Teeth Whitening in Alma at a Glance
| Nearest general dentist | Church View Dental Practice — 3.8 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice listing private treatment | Kirkby Dental Practice, Sutton in Ashfield — 3 miles; 26 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Kirkby Dental Practice, Sutton in Ashfield — 3 miles; 13 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | Kirkby Dental Practice, Sutton in Ashfield — 3 miles; 8 within 10 miles |
| Adults locally | 11.5% aged 16 to 24 and 28% aged 25 to 49 of 1,680 residents |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Access within Nottinghamshire | 121st closest to a practice of 321 places in the county; the county median is 3.7 miles |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Private practices near Alma
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Alma, 28 practices within 10 and 77 practices within 20. The closest is Kirkby Dental Practice in Sutton in Ashfield, 3.0 miles north-east. The nearest listing private treatment is Kirkby Dental Practice, 3.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | Private | Payment plans | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkby Dental PracticeSutton in Ashfield | 3.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (314 reviews) |
| Refine Specialist Dental CareAlfreton | 4.3 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.4 (96 reviews) |
| Heanor Dental CareHeanor | 4.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.0 (66 reviews) |
| Hucknall Dental CareHucknall | 4.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.7 (881 reviews) |
| Kimberley DentalKimberley | 5.4 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (251 reviews) |
| Market Place Dental CareSutton in Ashfield | 6.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (1,291 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Alma with private practices
The closest town with private practices is Sutton in Ashfield, 3.0 miles north-east; the next are Alfreton (4.3 miles north-west) and Heanor (4.7 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Sutton in Ashfield | 3 | 3.0 miles north-east |
| Alfreton | 1 | 4.3 miles north-west |
| Heanor | 1 | 4.7 miles south-west |
| Hucknall | 2 | 4.7 miles south-east |
| Kimberley | 1 | 5.4 miles south |
| Mansfield Woodhouse | 2 | 7.0 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 Alma
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), 7.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shine Dental Care MansfieldMansfield Woodhouse | 5.0 (615 reviews) | 7.9 miles north-east |
| Stella Dental NottinghamNottingham | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 9.9 miles south-east |
| Complete OrthodonticsArnold | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 9.7 miles south-east |
| Westdale DentalNottingham | 4.9 (730 reviews) | 9.7 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Whitening supplied by a registered dental professional uses far stronger gel than anything sold over the counter. Practices in Alma tailor the concentration to your natural shade rather than a one-size-fits-all gel. Some patients whiten in one appointment; others prefer the slower, gentler take-home route.
Teeth Whitening in Alma — Local Context
Expect in-chair whitening in Alma to cost £300–£700, with take-home tray kits typically £200–£450. Practices serving Alma differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Census 2021 counts 1,680 residents in the neighbourhood around Alma: 28% aged 25 to 49 and 11.5% aged 16 to 24. Alma has 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 56% of towns in England. Alma is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board. Alma falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. The nearest university dental hospital to Alma is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 23 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. 19.5% of Alma's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.9% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. See local practice availability in Alma →
Professional whitening is legally restricted to registered dental professionals in the UK. Always verify that any clinic offering whitening treatment is registered with the General Dental Council before proceeding.
Understanding Tooth Shade — The VITA Scale
The VITA guide gives whitening an objective before-and-after in Alma: most teeth start near A2–B3, and a course commonly achieves a 4–8 shade improvement.
Response depends on the cause of the staining — surface and yellow discolouration whiten well, developmental and grey staining resist it, and any crowns or composite won't shift, so mismatches are worth discussing first.
Professional Whitening Choices in Alma
In-chair (laser/light-activated) whitening happens in a single visit: a strong hydrogen-peroxide gel is light-activated for immediate change, usually lifting the shade several grades in one sitting.
Take-home tray whitening involves bespoke trays and dentist-supplied gel worn over roughly a fortnight — excellent, controllable results at your own pace.
Combined whitening (an in-chair session followed by take-home top-ups) is often recommended in Alma because it maximises the initial jump and lets you maintain the shade over time.
Over-the-counter kits sold in shops are limited by law to weak gel concentrations, so they're fine for touch-ups but no substitute for dentist-led whitening.
Frequently Asked Questions — Teeth Whitening in Alma
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Alma?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Alma is Kirkby Dental Practice in Sutton in Ashfield, about 3.0 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Refine Specialist Dental Care (4.3 miles) and Heanor Dental Care (4.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Alma?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Alma, 28 practices within 10 miles and 77 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get teeth whitening near Alma?
The nearest practice to Alma that lists private treatment is Kirkby Dental Practice in Sutton in Ashfield, about 3.0 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Refine Specialist Dental Care (4.3 miles) and Heanor Dental Care (4.7 miles).
What county is Alma in?
Alma is in Nottinghamshire.
Is tooth decay common among young children near Alma?
Regionally, 19.9% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay, per OHID data.
Which towns are close to Alma?
Nearby towns include Friezeland, Rosemaryhill, Selston.
What kind of area is Alma?
By ONS classification, Alma falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city.
Is dentist whitening better than at-home kits?
For a real result, yes — dentists can legally use stronger peroxide concentrations than over-the-counter kits, and they customise to your shade and sensitivity, plus catch any underlying issue before it complicates whitening.
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.
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