Orthodontic practices near Bonsall
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Bonsall; 3 practices within 10 and 52 practices within 20. The closest is Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, 7.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak Smile StudioPilsley | 7.6 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (39 reviews) |
| Refine Specialist Dental CareAlfreton | 7.9 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (96 reviews) |
| Smile Care CentreWalton | 9.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.2 (136 reviews) |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 10.1 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (143 reviews) |
| Aspire DentalChesterfield | 10.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (204 reviews) |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 10.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (122 reviews) |
| Brimington Dental PracticeStaveley | 12.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (170 reviews) |
| Heanor Dental CareHeanor | 12.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.0 (66 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bonsall with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Pilsley, 7.6 miles north-east; the next are Alfreton (7.9 miles east) and Walton (9.6 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Pilsley | 1 | 7.6 miles north-east |
| Alfreton | 1 | 7.9 miles east |
| Walton | 1 | 9.6 miles north-east |
| Chesterfield | 3 | 10.1 miles north-east |
| Staveley | 2 | 12.1 miles north-east |
| Heanor | 1 | 12.3 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 Bonsall
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), 13.0 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 5.0 (371 reviews) | 13.0 miles north |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 5.0 (143 reviews) | 10.1 miles north-east |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 5.0 (122 reviews) | 10.1 miles north-east |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 4.9 (346 reviews) | 13.9 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bonsall at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Derbyshire Dales |
| NHS dental services | NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 803 |
| Residents under 16 | 13.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,447 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 23.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 127 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Derbyshire | 491st closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.9% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 18 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Highfields School — 2.6 miles Anthony Gell School — 2.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,074 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Peak Smile Studio, Pilsley — 8 miles Refine Specialist Dental Care, Alfreton — 8 miles Smile Care Centre, Walton — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 3 within 10 miles, 52 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 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 Bonsall
The nearest practice to Bonsall is Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, 7.6 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 3 practices, and within 20 there are 52.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Chesterfield Orthodontics (10.1 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 20 of the practices around Bonsall list clear aligners, the nearest 7.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Bonsall are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 7.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 18 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Bonsall to Peak Smile Studio is roughly 15 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 200 to 400 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £180 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Bonsall
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Orthodontist in Bonsall: This page was put together for people in Bonsall who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Derbyshire. Bonsall — a small village with a population of around 803 — is covered on this page specifically.
Facts about Bonsall
Around 803 people live in Bonsall, which is a small village within Derbyshire. Just under 1 km east, Upperwood is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Nearby location pages
You can continue browsing related location pages including Upperwood, Matlock Bath, Snitterton, Cromford, Matlock Dale, and Middleton-by-Wirksworth if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
The local picture in Bonsall
Officially, Bonsall is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Bonsall falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. With just 13.5% of residents under 16, Bonsall skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Bonsall, 5.9% of the 1,447 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Derbyshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Bonsall has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. 18.8% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Bonsall are Highfields School (2.6 miles) and Anthony Gell School (2.9 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Bonsall is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Bonsall is about 18 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield.
Useful local orthodontic context for Bonsall
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Bonsall. The nearest recorded are Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, about 8 miles away; Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 8 miles away; and Smile Care Centre in Walton, about 10 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Bonsall
Patients in Bonsall have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Bonsall — Local Context
No orthodontic practice covers Bonsall directly, though Bupa Dental Care (about 2 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Bonsall is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Bonsall falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Bonsall has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.5% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Bonsall, 5.9% of the 1,447 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Derbyshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Bonsall; the nearest is about 8 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Bonsall attend schools such as Highfields School (2.6 miles) and Anthony Gell School (2.9 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Bonsall is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Bonsall is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 18 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Bonsall itself. The closest on record are Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, about 8 miles away; Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 8 miles away; and Smile Care Centre in Walton, about 10 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
The Orthodontic Journey in Bonsall
Starting orthodontic treatment in Bonsall can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Bonsall
No orthodontic practice covers Bonsall directly, though Bupa Dental Care (about 2 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Bonsall is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 13.5% of Bonsall's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.9% of the 1,447 residents in Bonsall's census neighbourhood, below the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. Bonsall has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Bonsall are served by secondary schools including Highfields School (2.6 miles) and Anthony Gell School (2.9 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Bonsall sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Bonsall is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 18 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 Bonsall. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Bonsall
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Bonsall, Derbyshire. If you're still deciding, related pages for Upperwood, Matlock Bath, Snitterton, Cromford, Matlock Dale, and Middleton-by-Wirksworth may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Bonsall
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bonsall often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bonsall?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bonsall is Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, about 7.6 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Refine Specialist Dental Care (7.9 miles) and Smile Care Centre (9.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bonsall?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Bonsall, 3 practices within 10 miles and 52 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Pilsley, 7.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bonsall?
The nearest practice to Bonsall that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 7.9 miles to the east. Others nearby include Chesterfield Orthodontics (10.1 miles) and Heanor Dental Care (12.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bonsall, Derbyshire?
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 Bonsall, Derbyshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.