Costs in Poynings at a Glance
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
|---|---|
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Nearest practice listing private treatment | Hurst Dental Practice, Burgess Hill — 3.1 miles; 29 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | Hurst Dental Practice, Burgess Hill — 3.1 miles; 7 within 10 miles |
| Practices on our register | 11 within 5 miles, 38 within 10, 60 within 20 |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 25.6% aged 25 to 49 of 1,740 residents |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Access within West Sussex | 169th closest to a practice of 383 places in the county; the county median is 3.5 miles |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices near Poynings that list payment plans
On our practice register: 11 practices within 5 miles of Poynings, 38 practices within 10 and 60 practices within 20. The closest is Hurst Dental Practice in Burgess Hill, 3.1 miles north. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is Hurst Dental Practice, 3.1 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurst Dental PracticeBurgess Hill | 3.1 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (233 reviews) |
| The Town House Dental PracticeHove | 3.7 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (169 reviews) |
| SmileWorks Dental & Orthodontic Clinic - BrightonBrighton | 3.9 miles south-east | – | ✓ | – | 4.8 (49 reviews) |
| Splash OrthodonticsBrighton | 4.0 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.9 (649 reviews) |
| TwentyOneDentalBrighton | 4.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (386 reviews) |
| The Dental Practice UKBrighton | 4.5 miles south-east | – | ✓ | – | 4.9 (76 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Poynings with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Burgess Hill, 3.1 miles north; the next are Hove (3.7 miles south-east) and Brighton (3.9 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Burgess Hill | 6 | 3.1 miles north |
| Hove | 4 | 3.7 miles south-east |
| Brighton | 11 | 3.9 miles south-east |
| Shoreham-by-Sea | 1 | 5.1 miles south-west |
| Haywards Heath | 8 | 8.1 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Poynings
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Burgess Hill Dental (5.0 from 369 reviews), 5.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burgess Hill DentalBurgess Hill | 5.0 (369 reviews) | 5.3 miles north-east |
| NEYO Dental SpecialistsBurgess Hill | 5.0 (210 reviews) | 5.5 miles north-east |
| George Billis EndodonticsBurgess Hill | 5.0 (18 reviews) | 5.3 miles north-east |
| Splash OrthodonticsBrighton | 4.9 (649 reviews) | 4.0 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
What a course costs from Poynings, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to Hurst Dental Practice, the nearest practice on our register (3.1 miles away, about 4 miles by road), at the 45p a mile HMRC rate for every visit there and back.
| Treatment | Typical fee | Visits | Travel | Total from here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal braces | £1,500 to £3,500 | 10 to 20 | £35 to £75 | £1,535 to £3,575 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £35 to £75 | £2,035 to £4,575 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £35 to £75 | £4,035 to £8,075 |
| Clear aligners | £1,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £20 to £35 | £1,520 to £5,535 |
| Invisalign | £2,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £20 to £35 | £2,520 to £5,535 |
Estimates. Fees vary by practice and case, so ask what each quote includes (retainers, refinements, emergency visits). NHS treatment for eligible under-18s is free.
What affects cost near Poynings
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | Splash Orthodontics, Brighton (4 miles) | TwentyOneDental (4.2 miles); Brunswick Road Dental Practice (4.8 miles) | 7 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | Hurst Dental Practice, Burgess Hill (3.1 miles) | The Town House Dental Practice (3.7 miles); TwentyOneDental (4.2 miles) | 7 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | The Town House Dental Practice, Hove (3.7 miles) | Splash Orthodontics (4 miles); TwentyOneDental (4.2 miles) | 13 |
| Private treatment | private fees | Hurst Dental Practice, Burgess Hill (3.1 miles) | The Town House Dental Practice (3.7 miles); SmileWorks Dental & Orthodontic Clinic - Brighton (3.9 miles) | 29 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | Hurst Dental Practice, Burgess Hill (3.1 miles) | The Town House Dental Practice (3.7 miles); Splash Orthodontics (4 miles) | 17 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | The Town House Dental Practice, Hove (3.7 miles) | Splash Orthodontics (4 miles); TwentyOneDental (4.2 miles) | 6 |
Built from what each practice's own published information mentions, so a missing entry means not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
The cost of straightening teeth in Poynings runs from free NHS treatment for eligible under-18s to over £7,000 for complex private cases. Understanding what drives the price, and what should be included in the fee, helps you compare quotes accurately. A photo assessment helps you gauge likely complexity before comparing quotes.
