Orthodontic practices near Bleak Hills
On our practice register: 6 practices within 5 miles of Bleak Hills, 16 practices within 10 and 80 practices within 20. The closest is Market Place Dental Care in Sutton in Ashfield, 1.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Place Dental CareSutton in Ashfield | 1.3 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (1,291 reviews) |
| Thackeray Dental CareSutton in Ashfield | 1.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (305 reviews) |
| THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEMansfield | 1.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| The Orthodontic PracticeMansfield Woodhouse | 1.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (88 reviews) |
| Kirkby Dental PracticeSutton in Ashfield | 2.4 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (314 reviews) |
| Shine Dental Care MansfieldMansfield Woodhouse | 2.6 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (615 reviews) |
| Hucknall Dental CareHucknall | 6.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (881 reviews) |
| Refine Specialist Dental CareAlfreton | 7.5 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (96 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bleak Hills with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Sutton in Ashfield, 1.3 miles north-east; the next are Mansfield (1.7 miles north-east) and Mansfield Woodhouse (1.7 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Sutton in Ashfield | 3 | 1.3 miles north-east |
| Mansfield | 1 | 1.7 miles north-east |
| Mansfield Woodhouse | 2 | 1.7 miles north-east |
| Hucknall | 2 | 6.5 miles south |
| Alfreton | 1 | 7.5 miles west |
| Pilsley | 1 | 8.5 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Bleak Hills
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), 2.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shine Dental Care MansfieldMansfield Woodhouse | 5.0 (615 reviews) | 2.6 miles north-east |
| Gedling Dental - NottinghamGedling | 5.0 (258 reviews) | 12.4 miles south-east |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 5.0 (143 reviews) | 11.6 miles north-west |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 5.0 (122 reviews) | 11.2 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bleak Hills at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Mansfield |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,551 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 30.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 15.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 922 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 | 6 practices, more than 64% of towns in England |
| Access within Nottinghamshire | 42nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 321 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.3 miles away, closer than 78% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Nottinghamshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 21 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | All Saints' Catholic Voluntary Academy — 1.6 miles Sutton Community Academy — 1.8 miles Queen Elizabeth's Academy — 1.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 8 schools, about 9,587 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.9% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Market Place Dental Care, Sutton in Ashfield — 1 miles THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, Mansfield — 2 miles The Orthodontic Practice, Mansfield Woodhouse — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 16 within 10 miles, 80 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 Bleak Hills
The nearest practice to Bleak Hills is Market Place Dental Care in Sutton in Ashfield, 1.3 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 16 practices, and within 20 there are 80.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: BJS Dental (9.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Chesterfield Orthodontics (11.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Bleak Hills list clear aligners, the nearest 1.3 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 Bleak Hills are commissioned by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Market Place Dental Care in Sutton in Ashfield, 1.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 21 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Bleak Hills
Nottinghamshire12 nearby locationsOrthodontic treatment options in Bleak Hills
Orthodontist in Bleak Hills: People weighing up braces or aligners in Bleak Hills can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Nottinghamshire.
Where Bleak Hills sits locally
Heading north for around 1 km brings you to Ladybrook, the closest linked location.
Practice signals around Bleak Hills
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Bleak Hills itself. The nearest recorded are Market Place Dental Care in Sutton in Ashfield, about a mile away; THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Mansfield, about 2 miles away; and The Orthodontic Practice in Mansfield Woodhouse, about 2 miles away.
Compare nearby areas
You can continue browsing related location pages including Ladybrook, Mansfield, Newton Town, Skegby, Sutton Forest Side, and Bull Farm if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
The local picture in Bleak Hills
Bleak Hills — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Bleak Hills's under-16 share sits at 16.3%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Bleak Hills, 6.6% of the 1,551 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, Bleak Hills is better served than 64% of towns in England. 19.9% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Bleak Hills are All Saints' Catholic Voluntary Academy (1.6 miles) and Sutton Community Academy (1.8 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. Bleak Hills sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Bleak Hills is about 21 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Bleak Hills
The orthodontic landscape in Bleak Hills 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 Bleak Hills
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Bleak Hills — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Bleak Hills
Many people in Bleak Hills delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Bleak Hills
Practices serving Bleak Hills differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Bleak Hills is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 16.3% of Bleak Hills's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,551 residents in the neighbourhood around Bleak Hills, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire. With 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, Bleak Hills is better served than 64% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.9% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Bleak Hills are All Saints' Catholic Voluntary Academy (1.6 miles) and Sutton Community Academy (1.8 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. Bleak Hills sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Bleak Hills is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 21 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 Bleak Hills. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Bleak Hills
This part of the page places Bleak Hills, Nottinghamshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. This page links onward to Ladybrook, Mansfield, Newton Town, Skegby, Sutton Forest Side, and Bull Farm for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Bleak Hills
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bleak Hills often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bleak Hills?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bleak Hills is Market Place Dental Care in Sutton in Ashfield, about 1.3 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Thackeray Dental Care (1.6 miles) and THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (1.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bleak Hills?
Our register has 6 practices within 5 miles of Bleak Hills, 16 practices within 10 miles and 80 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bleak Hills?
The nearest practice to Bleak Hills that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Market Place Dental Care in Sutton in Ashfield, about 1.3 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (1.7 miles) and The Orthodontic Practice (1.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bleak Hills, Nottinghamshire?
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 Bleak Hills, Nottinghamshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.