Orthodontic practices near Alfreton
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Alfreton, 15 practices within 10 and 83 practices within 20. The closest is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 0.6 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refine Specialist Dental CareAlfreton | 0.6 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (96 reviews) |
| Peak Smile StudioPilsley | 4.9 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (39 reviews) |
| Kirkby Dental PracticeSutton in Ashfield | 5.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (314 reviews) |
| Heanor Dental CareHeanor | 6.4 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.0 (66 reviews) |
| Market Place Dental CareSutton in Ashfield | 8.2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (1,291 reviews) |
| THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEMansfield | 8.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| The Orthodontic PracticeMansfield Woodhouse | 8.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (88 reviews) |
| Thackeray Dental CareSutton in Ashfield | 8.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (305 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Alfreton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Alfreton, 0.6 miles west; the next are Pilsley (4.9 miles north) and Sutton in Ashfield (5.5 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Alfreton | 1 | 0.6 miles west |
| Pilsley | 1 | 4.9 miles north |
| Sutton in Ashfield | 3 | 5.5 miles east |
| Heanor | 1 | 6.4 miles south |
| Mansfield | 1 | 8.4 miles north-east |
| Mansfield Woodhouse | 2 | 8.4 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 Alfreton
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), 9.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shine Dental Care MansfieldMansfield Woodhouse | 5.0 (615 reviews) | 9.4 miles north-east |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 5.0 (143 reviews) | 9.8 miles north |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 5.0 (122 reviews) | 9.4 miles north |
| Arnold Dental & Implant CentreArnold | 4.9 (544 reviews) | 12.3 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Alfreton 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 |
| Population | 22,550 |
| Residents under 16 | 18.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,450 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 30.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 34.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,504 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 28% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices |
| Access within Derbyshire | 19th closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.6 miles away, closer than 90% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.2% 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 — 0.5 miles Swanwick Hall School — 1.9 miles Frederick Gent School — 2.0 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) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 1 |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 15 within 10 miles, 83 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 Alfreton
Alfreton has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 15 practices, and within 20 there are 83.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Chesterfield Orthodontics (9.4 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 19 of the practices around Alfreton list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Alfreton are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, under a mile 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 Alfreton
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Orthodontist in Alfreton: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Alfreton. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Derbyshire. Alfreton — a market town with a population of around 22,550 — is covered on this page specifically.
Useful local orthodontic context for Alfreton
Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 1 published orthodontic practice in the database currently link to Alfreton or nearby searches; 1 mention clear aligners or Invisalign; 2 include NHS signals and 2 include private treatment signals; 1 mention finance or monthly payment options; access-related signals include parking from 1, wheelchair access from 0, and evening or weekend availability from 0. Nearby practice records include Refine Specialist Dental Care.
Local context for Alfreton
With a population of roughly 22,550, Alfreton is a market town within Derbyshire. Acre Ridge Estate is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Alfreton.
Continue your local research
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Acre Ridge Estate, Cotes Park, Leabrooks, Somercotes, Westhouses, and Lower Birchwood.
The local picture in Alfreton
ONS classifies Alfreton as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Alfreton falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 18.7% of Alfreton's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,450 residents in the neighbourhood around Alfreton, 8.2% 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. Secondary-age pupils near Alfreton attend schools such as David Nieper Academy (0.5 miles) and Swanwick Hall School (1.9 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Alfreton's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Alfreton is about 20 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Alfreton
Many people in Alfreton delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention. People from Acre Ridge Estate, Cotes Park and Westhouses regularly visit orthodontists in Alfreton.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Alfreton
- 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?
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Alfreton — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
All Orthodontic Options in Alfreton Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Alfreton offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side. People from Acre Ridge Estate, Cotes Park and Westhouses regularly visit orthodontists in Alfreton.
Treatment Options in Alfreton — Local Context
We track 1 orthodontic practice serving Alfreton and the surrounding area. By ONS classification, Alfreton falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Alfreton falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 18.7% of Alfreton's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Alfreton, 8.2% of the 1,450 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Derbyshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. 18.8% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Alfreton are David Nieper Academy (0.5 miles) and Swanwick Hall School (1.9 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Alfreton sits among the more deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Alfreton is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 20 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. Across the 1 orthodontic practice we hold records for near Alfreton, Of those, 2 record NHS provision and 2 record private treatment; 1 advertises clear aligners; and 1 mentions payment plans or finance. On practical access, 1 mentions parking. They reflect what practices state publicly, which is a useful shortlist but not a substitute for asking directly. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces. People from Acre Ridge Estate, Cotes Park, and Westhouses regularly make use of Alfreton's orthodontic practices for orthodontic treatment comparison.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Alfreton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Alfreton
These local links are here for anyone comparing Alfreton, Derbyshire against nearby alternatives. Related nearby location pages such as Acre Ridge Estate, Cotes Park, Leabrooks, Somercotes, Westhouses, and Lower Birchwood can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Alfreton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Alfreton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Alfreton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Alfreton is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 0.6 miles to the west. The next closest are Peak Smile Studio (4.9 miles) and Kirkby Dental Practice (5.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Alfreton?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Alfreton, 15 practices within 10 miles and 83 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Alfreton?
The nearest practice to Alfreton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 0.6 miles to the west. Others nearby include Kirkby Dental Practice (5.5 miles) and Heanor Dental Care (6.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Alfreton, Derbyshire?
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 Alfreton, Derbyshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.