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Orthodontic practices near Common Side

On our practice register: 6 practices within 5 miles of Common Side, 20 practices within 10 and 45 practices within 20. The closest is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, 2.1 miles north.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield2.1 miles north––✓5.0 (371 reviews)
Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield3.5 miles south-east–✓✓5.0 (143 reviews)
Aspire DentalChesterfield3.5 miles south-east–––4.9 (204 reviews)
Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield3.9 miles south-east✓✓✓5.0 (122 reviews)
Brimington Dental PracticeStaveley4.3 miles east–––4.5 (170 reviews)
Smile Care CentreWalton4.3 miles south-east–––4.2 (136 reviews)
J P Ward & AssociatesStaveley6.0 miles east–––4.8 (48 reviews)
ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield6.9 miles north––✓5.0 (213 reviews)

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

Nearest places to Common Side with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dronfield, 2.1 miles north; the next are Chesterfield (3.5 miles south-east) and Staveley (4.3 miles east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Dronfield12.1 miles north
Chesterfield33.5 miles south-east
Staveley24.3 miles east
Walton14.3 miles south-east
Sheffield106.9 miles north
Nether Edge16.9 miles north

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

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Common Side

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse (5.0 from 371 reviews), 2.1 miles north.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield5.0 (371 reviews)2.1 miles north
Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield5.0 (264 reviews)7.8 miles north
ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield5.0 (213 reviews)6.9 miles north
Green Square Dental and Implant CentreRotherham5.0 (207 reviews)11.7 miles north-east

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

Common Side at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaNorth East Derbyshire
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)Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationAround the England average
Residents under 1615.5% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,974 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 23.2% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car7.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre50 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health17.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles6 practices, more than 64% of towns in England
Access within Derbyshire135th closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles)
Nearest practice compared2.1 miles away, closer than 67% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county7.3% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire
Nearest university dental hospitalCharles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 8 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsSt Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy — 2.3 miles
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School — 2.6 miles
Outwood Academy Newbold — 2.9 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles4 schools, about 5,396 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay18.8% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesThe Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, Dronfield — 2 miles
Ferndale House Dental Practice, Chesterfield — 4 miles
Brimington Dental Practice, Staveley — 4 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles20 within 10 miles, 45 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 Common Side

The nearest practice to Common Side is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, 2.1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 20 practices, and within 20 there are 45.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse (2.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Chesterfield Orthodontics (3.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Common Side list clear aligners, the nearest 2.1 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 Common Side are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Chesterfield Orthodontics, 3.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 8 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Common Side

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Orthodontist in Common Side: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Common Side understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Derbyshire and the surrounding area.

Common Side in context

Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Common Side sits within NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 15.5% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.3% of the 1,974 residents in Common Side's census neighbourhood, above the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. Common Side has 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 64% of towns in England. 18.8% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Common Side attend schools such as St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy (2.3 miles) and Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School (2.6 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Common Side's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Common Side is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 8 miles away.

Common Side at a glance

Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Newgate, the closest linked location.

Local orthodontic signals in Common Side

We hold no orthodontic practice records in Common Side itself. The nearest we do hold are The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, about 2 miles away; Ferndale House Dental Practice in Chesterfield, about 4 miles away; and Brimington Dental Practice in Staveley, about 4 miles away.

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Orthodontic Treatments in Common Side

The orthodontic landscape in Common Side offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.

Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Common Side

Every mainstream option is available to patients in Common Side — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.

Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Common Side

Orthodontic treatment in Common Side 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.

Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step

Treatment in Common Side runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.

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

Frequently Asked Questions in Common Side

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Common Side?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Common Side is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, about 2.1 miles to the north. The next closest are Ferndale House Dental Practice (3.5 miles) and Aspire Dental (3.5 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Common Side?

Our register has 6 practices within 5 miles of Common Side, 20 practices within 10 miles and 45 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Common Side?

The nearest practice to Common Side that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Chesterfield Orthodontics, about 3.9 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield (6.9 miles) and Smile9 - Invisalign Sheffield (7.8 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Common Side, 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 Common Side, Derbyshire?

Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.

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TitleCommon Side, Derbyshire Orthodontist
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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