Orthodontic practices near Drakeholes
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Drakeholes; 7 practices within 10 and 31 practices within 20. The closest is The Forum Orthodontics in Beckingham, 6.6 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Forum OrthodonticsBeckingham | 6.6 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (17 reviews) |
| Doncaster Orthodontics at BJ Julius Dental Surgery - Invisalign, fixed braces and removable bracesAuckley | 6.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
| Nostell Place Dental PracticeDoncaster | 8.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.3 (12 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Clinic the Burns PracticeDoncaster | 8.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Bassetlaw HospitalWorksop | 9.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.2 (412 reviews) |
| Fountain Health - Dentists in Doncaster, Sheffield & RotherhamDoncaster | 9.6 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (35 reviews) |
| Bassetlaw DentalWorksop | 10.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (19 reviews) |
| Trinity House HuddersfieldWorksop | 10.4 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (48 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Drakeholes with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Beckingham, 6.6 miles east; the next are Auckley (6.8 miles north-west) and Doncaster (8.7 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Beckingham | 1 | 6.6 miles east |
| Auckley | 1 | 6.8 miles north-west |
| Doncaster | 7 | 8.7 miles north-west |
| Worksop | 5 | 9.5 miles south-west |
| Kirk Sandall | 1 | 11.5 miles north-west |
| Rotherham | 7 | 14.5 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Drakeholes
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Bottesford Dental Practice in Scunthorpe (5.0 from 317 reviews), 15.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bottesford Dental PracticeScunthorpe | 5.0 (317 reviews) | 15.9 miles north-east |
| Green Square Dental and Implant CentreRotherham | 5.0 (207 reviews) | 16.3 miles west |
| One 44 Dental LtdRotherham | 5.0 (161 reviews) | 14.5 miles west |
| Scunthorpe OrthodonticsScunthorpe | 5.0 (59 reviews) | 17.3 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Drakeholes at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Bassetlaw |
| NHS dental services | NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 15.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,516 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 25.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 40 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Nottinghamshire | 252nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 321 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Nottinghamshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 23 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Serlby Park Academy — 4.8 miles The Elizabethan Academy — 5.5 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.9% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Forum Orthodontics, Beckingham — 7 miles Doncaster Orthodontics at BJ Julius Dental Surgery - Invisalign, fixed braces and removable braces, Auckley — 7 miles Nostell Place Dental Practice, Doncaster — 9 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 | 7 within 10 miles, 31 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | DN10 |
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 Drakeholes
From Drakeholes the nearest practice is The Forum Orthodontics in Beckingham, 6.6 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 7 practices, and within 20 there are 31.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Forum Orthodontics (6.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Orthodontic Studio by Helix House Orthodontics (17.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 11 of the practices around Drakeholes list clear aligners, the nearest 6.6 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 Drakeholes are commissioned by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Trinity House Huddersfield in Worksop, 10.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 23 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Drakeholes to The Forum Orthodontics 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 170 to 340 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £155 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Drakeholes
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Orthodontist in Drakeholes: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Drakeholes? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Drakeholes itself or elsewhere in Nottinghamshire.
What official data says about Drakeholes
Officially, Drakeholes is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Drakeholes falls under NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board. Drakeholes's under-16 share sits at 15.7%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.2% of the 2,516 residents in Drakeholes's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Drakeholes; the nearest is about 7 miles away. Regionally, 19.9% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Drakeholes are Serlby Park Academy (4.8 miles) and The Elizabethan Academy (5.5 miles). Drakeholes's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Drakeholes is about 23 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield.
Keep exploring nearby
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Mattersey, Wiseton, Clayworth, Lound, Gringley on the Hill, and Misson.
About Drakeholes
The nearest other location we cover is Wiseton, around 2 km to the south-east.
What we know about practices near Drakeholes
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Drakeholes. The closest on record are The Forum Orthodontics in Beckingham, about 7 miles away; Doncaster Orthodontics at BJ Julius Dental Surgery - Invisalign, fixed braces and removable braces in Auckley, about 7 miles away; and Nostell Place Dental Practice in Doncaster, about 9 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Drakeholes Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Drakeholes can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Drakeholes — Local Context
What's available in Drakeholes depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Officially, Drakeholes is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Drakeholes falls under NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board. 15.7% of Drakeholes's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,516 residents in the neighbourhood around Drakeholes, 6.2% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire. People in Drakeholes usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.9% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Drakeholes attend schools such as Serlby Park Academy (4.8 miles) and The Elizabethan Academy (5.5 miles). Drakeholes sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Drakeholes is about 23 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Drakeholes. The nearest we do hold are The Forum Orthodontics in Beckingham, about 7 miles away; Doncaster Orthodontics at BJ Julius Dental Surgery - Invisalign, fixed braces and removable braces in Auckley, about 7 miles away; and Nostell Place Dental Practice in Doncaster, about 9 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Drakeholes
Many people in Drakeholes delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Drakeholes — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Drakeholes. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Drakeholes
This section helps connect Drakeholes, Nottinghamshire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. Nearby pages covering Mattersey, Wiseton, Clayworth, Lound, Gringley on the Hill, and Misson may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Drakeholes
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Drakeholes often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Drakeholes?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Drakeholes is The Forum Orthodontics in Beckingham, about 6.6 miles to the east. The next closest are Doncaster Orthodontics at BJ Julius Dental Surgery - Invisalign, fixed braces and removable braces (6.8 miles) and Nostell Place Dental Practice (8.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Drakeholes?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Drakeholes, 7 practices within 10 miles and 31 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Beckingham, 6.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Drakeholes?
The nearest practice to Drakeholes that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Trinity House Huddersfield in Worksop, about 10.4 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS (10.4 miles) and TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS DONCASTER (10.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Drakeholes, Nottinghamshire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Drakeholes, Nottinghamshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.