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Orthodontic practices near Staplefield

On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Staplefield, 30 practices within 10 and 71 practices within 20. The closest is The Gallery Dental Practice in Haywards Heath, 2.9 miles south-east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
The Gallery Dental PracticeHaywards Heath2.9 miles south-east–––4.8 (61 reviews)
Gresham Dental PracticeHaywards Heath4.0 miles south-east–––4.2 (10 reviews)
Mary Yates OrthodonticsHaywards Heath4.0 miles south-east––––
TOTAL ORTHODONTICS LTDHaywards Heath4.1 miles south-east✓–––
Dr Sami ButtHaywards Heath4.5 miles south-east✓–✓–
dentalessence Haywards HeathHaywards Heath4.5 miles south-east✓––4.8 (563 reviews)
S3 Dental Haywards HeathHaywards Heath4.5 miles south-east✓–✓4.8 (761 reviews)
Smilecare Dental CentreCrawley4.6 miles north–✓✓4.1 (24 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Staplefield with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Haywards Heath, 2.9 miles south-east; the next are Crawley (4.6 miles north) and Burgess Hill (5.7 miles south).

PlacePracticesNearest
Haywards Heath82.9 miles south-east
Crawley54.6 miles north
Burgess Hill65.7 miles south
Horsham46.1 miles north-west
East Grinstead79.3 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 Staplefield

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Burgess Hill Dental (5.0 from 369 reviews), 6.3 miles south.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Burgess Hill DentalBurgess Hill5.0 (369 reviews)6.3 miles south
East Mews Dental CareHorsham5.0 (360 reviews)6.5 miles west
NEYO Dental SpecialistsBurgess Hill5.0 (210 reviews)6.3 miles south
Oakmead Dental Care East GrinsteadEast Grinstead5.0 (100 reviews)9.7 miles north-east

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Staplefield at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaMid Sussex
NHS dental servicesNHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Residents under 1617.5% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,719 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally7.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 25.1% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car3.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre77 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health13.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles9 practices, more than 72% of towns in England
Access within West Sussex154th closest to an orthodontic practice of 383 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles)
Nearest practice compared2.9 miles away, closer than 58% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county7.5% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in West Sussex
Nearest university dental hospitalGuy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 32 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsWarden Park Secondary Academy — 3.2 miles
Thomas Bennett Community College — 4.1 miles
Oathall Community College — 4.5 miles
Nearest orthodontic practicesThe Gallery Dental Practice, Haywards Heath — 3 miles
Smilecare Dental Centre, Crawley — 5 miles
Elite dental studios, Burgess Hill — 6 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles30 within 10 miles, 71 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 Staplefield

Staplefield is 2.9 miles from The Gallery Dental Practice in Haywards Heath, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 30 practices, and within 20 there are 71.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Mary Yates Orthodontics (4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Sami Butt (4.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Staplefield list clear aligners, the nearest 4.5 miles away.

For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around Staplefield are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is TOTAL ORTHODONTICS LTD in Haywards Heath, 4.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 32 miles away.

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Local provider signals in Staplefield

There is no orthodontist on our records in Staplefield itself. The nearest we do hold are The Gallery Dental Practice in Haywards Heath, about 3 miles away; Smilecare Dental Centre in Crawley, about 5 miles away; and Elite dental studios in Burgess Hill, about 6 miles away.

Explore more local orthodontic pages

Related pages for Handcross, Slough Green, Slaugham, Bolney, Brook Street, and Pease Pottage are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.

About Staplefield

Heading north-west for around 2 km brings you to Handcross, the closest linked location.

Staplefield in context

Staplefield — 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. 17.5% of Staplefield's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Staplefield, 7.5% of the 1,719 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7% average across West Sussex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (9), Staplefield has more choice than 72% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Staplefield are Warden Park Secondary Academy (3.2 miles) and Thomas Bennett Community College (4.1 miles). Staplefield falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Staplefield is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 32 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatments in Staplefield

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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Staplefield

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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Staplefield

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Frequently Asked Questions in Staplefield

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Staplefield often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Staplefield?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Staplefield is The Gallery Dental Practice in Haywards Heath, about 2.9 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Gresham Dental Practice (4.0 miles) and Mary Yates Orthodontics (4.0 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Staplefield?

Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Staplefield, 30 practices within 10 miles and 71 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Staplefield?

The nearest practice to Staplefield that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is TOTAL ORTHODONTICS LTD in Haywards Heath, about 4.1 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Dr Sami Butt (4.5 miles) and dentalessence Haywards Heath (4.5 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Staplefield, 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 Staplefield, West Sussex?

Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.

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TitleStaplefield, West Sussex Orthodontics | Get a Quote Online
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified11 October 2026
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