Orthodontic practices near Birkendale
On our practice register: 11 practices within 5 miles of Birkendale, 21 practices within 10 and 52 practices within 20. The closest is Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign Sheffield, 0.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 0.5 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (264 reviews) |
| One Smile Dental - SheffieldSheffield | 0.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (61 reviews) |
| Charles Clifford Dental HospitalSheffield | 0.8 miles south | – | – | – | 4.1 (170 reviews) |
| SmilelignSheffield | 1.1 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (43 reviews) |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 1.4 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (213 reviews) |
| Portman Dental & Implant ClinicSheffield | 1.4 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (164 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Centre, SheffieldNether Edge | 1.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (82 reviews) |
| ImpressSheffield | 1.5 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (35 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Birkendale with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Sheffield, 0.5 miles south; the next are Nether Edge (1.4 miles south) and Catcliffe (4.4 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Sheffield | 10 | 0.5 miles south |
| Nether Edge | 1 | 1.4 miles south |
| Catcliffe | 1 | 4.4 miles east |
| Rotherham | 7 | 5.3 miles east |
| Dronfield | 1 | 6.2 miles south |
| Beighton | 1 | 6.8 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 Birkendale
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), 6.2 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 5.0 (371 reviews) | 6.2 miles south |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 5.0 (264 reviews) | 0.5 miles south |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 1.4 miles south |
| Green Square Dental and Implant CentreRotherham | 5.0 (207 reviews) | 6.9 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Birkendale at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Sheffield |
| NHS dental services | NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,512 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 12.5% aged 16 to 24 and 48.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 25.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 8,585 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 11 practices, more than 77% of towns in England |
| Access within Sheffield | 11th closest to an orthodontic practice of 180 places in the county (the county median is 1.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.5 miles away, closer than 91% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Sheffield |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — under a mile |
| Nearest secondary schools | King Edward VII School — 1.0 miles Forge Valley School & Sixth Form — 1.0 miles Astrea Academy Sheffield — 1.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 15 schools, about 17,684 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign Sheffield, Sheffield — under a mile The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield, Nether Edge — 1 miles Space Dental, Catcliffe — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 21 within 10 miles, 52 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 Birkendale
Birkendale has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign Sheffield is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 21 practices, and within 20 there are 52.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign Sheffield (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; One Smile Dental - Sheffield (under a mile) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Birkendale list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Birkendale are commissioned by NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is One Smile Dental - Sheffield, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, under a mile away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Birkendale
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Orthodontist in Birkendale: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Birkendale keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Sheffield.
Birkendale in context
Birkendale's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Birkendale. Census figures show 15.1% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5% of the 1,512 residents in Birkendale's census neighbourhood, below the 7% average across Sheffield. With 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, Birkendale is better served than 77% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 26.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Birkendale are served by secondary schools including King Edward VII School (1.0 miles) and Forge Valley School & Sixth Form (1.0 miles). 15 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Birkendale close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Birkendale is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, under a mile away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Howard Hill, Steel Bank, Walkley, Crookes, Crookesmoor, and Boulder Hill may also help.
Local snapshot of Birkendale
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Howard Hill, the closest linked location.
Local provider signals in Birkendale
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Birkendale. The nearest we do hold are Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign Sheffield, under a mile away; The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield in Nether Edge, about a mile away; and Space Dental in Catcliffe, about 4 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Birkendale
The orthodontic landscape in Birkendale offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Birkendale
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Birkendale — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Birkendale
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Birkendale helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Birkendale
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Birkendale. Birkendale's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Birkendale falls under NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 15.1% of Birkendale's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Birkendale, 5% of the 1,512 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7% average across Sheffield, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, Birkendale is better served than 77% of towns in England. 26.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Birkendale are King Edward VII School (1.0 miles) and Forge Valley School & Sixth Form (1.0 miles). 15 secondary schools are within three miles. Birkendale'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 Birkendale is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, under a mile away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Birkendale. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Birkendale
These links help widen your research beyond Birkendale, Sheffield if you're open to travelling a little further. For a broader comparison, pages for Howard Hill, Steel Bank, Walkley, Crookes, Crookesmoor, and Boulder Hill follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Birkendale
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Birkendale often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Birkendale?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Birkendale is Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign Sheffield, about 0.5 miles to the south. The next closest are One Smile Dental - Sheffield (0.8 miles) and Charles Clifford Dental Hospital (0.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Birkendale?
Our register has 11 practices within 5 miles of Birkendale, 21 practices within 10 miles and 52 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Birkendale?
The nearest practice to Birkendale that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is One Smile Dental - Sheffield, about 0.8 miles to the north. Others nearby include The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield (1.4 miles) and Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre (1.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Birkendale, Sheffield?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Birkendale, Sheffield?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.