Orthodontic practices near Boulder Hill
On our practice register: 11 practices within 5 miles of Boulder Hill, 22 practices within 10 and 61 practices within 20. The closest is One Smile Dental - Sheffield, 0.5 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Smile Dental - SheffieldSheffield | 0.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (61 reviews) |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 1.2 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (264 reviews) |
| Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant CentreSheffield | 1.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (120 reviews) |
| Charles Clifford Dental HospitalSheffield | 1.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.1 (170 reviews) |
| SmilelignSheffield | 1.5 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (43 reviews) |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 2.2 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (213 reviews) |
| Portman Dental & Implant ClinicSheffield | 2.2 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (164 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Centre, SheffieldNether Edge | 2.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (82 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Boulder Hill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Sheffield, 0.5 miles east; the next are Nether Edge (2.2 miles south) and Catcliffe (4.8 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Sheffield | 10 | 0.5 miles east |
| Nether Edge | 1 | 2.2 miles south |
| Catcliffe | 1 | 4.8 miles east |
| Rotherham | 7 | 5.6 miles east |
| Dronfield | 1 | 6.9 miles south |
| Beighton | 1 | 7.5 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 Boulder Hill
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), 6.9 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 5.0 (371 reviews) | 6.9 miles south |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 5.0 (264 reviews) | 1.2 miles south |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 2.2 miles south |
| Green Square Dental and Implant CentreRotherham | 5.0 (207 reviews) | 7.2 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Boulder Hill 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 17.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,656 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 34.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 24.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,374 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 11 practices, more than 77% of towns in England |
| Access within Sheffield | 11th closest to an orthodontic practice of 180 places in the county (the county median is 1.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.5 miles away, closer than 91% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Sheffield |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 2 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Forge Valley School & Sixth Form — 0.4 miles E-Act Parkwood Academy — 1.4 miles King Edward VII School — 1.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 13 schools, about 14,891 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | One Smile Dental - Sheffield, Sheffield — under a mile The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield, Nether Edge — 2 miles Space Dental, Catcliffe — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 22 within 10 miles, 61 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | S6 |
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 Boulder Hill
Boulder Hill has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: One Smile Dental - Sheffield is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 22 practices, and within 20 there are 61.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: One Smile Dental - Sheffield (under a mile) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 19 of the practices around Boulder Hill list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Boulder Hill are commissioned by NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is One Smile Dental - Sheffield, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 2 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Boulder Hill
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Orthodontist in Boulder Hill: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Boulder Hill understand their options before committing to an appointment. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Boulder Hill itself or elsewhere in Sheffield.
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Pages for Malinbridge, Crookes, Hallowmoor, Loxley Bottom, Studfield Hill, and Woodland View follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
The local picture in Boulder Hill
Boulder Hill's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Boulder Hill falls under NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 17.1% of Boulder Hill's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Boulder Hill, 6.9% of the 1,656 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7% average across Sheffield, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (11), Boulder Hill has more choice than 77% of towns in England. 26.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Boulder Hill attend schools such as Forge Valley School & Sixth Form (0.4 miles) and E-Act Parkwood Academy (1.4 miles). 13 secondary schools are within three miles. Boulder Hill sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Boulder Hill is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 2 miles away.
Local orthodontic signals in Boulder Hill
There is no orthodontist on our records in Boulder Hill itself. The closest on record are One Smile Dental - Sheffield, under a mile away; The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield in Nether Edge, about 2 miles away; and Space Dental in Catcliffe, about 5 miles away.
Facts about Boulder Hill
The nearest other location we cover is Malinbridge, under 1 km to the north.
All Orthodontic Options in Boulder Hill Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Boulder Hill offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Boulder Hill — Local Context
Practices serving Boulder Hill differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. ONS classifies Boulder Hill as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Boulder Hill falls under NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. 17.1% of Boulder Hill's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,656 residents in the neighbourhood around Boulder Hill, 6.9% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7% average across Sheffield. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (11), Boulder Hill has more choice than 77% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 26.4% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Boulder Hill are Forge Valley School & Sixth Form (0.4 miles) and E-Act Parkwood Academy (1.4 miles). 13 secondary schools are within three miles. Boulder Hill sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Boulder Hill is about 2 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Boulder Hill itself. The nearest we do hold are One Smile Dental - Sheffield, under a mile away; The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield in Nether Edge, about 2 miles away; and Space Dental in Catcliffe, about 5 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Boulder Hill
Many people in Boulder Hill 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Boulder Hill
Provision in Boulder Hill varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Boulder Hill is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Boulder Hill falls under NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 17.1% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Boulder Hill, 6.9% of the 1,656 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7% average across Sheffield, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Boulder Hill has 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 77% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 26.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Boulder Hill are served by secondary schools including Forge Valley School & Sixth Form (0.4 miles) and E-Act Parkwood Academy (1.4 miles). 13 secondary schools are within three miles. Boulder Hill sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Boulder Hill is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 2 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Boulder Hill. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Boulder Hill
These local links are here for anyone comparing Boulder Hill, Sheffield against nearby alternatives. Related nearby location pages such as Malinbridge, Crookes, Hallowmoor, Loxley Bottom, Studfield Hill, and Woodland View can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Boulder Hill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Boulder Hill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Boulder Hill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Boulder Hill is One Smile Dental - Sheffield, about 0.5 miles to the east. The next closest are Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign Sheffield (1.2 miles) and Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre (1.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Boulder Hill?
Our register has 11 practices within 5 miles of Boulder Hill, 22 practices within 10 miles and 61 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Boulder Hill?
The nearest practice to Boulder Hill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is One Smile Dental - Sheffield, about 0.5 miles to the east. Others nearby include Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre (1.2 miles) and The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield (2.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Boulder Hill, 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 Boulder Hill, Sheffield?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.