Orthodontic practices near Acre Ridge Estate
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Acre Ridge Estate, 16 practices within 10 and 83 practices within 20. The closest is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 1.0 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refine Specialist Dental CareAlfreton | 1.0 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (96 reviews) |
| Peak Smile StudioPilsley | 5.0 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (39 reviews) |
| Kirkby Dental PracticeSutton in Ashfield | 5.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (314 reviews) |
| Heanor Dental CareHeanor | 6.4 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.0 (66 reviews) |
| Market Place Dental CareSutton in Ashfield | 7.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (1,291 reviews) |
| Thackeray Dental CareSutton in Ashfield | 8.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (305 reviews) |
| THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEMansfield | 8.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| The Orthodontic PracticeMansfield Woodhouse | 8.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (88 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Acre Ridge Estate with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Alfreton, 1.0 miles west; the next are Pilsley (5.0 miles north) and Sutton in Ashfield (5.1 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Alfreton | 1 | 1.0 miles west |
| Pilsley | 1 | 5.0 miles north |
| Sutton in Ashfield | 3 | 5.1 miles east |
| Heanor | 1 | 6.4 miles south |
| Mansfield | 1 | 8.1 miles north-east |
| Mansfield Woodhouse | 2 | 8.1 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Acre Ridge Estate
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shine Dental Care Mansfield in Mansfield Woodhouse (5.0 from 615 reviews), 9.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shine Dental Care MansfieldMansfield Woodhouse | 5.0 (615 reviews) | 9.0 miles north-east |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 5.0 (143 reviews) | 9.9 miles north |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 5.0 (122 reviews) | 9.5 miles north |
| Arnold Dental & Implant CentreArnold | 4.9 (544 reviews) | 12.0 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Acre Ridge Estate at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Amber Valley |
| NHS dental services | NHS Derby and Derbyshire 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 23.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,762 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.6% aged 16 to 24 and 34.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 25.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,217 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Derbyshire | 43rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.0 miles away, closer than 83% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.3% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 20 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | David Nieper Academy — 0.8 miles Frederick Gent School — 1.6 miles Swanwick Hall School — 2.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 3,470 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Refine Specialist Dental Care, Alfreton — 1 miles Peak Smile Studio, Pilsley — 5 miles Kirkby Dental Practice, Sutton in Ashfield — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 16 within 10 miles, 83 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | DE55 |
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 Acre Ridge Estate
The nearest practice to Acre Ridge Estate is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 16 practices, and within 20 there are 83.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Chesterfield Orthodontics (9.5 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 19 of the practices around Acre Ridge Estate list clear aligners, the nearest 1 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around Acre Ridge Estate are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 20 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Acre Ridge Estate
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Orthodontist in Acre Ridge Estate: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Acre Ridge Estate. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Derbyshire.
Local orthodontic signals in Acre Ridge Estate
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Acre Ridge Estate itself. The closest on record are Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about a mile away; Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, about 5 miles away; and Kirkby Dental Practice in Sutton in Ashfield, about 5 miles away.
Local context for Acre Ridge Estate
Just under 1 km west, Alfreton is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Area profile for Acre Ridge Estate
Officially, Acre Ridge Estate is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Acre Ridge Estate sits within NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 23.2% of Acre Ridge Estate's residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,762 residents in the neighbourhood around Acre Ridge Estate, 8.3% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Acre Ridge Estate are David Nieper Academy (0.8 miles) and Frederick Gent School (1.6 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Acre Ridge Estate sits among the more deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Acre Ridge Estate is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 20 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
More local pages to browse
Nearby location pages including Alfreton, Cotes Park, Leabrooks, Somercotes, Westhouses, and Lower Birchwood can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
The Orthodontic Journey in Acre Ridge Estate
Orthodontic treatment in Acre Ridge Estate 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. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Acre Ridge Estate
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Acre Ridge Estate
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Acre Ridge Estate. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Acre Ridge Estate sits within NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With 23.2% of residents under 16, Acre Ridge Estate has an above-average share of children. In the census neighbourhood around Acre Ridge Estate, 8.3% of the 1,762 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Derbyshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Acre Ridge Estate are David Nieper Academy (0.8 miles) and Frederick Gent School (1.6 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Acre Ridge Estate sits among the more deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Acre Ridge Estate is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 20 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Acre Ridge Estate
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Acre Ridge Estate can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Acre Ridge Estate offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Acre Ridge Estate. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Acre Ridge Estate
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Acre Ridge Estate, Derbyshire. This page links onward to Alfreton, Cotes Park, Leabrooks, Somercotes, Westhouses, and Lower Birchwood for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Acre Ridge Estate
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Acre Ridge Estate often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Acre Ridge Estate?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Acre Ridge Estate is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 1.0 miles to the west. The next closest are Peak Smile Studio (5.0 miles) and Kirkby Dental Practice (5.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Acre Ridge Estate?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Acre Ridge Estate, 16 practices within 10 miles and 83 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Acre Ridge Estate?
The nearest practice to Acre Ridge Estate that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 1.0 miles to the west. Others nearby include Kirkby Dental Practice (5.1 miles) and Heanor Dental Care (6.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Acre Ridge Estate, Derbyshire?
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 Acre Ridge Estate, Derbyshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.