Orthodontic practices near Boughton
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Boughton; 10 practices within 10 and 59 practices within 20. The closest is Shine Dental Care Mansfield in Mansfield Woodhouse, 8.6 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shine Dental Care MansfieldMansfield Woodhouse | 8.6 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (615 reviews) |
| Robinson & AssociatesWorksop | 9.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.0 (4 reviews) |
| Bassetlaw DentalWorksop | 9.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (19 reviews) |
| Trinity House HuddersfieldWorksop | 9.4 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (48 reviews) |
| THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEMansfield | 9.5 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| The Orthodontic PracticeMansfield Woodhouse | 9.5 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (88 reviews) |
| TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICSWorksop | 9.5 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Thackeray Dental CareSutton in Ashfield | 9.6 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (305 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Boughton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mansfield Woodhouse, 8.6 miles west; the next are Worksop (9.3 miles north-west) and Mansfield (9.5 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Woodhouse | 2 | 8.6 miles west |
| Worksop | 5 | 9.3 miles north-west |
| Mansfield | 1 | 9.5 miles west |
| Sutton in Ashfield | 3 | 9.6 miles west |
| Newark on Trent | 1 | 11.0 miles south-east |
| Hucknall | 2 | 14.5 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Boughton
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), 8.6 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shine Dental Care MansfieldMansfield Woodhouse | 5.0 (615 reviews) | 8.6 miles west |
| Gedling Dental - NottinghamGedling | 5.0 (258 reviews) | 16.3 miles south |
| Bassetlaw DentalWorksop | 5.0 (19 reviews) | 9.4 miles north-west |
| The Forum OrthodonticsBeckingham | 5.0 (17 reviews) | 16.8 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Boughton 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) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Population | 10,120 |
| Residents under 16 | 27.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,946 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 12.2% aged 16 to 24 and 33.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 29.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 564 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Nottinghamshire | 300th closest to an orthodontic practice of 321 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.8% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Nottinghamshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 25 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Dukeries Academy — 1.0 miles Tuxford Academy — 4.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 709 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.9% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Shine Dental Care Mansfield, Mansfield Woodhouse — 9 miles Robinson & Associates, Worksop — 9 miles THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, Mansfield — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 10 within 10 miles, 59 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 Boughton
From Boughton the nearest practice is Shine Dental Care Mansfield in Mansfield Woodhouse, 8.6 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 10 practices, and within 20 there are 59.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Trinity House Huddersfield (9.4 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 20 of the practices around Boughton list clear aligners, the nearest 8.6 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 Boughton are commissioned by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Trinity House Huddersfield in Worksop, 9.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 25 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Boughton to Shine Dental Care Mansfield is roughly 20 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 220 to 450 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £100 to £200 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 220 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 29.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Boughton
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Orthodontist in Boughton: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Boughton often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Nottinghamshire. Boughton — a market town with a population of around 10,120 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local orthodontic signals in Boughton
There is no orthodontist on our records in Boughton itself. The nearest recorded are Shine Dental Care Mansfield in Mansfield Woodhouse, about 9 miles away; Robinson & Associates in Worksop, about 9 miles away; and THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Mansfield, about 10 miles away.
Boughton in context
Officially, Boughton is categorised as urban: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 27.2% of Boughton's residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 9.8% of the 1,946 residents in Boughton's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire. People in Boughton usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. Regionally, 19.9% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Boughton attend schools such as The Dukeries Academy (1.0 miles) and Tuxford Academy (4.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Boughton falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Boughton is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 25 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Nearby location pages including Ompton, New Ollerton, Kneesall, Ollerton, Bothamsall, and Eakring can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Local snapshot of Boughton
Around 10,120 people live in Boughton, which is a market town within Nottinghamshire. New Ollerton is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km west of Boughton.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Boughton
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Boughton helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Boughton
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Boughton — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Boughton
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Boughton can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Boughton
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Boughton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Boughton
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Boughton, Nottinghamshire. Related nearby location pages such as Ompton, New Ollerton, Kneesall, Ollerton, Bothamsall, and Eakring can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Boughton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Boughton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Boughton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Boughton is Shine Dental Care Mansfield in Mansfield Woodhouse, about 8.6 miles to the west. The next closest are Robinson & Associates (9.3 miles) and Bassetlaw Dental (9.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Boughton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Boughton, 10 practices within 10 miles and 59 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Mansfield Woodhouse, 8.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Boughton?
The nearest practice to Boughton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Trinity House Huddersfield in Worksop, about 9.4 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (9.5 miles) and The Orthodontic Practice (9.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Boughton, Nottinghamshire?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Boughton, Nottinghamshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.