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Orthodontic practices near Crich

On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Crich, 5 practices within 10 and 74 practices within 20. The closest is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 3.8 miles east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Refine Specialist Dental CareAlfreton3.8 miles east✓–✓4.4 (96 reviews)
Peak Smile StudioPilsley6.6 miles north-east–✓✓4.1 (39 reviews)
Heanor Dental CareHeanor7.3 miles south-east✓––4.0 (66 reviews)
Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental CentreDerby9.7 miles south––✓4.7 (323 reviews)
Kirkby Dental PracticeSutton in Ashfield9.8 miles east✓✓✓4.4 (314 reviews)
Smile Care CentreWalton10.3 miles north–––4.2 (136 reviews)
Ashbourne Road DentalDerby10.7 miles south✓–✓4.9 (346 reviews)
Dr Serena HoyteIlkeston10.7 miles south-east––✓5.0 (2 reviews)

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

Nearest places to Crich with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Alfreton, 3.8 miles east; the next are Pilsley (6.6 miles north-east) and Heanor (7.3 miles south-east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Alfreton13.8 miles east
Pilsley16.6 miles north-east
Heanor17.3 miles south-east
Derby149.7 miles south
Sutton in Ashfield29.8 miles east
Walton110.3 miles north

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

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Crich

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), 11.1 miles north.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield5.0 (143 reviews)11.1 miles north
Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield5.0 (122 reviews)10.8 miles north
Ashbourne Road DentalDerby4.9 (346 reviews)10.7 miles south
Kimberley DentalKimberley4.9 (251 reviews)11.0 miles south-east

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

Crich 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)Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationAround the England average
Residents under 1613.9% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,111 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 19.9% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car14.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre412 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health23.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles1 practice
Access within Derbyshire311th closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles)
Aged 10 to 15 vs county6.3% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire
Nearest university dental hospitalCharles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 21 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsSwanwick Hall School — 3.5 miles
Anthony Gell School — 3.8 miles
Belper School and Sixth Form Centre — 3.9 miles
5-year-olds with visible decay18.8% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesRefine Specialist Dental Care, Alfreton — 4 miles
Peak Smile Studio, Pilsley — 7 miles
Heanor Dental Care, Heanor — 7 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles5 within 10 miles, 74 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 Crich

Crich is 3.8 miles from Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 5 practices, and within 20 there are 74.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Chesterfield Orthodontics (10.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Serena Hoyte (10.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Crich list clear aligners, the nearest 3.8 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 Crich are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 3.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 21 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Crich

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Orthodontist in Crich: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Crich, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Derbyshire.

Local provider signals in Crich

There is no orthodontist on our records in Crich itself. The closest on record are Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 4 miles away; Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, about 7 miles away; and Heanor Dental Care, about 7 miles away.

Crich in context

Crich's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Crich falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Crich has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.9% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,111 residents in the neighbourhood around Crich, 6.3% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Crich are served by secondary schools including Swanwick Hall School (3.5 miles) and Anthony Gell School (3.8 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Crich is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Crich is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 21 miles away.

Nearby location pages

If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Bullbridge, Cliffside, Fritchley, Ambergate, Toadmoor, and Whatstandwell may also help.

Crich at a glance

The nearest other location we cover is Cliffside, around 1 km to the north-west.

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Treatment Options in Crich — Local Context

Provision in Crich varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Crich 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. Crich has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.9% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,111 residents in the neighbourhood around Crich, 6.3% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Crich are served by secondary schools including Swanwick Hall School (3.5 miles) and Anthony Gell School (3.8 miles). Crich sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Crich is about 21 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield. There is no orthodontist on our records in Crich itself. The nearest recorded are Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 4 miles away; Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, about 7 miles away; and Heanor Dental Care, about 7 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.

The Orthodontic Journey in Crich

Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Crich helps you ask the right questions. 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 Crich

Provision in Crich varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Crich's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. With just 13.9% of residents under 16, Crich skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.3% of the 1,111 residents in Crich's census neighbourhood, 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 Crich attend schools such as Swanwick Hall School (3.5 miles) and Anthony Gell School (3.8 miles). National deprivation data puts Crich close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Crich is about 21 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

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

Frequently Asked Questions in Crich

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Crich?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Crich is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 3.8 miles to the east. The next closest are Peak Smile Studio (6.6 miles) and Heanor Dental Care (7.3 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Crich?

Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Crich, 5 practices within 10 miles and 74 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Crich?

The nearest practice to Crich that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 3.8 miles to the east. Others nearby include Heanor Dental Care (7.3 miles) and Kirkby Dental Practice (9.8 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Crich, 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 Crich, Derbyshire?

Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.

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TitleCrich, Derbyshire Teeth Straightening
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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