plummers Plain itself or elsewhere in West Sussex.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Related pages for Lower Beeding, Mannings Heath, Monk's Gate, Colgate, Nuthurst, and Warninglid are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Plummers Plain at a glance
The nearest other location we cover is Lower Beeding, around 1 km to the south.
What official data says about Plummers Plain
Plummers Plain's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Plummers Plain falls under NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 17.5% of Plummers Plain's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Plummers Plain, 7.2% of the 1,715 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7% average across West Sussex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, Plummers Plain is better served than 56% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Plummers Plain are The Forest School (2.5 miles) and Millais School (2.6 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Plummers Plain close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Plummers Plain is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 33 miles away.
Local treatment availability around Plummers Plain
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Plummers Plain itself. The nearest we do hold are East Mews Dental Care in Horsham, about 3 miles away; Crawley Dental Clinic, about 5 miles away; and The Gallery Dental Practice in Haywards Heath, about 6 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Plummers Plain
The orthodontic landscape in Plummers Plain offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Plummers Plain — Local Context
Not every practice near Plummers Plain offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. By ONS classification, Plummers Plain falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Plummers Plain sits within NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 17.5% of Plummers Plain's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.2% of the 1,715 residents in Plummers Plain's census neighbourhood, close to the 7% average across West Sussex. Plummers Plain has 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 56% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Plummers Plain are The Forest School (2.5 miles) and Millais School (2.6 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Plummers Plain close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Plummers Plain is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 33 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Plummers Plain itself. The nearest we do hold are East Mews Dental Care in Horsham, about 3 miles away; Crawley Dental Clinic, about 5 miles away; and The Gallery Dental Practice in Haywards Heath, about 6 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Plummers Plain
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Plummers Plain helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Plummers Plain — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Plummers Plain. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Plummers Plain
These local links are here for anyone comparing Plummers Plain, West Sussex against nearby alternatives. Other local pages worth browsing include Lower Beeding, Mannings Heath, Monk's Gate, Colgate, Nuthurst, and Warninglid.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Plummers Plain
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Plummers Plain often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Plummers Plain?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Plummers Plain is East Mews Dental Care in Horsham, about 3.2 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Dr Mark O'Hara (3.3 miles) and Horsham Smiles Dental Practice (3.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Plummers Plain?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Plummers Plain, 23 practices within 10 miles and 85 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Plummers Plain?
The nearest practice to Plummers Plain that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Holbrook Dental and Implant Centre in Horsham, about 3.5 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Crawley Dental Clinic (5.2 miles) and Dentist Crawley | Enhance Dental Surgery Crawley (6.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Plummers Plain, West Sussex?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Plummers Plain, West Sussex?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.