Orthodontic practices near Cromford
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Cromford; 3 practices within 10 and 66 practices within 20. The closest is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 7.0 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refine Specialist Dental CareAlfreton | 7.0 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (96 reviews) |
| Peak Smile StudioPilsley | 7.2 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (39 reviews) |
| Smile Care CentreWalton | 9.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.2 (136 reviews) |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 10.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (122 reviews) |
| Aspire DentalChesterfield | 10.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (204 reviews) |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 10.3 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (143 reviews) |
| Heanor Dental CareHeanor | 11.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.0 (66 reviews) |
| Brimington Dental PracticeStaveley | 12.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (170 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Cromford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Alfreton, 7.0 miles east; the next are Pilsley (7.2 miles north-east) and Walton (9.7 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Alfreton | 1 | 7.0 miles east |
| Pilsley | 1 | 7.2 miles north-east |
| Walton | 1 | 9.7 miles north-east |
| Chesterfield | 3 | 10.1 miles north-east |
| Heanor | 1 | 11.2 miles south-east |
| Staveley | 2 | 12.1 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Cromford
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), 13.4 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 5.0 (371 reviews) | 13.4 miles north |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 5.0 (143 reviews) | 10.3 miles north-east |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 5.0 (122 reviews) | 10.1 miles north-east |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 4.9 (346 reviews) | 13.0 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cromford 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 | Around the England average |
| Population | 2,073 |
| Residents under 16 | 12.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,392 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.6% aged 16 to 24 and 23% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 15.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 183 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Derbyshire | 463rd 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% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 19 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Anthony Gell School — 2.2 miles Highfields School — 2.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,074 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Refine Specialist Dental Care, Alfreton — 7 miles Peak Smile Studio, Pilsley — 7 miles Smile Care Centre, Walton — 10 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 | 3 within 10 miles, 66 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 1 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 Cromford
From Cromford the nearest practice is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 7 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. Within 10 miles there are 3 practices, and within 20 there are 66.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Chesterfield Orthodontics (10.1 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 21 of the practices around Cromford list clear aligners, the nearest 7 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 Cromford are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 19 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Cromford to Refine Specialist Dental Care 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 180 to 360 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 15.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cromford
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Orthodontist in Cromford: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Cromford understand their options before committing to an appointment. It connects local orthodontic research in Cromford with the wider Derbyshire area. Cromford — a small village with a population of around 2,073 — is covered on this page specifically.
About Cromford
Cromford is home to around 2,073 people, classing it as a small village within Derbyshire. The nearest other location we cover is Matlock Bath, around 1 km to the north.
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Pages for Matlock Bath, Upperwood, Matlock Dale, Bolehill, Bonsall, and Matlock Bank follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Cromford in context
Cromford's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Cromford falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 12.3% of Cromford's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Cromford, 5% of the 1,392 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Derbyshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Cromford; the nearest is about 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Cromford are served by secondary schools including Anthony Gell School (2.2 miles) and Highfields School (2.7 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Cromford's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Cromford is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 19 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local orthodontic signals in Cromford
There is no orthodontist on our records in Cromford itself. The nearest recorded are Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 7 miles away; Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, about 7 miles away; and Smile Care Centre in Walton, about 10 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Cromford
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Cromford helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Cromford
No orthodontic practice covers Cromford directly, though Bupa Dental Care (about a mile away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Cromford is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Cromford falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Cromford has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.3% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,392 residents in the neighbourhood around Cromford, 5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Cromford; the nearest is about 7 miles away. 18.8% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Cromford are served by secondary schools including Anthony Gell School (2.2 miles) and Highfields School (2.7 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Cromford'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 Cromford is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 19 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Cromford Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Cromford has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Cromford
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Cromford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cromford
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Cromford, Derbyshire, these local links help you keep browsing. Other local pages worth browsing include Matlock Bath, Upperwood, Matlock Dale, Bolehill, Bonsall, and Matlock Bank.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Cromford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cromford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cromford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cromford is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 7.0 miles to the east. The next closest are Peak Smile Studio (7.2 miles) and Smile Care Centre (9.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cromford?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Cromford, 3 practices within 10 miles and 66 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Alfreton, 7.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cromford?
The nearest practice to Cromford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 7.0 miles to the east. Others nearby include Chesterfield Orthodontics (10.1 miles) and Heanor Dental Care (11.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cromford, Derbyshire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Cromford, Derbyshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.