Orthodontic practices near Darnall
On our practice register: 19 practices within 5 miles of Darnall, 24 practices within 10 and 53 practices within 20. The closest is Space Dental in Catcliffe, 0.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Space DentalCatcliffe | 0.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (463 reviews) |
| ORTHODONTIC PRACTICERotherham | 1.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Smile9 - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 2.1 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (164 reviews) |
| Portman Dental & Implant ClinicSheffield | 2.5 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (164 reviews) |
| SmilelignSheffield | 2.6 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (43 reviews) |
| Green Square Dental and Implant CentreRotherham | 3.3 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (207 reviews) |
| ImpressSheffield | 3.3 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (35 reviews) |
| Charles Clifford Dental HospitalSheffield | 3.5 miles west | – | – | – | 4.1 (170 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Darnall with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Catcliffe, 0.7 miles north-east; the next are Rotherham (1.7 miles north-east) and Sheffield (2.1 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Catcliffe | 1 | 0.7 miles north-east |
| Rotherham | 7 | 1.7 miles north-east |
| Sheffield | 10 | 2.1 miles west |
| Nether Edge | 1 | 3.9 miles west |
| Beighton | 1 | 4.0 miles south-east |
| Dronfield | 1 | 7.1 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Darnall
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), 7.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 5.0 (371 reviews) | 7.1 miles south-west |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 5.0 (264 reviews) | 3.9 miles west |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 3.7 miles west |
| Green Square Dental and Implant CentreRotherham | 5.0 (207 reviews) | 3.3 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Darnall at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Sheffield |
| NHS dental services | NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 24.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,711 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 11.4% aged 16 to 24 and 34.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 46% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 682 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 19 practices, more than 90% of towns in England |
| Access within Sheffield | 27th closest to an orthodontic practice of 180 places in the county (the county median is 1.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.7 miles away, closer than 88% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.5% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Sheffield |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 4 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park — 0.9 miles Oasis Academy Don Valley — 0.9 miles Sheffield Park Academy — 1.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 13 schools, about 13,864 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Space Dental, Catcliffe — under a mile ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, Rotherham — 2 miles Smile9 - Invisalign Sheffield, Sheffield — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 24 within 10 miles, 53 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | S9 |
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 Darnall
The nearest practice to Darnall is Space Dental in Catcliffe, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 24 practices, and within 20 there are 53.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Smile9 - Invisalign Sheffield (2.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; One Smile Dental - Sheffield (3.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Darnall list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Darnall are commissioned by NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Space Dental in Catcliffe, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 4 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Darnall
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Orthodontist in Darnall: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Darnall, 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 Sheffield.
Practice signals around Darnall
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Darnall. The nearest recorded are Space Dental in Catcliffe, under a mile away; ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Rotherham, about 2 miles away; and Smile9 - Invisalign Sheffield, about 2 miles away.
The local picture in Darnall
Darnall — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 24.8% of Darnall's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. In the census neighbourhood around Darnall, 8.5% of the 1,711 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7% average across Sheffield, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (19), Darnall has more choice than 90% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 26.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Darnall are UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park (0.9 miles) and Oasis Academy Don Valley (0.9 miles). 13 secondary schools are within three miles. Darnall falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. The nearest university dental hospital to Darnall is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 4 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
More local pages to browse
Pages for High Hazels, Attercliffe, Carbrook, Meadowhall, Brightside, and Manor follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Where Darnall sits locally
Just around 1 km south-east, High Hazels is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
All Orthodontic Options in Darnall Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Darnall has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Darnall — Local Context
Provision in Darnall varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Darnall sits within NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 24.8% of Darnall's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.5% of the 1,711 residents in Darnall's census neighbourhood, above the 7% average across Sheffield. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (19), Darnall has more choice than 90% of towns in England. 26.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Darnall attend schools such as UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park (0.9 miles) and Oasis Academy Don Valley (0.9 miles). 13 secondary schools are within three miles. Darnall's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Darnall is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 4 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. There is no orthodontist on our records in Darnall itself. The nearest recorded are Space Dental in Catcliffe, under a mile away; ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Rotherham, about 2 miles away; and Smile9 - Invisalign Sheffield, about 2 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Darnall
Orthodontic treatment in Darnall is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Darnall follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Darnall. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Darnall
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Darnall, Sheffield with surrounding locations. Other local pages worth browsing include High Hazels, Attercliffe, Carbrook, Meadowhall, Brightside, and Manor.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Darnall
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Darnall often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Darnall?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Darnall is Space Dental in Catcliffe, about 0.7 miles to the north-east. The next closest are ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (1.7 miles) and Smile9 - Invisalign Sheffield (2.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Darnall?
Our register has 19 practices within 5 miles of Darnall, 24 practices within 10 miles and 53 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Darnall?
The nearest practice to Darnall that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Space Dental in Catcliffe, about 0.7 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (1.7 miles) and Smile9 - Invisalign Sheffield (2.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Darnall, Sheffield?
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 Darnall, Sheffield?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.