Orthodontic practices near Spithurst
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Spithurst, 15 practices within 10 and 74 practices within 20. The closest is CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, 3.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICSUckfield | 3.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| The Perrymount ClinicHaywards Heath | 6.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (226 reviews) |
| NEYO Dental SpecialistsBurgess Hill | 7.0 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (210 reviews) |
| Dr Sami ButtHaywards Heath | 7.0 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | – |
| dentalessence Haywards HeathHaywards Heath | 7.0 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (563 reviews) |
| S3 Dental Haywards HeathHaywards Heath | 7.0 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (761 reviews) |
| Burgess Hill DentalBurgess Hill | 7.1 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (369 reviews) |
| George Billis EndodonticsBurgess Hill | 7.1 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (18 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Spithurst with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Uckfield, 3.8 miles north-east; the next are Haywards Heath (6.2 miles north-west) and Burgess Hill (7.0 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Uckfield | 1 | 3.8 miles north-east |
| Haywards Heath | 8 | 6.2 miles north-west |
| Burgess Hill | 6 | 7.0 miles west |
| Brighton | 11 | 10.4 miles south-west |
| Hove | 4 | 10.6 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 Spithurst
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Burgess Hill Dental (5.0 from 369 reviews), 7.1 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burgess Hill DentalBurgess Hill | 5.0 (369 reviews) | 7.1 miles west |
| NEYO Dental SpecialistsBurgess Hill | 5.0 (210 reviews) | 7.0 miles west |
| George Billis EndodonticsBurgess Hill | 5.0 (18 reviews) | 7.1 miles west |
| Splash OrthodonticsBrighton | 4.9 (649 reviews) | 11.7 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Spithurst at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Lewes |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 18.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,229 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.9% aged 16 to 24 and 27.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 76 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within East Sussex | 133rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 378 places in the county (the county median is 5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.1% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in East Sussex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 39 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Chailey School — 2.5 miles King's Academy Ringmer — 3.5 miles Uckfield College — 4.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 862 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS, Uckfield — 4 miles The Perrymount Clinic, Haywards Heath — 6 miles NEYO Dental Specialists, Burgess Hill — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 15 within 10 miles, 74 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 3 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 Spithurst
Spithurst is 3.8 miles from CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 15 practices, and within 20 there are 74.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: S3 Dental Haywards Heath (7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Sami Butt (7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Spithurst list clear aligners, the nearest 7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Spithurst are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, 3.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 39 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Spithurst
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Orthodontist in Spithurst: Before booking anything in Spithurst, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of East Sussex.
Continue your local research
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Barcombe Cross, Founthill, Town Littleworth, Barcombe, Cornwell's Bank, and Sharpsbridge.
About Spithurst
Town Littleworth is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km north-west of Spithurst.
Local orthodontic signals in Spithurst
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Spithurst. The nearest we do hold are CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, about 4 miles away; The Perrymount Clinic in Haywards Heath, about 6 miles away; and NEYO Dental Specialists in Burgess Hill, about 7 miles away.
What official data says about Spithurst
By ONS classification, Spithurst falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. Spithurst's under-16 share sits at 18.7%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Spithurst, 8.1% of the 2,229 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across East Sussex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Families in Spithurst are served by secondary schools including Chailey School (2.5 miles) and King's Academy Ringmer (3.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Spithurst's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Spithurst is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 39 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Spithurst Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Spithurst can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Spithurst — Local Context
No orthodontic practice covers Spithurst directly, though Bupa Dental Care (about 3 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. By ONS classification, Spithurst falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Spithurst. Spithurst's under-16 share sits at 18.7%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Spithurst, 8.1% of the 2,229 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across East Sussex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Families in Spithurst are served by secondary schools including Chailey School (2.5 miles) and King's Academy Ringmer (3.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Spithurst's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Spithurst is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 39 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Spithurst. The nearest recorded are CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, about 4 miles away; The Perrymount Clinic in Haywards Heath, about 6 miles away; and NEYO Dental Specialists in Burgess Hill, about 7 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
The Orthodontic Journey in Spithurst
Orthodontic treatment in Spithurst is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Spithurst follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Spithurst. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Spithurst
These local links are here for anyone comparing Spithurst, East Sussex against nearby alternatives. This page links onward to Barcombe Cross, Founthill, Town Littleworth, Barcombe, Cornwell's Bank, and Sharpsbridge for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Spithurst
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Spithurst often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Spithurst?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Spithurst is CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, about 3.8 miles to the north-east. The next closest are The Perrymount Clinic (6.2 miles) and NEYO Dental Specialists (7.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Spithurst?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Spithurst, 15 practices within 10 miles and 74 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Spithurst?
The nearest practice to Spithurst that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, about 3.8 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Dr Sami Butt (7.0 miles) and dentalessence Haywards Heath (7.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Spithurst, East 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 Spithurst, East Sussex?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.