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Orthodontic practices near Barnstone

On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Barnstone; 17 practices within 10 and 66 practices within 20. The closest is Pear Tree Dental in Burton Joyce, 7.5 miles north-west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Pear Tree DentalBurton Joyce7.5 miles north-west✓✓✓4.9 (642 reviews)
Netherfield Smile CentreGedling8.0 miles north-west✓✓✓4.8 (899 reviews)
Gedling Dental - NottinghamGedling8.3 miles north-west––✓5.0 (258 reviews)
Hilton Dental Clinic | West Bridgford, NottinghamNottingham8.4 miles west––✓4.8 (129 reviews)
The Campbell ClinicRuddington9.0 miles west✓✓✓4.9 (378 reviews)
Bridgford Dental PracticeNottingham9.2 miles west✓✓✓4.5 (79 reviews)
Helix House OrthodonticsWest Bridgford9.3 miles west✓–✓4.9 (188 reviews)
VIRTUE HEALTH LIMITED T/A HELIX HOUSE ORTHODONTICSNottingham9.3 miles west✓–––

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Barnstone with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Burton Joyce, 7.5 miles north-west; the next are Gedling (8.0 miles north-west) and Nottingham (8.4 miles west).

PlacePracticesNearest
Burton Joyce17.5 miles north-west
Gedling28.0 miles north-west
Nottingham158.4 miles west
Ruddington19.0 miles west
West Bridgford39.3 miles west
Melton Mowbray59.7 miles south

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Barnstone

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Gedling Dental - Nottingham (5.0 from 258 reviews), 8.3 miles north-west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Gedling Dental - NottinghamGedling5.0 (258 reviews)8.3 miles north-west
Lady Bay Dental CareNottingham5.0 (156 reviews)9.4 miles west
Stella Dental NottinghamNottingham5.0 (116 reviews)10.8 miles west
Complete OrthodonticsArnold5.0 (14 reviews)10.0 miles north-west

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Barnstone at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaRushcliffe
NHS dental servicesNHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Residents under 1615.5% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,319 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally5.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally6.5% aged 16 to 24 and 23.7% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car6.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre39 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health15.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 milesNone on our register
Access within Nottinghamshire284th closest to an orthodontic practice of 321 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles)
Aged 10 to 15 vs county5.5% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Nottinghamshire
Nearest secondary schoolsToot Hill School — 3.3 miles
The Priory Belvoir Academy — 4.7 miles
South Nottinghamshire Academy — 5.7 miles
5-year-olds with visible decay19.9% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesPear Tree Dental, Burton Joyce — 8 miles
Netherfield Smile Centre, Gedling — 8 miles
Hilton Dental Clinic | West Bridgford, Nottingham, Nottingham — 8 miles
Estimated drive to the nearest practiceabout 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph)
Practices within 10 and 20 miles17 within 10 miles, 66 within 20 miles
Nearest general dentistBingham Dental — 3 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 Barnstone

The nearest practice to Barnstone is Pear Tree Dental in Burton Joyce, 7.5 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. Within 10 miles there are 17 practices, and within 20 there are 66.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Pear Tree Dental (7.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Regent Street Clinic Nottingham (10.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Barnstone list clear aligners, the nearest 7.5 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Barnstone are commissioned by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Pear Tree Dental in Burton Joyce, 7.5 miles away.

Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Barnstone to Pear Tree Dental 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 200 to 390 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £175 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.

Orthodontic Treatment In Barnstone

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Braces and aligner options in Barnstone

If you are looking for an orthodontist in Barnstone, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Nottinghamshire.

What official data says about Barnstone

Officially, Barnstone is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Barnstone falls under NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 15.5% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,319 residents in the neighbourhood around Barnstone, 5.5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire. People in Barnstone usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.9% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Barnstone are Toot Hill School (3.3 miles) and The Priory Belvoir Academy (4.7 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Barnstone sits among the less deprived areas of England.

Continue your local research

You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Langar, Granby, Aslockton, Harby, Whatton, and Hose.

Practice data for Barnstone

There is no orthodontist on our records in Barnstone itself. The closest on record are Pear Tree Dental in Burton Joyce, about 8 miles away; Netherfield Smile Centre in Gedling, about 8 miles away; and Hilton Dental Clinic | West Bridgford, Nottingham, about 8 miles away.

Where Barnstone sits locally

Langar is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km south-west of Barnstone.

Orthodontic Treatments in Barnstone

Patients in Barnstone have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.

Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Barnstone

Every mainstream option is available to patients in Barnstone — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.

How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Barnstone

Orthodontic treatment in Barnstone is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Barnstone

No orthodontic practice covers Barnstone directly, though Bingham Dental (about 3 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. ONS classifies Barnstone as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Barnstone. Barnstone's under-16 share sits at 15.5%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.5% of the 1,319 residents in Barnstone's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire. People in Barnstone usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.9% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Barnstone attend schools such as Toot Hill School (3.3 miles) and The Priory Belvoir Academy (4.7 miles). National deprivation data ranks Barnstone among England's less deprived areas. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Barnstone. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Barnstone

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Barnstone often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Barnstone?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Barnstone is Pear Tree Dental in Burton Joyce, about 7.5 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Netherfield Smile Centre (8.0 miles) and Gedling Dental - Nottingham (8.3 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Barnstone?

Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Barnstone, 17 practices within 10 miles and 66 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Burton Joyce, 7.5 miles away.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Barnstone?

The nearest practice to Barnstone that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Pear Tree Dental in Burton Joyce, about 7.5 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Netherfield Smile Centre (8.0 miles) and The Campbell Clinic (9.0 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Barnstone, Nottinghamshire?

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 Barnstone, Nottinghamshire?

Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.

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TitleBarnstone, Nottinghamshire Clear Aligners
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Published1 June 2022
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