Orthodontic practices near Vines Cross
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Vines Cross; 2 practices within 10 and 70 practices within 20. The closest is CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, 7.9 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICSUckfield | 7.9 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Little Common Dental PracticeBexhill-on-Sea | 9.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (33 reviews) |
| New Image Dental PracticeBexhill-on-Sea | 10.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Seaside Dental PracticeEastbourne | 10.8 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 3.5 (105 reviews) |
| Parkhurst Dental PracticeBexhill-on-Sea | 11.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (11 reviews) |
| De La Warr Dental SurgeryBexhill-on-Sea | 11.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Your Dental CareBexhill-on-Sea | 11.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 2.0 (20 reviews) |
| Sea Road Dental PracticeBexhill-on-Sea | 11.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (116 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Vines Cross with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Uckfield, 7.9 miles west; the next are Bexhill-on-Sea (9.4 miles south-east) and Eastbourne (10.8 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Uckfield | 1 | 7.9 miles west |
| Bexhill-on-Sea | 6 | 9.4 miles south-east |
| Eastbourne | 8 | 10.8 miles south |
| Hastings | 6 | 12.5 miles east |
| Royal Tunbridge Wells | 9 | 12.8 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Vines Cross
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Grosvenor House Orthodontic Practice in Royal Tunbridge Wells (5.0 from 337 reviews), 13.6 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor House Orthodontic PracticeRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 5.0 (337 reviews) | 13.6 miles north |
| Tunbridge Wells Dental CentreRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 5.0 (117 reviews) | 13.8 miles north |
| A.G.Smiles (Previously The Carlisle Parade Dental Practice)Hastings | 5.0 (68 reviews) | 14.6 miles south-east |
| 78MPRRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 5.0 (35 reviews) | 13.3 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Vines Cross 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,693 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 23.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 206 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within East Sussex | 346th closest to an orthodontic practice of 378 places in the county (the county median is 5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.3% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in East Sussex |
| Nearest secondary schools | Heathfield Community College — 2.0 miles Hailsham Academy — 5.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,416 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS, Uckfield — 8 miles Little Common Dental Practice, Bexhill-on-Sea — 9 miles Seaside Dental Practice, Eastbourne — 11 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 | 2 within 10 miles, 70 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 5 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 Vines Cross
From Vines Cross the nearest practice is CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, 7.9 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 2 practices, and within 20 there are 70.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: West Terrace Dental Practice (11.9 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 11 of the practices around Vines Cross list clear aligners, the nearest 10.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Vines Cross are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, 7.9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Vines Cross to CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS 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 210 to 410 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £185 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Vines Cross
East Sussex12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Vines Cross
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Vines Cross, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Vines Cross or another part of East Sussex.
Useful local orthodontic context for Vines Cross
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Vines Cross itself. The nearest we do hold are CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, about 8 miles away; Little Common Dental Practice in Bexhill-on-Sea, about 9 miles away; and Seaside Dental Practice in Eastbourne, about 11 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
For a broader view, related location pages cover Marle Green, Old Heathfield, Warbleton, Maynard's Green, North Corner, and Chapman's Town as well as this one.
Local context for Vines Cross
Heading south-west for around 1 km brings you to Marle Green, the closest linked location.
Vines Cross in context
By ONS classification, Vines Cross falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. Vines Cross's under-16 share sits at 15.9%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,693 residents in the neighbourhood around Vines Cross, 7.3% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across East Sussex. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Vines Cross; the nearest is about 8 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Vines Cross attend schools such as Heathfield Community College (2.0 miles) and Hailsham Academy (5.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Vines Cross among England's less deprived areas.
Orthodontic Treatments in Vines Cross
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Vines Cross 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. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Vines Cross
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Vines Cross — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Vines Cross
Many people in Vines Cross delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Vines Cross
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Vines Cross
Vines Cross has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Bupa Dental Care — is about 5 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Vines Cross's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Vines Cross falls under NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. Vines Cross's under-16 share sits at 15.9%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.3% of the 1,693 residents in Vines Cross's census neighbourhood, above the 6.8% average across East Sussex. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Vines Cross; the nearest is about 8 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Vines Cross attend schools such as Heathfield Community College (2.0 miles) and Hailsham Academy (5.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Vines Cross sits among the less deprived areas of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Vines Cross. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Vines Cross
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Vines Cross, East Sussex with surrounding locations. You can also browse nearby location pages including Marle Green, Old Heathfield, Warbleton, Maynard's Green, North Corner, and Chapman's Town.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Vines Cross
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Vines Cross often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Vines Cross?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Vines Cross is CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, about 7.9 miles to the west. The next closest are Little Common Dental Practice (9.4 miles) and New Image Dental Practice (10.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Vines Cross?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Vines Cross, 2 practices within 10 miles and 70 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Uckfield, 7.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Vines Cross?
The nearest practice to Vines Cross that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, about 7.9 miles to the west. Others nearby include Seaside Dental Practice (10.8 miles) and Sea Road Dental Practice (11.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Vines Cross, 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 Vines Cross, East 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.