Orthodontic practices near Brightside
On our practice register: 19 practices within 5 miles of Brightside, 24 practices within 10 and 62 practices within 20. The closest is Space Dental in Catcliffe, 1.5 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Space DentalCatcliffe | 1.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (463 reviews) |
| SmilelignSheffield | 1.8 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (43 reviews) |
| Smile9 - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 1.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (164 reviews) |
| Portman Dental & Implant ClinicSheffield | 2.1 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (164 reviews) |
| ORTHODONTIC PRACTICERotherham | 2.3 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| One Smile Dental - SheffieldSheffield | 2.8 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (61 reviews) |
| ImpressSheffield | 3.0 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (35 reviews) |
| Charles Clifford Dental HospitalSheffield | 3.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.1 (170 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Brightside with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Catcliffe, 1.5 miles east; the next are Sheffield (1.8 miles west) and Rotherham (2.3 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Catcliffe | 1 | 1.5 miles east |
| Sheffield | 10 | 1.8 miles west |
| Rotherham | 7 | 2.3 miles east |
| Nether Edge | 1 | 3.5 miles south-west |
| Beighton | 1 | 5.0 miles south-east |
| Dronfield | 1 | 7.4 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Brightside
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), 7.4 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 5.0 (371 reviews) | 7.4 miles south |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 5.0 (264 reviews) | 3.3 miles west |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 3.3 miles south-west |
| Green Square Dental and Implant CentreRotherham | 5.0 (207 reviews) | 3.9 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Brightside 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 32.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,855 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 11.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 13.6% aged 16 to 24 and 35.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 49.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 646 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 17 practices, more than 88% of towns in England |
| Access within Sheffield | 75th closest to an orthodontic practice of 180 places in the county (the county median is 1.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.5 miles away, closer than 75% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 11.2% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Sheffield |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 3 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park — 0.2 miles Oasis Academy Don Valley — 0.3 miles Fir Vale Academy — 0.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 14 schools, about 13,564 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Space Dental, Catcliffe — 2 miles Smilelign, Sheffield — 2 miles ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, Rotherham — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 24 within 10 miles, 62 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | S96, S98, S99 |
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 Brightside
Brightside is 1.5 miles from Space Dental in Catcliffe, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 24 practices, and within 20 there are 62.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Smile9 - Invisalign Sheffield (1.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; One Smile Dental - Sheffield (2.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Brightside list clear aligners, the nearest 1.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Brightside are commissioned by NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Space Dental in Catcliffe, 1.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 3 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Brightside
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Orthodontist in Brightside: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Brightside understand their options before committing to an appointment. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Sheffield.
What we know about practices near Brightside
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Brightside. The nearest we do hold are Space Dental in Catcliffe, about 2 miles away; Smilelign in Sheffield, about 2 miles away; and ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Rotherham, about 2 miles away.
Widen your local search
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Attercliffe, Grimesthorpe, Carbrook, Cricket Houses, Darnall, and High Wincobank.
A quick look at Brightside
Just around 1 km south, Attercliffe is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Brightside in context
Brightside's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Brightside skews family-heavy: 32.2% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 11.2% of the 1,855 residents in Brightside's census neighbourhood, above the 7% average across Sheffield. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (17), Brightside has more choice than 88% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 26.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Brightside are UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park (0.2 miles) and Oasis Academy Don Valley (0.3 miles). 14 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Brightside sits among the more deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Brightside is about 3 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Brightside
Many people in Brightside 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. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Brightside runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
All Orthodontic Options in Brightside Explained
Patients in Brightside have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Brightside
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Brightside — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Brightside. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Brightside
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Brightside, Sheffield, these local links help you keep browsing. You can keep exploring with related pages for Attercliffe, Grimesthorpe, Carbrook, Cricket Houses, Darnall, and High Wincobank.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Brightside
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Brightside often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Brightside?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Brightside is Space Dental in Catcliffe, about 1.5 miles to the east. The next closest are Smilelign (1.8 miles) and Smile9 - Invisalign Sheffield (1.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Brightside?
Our register has 19 practices within 5 miles of Brightside, 24 practices within 10 miles and 62 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Brightside?
The nearest practice to Brightside that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Space Dental in Catcliffe, about 1.5 miles to the east. Others nearby include Smile9 - Invisalign Sheffield (1.8 miles) and ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (2.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Brightside, Sheffield?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Brightside, Sheffield?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.