Orthodontic practices near Ashford in the Water
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Ashford in the Water; 38 practices within 20. The closest is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, 10.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 10.5 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (371 reviews) |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 11.5 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (143 reviews) |
| Aspire DentalChesterfield | 11.5 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (204 reviews) |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 11.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (122 reviews) |
| Smile Care CentreWalton | 11.7 miles east | – | – | – | 4.2 (136 reviews) |
| Peak Smile StudioPilsley | 12.7 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (39 reviews) |
| Brimington Dental PracticeStaveley | 13.1 miles east | – | – | – | 4.5 (170 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Centre, SheffieldNether Edge | 13.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (82 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ashford in the Water with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dronfield, 10.5 miles north-east; the next are Chesterfield (11.5 miles east) and Walton (11.7 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dronfield | 1 | 10.5 miles north-east |
| Chesterfield | 3 | 11.5 miles east |
| Walton | 1 | 11.7 miles east |
| Pilsley | 1 | 12.7 miles east |
| Staveley | 2 | 13.1 miles east |
| Nether Edge | 1 | 13.6 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 Ashford in the Water
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), 10.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 5.0 (371 reviews) | 10.5 miles north-east |
| Silk DentalMacclesfield | 5.0 (288 reviews) | 17.7 miles west |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 5.0 (264 reviews) | 14.1 miles north-east |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 13.7 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ashford in the Water 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 11.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,383 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 21.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 16% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 68 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.7% 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 | 6% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 14 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Lady Manners School — 1.5 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 | The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, Dronfield — 10 miles Ferndale House Dental Practice, Chesterfield — 12 miles Smile Care Centre, Walton — 12 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, 38 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 10 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 Ashford in the Water
The nearest practice to Ashford in the Water is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, 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. 38 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse (10.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Chesterfield Orthodontics (11.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Ashford in the Water list clear aligners, the nearest 10.5 miles 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 Ashford in the Water are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Chesterfield Orthodontics, 11.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 14 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Ashford in the Water to The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse 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 16% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ashford in the Water
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Orthodontist in Ashford in the Water: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Ashford in the Water often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Derbyshire.
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Ashford in the Water in context
Ashford in the Water — 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. Ashford in the Water's under-16 share, 11.2%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6% of the 1,383 residents in Ashford in the Water's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. Ashford in the Water has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 11 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Ashford in the Water attend schools such as Lady Manners School (1.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Ashford in the Water among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Ashford in the Water is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 14 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
About Ashford in the Water
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Local orthodontic signals in Ashford in the Water
There is no orthodontist on our records in Ashford in the Water itself. The closest on record are The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, about 10 miles away; Ferndale House Dental Practice in Chesterfield, about 12 miles away; and Smile Care Centre in Walton, about 12 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Ashford in the Water Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Ashford in the Water has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Ashford in the Water
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Ashford in the Water
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Ashford in the Water helps you ask the right questions. 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.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Ashford in the Water
Every case in Ashford in the Water 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 Ashford in the Water. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ashford in the Water
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ashford in the Water often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ashford in the Water?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ashford in the Water is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, about 10.5 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Ferndale House Dental Practice (11.5 miles) and Aspire Dental (11.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ashford in the Water?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Ashford in the Water, 0 practices within 10 miles and 38 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Dronfield, 10.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ashford in the Water?
The nearest practice to Ashford in the Water that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Chesterfield Orthodontics, about 11.7 miles to the east. Others nearby include The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield (13.6 miles) and Smile9 - Invisalign Sheffield (15.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ashford in the Water, Derbyshire?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ashford in the Water, Derbyshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.