Orthodontic practices near Blidworth
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Blidworth, 20 practices within 10 and 72 practices within 20. The closest is Market Place Dental Care in Sutton in Ashfield, 4.4 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Place Dental CareSutton in Ashfield | 4.4 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (1,291 reviews) |
| Shine Dental Care MansfieldMansfield Woodhouse | 4.5 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (615 reviews) |
| Thackeray Dental CareSutton in Ashfield | 4.5 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (305 reviews) |
| THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEMansfield | 4.6 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| The Orthodontic PracticeMansfield Woodhouse | 4.6 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (88 reviews) |
| Kirkby Dental PracticeSutton in Ashfield | 5.3 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (314 reviews) |
| Hucknall Dental CareHucknall | 5.5 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (881 reviews) |
| Arrow Orthodontics LtdHucknall | 6.4 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Blidworth with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Sutton in Ashfield, 4.4 miles north-west; the next are Mansfield Woodhouse (4.5 miles north-west) and Mansfield (4.6 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Sutton in Ashfield | 3 | 4.4 miles north-west |
| Mansfield Woodhouse | 2 | 4.5 miles north-west |
| Mansfield | 1 | 4.6 miles north-west |
| Hucknall | 2 | 5.5 miles south-west |
| Arnold | 5 | 6.5 miles south |
| Nottingham | 11 | 8.0 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Blidworth
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), 4.5 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shine Dental Care MansfieldMansfield Woodhouse | 5.0 (615 reviews) | 4.5 miles north-west |
| Gedling Dental - NottinghamGedling | 5.0 (258 reviews) | 9.0 miles south |
| Lady Bay Dental CareNottingham | 5.0 (156 reviews) | 11.2 miles south |
| Stella Dental NottinghamNottingham | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 10.2 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Blidworth at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Newark and Sherwood |
| 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 |
| Population | 4,457 |
| Residents under 16 | 14.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,509 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 28.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 332 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England |
| Access within Nottinghamshire | 181st closest to an orthodontic practice of 321 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Nottinghamshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 25 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Joseph Whitaker School — 1.0 miles Sherwood Church Academy — 3.9 miles Colonel Frank Seely Academy — 4.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,361 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 — 4 miles Shine Dental Care Mansfield, Mansfield Woodhouse — 4 miles THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, Mansfield — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 20 within 10 miles, 72 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Ravenshead Dental Practice — 2 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 Blidworth
Blidworth is 4.4 miles from Market Place Dental Care in Sutton in Ashfield, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 20 practices, and within 20 there are 72.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: BJS Dental (6.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Regent Street Clinic Nottingham (10.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Blidworth list clear aligners, the nearest 4.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Blidworth 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, 4.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 25 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Blidworth
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Blidworth, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Blidworth or another part of Nottinghamshire. Blidworth — a small town with a population of around 4,457 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local context for Blidworth
With a population of roughly 4,457, Blidworth is a small town within Nottinghamshire. The nearest other location we cover is Haywood Oaks, around 2 km to the south-east.
Blidworth in context
By ONS classification, Blidworth falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Blidworth sits within NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 14.6% of Blidworth's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6% of the 1,509 residents in Blidworth's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire. With 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, Blidworth is better served than 60% of towns in England. Regionally, 19.9% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Blidworth are served by secondary schools including The Joseph Whitaker School (1.0 miles) and Sherwood Church Academy (3.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Blidworth close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Blidworth is about 25 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield.
What we know about practices near Blidworth
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Blidworth itself. The nearest recorded are Market Place Dental Care in Sutton in Ashfield, about 4 miles away; Shine Dental Care Mansfield in Mansfield Woodhouse, about 4 miles away; and THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Mansfield, about 5 miles away.
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Pages for Rainworth, Haywood Oaks, Ravenshead, Harlow Wood, Ravensdale, and Calverton follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Orthodontic Treatments in Blidworth
Patients in Blidworth have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Blidworth — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in Blidworth itself; the nearest dentist, Ravenshead Dental Practice, is about 2 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Blidworth's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Blidworth falls under NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board. 14.6% of Blidworth's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6% of the 1,509 residents in Blidworth's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (5), Blidworth has more choice than 60% 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 Blidworth are The Joseph Whitaker School (1.0 miles) and Sherwood Church Academy (3.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Blidworth's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Blidworth is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 25 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Blidworth. The nearest recorded are Market Place Dental Care in Sutton in Ashfield, about 4 miles away; Shine Dental Care Mansfield in Mansfield Woodhouse, about 4 miles away; and THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Mansfield, about 5 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Blidworth
Many people in Blidworth delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Blidworth
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Blidworth follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Blidworth. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Blidworth
These links help widen your research beyond Blidworth, Nottinghamshire if you're open to travelling a little further. For a broader comparison, pages for Rainworth, Haywood Oaks, Ravenshead, Harlow Wood, Ravensdale, and Calverton follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Blidworth
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Blidworth often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Blidworth?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Blidworth is Market Place Dental Care in Sutton in Ashfield, about 4.4 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Shine Dental Care Mansfield (4.5 miles) and Thackeray Dental Care (4.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Blidworth?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Blidworth, 20 practices within 10 miles and 72 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Blidworth?
The nearest practice to Blidworth that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Market Place Dental Care in Sutton in Ashfield, about 4.4 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (4.6 miles) and The Orthodontic Practice (4.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Blidworth, Nottinghamshire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Blidworth, Nottinghamshire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.