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Orthodontic practices near Codnor

On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Codnor, 21 practices within 10 and 81 practices within 20. The closest is Heanor Dental Care, 2.5 miles south-east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Heanor Dental CareHeanor2.5 miles south-east✓––4.0 (66 reviews)
Refine Specialist Dental CareAlfreton4.0 miles north✓–✓4.4 (96 reviews)
Dr Serena HoyteIlkeston6.1 miles south-east––✓5.0 (2 reviews)
Kimberley DentalKimberley6.1 miles south-east✓–✓4.9 (251 reviews)
Kirkby Dental PracticeSutton in Ashfield6.9 miles north-east✓✓✓4.4 (314 reviews)
Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental CentreDerby7.1 miles south––✓4.7 (323 reviews)
Hucknall Dental CareHucknall7.5 miles east✓✓✓4.7 (881 reviews)
Peak Smile StudioPilsley8.9 miles north–✓✓4.1 (39 reviews)

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

Nearest places to Codnor with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Heanor, 2.5 miles south-east; the next are Alfreton (4.0 miles north) and Ilkeston (6.1 miles south-east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Heanor12.5 miles south-east
Alfreton14.0 miles north
Ilkeston16.1 miles south-east
Kimberley16.1 miles south-east
Sutton in Ashfield36.9 miles north-east
Derby137.1 miles south

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Codnor

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Arnold Dental & Implant Centre (4.9 from 544 reviews), 10.7 miles east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Arnold Dental & Implant CentreArnold4.9 (544 reviews)10.7 miles east
Ashbourne Road DentalDerby4.9 (346 reviews)9.2 miles south-west
Thackeray Dental CareSutton in Ashfield4.9 (305 reviews)10.7 miles north-east
Kimberley DentalKimberley4.9 (251 reviews)6.1 miles south-east

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

Codnor 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
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Residents under 1613.1% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,493 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally8.8% aged 16 to 24 and 25% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car10.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre688 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health21.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles2 practices
Access within Derbyshire180th closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles)
Nearest practice compared2.5 miles away, closer than 62% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county5.6% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire
Nearest university dental hospitalCharles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 24 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsThe Ripley Academy — 0.6 miles
Aldercar High School — 1.9 miles
Heanor Gate Spencer Academy — 2.0 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles5 schools, about 4,936 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay18.8% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesHeanor Dental Care, Heanor — 2 miles
Refine Specialist Dental Care, Alfreton — 4 miles
Dr Serena Hoyte, Ilkeston — 6 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles21 within 10 miles, 81 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 Codnor

Codnor is 2.5 miles from Heanor Dental Care, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 21 practices, and within 20 there are 81.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Smilestyle Signature Dental Care (9.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Serena Hoyte (6.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 23 of the practices around Codnor list clear aligners, the nearest 4 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 Codnor are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Heanor Dental Care, 2.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 24 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Codnor

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Orthodontist in Codnor: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Codnor understand their options before committing to an appointment. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Derbyshire.

Local provider signals in Codnor

There is no orthodontist on our records in Codnor itself. The nearest recorded are Heanor Dental Care, about 2 miles away; Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 4 miles away; and Dr Serena Hoyte in Ilkeston, about 6 miles away.

What official data says about Codnor

Officially, Codnor is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Codnor has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.1% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Codnor, 5.6% of the 1,493 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Derbyshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Codnor are served by secondary schools including The Ripley Academy (0.6 miles) and Aldercar High School (1.9 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Codnor's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Codnor is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 24 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.

Continue your local research

Nearby location pages including Codnor Gate, Waingroves, Loscoe, Greenhillocks, Peasehill, and The Elms can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.

About Codnor

Waingroves is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km west of Codnor.

How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Codnor

Starting orthodontic treatment in Codnor can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.

The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage

Every case in Codnor follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.

Orthodontic Treatments in Codnor

The orthodontic landscape in Codnor offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.

Treatment Options in Codnor — Local Context

What's available in Codnor depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. ONS classifies Codnor as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Codnor sits within NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 13.1% of residents under 16, Codnor skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,493 residents in the neighbourhood around Codnor, 5.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Codnor are The Ripley Academy (0.6 miles) and Aldercar High School (1.9 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Codnor among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Codnor is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 24 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Codnor. The closest on record are Heanor Dental Care, about 2 miles away; Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 4 miles away; and Dr Serena Hoyte in Ilkeston, about 6 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Codnor. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Codnor

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Codnor?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Codnor is Heanor Dental Care, about 2.5 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Refine Specialist Dental Care (4.0 miles) and Dr Serena Hoyte (6.1 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Codnor?

Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Codnor, 21 practices within 10 miles and 81 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Codnor?

The nearest practice to Codnor that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Heanor Dental Care, about 2.5 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Refine Specialist Dental Care (4.0 miles) and Kimberley Dental (6.1 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Codnor, Derbyshire?

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

Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.

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TitleCodnor, Derbyshire Smile Straightening
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Published1 June 2022
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