Orthodontic practices near Brackenfield
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Brackenfield, 9 practices within 10 and 88 practices within 20. The closest is Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, 3.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak Smile StudioPilsley | 3.0 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (39 reviews) |
| Refine Specialist Dental CareAlfreton | 3.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (96 reviews) |
| Smile Care CentreWalton | 6.7 miles north | – | – | – | 4.2 (136 reviews) |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 7.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (122 reviews) |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 7.5 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (143 reviews) |
| Aspire DentalChesterfield | 7.5 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (204 reviews) |
| Kirkby Dental PracticeSutton in Ashfield | 8.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (314 reviews) |
| Brimington Dental PracticeStaveley | 9.0 miles north | – | – | – | 4.5 (170 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Brackenfield with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Pilsley, 3.0 miles north-east; the next are Alfreton (3.2 miles south-east) and Walton (6.7 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Pilsley | 1 | 3.0 miles north-east |
| Alfreton | 1 | 3.2 miles south-east |
| Walton | 1 | 6.7 miles north |
| Chesterfield | 3 | 7.2 miles north |
| Sutton in Ashfield | 3 | 8.7 miles east |
| Staveley | 2 | 9.0 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Brackenfield
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), 11.6 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shine Dental Care MansfieldMansfield Woodhouse | 5.0 (615 reviews) | 11.6 miles east |
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 5.0 (371 reviews) | 11.9 miles north |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 5.0 (143 reviews) | 7.5 miles north |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 5.0 (122 reviews) | 7.2 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Brackenfield at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North East Derbyshire |
| 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,706 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.5% aged 16 to 24 and 29.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 104 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices |
| Access within Derbyshire | 228th closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.0 miles away, closer than 57% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 17 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | David Nieper Academy — 3.6 miles Highfields School — 3.7 miles Tibshelf Community School — 3.8 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Peak Smile Studio, Pilsley — 3 miles Refine Specialist Dental Care, Alfreton — 3 miles Smile Care Centre, Walton — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 within 10 miles, 88 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 Brackenfield
Brackenfield is 3 miles from Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 88.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Chesterfield Orthodontics (7.2 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 19 of the practices around Brackenfield list clear aligners, the nearest 3 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 Brackenfield are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 3.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 17 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Brackenfield
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Orthodontist in Brackenfield: This page was put together for people in Brackenfield who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It connects local orthodontic research in Brackenfield with the wider Derbyshire area.
What official data says about Brackenfield
Brackenfield is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Brackenfield falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 16.8% of Brackenfield's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Brackenfield, 6.2% of the 1,706 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Derbyshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Regionally, 18.8% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Brackenfield attend schools such as David Nieper Academy (3.6 miles) and Highfields School (3.7 miles). Brackenfield's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Brackenfield is about 17 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield.
Nearby location pages
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Wessington, Doehole, Woolley Moor, Ashover Hay, Dalebank, and Dicklant.
Where Brackenfield sits locally
Just around 1 km south-east, Wessington is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Useful local orthodontic context for Brackenfield
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Brackenfield. The nearest we do hold are Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, about 3 miles away; Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 3 miles away; and Smile Care Centre in Walton, about 7 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Brackenfield
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Brackenfield helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
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All Orthodontic Options in Brackenfield Explained
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Brackenfield
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This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Brackenfield. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Brackenfield
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Brackenfield, Derbyshire within a broader nearby area. Nearby pages covering Wessington, Doehole, Woolley Moor, Ashover Hay, Dalebank, and Dicklant may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Brackenfield
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Brackenfield often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Brackenfield?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Brackenfield is Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, about 3.0 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Refine Specialist Dental Care (3.2 miles) and Smile Care Centre (6.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Brackenfield?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Brackenfield, 9 practices within 10 miles and 88 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Brackenfield?
The nearest practice to Brackenfield that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 3.2 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Chesterfield Orthodontics (7.2 miles) and Kirkby Dental Practice (8.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Brackenfield, Derbyshire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Brackenfield, Derbyshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.