Orthodontic practices near Bestwood St Albans
On our practice register: 12 practices within 5 miles of Bestwood St Albans, 43 practices within 10 and 85 practices within 20. The closest is Arrow Orthodontics Ltd in Hucknall, 1.4 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrow Orthodontics LtdHucknall | 1.4 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | – |
| Smile Studio Walk In CentreArnold | 1.9 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (106 reviews) |
| Arnold Dental & Implant CentreArnold | 2.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (544 reviews) |
| BJS DentalArnold | 2.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (70 reviews) |
| Hucknall Dental CareHucknall | 2.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (881 reviews) |
| The Smile Suite, NottinghamArnold | 2.6 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (74 reviews) |
| Complete OrthodonticsArnold | 3.5 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
| Westdale DentalNottingham | 3.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (730 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bestwood St Albans with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hucknall, 1.4 miles south; the next are Arnold (1.9 miles south-east) and Nottingham (3.5 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hucknall | 2 | 1.4 miles south |
| Arnold | 5 | 1.9 miles south-east |
| Nottingham | 14 | 3.5 miles south-east |
| Basford | 1 | 4.1 miles south-west |
| Gedling | 2 | 4.9 miles south-east |
| Kimberley | 1 | 4.9 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Bestwood St Albans
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Gedling Dental - Nottingham (5.0 from 258 reviews), 4.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gedling Dental - NottinghamGedling | 5.0 (258 reviews) | 4.9 miles south-east |
| Lady Bay Dental CareNottingham | 5.0 (156 reviews) | 6.4 miles south |
| Stella Dental NottinghamNottingham | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 5.2 miles south |
| Complete OrthodonticsArnold | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 3.5 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bestwood St Albans at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Gedling |
| NHS dental services | NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 18.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,252 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 32.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 243 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 12 practices, more than 79% of towns in England |
| Access within Nottinghamshire | 49th closest to an orthodontic practice of 321 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.4 miles away, closer than 76% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Nottinghamshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 28 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Oakwood Academy — 1.2 miles Redhill Academy — 1.6 miles Park Vale Academy — 1.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 8 schools, about 8,683 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.9% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Arrow Orthodontics Ltd, Hucknall — 1 miles Smile Studio Walk In Centre, Arnold — 2 miles Westdale Dental, Nottingham — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 43 within 10 miles, 85 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 Bestwood St Albans
The nearest practice to Bestwood St Albans is Arrow Orthodontics Ltd in Hucknall, 1.4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 43 practices, and within 20 there are 85.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: BJS Dental (2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Regent Street Clinic Nottingham (5.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Bestwood St Albans list clear aligners, the nearest 1.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Bestwood St Albans are commissioned by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Arrow Orthodontics Ltd in Hucknall, 1.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 28 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Bestwood St Albans
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Orthodontist in Bestwood St Albans: People weighing up braces or aligners in Bestwood St Albans can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Nottinghamshire, not just Bestwood St Albans.
Local provider signals in Bestwood St Albans
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Bestwood St Albans. The closest on record are Arrow Orthodontics Ltd in Hucknall, about a mile away; Smile Studio Walk In Centre, about 2 miles away; and Westdale Dental in Nottingham, about 4 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Related pages for Top Valley, Daybrook, Bestwood, Bestwood Village, Arnold, and Papplewick are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Local snapshot of Bestwood St Albans
Heading south-west for around 2 km brings you to Bestwood Village, the closest linked location.
What official data says about Bestwood St Albans
ONS classifies Bestwood St Albans as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Bestwood St Albans falls under NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 18.6% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,252 residents in the neighbourhood around Bestwood St Albans, 6.7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire. Bestwood St Albans has 12 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 79% of towns in England. 19.9% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Bestwood St Albans attend schools such as The Oakwood Academy (1.2 miles) and Redhill Academy (1.6 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Bestwood St Albans is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Bestwood St Albans is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 28 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Bestwood St Albans
Patients in Bestwood St Albans have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Bestwood St Albans offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Bestwood St Albans
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Bestwood St Albans helps you ask the right questions. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Bestwood St Albans
Provision in Bestwood St Albans varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. ONS classifies Bestwood St Albans as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Bestwood St Albans falls under NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 18.6% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.7% of the 2,252 residents in Bestwood St Albans's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire. Bestwood St Albans has 12 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 79% of towns in England. Regionally, 19.9% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Bestwood St Albans are served by secondary schools including The Oakwood Academy (1.2 miles) and Redhill Academy (1.6 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Bestwood St Albans is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Bestwood St Albans is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 28 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 Bestwood St Albans. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Bestwood St Albans
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Bestwood St Albans, Nottinghamshire with surrounding locations. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Top Valley, Daybrook, Bestwood, Bestwood Village, Arnold, and Papplewick.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Bestwood St Albans
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bestwood St Albans often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bestwood St Albans?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bestwood St Albans is Arrow Orthodontics Ltd in Hucknall, about 1.4 miles to the south. The next closest are Smile Studio Walk In Centre (1.9 miles) and Arnold Dental & Implant Centre (2.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bestwood St Albans?
Our register has 12 practices within 5 miles of Bestwood St Albans, 43 practices within 10 miles and 85 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bestwood St Albans?
The nearest practice to Bestwood St Albans that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Arrow Orthodontics Ltd in Hucknall, about 1.4 miles to the south. Others nearby include Arnold Dental & Implant Centre (2.0 miles) and BJS Dental (2.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bestwood St Albans, Nottinghamshire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Bestwood St Albans, Nottinghamshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.