Orthodontic practices near Ashleyhay
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Ashleyhay; 7 practices within 10 and 71 practices within 20. The closest is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 7.4 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refine Specialist Dental CareAlfreton | 7.4 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (96 reviews) |
| Heanor Dental CareHeanor | 9.5 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.0 (66 reviews) |
| Peak Smile StudioPilsley | 9.6 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (39 reviews) |
| Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental CentreDerby | 9.7 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (323 reviews) |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 9.7 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (346 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Practice / Derby Orthodontics (R V Patel)Derby | 9.8 miles south | – | – | – | 2.3 (6 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic PracticeDerby | 9.8 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (128 reviews) |
| Remarkable Smiles - DerbyDerby | 10.1 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 Ashleyhay with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Alfreton, 7.4 miles east; the next are Heanor (9.5 miles east) and Pilsley (9.6 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Alfreton | 1 | 7.4 miles east |
| Heanor | 1 | 9.5 miles east |
| Pilsley | 1 | 9.6 miles north-east |
| Derby | 14 | 9.7 miles south-east |
| Findern | 1 | 10.7 miles south |
| Ilkeston | 1 | 12.1 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 Ashleyhay
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), 13.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 5.0 (143 reviews) | 13.3 miles north-east |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 5.0 (122 reviews) | 13.2 miles north-east |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 4.9 (346 reviews) | 9.7 miles south |
| Kimberley DentalKimberley | 4.9 (251 reviews) | 13.5 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ashleyhay 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 11.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,515 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 19.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 34 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Derbyshire | 481st closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.3% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 22 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Anthony Gell School — 1.4 miles Belper School and Sixth Form Centre — 5.0 miles The Ecclesbourne School — 5.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 776 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Refine Specialist Dental Care, Alfreton — 7 miles Heanor Dental Care, Heanor — 10 miles Peak Smile Studio, Pilsley — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 7 within 10 miles, 71 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 2 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 Ashleyhay
From Ashleyhay the nearest practice is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 7.4 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 7 practices, and within 20 there are 71.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: No1 The Orthodontic Specialists (10.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Serena Hoyte (12.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Ashleyhay list clear aligners, the nearest 7.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Ashleyhay are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 7.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 22 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Ashleyhay to Refine Specialist Dental Care is roughly 15 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 190 to 380 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £85 to £170 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 190 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ashleyhay
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Orthodontist in Ashleyhay: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Ashleyhay? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Ashleyhay or another part of Derbyshire.
Ashleyhay in numbers
Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Spout, the closest linked location.
What official data says about Ashleyhay
By ONS classification, Ashleyhay falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Ashleyhay. Ashleyhay's under-16 share, 11.8%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Ashleyhay, 5.3% of the 1,515 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Derbyshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Ashleyhay usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. 18.8% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Ashleyhay are Anthony Gell School (1.4 miles) and Belper School and Sixth Form Centre (5.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Ashleyhay's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Ashleyhay is about 22 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield.
Local orthodontic signals in Ashleyhay
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Ashleyhay. The nearest we do hold are Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 7 miles away; Heanor Dental Care, about 10 miles away; and Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, about 10 miles away.
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If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Spout, Gorseybank, Washgreen, Wirksworth, Shottle, and Warmbrook.
All Orthodontic Options in Ashleyhay Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Ashleyhay can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Ashleyhay — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in Ashleyhay itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about 2 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Officially, Ashleyhay is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Ashleyhay falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Ashleyhay has a smaller share of children than most areas — 11.8% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,515 residents in the neighbourhood around Ashleyhay, 5.3% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Ashleyhay; the nearest is about 7 miles away. 18.8% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Ashleyhay are Anthony Gell School (1.4 miles) and Belper School and Sixth Form Centre (5.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Ashleyhay's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Ashleyhay is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 22 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Ashleyhay itself. The nearest recorded are Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 7 miles away; Heanor Dental Care, about 10 miles away; and Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, about 10 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Ashleyhay
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Ashleyhay helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Ashleyhay
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Ashleyhay
Ashleyhay has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Bupa Dental Care — is about 2 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Ashleyhay — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts only 11.8% of Ashleyhay's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.3% of the 1,515 residents in Ashleyhay's census neighbourhood, below the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. People in Ashleyhay usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. 18.8% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Ashleyhay are Anthony Gell School (1.4 miles) and Belper School and Sixth Form Centre (5.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Ashleyhay is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Ashleyhay is about 22 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ashleyhay. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ashleyhay
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Ashleyhay, Derbyshire within a broader nearby area. You can keep exploring with related pages for Spout, Gorseybank, Washgreen, Wirksworth, Shottle, and Warmbrook.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ashleyhay
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ashleyhay often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ashleyhay?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ashleyhay is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 7.4 miles to the east. The next closest are Heanor Dental Care (9.5 miles) and Peak Smile Studio (9.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ashleyhay?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Ashleyhay, 7 practices within 10 miles and 71 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Alfreton, 7.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ashleyhay?
The nearest practice to Ashleyhay that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 7.4 miles to the east. Others nearby include Heanor Dental Care (9.5 miles) and Ashbourne Road Dental (9.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ashleyhay, 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 Ashleyhay, Derbyshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.