Orthodontic practices near Tile Hurst
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Tile Hurst; 10 practices within 10 and 60 practices within 20. The closest is Seaside Dental Practice in Eastbourne, 6.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaside Dental PracticeEastbourne | 6.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 3.5 (105 reviews) |
| The Hartfield Road Dental PracticeEastbourne | 7.0 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (11 reviews) |
| Eastbourne Gentle DentalEastbourne | 7.2 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (448 reviews) |
| Dsb Orthodontics LimitedEastbourne | 7.2 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| NHS Dental ServicesEastbourne | 7.2 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Orchard Dental PracticeEastbourne | 7.3 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (22 reviews) |
| West Terrace Dental PracticeEastbourne | 7.4 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (173 reviews) |
| Fellows Dental PracticeEastbourne | 7.5 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (222 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Tile Hurst with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Eastbourne, 6.7 miles south-east; the next are Bexhill-on-Sea (8.7 miles east) and Uckfield (9.3 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Eastbourne | 8 | 6.7 miles south-east |
| Bexhill-on-Sea | 6 | 8.7 miles east |
| Uckfield | 1 | 9.3 miles north-west |
| Hastings | 6 | 13.7 miles east |
| Brighton | 7 | 15.2 miles west |
| Haywards Heath | 1 | 16.2 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Tile Hurst
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is NEYO Dental Specialists in Burgess Hill (5.0 from 210 reviews), 16.7 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| NEYO Dental SpecialistsBurgess Hill | 5.0 (210 reviews) | 16.7 miles west |
| A.G.Smiles (Previously The Carlisle Parade Dental Practice)Hastings | 5.0 (68 reviews) | 15.2 miles east |
| Orchard Dental PracticeEastbourne | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 7.3 miles south |
| The Hartfield Road Dental PracticeEastbourne | 5.0 (11 reviews) | 7.0 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Tile Hurst at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wealden |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 19.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,464 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.8% aged 16 to 24 and 30.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,267 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 | None on our register |
| Access within East Sussex | 288th closest to an orthodontic practice of 378 places in the county (the county median is 5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.7% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in East Sussex |
| Nearest secondary schools | Hailsham Academy — 1.2 miles Willingdon Community School — 4.1 miles The Turing School — 4.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,577 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Seaside Dental Practice, Eastbourne — 7 miles Little Common Dental Practice, Bexhill-on-Sea — 9 miles CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS, Uckfield — 9 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 10 within 10 miles, 60 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 1 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 Tile Hurst
From Tile Hurst the nearest practice is Seaside Dental Practice in Eastbourne, 6.7 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 10 practices, and within 20 there are 60.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: West Terrace Dental Practice (7.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Albion Dental Brighton (16.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 6 of the practices around Tile Hurst list clear aligners, the nearest 6.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Tile Hurst are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Seaside Dental Practice in Eastbourne, 6.7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Tile Hurst to Seaside Dental Practice is roughly 15 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 170 to 350 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Tile Hurst
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Orthodontist in Tile Hurst: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Tile Hurst often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of East Sussex.
Tile Hurst in context
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Tile Hurst sits within NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 19.6% of Tile Hurst's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Tile Hurst, 7.7% of the 1,464 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across East Sussex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Tile Hurst has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Tile Hurst are Hailsham Academy (1.2 miles) and Willingdon Community School (4.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Tile Hurst's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England.
Local orthodontic signals in Tile Hurst
There is no orthodontist on our records in Tile Hurst itself. The closest on record are Seaside Dental Practice in Eastbourne, about 7 miles away; Little Common Dental Practice in Bexhill-on-Sea, about 9 miles away; and CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, about 9 miles away.
Local snapshot of Tile Hurst
Just around 1 km north-west, Lower Dicker is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Widen your local search
For a broader view, related location pages cover Lower Dicker, Upper Dicker, Upper Horsebridge, Caneheath, Hailsham, and Hellingly as well as this one.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Tile Hurst
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Tile Hurst has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Tile Hurst
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Tile Hurst — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Tile Hurst
Orthodontic treatment in Tile Hurst is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Tile Hurst
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Tile Hurst
Tile Hurst has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Bupa Dental Care — is about a mile away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Tile Hurst's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Tile Hurst falls under NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. 19.6% of Tile Hurst's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.7% of the 1,464 residents in Tile Hurst's census neighbourhood, above the 6.8% average across East Sussex. Tile Hurst has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Tile Hurst attend schools such as Hailsham Academy (1.2 miles) and Willingdon Community School (4.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Tile Hurst among England's less deprived areas. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Tile Hurst. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Tile Hurst
This section helps connect Tile Hurst, East Sussex to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can keep exploring with related pages for Lower Dicker, Upper Dicker, Upper Horsebridge, Caneheath, Hailsham, and Hellingly.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Tile Hurst
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Tile Hurst often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Tile Hurst?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Tile Hurst is Seaside Dental Practice in Eastbourne, about 6.7 miles to the south-east. The next closest are The Hartfield Road Dental Practice (7.0 miles) and Eastbourne Gentle Dental (7.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Tile Hurst?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Tile Hurst, 10 practices within 10 miles and 60 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Eastbourne, 6.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Tile Hurst?
The nearest practice to Tile Hurst that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Seaside Dental Practice in Eastbourne, about 6.7 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS (9.3 miles) and Sea Road Dental Practice (11.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Tile Hurst, East Sussex?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Tile Hurst, East Sussex?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.