Orthodontic practices near Alvaston
On our practice register: 13 practices within 5 miles of Alvaston, 25 practices within 10 and 84 practices within 20. The closest is Remarkable Smiles - Alvaston in Derby, 0.7 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remarkable Smiles - AlvastonDerby | 0.7 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (350 reviews) |
| Charming SmilesDerby | 1.0 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (98 reviews) |
| The Park Brace ClinicDerby | 1.8 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (13 reviews) |
| The Park Dental ClinicDerby | 1.8 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (194 reviews) |
| Derby City Dental CareDerby | 2.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (498 reviews) |
| Cavendish Dental PracticeDerby | 2.8 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (884 reviews) |
| Casa DentalDerby | 3.0 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (180 reviews) |
| Remarkable Smiles - DerbyDerby | 3.4 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (460 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Alvaston with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Derby, 0.7 miles north-west; the next are Findern (5.2 miles west) and Long Eaton (5.8 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Derby | 14 | 0.7 miles north-west |
| Findern | 1 | 5.2 miles west |
| Long Eaton | 3 | 5.8 miles east |
| Ilkeston | 1 | 6.2 miles north-east |
| Repton | 1 | 6.7 miles south-west |
| Heanor | 1 | 8.7 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Alvaston
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Queen's Road Dental Care in Rylands (4.9 from 543 reviews), 9.1 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queen's Road Dental CareRylands | 4.9 (543 reviews) | 9.1 miles east |
| Alexandra Dental CareSwadlincote | 4.9 (422 reviews) | 10.1 miles south-west |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 4.9 (346 reviews) | 3.9 miles north-west |
| Kimberley DentalKimberley | 4.9 (251 reviews) | 10.1 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Alvaston at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Derby |
| 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 | 22.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,521 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 11.3% aged 16 to 24 and 29.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 33.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 6,380 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 26.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 13 practices, more than 81% of towns in England |
| Access within Derby | 9th closest to an orthodontic practice of 20 places in the county (the county median is 0.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.7 miles away, closer than 88% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.6% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derby |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 34 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Noel-Baker Academy — 0.9 miles Alvaston Moor Academy — 0.9 miles Chellaston Academy — 1.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 5,859 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 116 schools, 47,329 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Remarkable Smiles - Alvaston, Derby — under a mile No1 The Orthodontic Specialists, Findern — 5 miles Sunshine Dental, Long Eaton — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 25 within 10 miles, 84 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — under a mile |
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 Alvaston
The nearest practice to Alvaston is Remarkable Smiles - Alvaston in Derby, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 25 practices, and within 20 there are 84.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Charming Smiles (1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Serena Hoyte (6.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Alvaston list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Alvaston are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Remarkable Smiles - Alvaston in Derby, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 34 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Alvaston
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Orthodontist in Alvaston: Before booking anything in Alvaston, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Derby.
Widen your local search
You can also compare treatment pages for Crewton, Shelton Lock, Chellaston, Elvaston, Derby War Memorial Village, and Thulston if you are weighing up more than one location.
What official data says about Alvaston
By ONS classification, Alvaston falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Alvaston. 22.7% of Alvaston's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.6% of the 1,521 residents in Alvaston's census neighbourhood, above the 6.4% average across Derby. With 13 orthodontic practices within five miles, Alvaston is better served than 81% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Alvaston are Noel-Baker Academy (0.9 miles) and Alvaston Moor Academy (0.9 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Alvaston's Local Authority area covers 116 schools and 47,329 pupils, according to DfE figures. Alvaston's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Alvaston is about 34 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield.
Practice data for Alvaston
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Alvaston. The closest on record are Remarkable Smiles - Alvaston in Derby, under a mile away; No1 The Orthodontic Specialists in Findern, about 5 miles away; and Sunshine Dental in Long Eaton, about 6 miles away.
Alvaston in numbers
The nearest other location we cover is Crewton, around 2 km to the north-west.
Orthodontic Treatments in Alvaston
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Alvaston can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
How to Choose in Alvaston
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Alvaston practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
The Orthodontic Journey in Alvaston
Many people in Alvaston delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Alvaston follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Alvaston. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Alvaston
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Alvaston, Derby with surrounding locations. You can keep exploring with related pages for Crewton, Shelton Lock, Chellaston, Elvaston, Derby War Memorial Village, and Thulston.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Alvaston
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Alvaston often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Alvaston?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Alvaston is Remarkable Smiles - Alvaston in Derby, about 0.7 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Charming Smiles (1.0 miles) and The Park Brace Clinic (1.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Alvaston?
Our register has 13 practices within 5 miles of Alvaston, 25 practices within 10 miles and 84 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Alvaston?
The nearest practice to Alvaston that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Remarkable Smiles - Alvaston in Derby, about 0.7 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Charming Smiles (1.0 miles) and Derby City Dental Care (2.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Alvaston, Derby?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Alvaston, Derby?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.