Orthodontic practices near Sompting
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Sompting, 26 practices within 10 and 60 practices within 20. The closest is Worthing Dental Practice, 1.6 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worthing Dental PracticeWorthing | 1.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (128 reviews) |
| Clinic for Implant & Orthodontic DentistryWorthing | 1.8 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 3.5 (24 reviews) |
| Brighton Implant Clinic - Hove branchWorthing | 1.8 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (166 reviews) |
| Dr Amir Mostofi DDS, Msc (Implantology)Worthing | 1.8 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 3.7 (6 reviews) |
| Strand Dental WorthingWorthing | 1.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (144 reviews) |
| Worthing Dental CentreWorthing | 1.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.5 (143 reviews) |
| Marine Dental PracticeWorthing | 1.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (41 reviews) |
| Tarring Dental - WorthingWorthing | 2.4 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (243 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Sompting with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Worthing, 1.6 miles south-west; the next are Shoreham-by-Sea (2.9 miles east) and Brighton (6.9 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Worthing | 8 | 1.6 miles south-west |
| Shoreham-by-Sea | 1 | 2.9 miles east |
| Brighton | 11 | 6.9 miles east |
| Littlehampton | 3 | 7.0 miles west |
| Hove | 4 | 7.6 miles east |
| Burgess Hill | 3 | 10.1 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Sompting
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Burgess Hill Dental (5.0 from 369 reviews), 12.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burgess Hill DentalBurgess Hill | 5.0 (369 reviews) | 12.5 miles north-east |
| George Billis EndodonticsBurgess Hill | 5.0 (18 reviews) | 12.5 miles north-east |
| Splash OrthodonticsBrighton | 4.9 (649 reviews) | 7.1 miles east |
| Duke Street Dental CentreBrighton | 4.9 (385 reviews) | 8.6 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Sompting at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Adur |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 19.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,513 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 11.2% aged 16 to 24 and 31.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 24.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,008 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 9 practices, more than 72% of towns in England |
| Access within West Sussex | 83rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 383 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.6 miles away, closer than 74% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.9% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in West Sussex |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Sir Robert Woodard Academy — 0.5 miles Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing — 1.0 miles St Andrew's CofE High School — 1.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 5,491 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Worthing Dental Practice, Worthing — 2 miles Kingsend Dental : Ruislip, Shoreham-by-Sea — 3 miles TwentyOneDental, Brighton — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 26 within 10 miles, 60 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 Sompting
The nearest practice to Sompting is Worthing Dental Practice, 1.6 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 26 practices, and within 20 there are 60.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Clinic for Implant & Orthodontic Dentistry (1.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Kingsend Dental : Ruislip (2.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Sompting list clear aligners, the nearest 1.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Sompting are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Worthing Dental Practice, 1.6 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Sompting
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Local orthodontic signals in Sompting
There is no orthodontist on our records in Sompting itself. The nearest recorded are Worthing Dental Practice, about 2 miles away; Kingsend Dental : Ruislip in Shoreham-by-Sea, about 3 miles away; and TwentyOneDental in Brighton, about 7 miles away.
What official data says about Sompting
ONS classifies Sompting as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 19.4% of Sompting's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.9% of the 1,513 residents in Sompting's census neighbourhood, above the 7% average across West Sussex. With 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, Sompting is better served than 72% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Sompting are The Sir Robert Woodard Academy (0.5 miles) and Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing (1.0 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Sompting falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility.
A quick look at Sompting
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Sompting
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Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
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Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Sompting
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Sompting
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This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Sompting. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Sompting
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Frequently Asked Questions in Sompting
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Sompting often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Sompting?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Sompting is Worthing Dental Practice, about 1.6 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Clinic for Implant & Orthodontic Dentistry (1.8 miles) and Brighton Implant Clinic - Hove branch (1.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Sompting?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Sompting, 26 practices within 10 miles and 60 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Sompting?
The nearest practice to Sompting that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Worthing Dental Practice, about 1.6 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Strand Dental Worthing (1.8 miles) and Worthing Dental Centre (1.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Sompting, 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 Sompting, West Sussex?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.