Orthodontic practices near Brightgate
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Brightgate; 3 practices within 10 and 47 practices within 20. The closest is Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, 8.5 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak Smile StudioPilsley | 8.5 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (39 reviews) |
| Refine Specialist Dental CareAlfreton | 9.3 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (96 reviews) |
| Smile Care CentreWalton | 10.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.2 (136 reviews) |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 10.4 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (143 reviews) |
| Aspire DentalChesterfield | 10.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (204 reviews) |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 10.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (122 reviews) |
| Brimington Dental PracticeStaveley | 12.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (170 reviews) |
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 12.7 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (371 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Brightgate with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Pilsley, 8.5 miles east; the next are Alfreton (9.3 miles east) and Walton (10.0 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Pilsley | 1 | 8.5 miles east |
| Alfreton | 1 | 9.3 miles east |
| Walton | 1 | 10.0 miles north-east |
| Chesterfield | 3 | 10.4 miles north-east |
| Staveley | 2 | 12.4 miles north-east |
| Dronfield | 1 | 12.7 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Brightgate
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), 12.7 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 5.0 (371 reviews) | 12.7 miles north |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 17.3 miles north |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 5.0 (143 reviews) | 10.4 miles north-east |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 5.0 (122 reviews) | 10.4 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Brightgate 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 |
| 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 | 515th 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 — 3.3 miles Anthony Gell School — 3.9 miles Lady Manners School — 6.0 miles |
| 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 — 9 miles Smile Care Centre, Walton — 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 | 3 within 10 miles, 47 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 3 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 Brightgate
From Brightgate the nearest practice is Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, 8.5 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 3 practices, and within 20 there are 47.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Chesterfield Orthodontics (10.4 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 21 of the practices around Brightgate list clear aligners, the nearest 8.5 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 Brightgate are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 9.3 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 Brightgate to Peak Smile Studio 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 440 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 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 Brightgate
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Orthodontist in Brightgate: This page was put together for people in Brightgate who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Derbyshire and the surrounding area.
Practice signals around Brightgate
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Brightgate itself. The nearest recorded are Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, about 8 miles away; Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 9 miles away; and Smile Care Centre in Walton, about 10 miles away.
Brightgate at a glance
Oaker is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km north-east of Brightgate.
The local picture in Brightgate
Brightgate — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Brightgate's under-16 share, 13.5%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Brightgate, 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 Brightgate; the nearest is about 9 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Brightgate are Highfields School (3.3 miles) and Anthony Gell School (3.9 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Brightgate is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Brightgate is about 18 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield.
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The Orthodontic Journey in Brightgate
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Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
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Teeth Straightening Options Available in Brightgate
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Brightgate
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Frequently Asked Questions in Brightgate
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Brightgate often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Brightgate?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Brightgate is Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, about 8.5 miles to the east. The next closest are Refine Specialist Dental Care (9.3 miles) and Smile Care Centre (10.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Brightgate?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Brightgate, 3 practices within 10 miles and 47 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Pilsley, 8.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Brightgate?
The nearest practice to Brightgate that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 9.3 miles to the east. Others nearby include Chesterfield Orthodontics (10.4 miles) and Heanor Dental Care (13.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Brightgate, Derbyshire?
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 Brightgate, Derbyshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.