Orthodontic practices near Conksbury
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Conksbury; 37 practices within 20. The closest is Ferndale House Dental Practice in Chesterfield, 11.1 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 11.1 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (143 reviews) |
| Aspire DentalChesterfield | 11.1 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (204 reviews) |
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 11.1 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (371 reviews) |
| Smile Care CentreWalton | 11.1 miles east | – | – | – | 4.2 (136 reviews) |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 11.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (122 reviews) |
| Peak Smile StudioPilsley | 11.5 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (39 reviews) |
| Brimington Dental PracticeStaveley | 12.9 miles east | – | – | – | 4.5 (170 reviews) |
| Refine Specialist Dental CareAlfreton | 13.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (96 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Conksbury with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chesterfield, 11.1 miles east; the next are Dronfield (11.1 miles north-east) and Walton (11.1 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield | 3 | 11.1 miles east |
| Dronfield | 1 | 11.1 miles north-east |
| Walton | 1 | 11.1 miles east |
| Pilsley | 1 | 11.5 miles east |
| Staveley | 2 | 12.9 miles east |
| Alfreton | 1 | 13.8 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Conksbury
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), 11.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 5.0 (371 reviews) | 11.1 miles north-east |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 5.0 (264 reviews) | 15.4 miles north-east |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 14.9 miles north-east |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 5.0 (143 reviews) | 11.1 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Conksbury at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Derbyshire Dales |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 12.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,360 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6% aged 16 to 24 and 19.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 76 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Derbyshire | 580th closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.7% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 15 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Lady Manners School — 1.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,405 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Ferndale House Dental Practice, Chesterfield — 11 miles The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, Dronfield — 11 miles Smile Care Centre, Walton — 11 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 37 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 8 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 Conksbury
From Conksbury the nearest practice is Ferndale House Dental Practice in Chesterfield, 11.1 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. 37 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse (11.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Chesterfield Orthodontics (11.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Conksbury list clear aligners, the nearest 11.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Conksbury are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Chesterfield Orthodontics, 11.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 15 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Conksbury to Ferndale House Dental Practice is roughly 25 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 290 to 580 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £130 to £260 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 170 to 290 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Conksbury
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Orthodontist in Conksbury: People weighing up braces or aligners in Conksbury can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Derbyshire, not just Conksbury.
What we know about practices near Conksbury
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Conksbury. The nearest we do hold are Ferndale House Dental Practice in Chesterfield, about 11 miles away; The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, about 11 miles away; and Smile Care Centre in Walton, about 11 miles away.
Widen your local search
Pages for Over Haddon, Youlgreave, Alport, Bakewell, Ashford in the Water, and Middleton-by-Youlgreave follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Local context for Conksbury
The nearest other location we cover is Over Haddon, around 1 km to the north-west.
Conksbury in context
ONS classifies Conksbury as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Conksbury sits within NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Conksbury's under-16 share, 12.6%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.7% of the 1,360 residents in Conksbury's census neighbourhood, below the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. Conksbury has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 11 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Conksbury are served by secondary schools including Lady Manners School (1.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Conksbury falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Conksbury is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 15 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Orthodontic Treatments in Conksbury
Patients in Conksbury have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Conksbury
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Conksbury
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Conksbury helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Conksbury 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 Conksbury. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Conksbury
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Conksbury, Derbyshire within a broader nearby area. For a broader comparison, pages for Over Haddon, Youlgreave, Alport, Bakewell, Ashford in the Water, and Middleton-by-Youlgreave follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Conksbury
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Conksbury often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Conksbury?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Conksbury is Ferndale House Dental Practice in Chesterfield, about 11.1 miles to the east. The next closest are Aspire Dental (11.1 miles) and The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse (11.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Conksbury?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Conksbury, 0 practices within 10 miles and 37 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Chesterfield, 11.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Conksbury?
The nearest practice to Conksbury that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Chesterfield Orthodontics, about 11.3 miles to the east. Others nearby include Refine Specialist Dental Care (13.8 miles) and The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield (14.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Conksbury, Derbyshire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Conksbury, Derbyshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.