Orthodontic practices near TN36
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of TN36; 6 practices within 10 and 24 practices within 20. The closest is Lyndhurst Dental Practice in Hastings, 6.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndhurst Dental PracticeHastings | 6.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.4 (78 reviews) |
| NEO ORTHODONTICS LTDHastings | 6.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| A.G.Smiles (Previously The Carlisle Parade Dental Practice)Hastings | 7.0 miles south-west | – | ✓ | – | 5.0 (68 reviews) |
| Crown Dental BursHastings | 7.2 miles west | – | – | – | – |
| Chapel Park Road Dental PracticeHastings | 7.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.1 (66 reviews) |
| Warrior Square Dental PracticeHastings | 7.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (155 reviews) |
| New Image Dental PracticeBexhill-on-Sea | 10.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| De La Warr Dental SurgeryBexhill-on-Sea | 10.8 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 TN36 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hastings, 6.4 miles south-west; the next are Bexhill-on-Sea (10.8 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hastings | 6 | 6.4 miles south-west |
| Bexhill-on-Sea | 2 | 10.8 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 TN36
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is A.G.Smiles (Previously The Carlisle Parade Dental Practice) in Hastings (5.0 from 68 reviews), 7.0 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| A.G.Smiles (Previously The Carlisle Parade Dental Practice)Hastings | 5.0 (68 reviews) | 7.0 miles south-west |
| Warrior Square Dental PracticeHastings | 4.8 (155 reviews) | 7.5 miles south-west |
| Lyndhurst Dental PracticeHastings | 4.4 (78 reviews) | 6.4 miles south-west |
| Chapel Park Road Dental PracticeHastings | 4.1 (66 reviews) | 7.3 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from TN36
The nearest practice to TN36 is Lyndhurst Dental Practice in Hastings, 6.4 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 6 practices, and within 20 there are 24.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around TN36 are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is NEO ORTHODONTICS LTD in Hastings, 6.9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from TN36 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 170 to 330 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £150 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 9.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
TN36 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 | 11.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 3,592 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7% aged 16 to 24 and 20% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 69 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest secondary schools | Rye College — 2.8 miles Mulberry Academy Hastings — 4.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 645 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Lyndhurst Dental Practice, Hastings — 6 miles New Image Dental Practice, Bexhill-on-Sea — 11 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 | 6 within 10 miles, 24 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | TN31, TN35, TN34, TN30, TN37, TN38, TN26, TN18 |
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.
Starting your orthodontic search in TN36
People searching from TN36 usually begin with the same questions: which orthodontist is nearby, what braces or aligners cost, and how quickly they can get a professional opinion. It bridges a general search and a specific decision about where and how to start.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for TN36 is Winchelsea.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near TN36
Where is the nearest orthodontist to TN36?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to TN36 is Lyndhurst Dental Practice in Hastings, about 6.4 miles to the south-west. The next closest are NEO ORTHODONTICS LTD (6.9 miles) and A.G.Smiles (Previously The Carlisle Parade Dental Practice) (7.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near TN36?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of TN36, 6 practices within 10 miles and 24 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hastings, 6.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near TN36?
The nearest practice to TN36 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is NEO ORTHODONTICS LTD in Hastings, about 6.9 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Chapel Park Road Dental Practice (7.3 miles).
Which places are in or near the TN36 postcode district?
Places in or next to TN36 include Winchelsea, Winchelsea Beach, Cock Marling, Icklesham, Cliff End, Pett Level, Rye and Udimore.
How do I find an orthodontist near the TN36 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Winchelsea, East Sussex, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
Can I use Virtual Consultant Online if I live near TN36?
Yes — the online assessment is available to patients across the UK, including Winchelsea, East Sussex, subject to clinical suitability.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.