Orthodontic practices near Curbar
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Curbar; 12 practices within 10 and 38 practices within 20. The closest is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, 5.6 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 5.6 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (371 reviews) |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 8.0 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (143 reviews) |
| Aspire DentalChesterfield | 8.0 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (204 reviews) |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 8.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (122 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Centre, SheffieldNether Edge | 8.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (82 reviews) |
| Smile Care CentreWalton | 8.5 miles east | – | – | – | 4.2 (136 reviews) |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 8.7 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (213 reviews) |
| ImpressSheffield | 9.0 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (35 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Curbar with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dronfield, 5.6 miles east; the next are Chesterfield (8.0 miles east) and Nether Edge (8.5 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dronfield | 1 | 5.6 miles east |
| Chesterfield | 3 | 8.0 miles east |
| Nether Edge | 1 | 8.5 miles north-east |
| Walton | 1 | 8.5 miles east |
| Sheffield | 10 | 8.7 miles north-east |
| Staveley | 2 | 9.2 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Curbar
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), 5.6 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 5.0 (371 reviews) | 5.6 miles east |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 5.0 (264 reviews) | 9.2 miles north-east |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 8.7 miles north-east |
| Green Square Dental and Implant CentreRotherham | 5.0 (207 reviews) | 15.1 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Curbar 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 | 12.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,775 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 21.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 116 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Derbyshire | 402nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.6% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 9 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | King Ecgbert School — 4.8 miles Lady Manners School — 5.2 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, Dronfield — 6 miles Ferndale House Dental Practice, Chesterfield — 8 miles The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield, Nether Edge — 8 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 12 within 10 miles, 38 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 Curbar
From Curbar the nearest practice is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, 5.6 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 12 practices, and within 20 there are 38.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse (5.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Chesterfield Orthodontics (8.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Curbar list clear aligners, the nearest 5.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Curbar are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Chesterfield Orthodontics, 8.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Curbar to The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse is roughly 10 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 150 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Curbar
Derbyshire12 nearby locationsCompare braces and clear aligners in Curbar
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Curbar, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Derbyshire.
Continue your local research
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Baslow, Calver, Calver Low, Calver Sough, Nether End, and Over End.
The local picture in Curbar
Curbar 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. Curbar's under-16 share, 12.1%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Curbar, 4.6% of the 1,775 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Derbyshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Curbar has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Curbar attend schools such as King Ecgbert School (4.8 miles) and Lady Manners School (5.2 miles). Curbar's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Curbar is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 9 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local snapshot of Curbar
Calver is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km west of Curbar.
Practice data for Curbar
There is no orthodontist on our records in Curbar itself. The closest on record are The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, about 6 miles away; Ferndale House Dental Practice in Chesterfield, about 8 miles away; and The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield in Nether Edge, about 8 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Curbar
Orthodontic treatment in Curbar is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Curbar
Orthodontic practices in and around Curbar vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Curbar — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Curbar's under-16 share, 12.1%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Curbar, 4.6% of the 1,775 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Derbyshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Curbar has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. Regionally, 18.8% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Curbar are King Ecgbert School (4.8 miles) and Lady Manners School (5.2 miles). Curbar's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Curbar is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 9 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Curbar
Patients in Curbar have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Curbar — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Curbar vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Curbar — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts only 12.1% of Curbar's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.6% of the 1,775 residents in Curbar's census neighbourhood, below the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. Curbar has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Curbar are served by secondary schools including King Ecgbert School (4.8 miles) and Lady Manners School (5.2 miles). Curbar falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Curbar is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 9 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Curbar itself. The nearest we do hold are The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, about 6 miles away; Ferndale House Dental Practice in Chesterfield, about 8 miles away; and The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield in Nether Edge, about 8 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Curbar. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Curbar
If Curbar, Derbyshire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. For a broader comparison, pages for Baslow, Calver, Calver Low, Calver Sough, Nether End, and Over End follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Curbar
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Curbar often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Curbar?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Curbar is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, about 5.6 miles to the east. The next closest are Ferndale House Dental Practice (8.0 miles) and Aspire Dental (8.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Curbar?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Curbar, 12 practices within 10 miles and 38 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Dronfield, 5.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Curbar?
The nearest practice to Curbar that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Chesterfield Orthodontics, about 8.3 miles to the east. Others nearby include The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield (8.5 miles) and Smile9 - Invisalign Sheffield (10.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Curbar, Derbyshire?
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 Curbar, Derbyshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.