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Orthodontic practices near Selsfield Common

On our practice register: 11 practices within 5 miles of Selsfield Common, 27 practices within 10 and 110 practices within 20. The closest is Saint Faith Dental Clinic in East Grinstead, 3.8 miles north-east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Saint Faith Dental ClinicEast Grinstead3.8 miles north-east✓✓✓4.6 (314 reviews)
The Smile Gallery Dental PracticeEast Grinstead3.8 miles north-east––✓4.9 (295 reviews)
East Grinstead Smiles Dental PracticeEast Grinstead3.9 miles north-east–––4.7 (94 reviews)
The High Street Dental PracticeEast Grinstead3.9 miles north-east––✓4.9 (181 reviews)
Kings Dental CareEast Grinstead4.0 miles north-east✓–✓4.8 (57 reviews)
EAST GRINSTEAD ORTHODONTICEast Grinstead4.0 miles north-east✓–––
Oakmead Dental Care East GrinsteadEast Grinstead4.1 miles north-east––✓5.0 (100 reviews)
Smilecare Dental CentreCrawley4.2 miles west–✓✓4.1 (24 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Selsfield Common with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is East Grinstead, 3.8 miles north-east; the next are Crawley (4.2 miles west) and Haywards Heath (6.2 miles south).

PlacePracticesNearest
East Grinstead83.8 miles north-east
Crawley54.2 miles west
Haywards Heath86.2 miles south
Burgess Hill59.3 miles south
Horsham49.6 miles west

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Selsfield Common

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Burgess Hill Dental (5.0 from 369 reviews), 9.7 miles south.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Burgess Hill DentalBurgess Hill5.0 (369 reviews)9.7 miles south
East Mews Dental CareHorsham5.0 (360 reviews)10.9 miles west
NEYO Dental SpecialistsBurgess Hill5.0 (210 reviews)9.6 miles south
Oakmead Dental Care East GrinsteadEast Grinstead5.0 (100 reviews)4.1 miles north-east

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Selsfield Common at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaMid Sussex
NHS dental servicesNHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Residents under 1616.4% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents2,052 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 25.8% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car5.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre96 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health13.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles10 practices, more than 75% of towns in England
Access within West Sussex213th closest to an orthodontic practice of 383 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles)
Aged 10 to 15 vs county6.5% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in West Sussex
Nearest university dental hospitalGuy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 28 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsOriel High School — 3.6 miles
Imberhorne School — 3.8 miles
Sackville School — 4.3 miles
Nearest orthodontic practicesSaint Faith Dental Clinic, East Grinstead — 4 miles
Smilecare Dental Centre, Crawley — 4 miles
TOTAL ORTHODONTICS LTD, Haywards Heath — 6 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles27 within 10 miles, 110 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 Selsfield Common

Selsfield Common is 3.8 miles from Saint Faith Dental Clinic in East Grinstead, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 27 practices, and within 20 there are 110.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dentist Crawley | Enhance Dental Surgery Crawley (5 miles) mentions a free consultation; West Green Dental Practice (5.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Selsfield Common list clear aligners, the nearest 3.8 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Selsfield Common are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Saint Faith Dental Clinic in East Grinstead, 3.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 28 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Selsfield Common

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Compare braces and clear aligners in Selsfield Common

Orthodontist in Selsfield Common: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Selsfield Common. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across West Sussex and the surrounding area.

Local orthodontic signals in Selsfield Common

No orthodontic practice is recorded in Selsfield Common. The nearest recorded are Saint Faith Dental Clinic in East Grinstead, about 4 miles away; Smilecare Dental Centre in Crawley, about 4 miles away; and TOTAL ORTHODONTICS LTD in Haywards Heath, about 6 miles away.

More local pages to browse

Pages for Withypitts, Turners Hill, West Hoathly, Crawley Down, Rowfant, and Ardingly follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.

Selsfield Common in context

Selsfield Common's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Selsfield Common sits within NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 16.4% of Selsfield Common's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Selsfield Common, 6.5% of the 2,052 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7% average across West Sussex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 10 orthodontic practices within five miles, Selsfield Common is better served than 75% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Selsfield Common are Oriel High School (3.6 miles) and Imberhorne School (3.8 miles). Selsfield Common 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 Selsfield Common is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 28 miles away.

About Selsfield Common

The nearest other location we cover is Withypitts, around 1 km to the north.

Orthodontic Treatments in Selsfield Common

From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Selsfield Common has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.

Treatment Options in Selsfield Common — Local Context

Provision in Selsfield Common varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. ONS classifies Selsfield Common 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 Selsfield Common. Selsfield Common's under-16 share sits at 16.4%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.5% of the 2,052 residents in Selsfield Common's census neighbourhood, below the 7% average across West Sussex. With 10 orthodontic practices within five miles, Selsfield Common is better served than 75% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Selsfield Common are Oriel High School (3.6 miles) and Imberhorne School (3.8 miles). Selsfield Common's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Selsfield Common is about 28 miles from Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Selsfield Common itself. The nearest recorded are Saint Faith Dental Clinic in East Grinstead, about 4 miles away; Smilecare Dental Centre in Crawley, about 4 miles away; and TOTAL ORTHODONTICS LTD in Haywards Heath, about 6 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.

The Orthodontic Journey in Selsfield Common

Orthodontic treatment in Selsfield Common is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.

Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Selsfield Common

  • What treatment do you recommend and why?
  • How long will treatment take for my specific case?
  • What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
  • What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
  • What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
  • Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?

The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage

The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Selsfield Common — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Selsfield Common. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Selsfield Common

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Selsfield Common often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Selsfield Common?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Selsfield Common is Saint Faith Dental Clinic in East Grinstead, about 3.8 miles to the north-east. The next closest are The Smile Gallery Dental Practice (3.8 miles) and East Grinstead Smiles Dental Practice (3.9 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Selsfield Common?

Our register has 11 practices within 5 miles of Selsfield Common, 27 practices within 10 miles and 110 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Selsfield Common?

The nearest practice to Selsfield Common that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Saint Faith Dental Clinic in East Grinstead, about 3.8 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Kings Dental Care (4.0 miles) and EAST GRINSTEAD ORTHODONTIC (4.0 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Selsfield Common, West Sussex?

Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Selsfield Common, West Sussex?

Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.

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TitleSelsfield Common, West Sussex Smile Straightening
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified11 October 2026
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