Orthodontic practices near Thakeham
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Thakeham; 15 practices within 10 and 66 practices within 20. The closest is Tarring Dental - Worthing, 8.4 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarring Dental - WorthingWorthing | 8.4 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (243 reviews) |
| Worthing Dental PracticeWorthing | 8.5 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (128 reviews) |
| Worthing Dental CentreWorthing | 9.0 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.5 (143 reviews) |
| Clinic for Implant & Orthodontic DentistryWorthing | 9.1 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 3.5 (24 reviews) |
| Brighton Implant Clinic - Hove branchWorthing | 9.1 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (166 reviews) |
| Dr Amir Mostofi DDS, Msc (Implantology)Worthing | 9.1 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 3.7 (6 reviews) |
| Strand Dental WorthingWorthing | 9.1 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (144 reviews) |
| The Admor GroupLittlehampton | 9.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (2 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Thakeham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Worthing, 8.4 miles south; the next are Littlehampton (9.2 miles south-west) and Horsham (9.3 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Worthing | 8 | 8.4 miles south |
| Littlehampton | 3 | 9.2 miles south-west |
| Horsham | 4 | 9.3 miles north-east |
| Shoreham-by-Sea | 1 | 9.8 miles south-east |
| Burgess Hill | 6 | 10.6 miles east |
| Brighton | 3 | 12.9 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Thakeham
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Burgess Hill Dental (5.0 from 369 reviews), 12.6 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burgess Hill DentalBurgess Hill | 5.0 (369 reviews) | 12.6 miles east |
| East Mews Dental CareHorsham | 5.0 (360 reviews) | 9.3 miles north-east |
| NEYO Dental SpecialistsBurgess Hill | 5.0 (210 reviews) | 12.7 miles east |
| George Billis EndodonticsBurgess Hill | 5.0 (18 reviews) | 12.6 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Thakeham at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Horsham |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 18.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,708 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9% aged 16 to 24 and 24.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 144 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within West Sussex | 324th 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% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in West Sussex |
| Nearest secondary schools | Steyning Grammar School — 5.1 miles Weald School, The — 5.5 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Tarring Dental - Worthing, Worthing — 8 miles The Admor Group, Littlehampton — 9 miles Horsham Smiles Dental Practice, Horsham — 9 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 | 15 within 10 miles, 66 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 Thakeham
The nearest practice to Thakeham is Tarring Dental - Worthing, 8.4 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 are 15 practices, and within 20 there are 66.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Clinic for Implant & Orthodontic Dentistry (9.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mark O'Hara (9.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Thakeham list clear aligners, the nearest 8.4 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 Thakeham are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Tarring Dental - Worthing, 8.4 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Thakeham to Tarring Dental - Worthing 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 220 to 440 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £100 to £200 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 220 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Thakeham
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Orthodontist in Thakeham: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Thakeham understand their options before committing to an appointment. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in West Sussex.
Area profile for Thakeham
By ONS classification, Thakeham falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Thakeham sits within NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Thakeham's under-16 share sits at 18.9%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8% of the 1,708 residents in Thakeham's census neighbourhood, above the 7% average across West Sussex. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Thakeham; the nearest is about 8 miles away. Families in Thakeham are served by secondary schools including Steyning Grammar School (5.1 miles) and Weald School, The (5.5 miles). Thakeham's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England.
Facts about Thakeham
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Abingworth, the closest linked location.
Compare nearby areas
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Abingworth, Warminghurst, Storrington, Sullington, West Chiltington, and Broomer's Corner.
What we know about practices near Thakeham
There is no orthodontist on our records in Thakeham itself. The closest on record are Tarring Dental - Worthing, about 8 miles away; The Admor Group in Littlehampton, about 9 miles away; and Horsham Smiles Dental Practice, about 9 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Thakeham
Orthodontic treatment in Thakeham is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Thakeham
Orthodontic practices in and around Thakeham vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Thakeham is classified as 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 Thakeham. Census data puts 18.9% of Thakeham's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8% of the 1,708 residents in Thakeham's census neighbourhood, above the 7% average across West Sussex. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Thakeham; the nearest is about 8 miles away. Families in Thakeham are served by secondary schools including Steyning Grammar School (5.1 miles) and Weald School, The (5.5 miles). Thakeham falls in a less deprived area than most of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Thakeham
The orthodontic landscape in Thakeham offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Thakeham offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Thakeham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Thakeham
If Thakeham, West Sussex is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. You can keep exploring with related pages for Abingworth, Warminghurst, Storrington, Sullington, West Chiltington, and Broomer's Corner.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Thakeham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Thakeham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Thakeham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Thakeham is Tarring Dental - Worthing, about 8.4 miles to the south. The next closest are Worthing Dental Practice (8.5 miles) and Worthing Dental Centre (9.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Thakeham?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Thakeham, 15 practices within 10 miles and 66 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Worthing, 8.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Thakeham?
The nearest practice to Thakeham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tarring Dental - Worthing, about 8.4 miles to the south. Others nearby include Worthing Dental Practice (8.5 miles) and Worthing Dental Centre (9.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Thakeham, 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 Thakeham, West Sussex?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.