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Orthodontic practices near Butterley

On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Butterley, 9 practices within 10 and 73 practices within 20. The closest is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 2.6 miles north.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Refine Specialist Dental CareAlfreton2.6 miles north✓–✓4.4 (96 reviews)
Heanor Dental CareHeanor4.1 miles south-east✓––4.0 (66 reviews)
Kirkby Dental PracticeSutton in Ashfield6.9 miles north-east✓✓✓4.4 (314 reviews)
Kimberley DentalKimberley7.5 miles south-east✓–✓4.9 (251 reviews)
Peak Smile StudioPilsley7.5 miles north–✓✓4.1 (39 reviews)
Dr Serena HoyteIlkeston7.7 miles south-east––✓5.0 (2 reviews)
Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental CentreDerby8.2 miles south––✓4.7 (323 reviews)
Hucknall Dental CareHucknall8.4 miles east✓✓✓4.7 (881 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Butterley with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Alfreton, 2.6 miles north; the next are Heanor (4.1 miles south-east) and Sutton in Ashfield (6.9 miles north-east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Alfreton12.6 miles north
Heanor14.1 miles south-east
Sutton in Ashfield36.9 miles north-east
Kimberley17.5 miles south-east
Pilsley17.5 miles north
Ilkeston17.7 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 Butterley

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), 11.5 miles north-east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Shine Dental Care MansfieldMansfield Woodhouse5.0 (615 reviews)11.5 miles north-east
Ashbourne Road DentalDerby4.9 (346 reviews)10.0 miles south-west
Thackeray Dental CareSutton in Ashfield4.9 (305 reviews)10.5 miles north-east
Kimberley DentalKimberley4.9 (251 reviews)7.5 miles south-east

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Butterley at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaAmber Valley
NHS dental servicesNHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationAround the England average
Residents under 1619.1% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,855 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 36.1% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car20.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre725 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health18.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles2 practices
Access within Derbyshire188th closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles)
Nearest practice compared2.6 miles away, closer than 61% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county6.5% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire
Nearest university dental hospitalCharles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 22 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsSwanwick Hall School — 1.0 miles
The Ripley Academy — 1.2 miles
David Nieper Academy — 2.4 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles3 schools, about 2,755 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay18.8% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesRefine Specialist Dental Care, Alfreton — 3 miles
Heanor Dental Care, Heanor — 4 miles
Kirkby Dental Practice, Sutton in Ashfield — 7 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles9 within 10 miles, 73 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 Butterley

The nearest practice to Butterley is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 2.6 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 73.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Smilestyle Signature Dental Care (10.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Serena Hoyte (7.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 23 of the practices around Butterley list clear aligners, the nearest 2.6 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 Butterley are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 2.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 22 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Butterley

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Orthodontist in Butterley: Before booking anything in Butterley, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is relevant to searches focused on both Butterley and the wider Derbyshire area.

Continue your local research

You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Nuttals Park, Porterhouse, Swanwick, Greenhillocks, Peasehill, and The Elms.

Butterley in numbers

Swanwick is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north of Butterley.

Area profile for Butterley

ONS classifies Butterley as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 19.1% of Butterley's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Butterley, 6.5% of the 1,855 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Derbyshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Butterley are Swanwick Hall School (1.0 miles) and The Ripley Academy (1.2 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Butterley is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Butterley is about 22 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield.

What local practice data suggests in Butterley

There is no orthodontist on our records in Butterley itself. The nearest recorded are Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 3 miles away; Heanor Dental Care, about 4 miles away; and Kirkby Dental Practice in Sutton in Ashfield, about 7 miles away.

How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Butterley

Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Butterley helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Butterley

Practices serving Butterley differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Butterley's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Butterley sits within NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 19.1% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.5% of the 1,855 residents in Butterley's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Butterley are Swanwick Hall School (1.0 miles) and The Ripley Academy (1.2 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Butterley is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Butterley is about 22 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Butterley

Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Butterley can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.

Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Butterley

Every mainstream option is available to patients in Butterley — 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 Butterley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Butterley

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Butterley often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Butterley?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Butterley is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 2.6 miles to the north. The next closest are Heanor Dental Care (4.1 miles) and Kirkby Dental Practice (6.9 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Butterley?

Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Butterley, 9 practices within 10 miles and 73 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Butterley?

The nearest practice to Butterley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 2.6 miles to the north. Others nearby include Heanor Dental Care (4.1 miles) and Kirkby Dental Practice (6.9 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Butterley, Derbyshire?

A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Butterley, Derbyshire?

Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.

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TitleButterley, Derbyshire Orthodontist | Compare Options Online
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Published1 June 2022
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