NHS Treatment in Dalbury Lees at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.8% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of 2,264 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST, Derby — 3.6 miles; 12 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | John Port Spencer Academy — 3.2 miles Murray Park Community School — 3.8 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — about 32 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17% of residents in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices listing NHS orthodontics near Dalbury Lees
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Dalbury Lees, 23 practices within 10 and 61 practices within 20. The closest is No1 The Orthodontic Specialists in Findern, 3.6 miles south-east. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST, 3.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALISTDerby | 3.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 5.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (346 reviews) |
| The Practice @ WillingtonRepton | 5.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (59 reviews) |
| Cavendish Dental PracticeDerby | 6.0 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (884 reviews) |
| Derby City Dental CareDerby | 6.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (498 reviews) |
| Charming SmilesDerby | 7.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (98 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Dalbury Lees with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Derby, 3.6 miles south-east; the next are Repton (5.9 miles south) and Burton upon Trent (8.8 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Derby | 6 | 3.6 miles south-east |
| Repton | 1 | 5.9 miles south |
| Burton upon Trent | 4 | 8.8 miles south |
| Swadlincote | 3 | 9.8 miles south |
| Heanor | 1 | 12.5 miles north-east |
| Long Eaton | 1 | 14.6 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Dalbury Lees
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Alexandra Dental Care in Swadlincote (4.9 from 422 reviews), 11.3 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Dental CareSwadlincote | 4.9 (422 reviews) | 11.3 miles south |
| Beaufort Dental Health CentreSwadlincote | 4.9 (352 reviews) | 9.8 miles south |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 4.9 (346 reviews) | 5.3 miles east |
| Burton Smiles Dental ClinicBurton upon Trent | 4.9 (246 reviews) | 8.8 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Dalbury Lees, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Bridge Dental Clinic, 5.2 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST, Derby, 3.6 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 32 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Dalbury Lees are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
NHS orthodontics in Dalbury Lees funds treatment for patients who meet the IOTN clinical need threshold. Eligible under-18s get excellent clinical outcomes at no cost. For those who don't qualify or can't wait, private treatment fills the gap effectively.
What NHS Treatment Costs in Dalbury Lees
An NHS course covers the entire treatment: appointments, the brace, adjustments, de-bonding and retainers.
Going private for the same metal braces in Dalbury Lees costs roughly £1,500–£3,500; you're paying for immediate access and appliance choice rather than a better clinical result.
How Long Is the NHS Wait in Dalbury Lees?
Many patients in Derbyshire wait 18 months or longer between NHS referral and treatment starting. During this period teeth continue to develop and cases can become more complex. Private treatment, while more expensive, begins promptly and offers far greater choice of treatment type.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Dalbury Lees
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. NHS orthodontic waiting times in Derbyshire vary significantly by practice and by how the referral was made.
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Dalbury Lees. Dalbury Lees's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. Census 2021 counts 2,264 residents in the neighbourhood around Dalbury Lees, 6.8% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. The nearest university dental hospital to Dalbury Lees is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 32 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. Dalbury Lees — 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. 14.8% of Dalbury Lees's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Families in Dalbury Lees are served by secondary schools including John Port Spencer Academy (3.2 miles) and Murray Park Community School (3.8 miles). We hold no orthodontic practice records in Dalbury Lees itself. The closest on record are NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST in Derby, about 4 miles away; No1 The Orthodontic Specialists in Findern, about 4 miles away; and The Practice @ Willington in Repton, about 6 miles away. NHS capacity is limited — practices often have closed lists for new NHS patients, which is why private treatment is the realistic route for many adults and for those who cannot wait.
Kids' Braces & Interceptive Treatment in Dalbury Lees
For many families in Dalbury Lees, the question isn't whether their child needs treatment — it's when to start. Parents in Dalbury Lees increasingly bring children for a first assessment around age 7-8. Early review can prevent more complex problems later and simplify treatment when it does begin.
NHS Orthodontics for Children in Dalbury Lees
Children in Dalbury Lees who meet the IOTN eligibility threshold are entitled to NHS-funded orthodontic treatment. Referrals are made by the child's dentist once most adult teeth have erupted. NHS treatment for children is almost always metal fixed braces.
Am I Eligible for NHS Orthodontics in Dalbury Lees?
NHS orthodontic treatment is not available to everyone. It measures the complexity and impact of the problem, and only cases above a threshold score receive NHS funding. If NHS funding isn't available, private treatment has no eligibility threshold and no waiting list.
Not Eligible? Here's What to Do Next in Dalbury Lees
An IOTN score below grade 4 does not mean your teeth don't need attention — it means NHS resources are prioritised for the most clinically significant cases. Private treatment is open to everyone and provides more treatment choices, faster access, and a more personalised experience.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Dalbury Lees
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Dalbury Lees?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Dalbury Lees is No1 The Orthodontic Specialists in Findern, about 3.6 miles to the south-east. The next closest are NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST (3.6 miles) and Bridge Dental and Implant Clinic (5.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Dalbury Lees?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Dalbury Lees, 23 practices within 10 miles and 61 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Dalbury Lees?
The nearest practice to Dalbury Lees that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST in Derby, about 3.6 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Ashbourne Road Dental (5.3 miles) and The Practice @ Willington (5.9 miles).
How's children's dental health in Dalbury Lees's area?
Regionally, 18.8% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay, per OHID data.
What NHS area is Dalbury Lees in for dental services?
Dalbury Lees sits within NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning.
Which towns are close to Dalbury Lees?
Nearby towns include Churchbalk, Over Burrows, Dalbury Hollow.
Is Dalbury Lees rural or urban?
ONS classifies Dalbury Lees as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city.
What if the NHS wait is too long?
Going private removes the wait entirely, with the same clinical outcomes plus a wider choice of brace type and a more personalised experience — for a higher price than the NHS charge.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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