Orthodontic practices near Sharpthorne
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of Sharpthorne, 27 practices within 10 and 88 practices within 20. The closest is The High Street Dental Practice in East Grinstead, 4.0 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The High Street Dental PracticeEast Grinstead | 4.0 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (181 reviews) |
| East Grinstead Smiles Dental PracticeEast Grinstead | 4.1 miles north | – | – | – | 4.7 (94 reviews) |
| Kings Dental CareEast Grinstead | 4.1 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (57 reviews) |
| EAST GRINSTEAD ORTHODONTICEast Grinstead | 4.1 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| The Smile Gallery Dental PracticeEast Grinstead | 4.1 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (295 reviews) |
| Oakmead Dental Care East GrinsteadEast Grinstead | 4.4 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (100 reviews) |
| Saint Faith Dental ClinicEast Grinstead | 4.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (314 reviews) |
| Queen Victoria HospitalEast Grinstead | 4.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.4 (385 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Sharpthorne with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is East Grinstead, 4.0 miles north; the next are Haywards Heath (5.5 miles south-west) and Crawley (6.3 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| East Grinstead | 8 | 4.0 miles north |
| Haywards Heath | 8 | 5.5 miles south-west |
| Crawley | 5 | 6.3 miles north-west |
| Burgess Hill | 6 | 8.7 miles south-west |
| Uckfield | 1 | 8.9 miles south-east |
| Horsham | 2 | 11.4 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Sharpthorne
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Burgess Hill Dental (5.0 from 369 reviews), 9.0 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burgess Hill DentalBurgess Hill | 5.0 (369 reviews) | 9.0 miles south-west |
| East Mews Dental CareHorsham | 5.0 (360 reviews) | 12.4 miles west |
| NEYO Dental SpecialistsBurgess Hill | 5.0 (210 reviews) | 8.8 miles south-west |
| Oakmead Dental Care East GrinsteadEast Grinstead | 5.0 (100 reviews) | 4.4 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Sharpthorne at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Mid Sussex |
| 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,052 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 25.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 96 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 8 practices, more than 69% of towns in England |
| Access within West Sussex | 228th closest to an orthodontic practice of 383 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in West Sussex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 30 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Sackville School — 4.2 miles Imberhorne School — 4.6 miles Oathall Community College — 4.9 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The High Street Dental Practice, East Grinstead — 4 miles TOTAL ORTHODONTICS LTD, Haywards Heath — 6 miles Smilecare Dental Centre, Crawley — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 27 within 10 miles, 88 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 Sharpthorne
The nearest practice to Sharpthorne is The High Street Dental Practice in East Grinstead, 4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 27 practices, and within 20 there are 88.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Mary Yates Orthodontics (5.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Sami Butt (5.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Sharpthorne list clear aligners, the nearest 4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Sharpthorne are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Kings Dental Care in East Grinstead, 4.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 30 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Sharpthorne
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Orthodontist in Sharpthorne: This page was put together for people in Sharpthorne who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across West Sussex, not just Sharpthorne.
Area profile for Sharpthorne
ONS classifies Sharpthorne as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 16.4% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Sharpthorne, 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. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (8), Sharpthorne has more choice than 69% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Sharpthorne attend schools such as Sackville School (4.2 miles) and Imberhorne School (4.6 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Sharpthorne sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Sharpthorne is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 30 miles away.
A quick look at Sharpthorne
Heading east for around 1 km brings you to Tyes Cross, the closest linked location.
Local treatment availability around Sharpthorne
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Sharpthorne. The closest on record are The High Street Dental Practice in East Grinstead, about 4 miles away; TOTAL ORTHODONTICS LTD in Haywards Heath, about 6 miles away; and Smilecare Dental Centre in Crawley, about 6 miles away.
Continue your local research
Pages for Tyes Cross, West Hoathly, Highbrook, Horsted Keynes, Ardingly, and Selsfield Common follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Sharpthorne
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Sharpthorne helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Sharpthorne — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Orthodontic Treatments in Sharpthorne
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Sharpthorne has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Sharpthorne
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Sharpthorne — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Sharpthorne. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Sharpthorne
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Sharpthorne, West Sussex within a broader nearby area. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Tyes Cross, West Hoathly, Highbrook, Horsted Keynes, Ardingly, and Selsfield Common.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Sharpthorne
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Sharpthorne often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Sharpthorne?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Sharpthorne is The High Street Dental Practice in East Grinstead, about 4.0 miles to the north. The next closest are East Grinstead Smiles Dental Practice (4.1 miles) and Kings Dental Care (4.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Sharpthorne?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of Sharpthorne, 27 practices within 10 miles and 88 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Sharpthorne?
The nearest practice to Sharpthorne that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Kings Dental Care in East Grinstead, about 4.1 miles to the north. Others nearby include EAST GRINSTEAD ORTHODONTIC (4.1 miles) and Saint Faith Dental Clinic (4.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Sharpthorne, West Sussex?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Sharpthorne, West Sussex?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.