Orthodontic practices near Udimore
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Udimore; 7 practices within 10 and 24 practices within 20. The closest is Lyndhurst Dental Practice in Hastings, 6.3 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndhurst Dental PracticeHastings | 6.3 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.4 (78 reviews) |
| Crown Dental BursHastings | 6.3 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
| NEO ORTHODONTICS LTDHastings | 6.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| A.G.Smiles (Previously The Carlisle Parade Dental Practice)Hastings | 6.9 miles south-west | – | ✓ | – | 5.0 (68 reviews) |
| Chapel Park Road Dental PracticeHastings | 7.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.1 (66 reviews) |
| Warrior Square Dental PracticeHastings | 7.3 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (155 reviews) |
| New Image Dental PracticeBexhill-on-Sea | 10.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| De La Warr Dental SurgeryBexhill-on-Sea | 10.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Udimore with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hastings, 6.3 miles south-west; the next are Bexhill-on-Sea (10.0 miles south-west) and Hamstreet (12.1 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hastings | 6 | 6.3 miles south-west |
| Bexhill-on-Sea | 6 | 10.0 miles south-west |
| Hamstreet | 1 | 12.1 miles north-east |
| Cranbrook | 1 | 12.1 miles north-west |
| Ashford | 8 | 17.0 miles north-east |
| Eastbourne | 7 | 18.8 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 Udimore
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and Implants (5.0 from 92 reviews), 12.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and ImplantsHamstreet | 5.0 (92 reviews) | 12.1 miles north-east |
| A.G.Smiles (Previously The Carlisle Parade Dental Practice)Hastings | 5.0 (68 reviews) | 6.9 miles south-west |
| Sea Road Dental PracticeBexhill-on-Sea | 4.9 (116 reviews) | 10.6 miles south-west |
| Romney House Dental PracticeAshford | 4.9 (53 reviews) | 17.4 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Udimore at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Rother |
| 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 | 14.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,925 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 21.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 52 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within East Sussex | 265th closest to an orthodontic practice of 378 places in the county (the county median is 5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in East Sussex |
| Nearest secondary schools | Rye College — 3.3 miles Mulberry Academy Hastings — 4.4 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Lyndhurst Dental Practice, Hastings — 6 miles New Image Dental Practice, Bexhill-on-Sea — 10 miles Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and Implants, Hamstreet — 12 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 | 7 within 10 miles, 24 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 Udimore
From Udimore the nearest practice is Lyndhurst Dental Practice in Hastings, 6.3 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 7 practices, and within 20 there are 24.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and Implants (12.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Ashford Dental Care (17.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 9 of the practices around Udimore list clear aligners, the nearest 12.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Udimore are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is NEO ORTHODONTICS LTD in Hastings, 6.8 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Udimore to Lyndhurst 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 160 to 330 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £150 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Udimore
East Sussex12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Udimore
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Udimore, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is relevant to searches focused on both Udimore and the wider East Sussex area.
Udimore in numbers
The nearest other location we cover is Cock Marling, around 1 km to the east.
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If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Cock Marling, Icklesham, Broadland Row, Pett, Guestling Thorn, and Peasmarsh.
Area profile for Udimore
Udimore — 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. Census figures show 14.3% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.4% of the 1,925 residents in Udimore's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.8% average across East Sussex. People in Udimore usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Udimore are Rye College (3.3 miles) and Mulberry Academy Hastings (4.4 miles). Udimore's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
Practice data for Udimore
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Udimore. The closest on record are Lyndhurst Dental Practice in Hastings, about 6 miles away; New Image Dental Practice in Bexhill-on-Sea, about 10 miles away; and Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and Implants, about 12 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Udimore
Starting orthodontic treatment in Udimore can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Udimore runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Udimore
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Udimore 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. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
How to Choose in Udimore
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Udimore practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Udimore. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Udimore
These links help widen your research beyond Udimore, East Sussex if you're open to travelling a little further. Other local pages worth browsing include Cock Marling, Icklesham, Broadland Row, Pett, Guestling Thorn, and Peasmarsh.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Udimore
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Udimore often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Udimore?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Udimore is Lyndhurst Dental Practice in Hastings, about 6.3 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Crown Dental Burs (6.3 miles) and NEO ORTHODONTICS LTD (6.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Udimore?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Udimore, 7 practices within 10 miles and 24 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hastings, 6.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Udimore?
The nearest practice to Udimore that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is NEO ORTHODONTICS LTD in Hastings, about 6.8 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Chapel Park Road Dental Practice (7.0 miles) and Sea Road Dental Practice (10.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Udimore, East Sussex?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Udimore, East Sussex?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.