Orthodontic practices near Ashover
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Ashover, 9 practices within 10 and 70 practices within 20. The closest is Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, 2.7 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak Smile StudioPilsley | 2.7 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (39 reviews) |
| Smile Care CentreWalton | 4.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.2 (136 reviews) |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 4.9 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (122 reviews) |
| Aspire DentalChesterfield | 5.0 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (204 reviews) |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 5.1 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (143 reviews) |
| Refine Specialist Dental CareAlfreton | 6.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (96 reviews) |
| Brimington Dental PracticeStaveley | 6.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (170 reviews) |
| J P Ward & AssociatesStaveley | 8.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (48 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ashover with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Pilsley, 2.7 miles east; the next are Walton (4.4 miles north-east) and Chesterfield (4.9 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Pilsley | 1 | 2.7 miles east |
| Walton | 1 | 4.4 miles north-east |
| Chesterfield | 3 | 4.9 miles north-east |
| Alfreton | 1 | 6.2 miles south-east |
| Staveley | 2 | 6.9 miles north-east |
| Dronfield | 1 | 9.0 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ashover
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shine Dental Care Mansfield in Mansfield Woodhouse (5.0 from 615 reviews), 12.7 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shine Dental Care MansfieldMansfield Woodhouse | 5.0 (615 reviews) | 12.7 miles east |
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 5.0 (371 reviews) | 9.0 miles north |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 5.0 (264 reviews) | 14.8 miles north |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 13.9 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ashover at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North East Derbyshire |
| 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 |
| Population | 659 |
| Residents under 16 | 13.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,960 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 21.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 51 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England |
| Access within Derbyshire | 195th closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.7 miles away, closer than 60% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.1% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 14 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Highfields School — 2.8 miles Tupton Hall School — 3.0 miles Brookfield Community School — 4.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,298 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Peak Smile Studio, Pilsley — 3 miles Smile Care Centre, Walton — 4 miles Chesterfield Orthodontics, Chesterfield — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 within 10 miles, 70 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 Ashover
The nearest practice to Ashover is Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, 2.7 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 70.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Chesterfield Orthodontics (4.9 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 20 of the practices around Ashover list clear aligners, the nearest 2.7 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 Ashover are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Chesterfield Orthodontics, 4.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 14 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ashover
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Orthodontist in Ashover: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Ashover keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Derbyshire. Ashover — a small village with a population of around 659 — is covered on this page specifically.
Useful local orthodontic context for Ashover
There is no orthodontist on our records in Ashover itself. The closest on record are Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, about 3 miles away; Smile Care Centre in Walton, about 4 miles away; and Chesterfield Orthodontics, about 5 miles away.
What official data says about Ashover
Ashover is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Ashover falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Ashover has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.7% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,960 residents in the neighbourhood around Ashover, 5.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (3), Ashover has more choice than 52% of towns in England. Regionally, 18.8% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Ashover attend schools such as Highfields School (2.8 miles) and Tupton Hall School (3.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Ashover is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Ashover is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 14 miles away.
About Ashover
Ashover has a population of around 659, making it a small village within Derbyshire. Farhill is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Ashover.
Nearby location pages
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Farhill, Kelstedge, Fallgate, Ravensnest, Northedge, and Spancarr.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Ashover
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Ashover has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Ashover — Local Context
What's available in Ashover depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Ashover is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Ashover sits within NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Ashover's under-16 share, 13.7%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Ashover, 5.1% of the 1,960 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Derbyshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, Ashover is better served than 52% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Ashover are Highfields School (2.8 miles) and Tupton Hall School (3.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Ashover is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Ashover is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 14 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Ashover itself. The nearest recorded are Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, about 3 miles away; Smile Care Centre in Walton, about 4 miles away; and Chesterfield Orthodontics, about 5 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Ashover
Starting orthodontic treatment in Ashover can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Ashover
What's available in Ashover depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Ashover is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. With just 13.7% of residents under 16, Ashover skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,960 residents in the neighbourhood around Ashover, 5.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (3), Ashover has more choice than 52% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Ashover attend schools such as Highfields School (2.8 miles) and Tupton Hall School (3.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Ashover is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Ashover is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 14 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ashover. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ashover
These links help widen your research beyond Ashover, Derbyshire if you're open to travelling a little further. You can also browse nearby location pages including Farhill, Kelstedge, Fallgate, Ravensnest, Northedge, and Spancarr.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ashover
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ashover often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ashover?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ashover is Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, about 2.7 miles to the east. The next closest are Smile Care Centre (4.4 miles) and Chesterfield Orthodontics (4.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ashover?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Ashover, 9 practices within 10 miles and 70 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ashover?
The nearest practice to Ashover that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Chesterfield Orthodontics, about 4.9 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Refine Specialist Dental Care (6.2 miles) and Kirkby Dental Practice (10.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ashover, Derbyshire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ashover, Derbyshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.