--- title: "Eastbourne Gentle Dental | Orthodontist in Eastbourne" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/eastbourne-gentle-dental description: "Eastbourne Gentle Dental is an orthodontic practice in Eastbourne. Rated 4.7/5 from 448 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Eastbourne Gentle Dental 28 Arlington Rd, Eastbourne BN21 1DL, UK, [Eastbourne](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/eastbourne) GL52 3LZ 4.7 (448 reviews) [01323 738632](tel:01323 738632) [Visit Website](https://www.eastbournegentledental.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=14526952824191520207&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:reception.gentledental@portmandental.co.uk) ## About This Practice For patients in Eastbourne, Eastbourne Gentle Dental is one of the orthodontic practices on our register. Across the practices we list in Eastbourne, the review-weighted average rating is 4.7; this practice's 4.7 is in line with that. We currently track 8 orthodontic practices in Eastbourne, including this one. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. You'll find the practice at 28 Arlington Rd, Eastbourne BN21 1DL, UK, GL52 3LZ. The practice is reported to offer on-site parking. This practice offers private orthodontic treatment. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are Orchard Dental Practice in Eastbourne (under a mile away), Dsb Orthodontics Limited in Eastbourne (under a mile away), and West Terrace Dental Practice in Eastbourne (under a mile away). 448 reviews give this practice an average rating of 4.7/5. ## Eastbourne Gentle Dental at a Glance | Address | 28 Arlington Rd, Eastbourne BN21 1DL, UK, Eastbourne, GL52 3LZ | | --- | --- | | Nation | England | | NHS dental services | NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) | | Funding listed | Private | | Public rating | 4.7 out of 5 from 448 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Orchard Dental Practice, Eastbourne — under a mile | | Details last checked | May 2026 | Sources: our orthodontic practice register, ONS geography via postcodes.io and UK NHS dental charge schedules. Distances are straight-line. ## Around Eastbourne Gentle Dental Eastbourne Gentle Dental sits in a census neighbourhood of 1,946 residents, 3.6% of them aged 10 to 15, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Families here are closest to Gildredge House (0.3 miles). Patients here can choose from 7 other orthodontic practices within three miles. Of the 7 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 6th. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,946 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3.6% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 12.1% aged 16 to 24 and 33.9% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Gildredge House (0.3 miles); The Cavendish School (1.0 miles); Ratton School (1.7 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 7 (1 offer NHS, 2 list clear aligners, 1 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 6th of 7 rated practices within three miles | | Residents in GL52 | 9,438 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in GL52 | 12.1% | | Residents per square kilometre in GL52 | 1,808 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the GL52 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/gl52) ## NHS Orthodontics in Eastbourne NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. NHS dental services in this area are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. Eastbourne Gentle Dental is not listed as offering NHS treatment; a general dentist can refer eligible patients to an NHS provider. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Eastbourne Gentle Dental offer NHS treatment? Eastbourne Gentle Dental offers private orthodontic treatment. Is Eastbourne Gentle Dental accessible? Eastbourne Gentle Dental is reported to offer on-site parking. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is Eastbourne Gentle Dental located? Eastbourne Gentle Dental is located in Eastbourne. How many orthodontists are there in Eastbourne? We currently track 8 orthodontic practices in Eastbourne, of which Eastbourne Gentle Dental is one. What other orthodontists are near Eastbourne Gentle Dental? The nearest other practices on our register are Orchard Dental Practice (Eastbourne, under a mile away), Dsb Orthodontics Limited (Eastbourne, under a mile away), and West Terrace Dental Practice (Eastbourne, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Eastbourne Gentle Dental, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Eastbourne Gentle Dental on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Eastbourne View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/eastbourne) [Orthodontic insurance options View](https://virtualconsultant.online/insurance) [Compare orthodontic treatment types View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments) [Typical orthodontic treatment costs View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs) ## Nearby Orthodontists The 6 practices closest to Eastbourne Gentle Dental on our register: 0 list NHS orthodontics, 1 list clear aligners and 1 list fixed braces. The nearest is Orchard Dental Practice, under a mile away. | Practice | From Eastbourne Gentle Dental | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Orchard Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/orchard-dental-practice), Eastbourne | under a mile south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 5.0 (22) | | [Dsb Orthodontics Limited](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dsb-orthodontics-limited), Eastbourne | under a mile north-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | – | | [West Terrace Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/west-terrace-dental-practice), Eastbourne | under a mile south-east | – | ✓ | – | – | payment plans | 4.9 (173) | | [NHS Dental Services](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/nhs-dental-services), Eastbourne | under a mile north-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (2) | | [Fellows Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/fellows-dental-practice), Eastbourne | under a mile south-east | – | ✓ | – | – | evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (222) | | [The Hartfield Road Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-hartfield-road-dental-practice), Eastbourne | under a mile north-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (11) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Eastbourne Gentle Dental. [Orchard Dental Practice — Eastbourne (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/orchard-dental-practice) [Dsb Orthodontics Limited — Eastbourne (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dsb-orthodontics-limited) [West Terrace Dental Practice — Eastbourne (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/west-terrace-dental-practice) [NHS Dental Services — Eastbourne (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/nhs-dental-services) [Fellows Dental Practice — Eastbourne (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/fellows-dental-practice) [The Hartfield Road Dental Practice — Eastbourne (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-hartfield-road-dental-practice) [Compare All Orthodontists in Eastbourne](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/eastbourne) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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