Paying for Orthodontic Treatment in Poynings
Most private orthodontic practices in Poynings offer payment plans — typically 0% or low-interest monthly instalments spread over the course of treatment (usually 12–24 months). This makes private treatment much more financially accessible. A deposit of 10–25% of the total fee is usually required to start treatment, with the balance spread over equal monthly payments.
Always check whether the payment plan is in-house (directly with the practice) or through a finance provider such as Chrysalis Finance or Medenta. In-house plans typically have no credit check; third-party finance plans involve a formal credit application.
What Each Treatment Costs in Poynings
The table below sets out indicative private ranges in Poynings — useful for a like-for-like comparison:
| Treatment type | Typical cost range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| NHS metal braces | Free for eligible under-18s | Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. |
| Private metal braces | £1,500–£3,500 | No waiting list. Full arch treatment. Retainers included in good practices. |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000–£4,500 | Tooth-coloured brackets. More discreet than metal. Not NHS-available. |
| Clear aligners (non-Invisalign) | £1,500–£4,500 | Wide range by brand and complexity. Confirm refinements and retainers are included. |
| Invisalign Lite | £2,500–£3,500 | Mild cases only. Limited refinements. |
| Invisalign Comprehensive | £3,500–£5,500 | Moderate to complex. Unlimited refinements within treatment cycle. |
| Lingual braces | £4,000–£8,000 | Completely hidden. Highest cost. Fewest providers in Poynings. |
These are typical private fee ranges for Poynings — individual practices may charge more or less depending on their overheads, location, and clinician experience. Always request a written treatment plan with the full fee itemised before committing.
Cost Context for Poynings
Expect private full fixed brace treatment costs in Poynings to fall roughly between £1,500 and £5,500. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
What's available in Poynings depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. ONS classifies Poynings as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Poynings falls under NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 17.2% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,740 residents in the neighbourhood around Poynings, 8.9% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7% average across West Sussex. Poynings has 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 77% of towns in England. Families in Poynings are served by secondary schools including King's School (2.6 miles) and Portslade Aldridge Community Academy (2.9 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Poynings close to the England median. See local practice availability in Poynings → Costs can vary significantly between providers — getting two or three quotes and comparing what's included (retainers, refinements, both arches) before committing is strongly recommended.
How much do aligners cost in Poynings?
What you pay for clear aligners in Poynings reflects the case, not just the brand. Two quotes at the same headline price can include very different levels of clinical input. The most common mistake is treating headline cost as a like-for-like comparison.
Typical Aligner Price Bands in Poynings
As a rough guide, aligner treatment in Poynings falls into these bands:
Budget aligner options in Poynings
'Affordable' and 'cheap' are meaningfully different when it comes to aligner treatment in Poynings. The saving is fine when it matches a simple case; it's a risk when it means less clinical input. A photo assessment first tells you whether a budget option even suits your case.
Why Some Aligners Cost Less in Poynings
Treatment scope — a limited course for minor front-tooth alignment is genuinely cheaper because there's simply less treatment involved, and that's fine when the case really is mild.
Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in Poynings
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Poynings?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Poynings is Hurst Dental Practice in Burgess Hill, about 3.1 miles to the north. The next closest are The Town House Dental Practice (3.7 miles) and SmileWorks Dental & Orthodontic Clinic - Brighton (3.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Poynings?
Our register has 11 practices within 5 miles of Poynings, 38 practices within 10 miles and 60 practices within 20 miles.
Which practices near Poynings offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to Poynings that mentions finance or monthly payment options is Hurst Dental Practice in Burgess Hill, about 3.1 miles to the north. Others nearby include The Town House Dental Practice (3.7 miles) and TwentyOneDental (4.2 miles).
How deprived is Poynings compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Poynings is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Which NHS body covers Poynings for dental care?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board.
Which towns are close to Poynings?
Nearby towns include Westdene, Portslade, Southern Cross.
Is Poynings a family area?
Around 17.2% of Poynings's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census.
Does treating both arches cost more?
Yes — treating both upper and lower teeth costs more than treating one arch. Some quotes are for a single arch only. Confirm whether a quote covers both arches when comparing prices between practices.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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