Costs in Selsfield Common at a Glance
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
|---|---|
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Nearest practice listing private treatment | Saint Faith Dental Clinic, East Grinstead — 3.8 miles; 25 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | The High Street Dental Practice, East Grinstead — 3.9 miles; 6 within 10 miles |
| Practices on our register | 11 within 5 miles, 27 within 10, 110 within 20 |
| Adults locally | 8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 25.8% aged 25 to 49 of 2,052 residents |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Access within West Sussex | 213th 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 Selsfield Common that list payment plans
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. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is The High Street Dental Practice, 3.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Faith Dental ClinicEast Grinstead | 3.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.6 (314 reviews) |
| The Smile Gallery Dental PracticeEast Grinstead | 3.8 miles north-east | – | ✓ | – | 4.9 (295 reviews) |
| East Grinstead Smiles Dental PracticeEast Grinstead | 3.9 miles north-east | – | ✓ | – | 4.7 (94 reviews) |
| The High Street Dental PracticeEast Grinstead | 3.9 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (181 reviews) |
| Kings Dental CareEast Grinstead | 4.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.8 (57 reviews) |
| EAST GRINSTEAD ORTHODONTICEast Grinstead | 4.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Selsfield Common with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is East Grinstead, 3.8 miles north-east; the next are Crawley (4.2 miles west) and Haywards Heath (6.2 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| East Grinstead | 8 | 3.8 miles north-east |
| Crawley | 5 | 4.2 miles west |
| Haywards Heath | 8 | 6.2 miles south |
| Burgess Hill | 5 | 9.3 miles south |
| Horsham | 4 | 9.6 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.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burgess Hill DentalBurgess Hill | 5.0 (369 reviews) | 9.7 miles south |
| East Mews Dental CareHorsham | 5.0 (360 reviews) | 10.9 miles west |
| NEYO Dental SpecialistsBurgess Hill | 5.0 (210 reviews) | 9.6 miles south |
| Oakmead Dental Care East GrinsteadEast Grinstead | 5.0 (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.
What a course costs from Selsfield Common, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to Saint Faith Dental Clinic, the nearest practice on our register (3.8 miles away, about 4.9 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 | £45 to £90 | £1,545 to £3,590 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £45 to £90 | £2,045 to £4,590 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £45 to £90 | £4,045 to £8,090 |
| Clear aligners | £1,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £25 to £45 | £1,525 to £5,545 |
| Invisalign | £2,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £25 to £45 | £2,525 to £5,545 |
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 Selsfield Common
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | Dentist Crawley | Enhance Dental Surgery Crawley (5 miles) | Mary Yates Orthodontics (6.4 miles); S3 Dental Haywards Heath (6.6 miles) | 3 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | The High Street Dental Practice, East Grinstead (3.9 miles) | Oakmead Dental Care East Grinstead (4.1 miles); Dentist Crawley | Enhance Dental Surgery Crawley (5 miles) | 6 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | Saint Faith Dental Clinic, East Grinstead (3.8 miles) | Kings Dental Care (4 miles); EAST GRINSTEAD ORTHODONTIC (4 miles) | 12 |
| Private treatment | private fees | Saint Faith Dental Clinic, East Grinstead (3.8 miles) | The Smile Gallery Dental Practice (3.8 miles); East Grinstead Smiles Dental Practice (3.9 miles) | 28 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | Saint Faith Dental Clinic, East Grinstead (3.8 miles) | The Smile Gallery Dental Practice (3.8 miles); The High Street Dental Practice (3.9 miles) | 15 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | Saint Faith Dental Clinic, East Grinstead (3.8 miles) | Smilecare Dental Centre (4.2 miles); West Green Dental Practice (5.2 miles) | 4 |
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.
Orthodontic treatment costs in Selsfield Common vary widely by treatment type, case complexity and practice. What's included in a quote matters as much as the headline figure when you compare providers. A photo assessment helps you gauge likely complexity before comparing quotes.
Cost Context for Selsfield Common
Private full fixed brace treatment in Selsfield Common typically costs between £1,500 and £5,500, depending on case complexity. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Selsfield Common. Selsfield Common — 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. 16.4% of Selsfield Common's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. 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. Selsfield Common has 10 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 75% of towns in England. Families in Selsfield Common are served by secondary schools including 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. 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. See local practice availability in Selsfield Common → 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.
Orthodontic Payment Plans in Selsfield Common
Spreading the cost of orthodontic treatment over monthly payments makes even higher-cost options such as Invisalign or ceramic braces more manageable. Most practices in Selsfield Common offer payment plans — ask whether they are 0% interest, what deposit is required, and whether payments continue if treatment takes longer than planned.
NHS treatment is 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.
What Affects Orthodontic Costs?
Treatment type matters most. The gap between metal and lingual braces reflects real differences in materials, lab work and chair time.
Case complexity moves the price within any treatment type. A mild spacing case needs fewer appointments and less clinical time than a complex overbite correction with extractions.
Number of arches is an easy thing to miss: a single-arch quote will look cheaper than a dual-arch one, so check like for like.
Retainers are a recurring cost people forget; check whether the quote bundles them or adds them at the end.
Refinements (for aligner treatment) are the extra trays that finish the result. They should be included — ask explicitly before signing.
Practice location and overheads explain part of the spread: overheads differ practice to practice in Selsfield Common, and shopping around is standard for private treatment.
What affects clear aligner cost in Selsfield Common?
Clear aligner cost in Selsfield Common varies considerably from case to case. 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 Selsfield Common
Private clear aligner treatment in Selsfield Common typically ranges as follows:
Finding value in clear aligner treatment in Selsfield Common
'Affordable' and 'cheap' are meaningfully different when it comes to aligner treatment in Selsfield Common. A lower fee can reflect a simpler case — or corners cut on refinements and supervision. Below, we break down what drives the low end of the market and how to compare it safely.
What to Watch For in Low-Cost Aligner Offers
Legitimate affordable aligner treatment in Selsfield Common is available — the markers of genuine value include: an in-person or photo-based clinical assessment before quoting, a clear treatment plan with defined tooth movements, a named GDC-registered clinician overseeing the case, refinement allowances in writing, and retainers included in the base fee.
Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in Selsfield Common
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.
Which practices near Selsfield Common offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to Selsfield Common that mentions finance or monthly payment options is The High Street Dental Practice in East Grinstead, about 3.9 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Oakmead Dental Care East Grinstead (4.1 miles) and Dentist Crawley | Enhance Dental Surgery Crawley (5.0 miles).
How many families live in Selsfield Common?
Around 16.4% of Selsfield Common's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census.
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Selsfield Common?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board.
What kind of area is Selsfield Common?
By ONS classification, Selsfield Common falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city.
How deprived is Selsfield Common compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Selsfield Common is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Are there hidden costs in orthodontic treatment?
Watch for retainers not included in the headline fee, aligner refinements, mid-treatment X-rays, emergency appointments for breakages, and charges for treatment running beyond the original plan — a full itemised quote up front avoids surprises.
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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