Orthodontic practices near Brailsford
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Brailsford; 17 practices within 10 and 55 practices within 20. The closest is NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST in Derby, 5.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALISTDerby | 5.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| No1 The Orthodontic SpecialistsFindern | 5.5 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 6.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (346 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Practice / Derby Orthodontics (R V Patel)Derby | 6.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 2.3 (6 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic PracticeDerby | 6.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (128 reviews) |
| Bridge Dental and Implant ClinicDerby | 6.6 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (452 reviews) |
| Remarkable Smiles - DerbyDerby | 6.6 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (460 reviews) |
| Casa DentalDerby | 7.0 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (180 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Brailsford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Derby, 5.4 miles south-east; the next are Findern (5.5 miles south-east) and Marchington (8.2 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Derby | 14 | 5.4 miles south-east |
| Findern | 1 | 5.5 miles south-east |
| Marchington | 1 | 8.2 miles south-west |
| Repton | 1 | 8.5 miles south |
| Burton upon Trent | 5 | 11.6 miles south |
| Heanor | 1 | 11.6 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Brailsford
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Alexandra Dental Care in Swadlincote (4.9 from 422 reviews), 14.0 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Dental CareSwadlincote | 4.9 (422 reviews) | 14.0 miles south |
| Beaufort Dental Health CentreSwadlincote | 4.9 (352 reviews) | 12.6 miles south |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 4.9 (346 reviews) | 6.1 miles south-east |
| Burton Smiles Dental ClinicBurton upon Trent | 4.9 (246 reviews) | 11.6 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Brailsford 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 756 |
| Residents under 16 | 15.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,002 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 25.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 52 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Derbyshire | 396th closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 29 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Allestree Woodlands School — 5.1 miles Murray Park Community School — 5.2 miles The Ecclesbourne School — 5.5 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST, Derby — 5 miles No1 The Orthodontic Specialists, Findern — 6 miles Orthodontics Derby, Marchington — 8 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 | 17 within 10 miles, 55 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 Brailsford
From Brailsford the nearest practice is NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST in Derby, 5.4 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 17 practices, and within 20 there are 55.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: No1 The Orthodontic Specialists (5.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Serena Hoyte (12.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Brailsford list clear aligners, the nearest 5.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Brailsford are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST in Derby, 5.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 29 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Brailsford to NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST 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 280 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £125 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 5.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Brailsford
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Orthodontist in Brailsford: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Brailsford. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Brailsford itself or elsewhere in Derbyshire. Brailsford — a small village with a population of around 756 — is covered on this page specifically.
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If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Over Burrows, Culland, Mercaston, Ednaston, Dalbury Lees, and Mugginton may also help.
Local treatment availability around Brailsford
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Brailsford. The nearest recorded are NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST in Derby, about 5 miles away; No1 The Orthodontic Specialists in Findern, about 6 miles away; and Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, about 8 miles away.
Brailsford in context
ONS classifies Brailsford as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Brailsford falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 15.4% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.1% of the 2,002 residents in Brailsford's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. People in Brailsford usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Brailsford are served by secondary schools including Allestree Woodlands School (5.1 miles) and Murray Park Community School (5.2 miles). Brailsford's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Brailsford is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 29 miles away.
Facts about Brailsford
Brailsford is home to around 756 people, classing it as a small village within Derbyshire. Just around 1 km south-east, Over Burrows is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Brailsford
Starting orthodontic treatment in Brailsford can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Brailsford
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Brailsford runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Brailsford
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Brailsford 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. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Brailsford
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 Brailsford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Brailsford
This part of the page places Brailsford, Derbyshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can also browse nearby location pages including Over Burrows, Culland, Mercaston, Ednaston, Dalbury Lees, and Mugginton.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Brailsford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Brailsford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Brailsford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Brailsford is NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST in Derby, about 5.4 miles to the south-east. The next closest are No1 The Orthodontic Specialists (5.5 miles) and Ashbourne Road Dental (6.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Brailsford?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Brailsford, 17 practices within 10 miles and 55 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Derby, 5.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Brailsford?
The nearest practice to Brailsford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST in Derby, about 5.4 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Ashbourne Road Dental (6.1 miles) and Derby City Dental Care (7.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Brailsford, Derbyshire?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Brailsford, Derbyshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.