Orthodontic practices near Dunsa
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Dunsa; 7 practices within 10 and 36 practices within 20. The closest is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, 7.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 7.4 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (371 reviews) |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 8.1 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (143 reviews) |
| Aspire DentalChesterfield | 8.1 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (204 reviews) |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 8.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (122 reviews) |
| Smile Care CentreWalton | 8.4 miles east | – | – | – | 4.2 (136 reviews) |
| Brimington Dental PracticeStaveley | 9.8 miles east | – | – | – | 4.5 (170 reviews) |
| Peak Smile StudioPilsley | 9.9 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (39 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Centre, SheffieldNether Edge | 11.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (82 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Dunsa with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dronfield, 7.4 miles north-east; the next are Chesterfield (8.1 miles east) and Walton (8.4 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dronfield | 1 | 7.4 miles north-east |
| Chesterfield | 3 | 8.1 miles east |
| Walton | 1 | 8.4 miles east |
| Staveley | 2 | 9.8 miles east |
| Pilsley | 1 | 9.9 miles south-east |
| Nether Edge | 1 | 11.1 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Dunsa
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), 7.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 5.0 (371 reviews) | 7.4 miles north-east |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 5.0 (264 reviews) | 11.8 miles north-east |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 11.2 miles north-east |
| Green Square Dental and Implant CentreRotherham | 5.0 (207 reviews) | 17.3 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Dunsa 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 13.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,611 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.9% aged 16 to 24 and 21.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 31 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 Derbyshire | 481st closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 12 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Lady Manners School — 2.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,405 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, Dronfield — 7 miles Ferndale House Dental Practice, Chesterfield — 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 | 7 within 10 miles, 36 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 Dunsa
From Dunsa the nearest practice is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, 7.4 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 36.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse (7.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Chesterfield Orthodontics (8.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Dunsa list clear aligners, the nearest 7.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Dunsa are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Chesterfield Orthodontics, 8.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 12 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Dunsa to The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse 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 190 to 380 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £85 to £170 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 190 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Dunsa
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Orthodontist in Dunsa: Before booking anything in Dunsa, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is relevant to searches focused on both Dunsa and the wider Derbyshire area.
What official data says about Dunsa
Dunsa is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Dunsa has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.8% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,611 residents in the neighbourhood around Dunsa, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. Dunsa has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 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 Dunsa are Lady Manners School (2.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Dunsa falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Dunsa is about 12 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield.
Local context for Dunsa
Just under 1 km north, Edensor is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Compare nearby areas
You can continue browsing related location pages including Edensor, Bubnell, Chatsworth, Baslow, Calton Lees, and Nether End if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Local orthodontic signals in Dunsa
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Dunsa itself. The closest on record are The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, about 7 miles away; Ferndale House Dental Practice in Chesterfield, about 8 miles away; and Smile Care Centre in Walton, about 8 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Dunsa
The orthodontic landscape in Dunsa offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Dunsa — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Dunsa — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Officially, Dunsa is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Dunsa. Census data puts only 13.8% of Dunsa's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,611 residents in the neighbourhood around Dunsa, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Dunsa; the nearest is about 7 miles away. 18.8% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Dunsa attend schools such as Lady Manners School (2.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Dunsa falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Dunsa is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 12 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Dunsa. The nearest we do hold are The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, about 7 miles away; Ferndale House Dental Practice in Chesterfield, about 8 miles away; and Smile Care Centre in Walton, about 8 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Dunsa
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Dunsa helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Dunsa
Practices serving Dunsa differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Dunsa's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Dunsa falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 13.8% of Dunsa's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Dunsa, 6.4% of the 1,611 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Derbyshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Dunsa has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Dunsa are Lady Manners School (2.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Dunsa among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Dunsa is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 12 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Dunsa. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Dunsa
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Dunsa, Derbyshire within a broader nearby area. This page links onward to Edensor, Bubnell, Chatsworth, Baslow, Calton Lees, and Nether End for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Dunsa
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Dunsa often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Dunsa?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Dunsa is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, about 7.4 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Ferndale House Dental Practice (8.1 miles) and Aspire Dental (8.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Dunsa?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Dunsa, 7 practices within 10 miles and 36 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Dronfield, 7.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Dunsa?
The nearest practice to Dunsa that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Chesterfield Orthodontics, about 8.4 miles to the east. Others nearby include The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield (11.1 miles) and Smile9 - Invisalign Sheffield (12.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Dunsa, Derbyshire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Dunsa, Derbyshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.