Orthodontic practices near Duffield
On our practice register: 6 practices within 5 miles of Duffield, 19 practices within 10 and 90 practices within 20. The closest is Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental Centre in Derby, 4.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental CentreDerby | 4.1 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (323 reviews) |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 4.4 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (346 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Practice / Derby Orthodontics (R V Patel)Derby | 4.6 miles south | – | – | – | 2.3 (6 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic PracticeDerby | 4.6 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (128 reviews) |
| Remarkable Smiles - DerbyDerby | 4.7 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (460 reviews) |
| Casa DentalDerby | 5.0 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (180 reviews) |
| Derby City Dental CareDerby | 5.1 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (498 reviews) |
| Bridge Dental and Implant ClinicDerby | 5.7 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (452 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Duffield with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Derby, 4.1 miles south-east; the next are Heanor (6.0 miles east) and Findern (6.2 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Derby | 14 | 4.1 miles south-east |
| Heanor | 1 | 6.0 miles east |
| Findern | 1 | 6.2 miles south |
| Ilkeston | 1 | 7.3 miles east |
| Alfreton | 1 | 8.5 miles north-east |
| Kimberley | 1 | 9.9 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Duffield
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Queen's Road Dental Care in Rylands (4.9 from 543 reviews), 12.6 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queen's Road Dental CareRylands | 4.9 (543 reviews) | 12.6 miles east |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 4.9 (346 reviews) | 4.4 miles south |
| Kimberley DentalKimberley | 4.9 (251 reviews) | 9.9 miles east |
| Smilestyle Signature Dental CareBasford | 4.9 (217 reviews) | 12.6 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Duffield at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Amber Valley |
| 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 4,687 |
| Residents under 16 | 20% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,848 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 10.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.8% aged 16 to 24 and 24.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 675 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England |
| Access within Derbyshire | 332nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 10.2% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 27 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Ecclesbourne School — 0.3 miles Allestree Woodlands School — 2.5 miles Belper School and Sixth Form Centre — 2.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 4,189 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental Centre, Derby — 4 miles Heanor Dental Care, Heanor — 6 miles No1 The Orthodontic Specialists, Findern — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 19 within 10 miles, 90 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 Duffield
Duffield is 4.1 miles from Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental Centre in Derby, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 19 practices, and within 20 there are 90.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Bridge Dental and Implant Clinic (5.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Serena Hoyte (7.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 24 of the practices around Duffield list clear aligners, the nearest 4.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Duffield are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ashbourne Road Dental in Derby, 4.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 27 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Duffield
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Orthodontist in Duffield: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Duffield? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Derbyshire. Duffield — a small town with a population of around 4,687 — is covered on this page specifically.
Where Duffield sits locally
With a population of roughly 4,687, Duffield is a small town within Derbyshire. The nearest other location we cover is Makeney, around 1 km to the north-east.
Practice data for Duffield
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Duffield itself. The closest on record are Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental Centre in Derby, about 4 miles away; Heanor Dental Care, about 6 miles away; and No1 The Orthodontic Specialists in Findern, about 6 miles away.
Duffield in context
Duffield — larger 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 20% of Duffield's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,848 residents in the neighbourhood around Duffield, 10.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. Duffield has 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 60% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Duffield attend schools such as The Ecclesbourne School (0.3 miles) and Allestree Woodlands School (2.5 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Duffield among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Duffield is about 27 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield.
Widen your local search
For a broader view, related location pages cover Flaxholme, Makeney, Duffieldbank, Hazelwood, Chevinside, and Belper as well as this one.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Duffield
Starting orthodontic treatment in Duffield can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Duffield
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Duffield
What's available in Duffield depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Classified by ONS as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Duffield sits within NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 20% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 10.2% of the 1,848 residents in Duffield's census neighbourhood, above the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. Duffield has 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 60% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Duffield attend schools such as The Ecclesbourne School (0.3 miles) and Allestree Woodlands School (2.5 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Duffield's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Duffield is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 27 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Duffield
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Duffield 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 Duffield — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Duffield vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. ONS classifies Duffield as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Duffield sits within NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 20% of Duffield's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Duffield, 10.2% of the 1,848 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Derbyshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (5), Duffield has more choice than 60% of towns in England. Regionally, 18.8% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Duffield attend schools such as The Ecclesbourne School (0.3 miles) and Allestree Woodlands School (2.5 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Duffield among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Duffield is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 27 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Duffield itself. The nearest we do hold are Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental Centre in Derby, about 4 miles away; Heanor Dental Care, about 6 miles away; and No1 The Orthodontic Specialists in Findern, about 6 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Duffield. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Duffield
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Duffield, Derbyshire, these local links help you keep browsing. You can also browse nearby location pages including Flaxholme, Makeney, Duffieldbank, Hazelwood, Chevinside, and Belper.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Duffield
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Duffield often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Duffield?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Duffield is Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental Centre in Derby, about 4.1 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Ashbourne Road Dental (4.4 miles) and The Orthodontic Practice / Derby Orthodontics (R V Patel) (4.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Duffield?
Our register has 6 practices within 5 miles of Duffield, 19 practices within 10 miles and 90 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Duffield?
The nearest practice to Duffield that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ashbourne Road Dental in Derby, about 4.4 miles to the south. Others nearby include Derby City Dental Care (5.1 miles) and Heanor Dental Care (6.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Duffield, Derbyshire?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Duffield, Derbyshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.