Orthodontic practices near Stopham
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Stopham; 1 practice within 10 and 80 practices within 20. The closest is The Admor Group in Littlehampton, 9.9 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Admor GroupLittlehampton | 9.9 miles south | – | – | – | 4.5 (2 reviews) |
| Pringle OrthodonticsLittlehampton | 10.3 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Abbots Lodge Dental PracticeLittlehampton | 10.4 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (138 reviews) |
| Horsham Smiles Dental PracticeHorsham | 11.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.2 (140 reviews) |
| East Mews Dental CareHorsham | 11.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (360 reviews) |
| Dr Mark O'HaraHorsham | 11.6 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | – |
| Tarring Dental - WorthingWorthing | 11.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (243 reviews) |
| Newholme Dental PracticeBognor Regis | 12.1 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (265 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Stopham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Littlehampton, 9.9 miles south; the next are Horsham (11.6 miles north-east) and Worthing (11.7 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Littlehampton | 3 | 9.9 miles south |
| Horsham | 4 | 11.6 miles north-east |
| Worthing | 8 | 11.7 miles south-east |
| Bognor Regis | 4 | 12.1 miles south |
| Cranleigh | 1 | 12.7 miles north |
| Chichester | 10 | 12.9 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 Stopham
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), 11.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Mews Dental CareHorsham | 5.0 (360 reviews) | 11.6 miles north-east |
| Pallant Advanced DentistryChichester | 5.0 (279 reviews) | 13.5 miles south-west |
| Chichester Orthodontic ClinicChichester | 5.0 (57 reviews) | 13.7 miles south-west |
| Newholme Dental PracticeBognor Regis | 4.9 (265 reviews) | 12.1 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Stopham 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,505 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.8% aged 16 to 24 and 23.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 58 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within West Sussex | 357th closest to an orthodontic practice of 383 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in West Sussex |
| Nearest secondary schools | Weald School, The — 5.4 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Admor Group, Littlehampton — 10 miles Horsham Smiles Dental Practice, Horsham — 12 miles Tarring Dental - Worthing, Worthing — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 80 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 Stopham
The nearest practice to Stopham is The Admor Group in Littlehampton, 9.9 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 80.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Clinic for Implant & Orthodontic Dentistry (12.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Pringle Orthodontics (10.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Stopham list clear aligners, the nearest 10.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Stopham are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Tarring Dental - Worthing, 11.7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Stopham to The Admor Group is roughly 20 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 260 to 510 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £115 to £230 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 260 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Stopham
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Local context for Stopham
Just around 1 km north-west, Churchwood is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
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You can continue browsing related location pages including Churchwood, Fittleworth, Lower Fittleworth, Coldwaltham, Hardham, and Pickhurst if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
What official data says about Stopham
ONS classifies Stopham as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Stopham sits within NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 14.4% of Stopham's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,505 residents in the neighbourhood around Stopham, 6.8% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7% average across West Sussex. Stopham has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 10 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Stopham are Weald School, The (5.4 miles). National deprivation data puts Stopham close to the England median.
Local orthodontic signals in Stopham
There is no orthodontist on our records in Stopham itself. The nearest recorded are The Admor Group in Littlehampton, about 10 miles away; Horsham Smiles Dental Practice, about 12 miles away; and Tarring Dental - Worthing, about 12 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Stopham Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Stopham has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Stopham — Local Context
Practices serving Stopham differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Stopham is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. 14.4% of Stopham's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Stopham, 6.8% of the 1,505 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to 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 Stopham; the nearest is about 10 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Stopham are Weald School, The (5.4 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Stopham is roughly mid-table for England. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Stopham. The nearest we do hold are The Admor Group in Littlehampton, about 10 miles away; Horsham Smiles Dental Practice, about 12 miles away; and Tarring Dental - Worthing, about 12 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Stopham
Many people in Stopham 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. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Stopham runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Stopham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Stopham
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Stopham, West Sussex. You can keep exploring with related pages for Churchwood, Fittleworth, Lower Fittleworth, Coldwaltham, Hardham, and Pickhurst.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Stopham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Stopham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Stopham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Stopham is The Admor Group in Littlehampton, about 9.9 miles to the south. The next closest are Pringle Orthodontics (10.3 miles) and Abbots Lodge Dental Practice (10.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Stopham?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Stopham, 1 practice within 10 miles and 80 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Littlehampton, 9.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Stopham?
The nearest practice to Stopham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tarring Dental - Worthing, about 11.7 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Worthing Dental Practice (12.1 miles) and Worthing Dental Centre (12.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Stopham, 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 Stopham, West Sussex?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.