Orthodontic practices near Cliffside
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Cliffside, 4 practices within 10 and 78 practices within 20. The closest is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 4.0 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refine Specialist Dental CareAlfreton | 4.0 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (96 reviews) |
| Peak Smile StudioPilsley | 6.2 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (39 reviews) |
| Heanor Dental CareHeanor | 8.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.0 (66 reviews) |
| Smile Care CentreWalton | 9.7 miles north | – | – | – | 4.2 (136 reviews) |
| Kirkby Dental PracticeSutton in Ashfield | 10.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (314 reviews) |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 10.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (122 reviews) |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 10.5 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (143 reviews) |
| Aspire DentalChesterfield | 10.5 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (204 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Cliffside with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Alfreton, 4.0 miles east; the next are Pilsley (6.2 miles north-east) and Heanor (8.1 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Alfreton | 1 | 4.0 miles east |
| Pilsley | 1 | 6.2 miles north-east |
| Heanor | 1 | 8.1 miles south-east |
| Walton | 1 | 9.7 miles north |
| Sutton in Ashfield | 3 | 10.1 miles east |
| Chesterfield | 3 | 10.2 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Cliffside
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Ferndale House Dental Practice in Chesterfield (5.0 from 143 reviews), 10.5 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 5.0 (143 reviews) | 10.5 miles north |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 5.0 (122 reviews) | 10.2 miles north |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 4.9 (346 reviews) | 11.4 miles south |
| Thackeray Dental CareSutton in Ashfield | 4.9 (305 reviews) | 12.9 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cliffside at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Amber Valley |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 13.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,111 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 19.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 412 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Derbyshire | 319th closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 20 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Anthony Gell School — 3.5 miles Swanwick Hall School — 4.0 miles David Nieper Academy — 4.3 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Refine Specialist Dental Care, Alfreton — 4 miles Peak Smile Studio, Pilsley — 6 miles Heanor Dental Care, Heanor — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 78 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 3 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 Cliffside
The nearest practice to Cliffside is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 78.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Chesterfield Orthodontics (10.2 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 21 of the practices around Cliffside list clear aligners, the nearest 4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Cliffside are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 20 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cliffside
Derbyshire12 nearby locationsBraces and aligner options in Cliffside
Orthodontist in Cliffside: People weighing up braces or aligners in Cliffside can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is relevant to searches focused on both Cliffside and the wider Derbyshire area.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Wakebridge, Crich, Whatstandwell, Bullbridge, Fritchley, and Ambergate.
What official data says about Cliffside
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Cliffside sits within NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Cliffside has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.9% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.3% of the 1,111 residents in Cliffside's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Cliffside attend schools such as Anthony Gell School (3.5 miles) and Swanwick Hall School (4.0 miles). National deprivation data puts Cliffside close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Cliffside is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 20 miles away.
What we know about practices near Cliffside
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Cliffside itself. The nearest we do hold are Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 4 miles away; Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, about 6 miles away; and Heanor Dental Care, about 8 miles away.
Local context for Cliffside
Just around 1 km north, Wakebridge is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Cliffside
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Cliffside helps you ask the right questions. 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.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Cliffside
Treatment in Cliffside runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
All Orthodontic Options in Cliffside Explained
Patients in Cliffside have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Cliffside — Local Context
No orthodontic practice covers Cliffside directly, though Bupa Dental Care (about 3 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Cliffside is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 13.9% of Cliffside's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,111 residents in the neighbourhood around Cliffside, 6.3% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. 18.8% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Cliffside attend schools such as Anthony Gell School (3.5 miles) and Swanwick Hall School (4.0 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Cliffside is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Cliffside is about 20 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Cliffside. The closest on record are Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 4 miles away; Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, about 6 miles away; and Heanor Dental Care, about 8 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Cliffside. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cliffside
These local links are here for anyone comparing Cliffside, Derbyshire against nearby alternatives. This page links onward to Wakebridge, Crich, Whatstandwell, Bullbridge, Fritchley, and Ambergate for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Cliffside
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cliffside often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cliffside?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cliffside is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 4.0 miles to the east. The next closest are Peak Smile Studio (6.2 miles) and Heanor Dental Care (8.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cliffside?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Cliffside, 4 practices within 10 miles and 78 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cliffside?
The nearest practice to Cliffside that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 4.0 miles to the east. Others nearby include Heanor Dental Care (8.1 miles) and Kirkby Dental Practice (10.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cliffside, 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 Cliffside, Derbyshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.