Orthodontic practices near Alport
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Alport; 48 practices within 20. The closest is Aspire Dental in Chesterfield, 10.5 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire DentalChesterfield | 10.5 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (204 reviews) |
| Smile Care CentreWalton | 10.5 miles east | – | – | – | 4.2 (136 reviews) |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 10.6 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (143 reviews) |
| Peak Smile StudioPilsley | 10.6 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (39 reviews) |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 10.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (122 reviews) |
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 11.0 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (371 reviews) |
| Brimington Dental PracticeStaveley | 12.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (170 reviews) |
| Refine Specialist Dental CareAlfreton | 12.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (96 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Alport with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chesterfield, 10.5 miles east; the next are Walton (10.5 miles east) and Pilsley (10.6 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield | 3 | 10.5 miles east |
| Walton | 1 | 10.5 miles east |
| Pilsley | 1 | 10.6 miles east |
| Dronfield | 1 | 11.0 miles north-east |
| Staveley | 2 | 12.4 miles north-east |
| Alfreton | 1 | 12.8 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Alport
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse (5.0 from 371 reviews), 11.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 5.0 (371 reviews) | 11.0 miles north-east |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 5.0 (264 reviews) | 15.6 miles north-east |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 15.1 miles north-east |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 5.0 (143 reviews) | 10.6 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Alport at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Derbyshire Dales |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 13.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,522 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 22.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 39 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Derbyshire | 567th closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.9% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 16 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Lady Manners School — 1.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,405 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Aspire Dental, Chesterfield — 10 miles Smile Care Centre, Walton — 10 miles Peak Smile Studio, Pilsley — 11 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 48 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 7 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 Alport
The nearest practice to Alport is Aspire Dental in Chesterfield, 10.5 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. 48 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Chesterfield Orthodontics (10.7 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 20 of the practices around Alport list clear aligners, the nearest 10.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Alport are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Chesterfield Orthodontics, 10.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 16 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Alport to Aspire Dental is roughly 25 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 270 to 550 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £120 to £250 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 160 to 270 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 13.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Alport
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Local provider signals in Alport
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Alport. The nearest we do hold are Aspire Dental in Chesterfield, about 10 miles away; Smile Care Centre in Walton, about 10 miles away; and Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, about 11 miles away.
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Local context for Alport
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The local picture in Alport
ONS classifies Alport as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Alport sits within NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 13.1% of residents under 16, Alport skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,522 residents in the neighbourhood around Alport, 4.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Alport; the nearest is about 11 miles away. Regionally, 18.8% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Alport are served by secondary schools including Lady Manners School (1.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Alport sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Alport is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 16 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Alport
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The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Alport follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Alport
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Alport
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Frequently Asked Questions in Alport
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Alport often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Alport?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Alport is Aspire Dental in Chesterfield, about 10.5 miles to the east. The next closest are Smile Care Centre (10.5 miles) and Ferndale House Dental Practice (10.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Alport?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Alport, 0 practices within 10 miles and 48 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Chesterfield, 10.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Alport?
The nearest practice to Alport that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Chesterfield Orthodontics, about 10.7 miles to the east. Others nearby include Refine Specialist Dental Care (12.8 miles) and The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield (14.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Alport, Derbyshire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Alport, Derbyshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.