Orthodontic practices near Car Colston
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Car Colston, 28 practices within 10 and 67 practices within 20. The closest is Pear Tree Dental in Burton Joyce, 4.6 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pear Tree DentalBurton Joyce | 4.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (642 reviews) |
| Gedling Dental - NottinghamGedling | 6.3 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (258 reviews) |
| Netherfield Smile CentreGedling | 6.3 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (899 reviews) |
| Complete OrthodonticsArnold | 7.7 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
| Westdale DentalNottingham | 7.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (730 reviews) |
| BJS DentalArnold | 8.4 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (70 reviews) |
| Kirkgate Dental SurgeryNewark on Trent | 8.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (270 reviews) |
| Smile Studio Walk In CentreArnold | 8.4 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (106 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Car Colston with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Burton Joyce, 4.6 miles west; the next are Gedling (6.3 miles west) and Arnold (7.7 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Burton Joyce | 1 | 4.6 miles west |
| Gedling | 2 | 6.3 miles west |
| Arnold | 5 | 7.7 miles west |
| Nottingham | 16 | 7.7 miles west |
| Newark on Trent | 1 | 8.4 miles north-east |
| West Bridgford | 3 | 9.1 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Car Colston
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Gedling Dental - Nottingham (5.0 from 258 reviews), 6.3 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gedling Dental - NottinghamGedling | 5.0 (258 reviews) | 6.3 miles west |
| Lady Bay Dental CareNottingham | 5.0 (156 reviews) | 8.8 miles west |
| Stella Dental NottinghamNottingham | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 9.7 miles west |
| Complete OrthodonticsArnold | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 7.7 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Car Colston at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Rushcliffe |
| NHS dental services | NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 14.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,144 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 | 8.8% aged 16 to 24 and 22.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 90 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Nottinghamshire | 191st closest to an orthodontic practice of 321 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Nottinghamshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 36 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Toot Hill School — 2.3 miles South Nottinghamshire Academy — 5.0 miles Carlton le Willows Academy — 5.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,838 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.9% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Pear Tree Dental, Burton Joyce — 5 miles Gedling Dental - Nottingham, Gedling — 6 miles Complete Orthodontics, Arnold — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 28 within 10 miles, 67 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Buttercross View Dental Practice — 2 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 Car Colston
Car Colston is 4.6 miles from Pear Tree Dental in Burton Joyce, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 28 practices, and within 20 there are 67.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Pear Tree Dental (4.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Regent Street Clinic Nottingham (9.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Car Colston list clear aligners, the nearest 4.6 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 Car Colston are commissioned by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Pear Tree Dental in Burton Joyce, 4.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 36 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Car Colston
Nottinghamshire12 nearby locationsBraces and aligner options in Car Colston
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Car Colston, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Nottinghamshire.
The local picture in Car Colston
ONS classifies Car Colston as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Car Colston sits within NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 14.6% of Car Colston's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,144 residents in the neighbourhood around Car Colston, 6.2% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire. Regionally, 19.9% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Car Colston attend schools such as Toot Hill School (2.3 miles) and South Nottinghamshire Academy (5.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Car Colston'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 Car Colston is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 36 miles away.
About Car Colston
Heading north-east for around 2 km brings you to Screveton, the closest linked location.
What we know about practices near Car Colston
There is no orthodontist on our records in Car Colston itself. The nearest recorded are Pear Tree Dental in Burton Joyce, about 5 miles away; Gedling Dental - Nottingham, about 6 miles away; and Complete Orthodontics in Arnold, about 8 miles away.
Nearby location pages
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Scarrington, Screveton, Kneeton, East Bridgford, Aslockton, and Bingham.
The Orthodontic Journey in Car Colston
Orthodontic treatment in Car Colston is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Car Colston
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Car Colston
Every case in Car Colston follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Orthodontic Treatments in Car Colston
The orthodontic landscape in Car Colston offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Car Colston
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Car Colston. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Car Colston
If Car Colston, Nottinghamshire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Scarrington, Screveton, Kneeton, East Bridgford, Aslockton, and Bingham.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Car Colston
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Car Colston often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Car Colston?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Car Colston is Pear Tree Dental in Burton Joyce, about 4.6 miles to the west. The next closest are Gedling Dental - Nottingham (6.3 miles) and Netherfield Smile Centre (6.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Car Colston?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Car Colston, 28 practices within 10 miles and 67 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Car Colston?
The nearest practice to Car Colston that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Pear Tree Dental in Burton Joyce, about 4.6 miles to the west. Others nearby include Netherfield Smile Centre (6.3 miles) and Westdale Dental (7.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Car Colston, Nottinghamshire?
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 Car Colston, Nottinghamshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.