Orthodontic practices near Small Dole
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Small Dole, 33 practices within 10 and 63 practices within 20. The closest is Kingsend Dental : Ruislip in Shoreham-by-Sea, 4.7 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsend Dental : RuislipShoreham-by-Sea | 4.7 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (667 reviews) |
| Hurst Dental PracticeBurgess Hill | 5.0 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (233 reviews) |
| Splash OrthodonticsBrighton | 6.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (649 reviews) |
| TwentyOneDentalBrighton | 6.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (386 reviews) |
| The Town House Dental PracticeHove | 6.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (169 reviews) |
| SmileWorks Dental & Orthodontic Clinic - BrightonBrighton | 6.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (49 reviews) |
| Worthing Dental PracticeWorthing | 6.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (128 reviews) |
| Hove Dental ClinicHove | 7.1 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (130 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Small Dole with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Shoreham-by-Sea, 4.7 miles south; the next are Burgess Hill (5.0 miles north-east) and Brighton (6.4 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Shoreham-by-Sea | 1 | 4.7 miles south |
| Burgess Hill | 6 | 5.0 miles north-east |
| Brighton | 11 | 6.4 miles south-east |
| Hove | 4 | 6.6 miles south-east |
| Worthing | 8 | 6.8 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Small Dole
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Burgess Hill Dental (5.0 from 369 reviews), 7.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burgess Hill DentalBurgess Hill | 5.0 (369 reviews) | 7.4 miles north-east |
| NEYO Dental SpecialistsBurgess Hill | 5.0 (210 reviews) | 7.6 miles north-east |
| George Billis EndodonticsBurgess Hill | 5.0 (18 reviews) | 7.5 miles north-east |
| Splash OrthodonticsBrighton | 4.9 (649 reviews) | 6.4 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Small Dole 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 796 |
| Residents under 16 | 14.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,344 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 22.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 110 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within West Sussex | 249th closest to an orthodontic practice of 383 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.2% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in West Sussex |
| Nearest secondary schools | Steyning Grammar School — 2.2 miles Portslade Aldridge Community Academy — 4.2 miles Shoreham Academy — 4.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,775 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Kingsend Dental : Ruislip, Shoreham-by-Sea — 5 miles Hurst Dental Practice, Burgess Hill — 5 miles Splash Orthodontics, Brighton — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 33 within 10 miles, 63 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 Small Dole
The nearest practice to Small Dole is Kingsend Dental : Ruislip in Shoreham-by-Sea, 4.7 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 33 practices, and within 20 there are 63.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Splash Orthodontics (6.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Kingsend Dental : Ruislip (4.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Small Dole list clear aligners, the nearest 4.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Small Dole are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Kingsend Dental : Ruislip in Shoreham-by-Sea, 4.7 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Small Dole
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Orthodontist in Small Dole: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Small Dole, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Small Dole itself or elsewhere in West Sussex. Small Dole — a small village with a population of around 796 — is covered on this page specifically.
Widen your local search
Related pages for Castle Town, Nep Town, Edburton, Henfield, Bramber, and Upper Beeding are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
What official data says about Small Dole
Small Dole — 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. Small Dole's under-16 share sits at 14.1%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Small Dole, 5.2% of the 1,344 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7% average across West Sussex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Families in Small Dole are served by secondary schools including Steyning Grammar School (2.2 miles) and Portslade Aldridge Community Academy (4.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Small Dole's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England.
Local context for Small Dole
Around 796 people live in Small Dole, which is a small village within West Sussex. Edburton is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km south-east of Small Dole.
Useful local orthodontic context for Small Dole
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Small Dole itself. The nearest recorded are Kingsend Dental : Ruislip in Shoreham-by-Sea, about 5 miles away; Hurst Dental Practice in Burgess Hill, about 5 miles away; and Splash Orthodontics in Brighton, about 6 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Small Dole
Many people in Small Dole delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Small Dole
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Small Dole. Small Dole — 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. Census data puts 14.1% of Small Dole's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,344 residents in the neighbourhood around Small Dole, 5.2% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7% average across West Sussex. Families in Small Dole are served by secondary schools including Steyning Grammar School (2.2 miles) and Portslade Aldridge Community Academy (4.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Small Dole's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Small Dole
The orthodontic landscape in Small Dole offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Small Dole — Local Context
Not every practice near Small Dole offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Small Dole sits within NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Small Dole's under-16 share sits at 14.1%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,344 residents in the neighbourhood around Small Dole, 5.2% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7% average across West Sussex. Secondary-age pupils near Small Dole attend schools such as Steyning Grammar School (2.2 miles) and Portslade Aldridge Community Academy (4.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Small Dole among England's less deprived areas. There is no orthodontist on our records in Small Dole itself. The nearest we do hold are Kingsend Dental : Ruislip in Shoreham-by-Sea, about 5 miles away; Hurst Dental Practice in Burgess Hill, about 5 miles away; and Splash Orthodontics in Brighton, 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.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Small Dole. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Small Dole
These links help widen your research beyond Small Dole, West Sussex if you're open to travelling a little further. Related nearby location pages such as Castle Town, Nep Town, Edburton, Henfield, Bramber, and Upper Beeding can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Small Dole
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Small Dole often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Small Dole?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Small Dole is Kingsend Dental : Ruislip in Shoreham-by-Sea, about 4.7 miles to the south. The next closest are Hurst Dental Practice (5.0 miles) and Splash Orthodontics (6.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Small Dole?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Small Dole, 33 practices within 10 miles and 63 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Small Dole?
The nearest practice to Small Dole that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Kingsend Dental : Ruislip in Shoreham-by-Sea, about 4.7 miles to the south. Others nearby include Splash Orthodontics (6.4 miles) and TwentyOneDental (6.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Small Dole, 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 Small Dole, West Sussex?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.