Orthodontic practices near Dimple
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Dimple; 6 practices within 10 and 54 practices within 20. The closest is Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, 6.3 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak Smile StudioPilsley | 6.3 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (39 reviews) |
| Refine Specialist Dental CareAlfreton | 7.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (96 reviews) |
| Smile Care CentreWalton | 8.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.2 (136 reviews) |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 8.5 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (143 reviews) |
| Aspire DentalChesterfield | 8.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (204 reviews) |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 8.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (122 reviews) |
| Brimington Dental PracticeStaveley | 10.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (170 reviews) |
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 11.4 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (371 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Dimple with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Pilsley, 6.3 miles east; the next are Alfreton (7.5 miles south-east) and Walton (8.1 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Pilsley | 1 | 6.3 miles east |
| Alfreton | 1 | 7.5 miles south-east |
| Walton | 1 | 8.1 miles north-east |
| Chesterfield | 3 | 8.5 miles north-east |
| Staveley | 2 | 10.5 miles north-east |
| Dronfield | 1 | 11.4 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Dimple
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shine Dental Care Mansfield in Mansfield Woodhouse (5.0 from 615 reviews), 16.1 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shine Dental Care MansfieldMansfield Woodhouse | 5.0 (615 reviews) | 16.1 miles east |
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 5.0 (371 reviews) | 11.4 miles north |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 16.2 miles north |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 5.0 (143 reviews) | 8.5 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Dimple 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 13.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,421 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.8% aged 16 to 24 and 26.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,742 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Derbyshire | 439th closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 17 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Highfields School — 1.1 miles Anthony Gell School — 4.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,298 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Peak Smile Studio, Pilsley — 6 miles Refine Specialist Dental Care, Alfreton — 8 miles Smile Care Centre, Walton — 8 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 | 6 within 10 miles, 54 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 3 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 Dimple
From Dimple the nearest practice is Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, 6.3 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 6 practices, and within 20 there are 54.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Chesterfield Orthodontics (8.5 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 20 of the practices around Dimple list clear aligners, the nearest 6.3 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 Dimple are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 7.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 17 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Dimple to Peak Smile Studio 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 160 to 330 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £150 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 14.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Dimple
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Where Dimple sits locally
Just under 1 km north, Matlock is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Useful local orthodontic context for Dimple
There is no orthodontist on our records in Dimple itself. The nearest we do hold are Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, about 6 miles away; Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 8 miles away; and Smile Care Centre in Walton, about 8 miles away.
The local picture in Dimple
Dimple is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Dimple has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.3% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.6% of the 1,421 residents in Dimple's census neighbourhood, below the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. People in Dimple usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Dimple are served by secondary schools including Highfields School (1.1 miles) and Anthony Gell School (4.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Dimple's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Dimple is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 17 miles away.
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All Orthodontic Options in Dimple Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Dimple has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Dimple — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in Dimple itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about 3 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Dimple's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Dimple sits within NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 13.3% of residents under 16, Dimple skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,421 residents in the neighbourhood around Dimple, 5.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. People in Dimple usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. 18.8% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Dimple are Highfields School (1.1 miles) and Anthony Gell School (4.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Dimple's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Dimple is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 17 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Dimple itself. The nearest recorded are Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, about 6 miles away; Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 8 miles away; and Smile Care Centre in Walton, about 8 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Dimple
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Dimple helps you ask the right questions. 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
Treatment in Dimple runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Dimple. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Dimple
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Frequently Asked Questions in Dimple
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Dimple often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Dimple?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Dimple is Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, about 6.3 miles to the east. The next closest are Refine Specialist Dental Care (7.5 miles) and Smile Care Centre (8.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Dimple?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Dimple, 6 practices within 10 miles and 54 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Pilsley, 6.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Dimple?
The nearest practice to Dimple that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 7.5 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Chesterfield Orthodontics (8.5 miles) and Heanor Dental Care (12.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Dimple, Derbyshire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Dimple, Derbyshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.