NHS Treatment in Chevinside at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 11.3% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.9% of 1,998 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Heanor Dental Care, Heanor — 5.9 miles; 9 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Belper School and Sixth Form Centre — 1.5 miles The Ecclesbourne School — 2.4 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — about 25 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.6% of residents in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices listing NHS orthodontics near Chevinside
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Chevinside; 19 practices within 10 and 80 practices within 20. The closest is Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental Centre in Derby, 5.9 miles south-east. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Heanor Dental Care, 5.9 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heanor Dental CareHeanor | 5.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.0 (66 reviews) |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 6.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (346 reviews) |
| Refine Specialist Dental CareAlfreton | 6.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (96 reviews) |
| Derby City Dental CareDerby | 7.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (498 reviews) |
| Cavendish Dental PracticeDerby | 8.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (884 reviews) |
| NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALISTDerby | 8.2 miles south | ✓ | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Chevinside with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Heanor, 5.9 miles east; the next are Derby (6.5 miles south) and Alfreton (6.7 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Heanor | 1 | 5.9 miles east |
| Derby | 6 | 6.5 miles south |
| Alfreton | 1 | 6.7 miles north-east |
| Kimberley | 1 | 10.0 miles east |
| Sutton in Ashfield | 1 | 11.5 miles north-east |
| Hucknall | 1 | 12.1 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Chevinside
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Queen's Road Dental Care in Rylands (4.9 from 543 reviews), 13.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queen's Road Dental CareRylands | 4.9 (543 reviews) | 13.5 miles south-east |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 4.9 (346 reviews) | 6.5 miles south |
| Kimberley DentalKimberley | 4.9 (251 reviews) | 10.0 miles east |
| Smilestyle Signature Dental CareBasford | 4.9 (217 reviews) | 12.9 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Chevinside, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Bupa Dental Care, 6.1 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Heanor Dental Care, 5.9 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 25 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Chevinside are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
For families in Chevinside, the NHS pathway offers a subsidised route to fixed braces for eligible children. Eligible under-18s get excellent clinical outcomes at no cost. For those who don't qualify or can't wait, private treatment fills the gap effectively.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Chevinside
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. How long NHS treatment takes to start in Derbyshire depends heavily on the individual practice's current caseload.
Practices serving Chevinside differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Chevinside's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.9% of the 1,998 residents in Chevinside's census neighbourhood, below the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Chevinside is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 25 miles away. For NHS dental services, Chevinside falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. By ONS classification, Chevinside falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Census data puts only 11.3% of Chevinside's population at under 16, below the typical share. Families in Chevinside are served by secondary schools including Belper School and Sixth Form Centre (1.5 miles) and The Ecclesbourne School (2.4 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Chevinside; the nearest is about 6 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Chevinside itself. The nearest recorded are Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental Centre in Derby, about 6 miles away; Heanor Dental Care, about 6 miles away; and Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 7 miles away. NHS capacity is limited — practices often have closed lists for new NHS patients, which is why private treatment is the realistic route for many adults and for those who cannot wait.
NHS vs Private Fees in Chevinside
On the NHS, one course of treatment runs from fitting right through to retainers, with nothing added along the way.
Private treatment in Chevinside trades cost for speed and choice — around £1,500–£3,500 for metal braces, but starting within weeks and with ceramic, lingual and aligner options on the table.
How Long Is the NHS Wait in Chevinside?
Many patients in Derbyshire wait 18 months or longer between NHS referral and treatment starting. During this period teeth continue to develop and cases can become more complex. Private treatment, while more expensive, begins promptly and offers far greater choice of treatment type.
NHS Brace Eligibility in Chevinside
Eligibility for NHS braces is decided by a clinical scoring system, not by appearance alone. NHS-contracted orthodontists in Derbyshire apply the same national criteria consistently. Knowing where you stand before the referral process saves time and manages expectations in Chevinside.
Eligibility in Chevinside — Local Context
Waiting times for NHS orthodontic treatment in Derbyshire differ considerably between practices and can change over time.
Children's Orthodontics in Chevinside
Children's orthodontics in Chevinside covers a spectrum from early monitoring to active interceptive treatment. Understanding the difference between monitoring, interceptive and definitive treatment helps parents navigate it. It means the right treatment at the right time rather than rushing in early.
The Age-7 Assessment
The British Orthodontic Society recommends an orthodontic assessment by age 7 for children with notable concerns. At age 7, most children have their first permanent molars and incisors, giving an orthodontist enough information to evaluate jaw relationships, arch development, bite patterns, and likely future crowding.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Chevinside
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Chevinside?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Chevinside is Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental Centre in Derby, about 5.9 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Heanor Dental Care (5.9 miles) and Ashbourne Road Dental (6.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Chevinside?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Chevinside, 19 practices within 10 miles and 80 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Derby, 5.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Chevinside?
The nearest practice to Chevinside that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Heanor Dental Care, about 5.9 miles to the east. Others nearby include Ashbourne Road Dental (6.5 miles) and Refine Specialist Dental Care (6.7 miles).
How's children's dental health in Chevinside's area?
OHID figures for this ICB show 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay.
Is Chevinside a family area?
Census data puts 11.3% of Chevinside's population at under 16.
How deprived is Chevinside compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Chevinside is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Which towns are close to Chevinside?
Nearby towns include Hazelwood, Cowhill, Duffield.
Can I switch from the NHS waiting list to private?
Yes, at any point — even while still on the NHS list. Plenty of patients do this to skip the wait or get access to ceramic or aligner options; you don't have to formally withdraw first, though it's polite to let the practice know.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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