Orthodontic practices near Colston Bassett
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Colston Bassett; 29 practices within 10 and 89 practices within 20. The closest is Hilton Dental Clinic | West Bridgford, Nottingham, 6.2 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Dental Clinic | West Bridgford, NottinghamNottingham | 6.2 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (129 reviews) |
| The Campbell ClinicRuddington | 6.5 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (378 reviews) |
| Netherfield Smile CentreGedling | 6.9 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (899 reviews) |
| Helix House OrthodonticsWest Bridgford | 7.1 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (188 reviews) |
| VIRTUE HEALTH LIMITED T/A HELIX HOUSE ORTHODONTICSNottingham | 7.1 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Pear Tree DentalBurton Joyce | 7.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (642 reviews) |
| Bridgford Dental PracticeNottingham | 7.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (79 reviews) |
| Straight Teeth SuiteWest Bridgford | 7.2 miles west | – | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Colston Bassett with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Nottingham, 6.2 miles west; the next are Ruddington (6.5 miles west) and Gedling (6.9 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Nottingham | 16 | 6.2 miles west |
| Ruddington | 1 | 6.5 miles west |
| Gedling | 2 | 6.9 miles north-west |
| West Bridgford | 3 | 7.1 miles west |
| Burton Joyce | 1 | 7.2 miles north-west |
| Arnold | 1 | 8.9 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Colston Bassett
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Gedling Dental - Nottingham (5.0 from 258 reviews), 7.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gedling Dental - NottinghamGedling | 5.0 (258 reviews) | 7.3 miles north-west |
| Lady Bay Dental CareNottingham | 5.0 (156 reviews) | 7.4 miles north-west |
| Stella Dental NottinghamNottingham | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 9.0 miles north-west |
| Complete OrthodonticsArnold | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 8.9 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Colston Bassett 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 | 15.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,319 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.5% aged 16 to 24 and 23.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 39 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Nottinghamshire | 243rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 321 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.5% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Nottinghamshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Toot Hill School — 4.2 miles South Nottinghamshire Academy — 4.7 miles The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form — 4.9 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.9% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Hilton Dental Clinic | West Bridgford, Nottingham, Nottingham — 6 miles The Campbell Clinic, Ruddington — 6 miles Netherfield Smile Centre, Gedling — 7 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 29 within 10 miles, 89 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Brompton House Dental Practice — 4 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 Colston Bassett
The nearest practice to Colston Bassett is Hilton Dental Clinic | West Bridgford, Nottingham, 6.2 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 29 practices, and within 20 there are 89.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Campbell Clinic (6.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Regent Street Clinic Nottingham (8.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Colston Bassett list clear aligners, the nearest 6.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Colston Bassett are commissioned by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Campbell Clinic in Ruddington, 6.5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Colston Bassett to Hilton Dental Clinic | West Bridgford, Nottingham is roughly 15 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 160 to 320 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £145 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Colston Bassett
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Colston Bassett, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Nottinghamshire.
Local context for Colston Bassett
Owthorpe is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km west of Colston Bassett.
What official data says about Colston Bassett
Officially, Colston Bassett is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Colston Bassett sits within NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Colston Bassett's under-16 share sits at 15.5%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.5% of the 1,319 residents in Colston Bassett's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire. Colston Bassett has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. 19.9% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Colston Bassett are Toot Hill School (4.2 miles) and South Nottinghamshire Academy (4.7 miles). National deprivation data ranks Colston Bassett among England's less deprived areas.
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You can also compare treatment pages for Owthorpe, Blue Hill, Cropwell Bishop, Kinoulton, Cropwell Butler, and Langar if you are weighing up more than one location.
Practice signals around Colston Bassett
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Colston Bassett itself. The nearest we do hold are Hilton Dental Clinic | West Bridgford, Nottingham, about 6 miles away; The Campbell Clinic in Ruddington, about 6 miles away; and Netherfield Smile Centre in Gedling, about 7 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Colston Bassett
The orthodontic landscape in Colston Bassett offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Colston Bassett offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Colston Bassett
Many people in Colston Bassett delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Colston Bassett
No orthodontic practice covers Colston Bassett directly, though Brompton House Dental Practice (about 4 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. ONS classifies Colston Bassett as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Colston Bassett sits within NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Colston Bassett's under-16 share sits at 15.5%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.5% of the 1,319 residents in Colston Bassett's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire. Colston Bassett has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. Regionally, 19.9% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Colston Bassett are served by secondary schools including Toot Hill School (4.2 miles) and South Nottinghamshire Academy (4.7 miles). Colston Bassett falls in a less deprived area than most of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Colston Bassett. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Colston Bassett
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Colston Bassett, Nottinghamshire, these local links help you keep browsing. Nearby pages covering Owthorpe, Blue Hill, Cropwell Bishop, Kinoulton, Cropwell Butler, and Langar may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Colston Bassett
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Colston Bassett often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Colston Bassett?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Colston Bassett is Hilton Dental Clinic | West Bridgford, Nottingham, about 6.2 miles to the west. The next closest are The Campbell Clinic (6.5 miles) and Netherfield Smile Centre (6.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Colston Bassett?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Colston Bassett, 29 practices within 10 miles and 89 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Nottingham, 6.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Colston Bassett?
The nearest practice to Colston Bassett that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Campbell Clinic in Ruddington, about 6.5 miles to the west. Others nearby include Netherfield Smile Centre (6.9 miles) and Helix House Orthodontics (7.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Colston Bassett, Nottinghamshire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Colston Bassett, Nottinghamshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.