Orthodontic practices near Blue Hill
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Blue Hill; 33 practices within 10 and 90 practices within 20. The closest is Hilton Dental Clinic | West Bridgford, Nottingham, 5.2 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Dental Clinic | West Bridgford, NottinghamNottingham | 5.2 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (129 reviews) |
| The Campbell ClinicRuddington | 5.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (378 reviews) |
| Netherfield Smile CentreGedling | 5.8 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (899 reviews) |
| Helix House OrthodonticsWest Bridgford | 6.1 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (188 reviews) |
| VIRTUE HEALTH LIMITED T/A HELIX HOUSE ORTHODONTICSNottingham | 6.1 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Gedling Dental - NottinghamGedling | 6.2 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (258 reviews) |
| Bridgford Dental PracticeNottingham | 6.2 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (79 reviews) |
| Straight Teeth SuiteWest Bridgford | 6.2 miles west | – | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Blue Hill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Nottingham, 5.2 miles west; the next are Ruddington (5.6 miles west) and Gedling (5.8 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Nottingham | 17 | 5.2 miles west |
| Ruddington | 1 | 5.6 miles west |
| Gedling | 2 | 5.8 miles north-west |
| West Bridgford | 3 | 6.1 miles west |
| Burton Joyce | 1 | 6.3 miles north |
| Arnold | 4 | 7.8 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Blue Hill
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Gedling Dental - Nottingham (5.0 from 258 reviews), 6.2 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gedling Dental - NottinghamGedling | 5.0 (258 reviews) | 6.2 miles north-west |
| Lady Bay Dental CareNottingham | 5.0 (156 reviews) | 6.4 miles north-west |
| Stella Dental NottinghamNottingham | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 8.0 miles north-west |
| Complete OrthodonticsArnold | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 7.8 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Blue Hill at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Rushcliffe |
| 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,451 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7% aged 16 to 24 and 25.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 178 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Nottinghamshire | 212th closest to an orthodontic practice of 321 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Nottinghamshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 39 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | South Nottinghamshire Academy — 3.6 miles Toot Hill School — 3.7 miles The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form — 4.3 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.9% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Hilton Dental Clinic | West Bridgford, Nottingham, Nottingham — 5 miles The Campbell Clinic, Ruddington — 6 miles Netherfield Smile Centre, Gedling — 6 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 33 within 10 miles, 90 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Ice Surgeries — 4 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 Blue Hill
From Blue Hill the nearest practice is Hilton Dental Clinic | West Bridgford, Nottingham, 5.2 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 33 practices, and within 20 there are 90.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Campbell Clinic (5.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Regent Street Clinic Nottingham (7.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Blue Hill list clear aligners, the nearest 5.2 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 Blue Hill are commissioned by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Campbell Clinic in Ruddington, 5.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 39 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Blue Hill to Hilton Dental Clinic | West Bridgford, Nottingham is roughly 10 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 140 to 270 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £120 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Blue Hill
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Practice signals around Blue Hill
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Blue Hill. The nearest we do hold are Hilton Dental Clinic | West Bridgford, Nottingham, about 5 miles away; The Campbell Clinic in Ruddington, about 6 miles away; and Netherfield Smile Centre in Gedling, about 6 miles away.
What official data says about Blue Hill
ONS classifies Blue Hill as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Blue Hill. 16.1% of Blue Hill's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,451 residents in the neighbourhood around Blue Hill, 6.5% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Blue Hill; the nearest is about 5 miles away. 19.9% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Blue Hill are served by secondary schools including South Nottinghamshire Academy (3.6 miles) and Toot Hill School (3.7 miles). Blue Hill's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Blue Hill is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 39 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
A quick look at Blue Hill
Heading south for around 1 km brings you to Owthorpe, the closest linked location.
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Blue Hill
Orthodontic treatment in Blue Hill is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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 Blue Hill
No orthodontic practice covers Blue Hill directly, though Ice Surgeries (about 4 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Blue Hill — larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 16.1% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,451 residents in the neighbourhood around Blue Hill, 6.5% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire. People in Blue Hill usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.9% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Blue Hill attend schools such as South Nottinghamshire Academy (3.6 miles) and Toot Hill School (3.7 miles). Blue Hill falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Blue Hill is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 39 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Blue Hill Explained
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Blue Hill
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Frequently Asked Questions in Blue Hill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Blue Hill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Blue Hill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Blue Hill is Hilton Dental Clinic | West Bridgford, Nottingham, about 5.2 miles to the west. The next closest are The Campbell Clinic (5.6 miles) and Netherfield Smile Centre (5.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Blue Hill?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Blue Hill, 33 practices within 10 miles and 90 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Nottingham, 5.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Blue Hill?
The nearest practice to Blue Hill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Campbell Clinic in Ruddington, about 5.6 miles to the west. Others nearby include Netherfield Smile Centre (5.8 miles) and Helix House Orthodontics (6.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Blue Hill, Nottinghamshire?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Blue Hill, Nottinghamshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.