Orthodontic practices near Ambergate
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Ambergate, 12 practices within 10 and 77 practices within 20. The closest is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 4.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refine Specialist Dental CareAlfreton | 4.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (96 reviews) |
| Heanor Dental CareHeanor | 6.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.0 (66 reviews) |
| Peak Smile StudioPilsley | 7.9 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (39 reviews) |
| Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental CentreDerby | 8.4 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (323 reviews) |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 9.3 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (346 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Practice / Derby Orthodontics (R V Patel)Derby | 9.4 miles south | – | – | – | 2.3 (6 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic PracticeDerby | 9.4 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (128 reviews) |
| Remarkable Smiles - DerbyDerby | 9.5 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 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 Ambergate with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Alfreton, 4.4 miles north-east; the next are Heanor (6.5 miles south-east) and Pilsley (7.9 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Alfreton | 1 | 4.4 miles north-east |
| Heanor | 1 | 6.5 miles south-east |
| Pilsley | 1 | 7.9 miles north |
| Derby | 14 | 8.4 miles south |
| Ilkeston | 1 | 9.6 miles south-east |
| Sutton in Ashfield | 3 | 10.0 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ambergate
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Ferndale House Dental Practice in Chesterfield (5.0 from 143 reviews), 12.4 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 5.0 (143 reviews) | 12.4 miles north |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 5.0 (122 reviews) | 12.2 miles north |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 4.9 (346 reviews) | 9.3 miles south |
| Thackeray Dental CareSutton in Ashfield | 4.9 (305 reviews) | 13.3 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ambergate 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 14.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,875 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 25.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 588 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Derbyshire | 342nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 22 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Belper School and Sixth Form Centre — 2.6 miles Swanwick Hall School — 3.6 miles John Flamsteed Community School — 3.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,212 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Refine Specialist Dental Care, Alfreton — 4 miles Heanor Dental Care, Heanor — 6 miles Peak Smile Studio, Pilsley — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 12 within 10 miles, 77 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 Ambergate
Ambergate is 4.4 miles from Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 12 practices, and within 20 there are 77.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Bridge Dental and Implant Clinic (10.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Serena Hoyte (9.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Ambergate list clear aligners, the nearest 4.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Ambergate are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 4.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 22 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ambergate
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Orthodontist in Ambergate: This page was put together for people in Ambergate who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Derbyshire.
Local orthodontic signals in Ambergate
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Ambergate. The nearest recorded are Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 4 miles away; Heanor Dental Care, about 6 miles away; and Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, about 8 miles away.
Nearby location pages
Pages for Toadmoor, Bullbridge, Fritchley, Crich, Sawmills, and Belper Lane End follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Ambergate in context
Ambergate is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. 14.2% of Ambergate's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,875 residents in the neighbourhood around Ambergate, 6.1% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Ambergate are Belper School and Sixth Form Centre (2.6 miles) and Swanwick Hall School (3.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Ambergate among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Ambergate is about 22 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield.
Local snapshot of Ambergate
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Toadmoor, the closest linked location.
Orthodontic Treatments in Ambergate
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Ambergate 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.
Treatment Options in Ambergate — Local Context
Practices serving Ambergate differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Ambergate — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 14.2% of Ambergate's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.1% of the 1,875 residents in Ambergate's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. Regionally, 18.8% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Ambergate attend schools such as Belper School and Sixth Form Centre (2.6 miles) and Swanwick Hall School (3.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Ambergate's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Ambergate is about 22 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield. There is no orthodontist on our records in Ambergate itself. The nearest recorded are Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 4 miles away; Heanor Dental Care, about 6 miles away; and Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, about 8 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Ambergate
Orthodontic treatment in Ambergate is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Ambergate 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 Ambergate. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ambergate
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Ambergate, Derbyshire, these local links help you keep browsing. You can also browse nearby location pages including Toadmoor, Bullbridge, Fritchley, Crich, Sawmills, and Belper Lane End.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ambergate
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ambergate often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ambergate?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ambergate is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 4.4 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Heanor Dental Care (6.5 miles) and Peak Smile Studio (7.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ambergate?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Ambergate, 12 practices within 10 miles and 77 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ambergate?
The nearest practice to Ambergate that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 4.4 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Heanor Dental Care (6.5 miles) and Ashbourne Road Dental (9.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ambergate, Derbyshire?
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 Ambergate, Derbyshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.