Orthodontic practices near Smithbrook
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Smithbrook; 65 practices within 20. The closest is Contour Orthodontists in Winchester, 11.1 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contour OrthodontistsWinchester | 11.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (76 reviews) |
| Jubilee Dental CentreChichester | 12.2 miles south | – | – | – | 3.7 (38 reviews) |
| Cranleigh OrthodonticsCranleigh | 12.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (47 reviews) |
| Surrey Orthodontics in GodalmingGodalming | 12.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (75 reviews) |
| Dental StudioChichester | 12.7 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (149 reviews) |
| No45 DentalChichester | 12.7 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (78 reviews) |
| Sussex Braces - Orthodontist Dr Alastair SmithChichester | 12.7 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| Chichester Orthodontic ClinicChichester | 12.8 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (57 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Smithbrook with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Winchester, 11.1 miles west; the next are Chichester (12.2 miles south) and Cranleigh (12.3 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Winchester | 1 | 11.1 miles west |
| Chichester | 10 | 12.2 miles south |
| Cranleigh | 1 | 12.3 miles north-east |
| Godalming | 1 | 12.4 miles north |
| Aldershot | 1 | 14.8 miles north |
| Bognor Regis | 4 | 15.0 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Smithbrook
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is East Mews Dental Care in Horsham (5.0 from 360 reviews), 15.8 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Mews Dental CareHorsham | 5.0 (360 reviews) | 15.8 miles east |
| Pallant Advanced DentistryChichester | 5.0 (279 reviews) | 12.8 miles south |
| Elmsleigh House Dental ClinicAldershot | 5.0 (159 reviews) | 14.8 miles north |
| Chichester Orthodontic ClinicChichester | 5.0 (57 reviews) | 12.8 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Smithbrook at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Chichester |
| 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,048 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 25.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 44 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 11.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within West Sussex | 375th closest to an orthodontic practice of 383 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.7% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in West Sussex |
| Nearest secondary schools | Midhurst Rother College — 2.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,144 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Contour Orthodontists, Winchester — 11 miles Jubilee Dental Centre, Chichester — 12 miles Cranleigh Orthodontics, Cranleigh — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 65 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | IDH Dentists — 11 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 Smithbrook
From Smithbrook the nearest practice is Contour Orthodontists in Winchester, 11.1 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. 65 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Chichester Orthodontic Clinic (12.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Contour Orthodontists (11.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Smithbrook list clear aligners, the nearest 11.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Smithbrook are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Contour Orthodontists in Winchester, 11.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Smithbrook to Contour Orthodontists is roughly 25 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 290 to 580 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £130 to £260 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 170 to 290 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Smithbrook
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Orthodontist in Smithbrook: This page was put together for people in Smithbrook who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of West Sussex.
Area profile for Smithbrook
Smithbrook's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Smithbrook sits within NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 15.5% of Smithbrook's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.7% of the 1,048 residents in Smithbrook's census neighbourhood, above the 7% average across West Sussex. People in Smithbrook usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 11 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Smithbrook attend schools such as Midhurst Rother College (2.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Smithbrook's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
What local practice data suggests in Smithbrook
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Smithbrook. The nearest recorded are Contour Orthodontists in Winchester, about 11 miles away; Jubilee Dental Centre in Chichester, about 12 miles away; and Cranleigh Orthodontics, about 12 miles away.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Lickfold, Lodsworth, Halfway Bridge, Bexleyhill, Lurgashall, and Dial Green.
About Smithbrook
Heading south for around 1 km brings you to Lodsworth, the closest linked location.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Smithbrook
Patients in Smithbrook have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Smithbrook — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in Smithbrook itself; the nearest dentist, IDH Dentists, is about 11 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. By ONS classification, Smithbrook falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Smithbrook falls under NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 15.5% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Smithbrook, 8.7% of the 1,048 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7% average across West Sussex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Smithbrook; the nearest is about 11 miles away. Families in Smithbrook are served by secondary schools including Midhurst Rother College (2.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Smithbrook sits close to the England average for deprivation. There is no orthodontist on our records in Smithbrook itself. The closest on record are Contour Orthodontists in Winchester, about 11 miles away; Jubilee Dental Centre in Chichester, about 12 miles away; and Cranleigh Orthodontics, about 12 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Smithbrook
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Smithbrook helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Smithbrook
No orthodontic practice covers Smithbrook directly, though IDH Dentists (about 11 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Smithbrook is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. 15.5% of Smithbrook's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Smithbrook, 8.7% of the 1,048 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7% average across West Sussex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Smithbrook; the nearest is about 11 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Smithbrook attend schools such as Midhurst Rother College (2.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Smithbrook's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Smithbrook. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Smithbrook
This part of the page places Smithbrook, West Sussex in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can keep exploring with related pages for Lickfold, Lodsworth, Halfway Bridge, Bexleyhill, Lurgashall, and Dial Green.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Smithbrook
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Smithbrook often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Smithbrook?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Smithbrook is Contour Orthodontists in Winchester, about 11.1 miles to the west. The next closest are Jubilee Dental Centre (12.2 miles) and Cranleigh Orthodontics (12.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Smithbrook?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Smithbrook, 0 practices within 10 miles and 65 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Winchester, 11.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Smithbrook?
The nearest practice to Smithbrook that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Contour Orthodontists in Winchester, about 11.1 miles to the west. Others nearby include Cranleigh Orthodontics (12.3 miles) and Surrey Orthodontics in Godalming (12.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Smithbrook, West Sussex?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Smithbrook, 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.