Orthodontic practices near Bolsterstone
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Bolsterstone; 18 practices within 10 and 85 practices within 20. The closest is Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre, 5.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant CentreSheffield | 5.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (120 reviews) |
| One Smile Dental - SheffieldSheffield | 6.0 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (61 reviews) |
| K3 Cosmetic Dental StudioBarnsley | 6.3 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (331 reviews) |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 7.0 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (264 reviews) |
| SmilelignSheffield | 7.0 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (43 reviews) |
| Barnsley HospitalBarnsley | 7.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.6 (508 reviews) |
| Trinity House OrthodonticsWakefield | 7.2 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (183 reviews) |
| Charles Clifford Dental HospitalSheffield | 7.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.1 (170 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bolsterstone with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Sheffield, 5.2 miles south-east; the next are Barnsley (6.3 miles north-east) and Wakefield (7.2 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Sheffield | 10 | 5.2 miles south-east |
| Barnsley | 4 | 6.3 miles north-east |
| Wakefield | 2 | 7.2 miles north-east |
| Nether Edge | 1 | 8.0 miles south-east |
| Catcliffe | 1 | 9.6 miles south-east |
| Rotherham | 7 | 10.0 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Bolsterstone
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), 12.3 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 5.0 (371 reviews) | 12.3 miles south |
| Smiles in Tandem DentalHuddersfield | 5.0 (284 reviews) | 13.5 miles north-west |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 5.0 (264 reviews) | 7.0 miles south-east |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 8.0 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bolsterstone 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 11.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,368 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 23% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 117 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Sheffield | 161st closest to an orthodontic practice of 180 places in the county (the county median is 1.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.3% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Sheffield |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 7 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Stocksbridge High School — 0.6 miles Bradfield Secondary School — 3.7 miles Penistone Grammar School — 4.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 784 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre, Sheffield — 5 miles K3 Cosmetic Dental Studio, Barnsley — 6 miles Trinity House Orthodontics, Wakefield — 7 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 | 18 within 10 miles, 85 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Deepcar Dental Care — under a mile |
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 Bolsterstone
The nearest practice to Bolsterstone is Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre, 5.2 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 18 practices, and within 20 there are 85.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre (5.2 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 21 of the practices around Bolsterstone 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 Bolsterstone are commissioned by NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre, 5.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Bolsterstone to Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre 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 12.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Bolsterstone
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Orthodontist in Bolsterstone: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Bolsterstone keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Sheffield.
Nearby location pages
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Hollin Busk, Bracken Moor, Carr Head, Ewden Village, Knoll Top, and Royd.
What local practice data suggests in Bolsterstone
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Bolsterstone itself. The nearest we do hold are Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre, about 5 miles away; K3 Cosmetic Dental Studio in Barnsley, about 6 miles away; and Trinity House Orthodontics in Wakefield, about 7 miles away.
Where Bolsterstone sits locally
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Hollin Busk, the closest linked location.
What official data says about Bolsterstone
Bolsterstone is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Bolsterstone falls under NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Bolsterstone's under-16 share, 11.6%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Bolsterstone, 5.3% of the 1,368 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7% average across Sheffield, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Bolsterstone; the nearest is about 5 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 26.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Bolsterstone are served by secondary schools including Stocksbridge High School (0.6 miles) and Bradfield Secondary School (3.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Bolsterstone falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Bolsterstone is about 7 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Bolsterstone
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Bolsterstone has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Bolsterstone
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Bolsterstone
Orthodontic treatment in Bolsterstone 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. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Bolsterstone
There's no orthodontist on record in Bolsterstone itself; the nearest dentist, Deepcar Dental Care, is under a mile away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Bolsterstone — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Bolsterstone's under-16 share, 11.6%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.3% of the 1,368 residents in Bolsterstone's census neighbourhood, below the 7% average across Sheffield. Bolsterstone has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 26.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Bolsterstone are served by secondary schools including Stocksbridge High School (0.6 miles) and Bradfield Secondary School (3.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Bolsterstone's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Bolsterstone is about 7 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Bolsterstone. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Bolsterstone
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Bolsterstone, Sheffield alone. Other local pages worth browsing include Hollin Busk, Bracken Moor, Carr Head, Ewden Village, Knoll Top, and Royd.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Bolsterstone
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bolsterstone often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bolsterstone?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bolsterstone is Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre, about 5.2 miles to the south-east. The next closest are One Smile Dental - Sheffield (6.0 miles) and K3 Cosmetic Dental Studio (6.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bolsterstone?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Bolsterstone, 18 practices within 10 miles and 85 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Sheffield, 5.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bolsterstone?
The nearest practice to Bolsterstone that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre, about 5.2 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include One Smile Dental - Sheffield (6.0 miles) and Trinity House Orthodontics (7.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bolsterstone, Sheffield?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Bolsterstone, Sheffield?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.