Orthodontic practices near Carr Vale
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Carr Vale, 20 practices within 10 and 66 practices within 20. The closest is J P Ward & Associates in Staveley, 3.7 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J P Ward & AssociatesStaveley | 3.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (48 reviews) |
| Brimington Dental PracticeStaveley | 4.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (170 reviews) |
| Smile Care CentreWalton | 4.9 miles west | – | – | – | 4.2 (136 reviews) |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 5.0 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (122 reviews) |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 5.3 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (143 reviews) |
| Aspire DentalChesterfield | 5.3 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (204 reviews) |
| Peak Smile StudioPilsley | 5.7 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (39 reviews) |
| THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEMansfield | 6.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Carr Vale with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Staveley, 3.7 miles north-west; the next are Walton (4.9 miles west) and Chesterfield (5.0 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Staveley | 2 | 3.7 miles north-west |
| Walton | 1 | 4.9 miles west |
| Chesterfield | 3 | 5.0 miles west |
| Pilsley | 1 | 5.7 miles south-west |
| Mansfield | 1 | 6.8 miles south-east |
| Mansfield Woodhouse | 2 | 6.8 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 Carr Vale
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), 7.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shine Dental Care MansfieldMansfield Woodhouse | 5.0 (615 reviews) | 7.2 miles south-east |
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 5.0 (371 reviews) | 9.4 miles north-west |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 12.8 miles north-west |
| Green Square Dental and Implant CentreRotherham | 5.0 (207 reviews) | 13.0 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Carr Vale at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Bolsover |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,312 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 28.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 20.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 243 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England |
| Access within Derbyshire | 304th closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.7 miles away, closer than 50% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 13 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Bolsover School — 1.7 miles Springwell Community College — 3.4 miles Shirebrook Academy — 3.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 911 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | J P Ward & Associates, Staveley — 4 miles Smile Care Centre, Walton — 5 miles Chesterfield Orthodontics, Chesterfield — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 20 within 10 miles, 66 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 Carr Vale
Carr Vale is 3.7 miles from J P Ward & Associates in Staveley, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 20 practices, and within 20 there are 66.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Chesterfield Orthodontics (5 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 16 of the practices around Carr Vale list clear aligners, the nearest 5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Carr Vale are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Chesterfield Orthodontics, 5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 13 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Carr Vale
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Orthodontist in Carr Vale: Before booking anything in Carr Vale, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Derbyshire and the surrounding area.
Local orthodontic signals in Carr Vale
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Carr Vale itself. The nearest recorded are J P Ward & Associates in Staveley, about 4 miles away; Smile Care Centre in Walton, about 5 miles away; and Chesterfield Orthodontics, about 5 miles away.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as New Bolsover, Rylah, Bolsover Woodhouse, Stockley, Bolsover, and Palterton.
About Carr Vale
Heading north for around 1 km brings you to New Bolsover, the closest linked location.
The local picture in Carr Vale
Carr Vale's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Carr Vale falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. 16.1% of Carr Vale's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,312 residents in the neighbourhood around Carr Vale, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. Carr Vale has 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 56% of towns in England. Regionally, 18.8% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Carr Vale are The Bolsover School (1.7 miles) and Springwell Community College (3.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Carr Vale sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Carr Vale is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 13 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Carr Vale
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Carr Vale has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Carr Vale — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Carr Vale. Carr Vale is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 16.1% of Carr Vale's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,312 residents in the neighbourhood around Carr Vale, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. Carr Vale has 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 56% of towns in England. Regionally, 18.8% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Carr Vale are The Bolsover School (1.7 miles) and Springwell Community College (3.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Carr Vale is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Carr Vale is about 13 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Carr Vale. The nearest we do hold are J P Ward & Associates in Staveley, about 4 miles away; Smile Care Centre in Walton, about 5 miles away; and Chesterfield Orthodontics, about 5 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Carr Vale
Orthodontic treatment in Carr Vale is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Carr Vale
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Carr Vale — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Carr Vale. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Carr Vale
This part of the page places Carr Vale, Derbyshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can keep exploring with related pages for New Bolsover, Rylah, Bolsover Woodhouse, Stockley, Bolsover, and Palterton.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Carr Vale
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Carr Vale often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Carr Vale?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Carr Vale is J P Ward & Associates in Staveley, about 3.7 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Brimington Dental Practice (4.4 miles) and Smile Care Centre (4.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Carr Vale?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Carr Vale, 20 practices within 10 miles and 66 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Carr Vale?
The nearest practice to Carr Vale that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Chesterfield Orthodontics, about 5.0 miles to the west. Others nearby include THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (6.8 miles) and The Orthodontic Practice (6.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Carr Vale, 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 Carr Vale, Derbyshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.