Orthodontic practices near Eakring
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Eakring; 6 practices within 10 and 65 practices within 20. The closest is Shine Dental Care Mansfield in Mansfield Woodhouse, 7.2 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shine Dental Care MansfieldMansfield Woodhouse | 7.2 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (615 reviews) |
| THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEMansfield | 8.0 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| The Orthodontic PracticeMansfield Woodhouse | 8.0 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (88 reviews) |
| Thackeray Dental CareSutton in Ashfield | 8.0 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (305 reviews) |
| Market Place Dental CareSutton in Ashfield | 8.2 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (1,291 reviews) |
| Kirkgate Dental SurgeryNewark on Trent | 9.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (270 reviews) |
| Kirkby Dental PracticeSutton in Ashfield | 10.8 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (314 reviews) |
| Smile Studio Walk In CentreArnold | 11.3 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (106 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Eakring with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mansfield Woodhouse, 7.2 miles west; the next are Mansfield (8.0 miles west) and Sutton in Ashfield (8.0 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Woodhouse | 2 | 7.2 miles west |
| Mansfield | 1 | 8.0 miles west |
| Sutton in Ashfield | 3 | 8.0 miles west |
| Newark on Trent | 1 | 9.3 miles south-east |
| Arnold | 5 | 11.3 miles south-west |
| Hucknall | 2 | 11.4 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 Eakring
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), 7.2 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shine Dental Care MansfieldMansfield Woodhouse | 5.0 (615 reviews) | 7.2 miles west |
| Gedling Dental - NottinghamGedling | 5.0 (258 reviews) | 12.8 miles south |
| Stella Dental NottinghamNottingham | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 15.0 miles south-west |
| Bassetlaw DentalWorksop | 5.0 (19 reviews) | 12.0 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Eakring at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Newark and Sherwood |
| 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 419 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,616 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 20.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 50 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Nottinghamshire | 277th closest to an orthodontic practice of 321 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Nottinghamshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 26 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Dukeries Academy — 4.0 miles The Garibaldi School — 5.5 miles The Minster School — 5.5 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.9% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Shine Dental Care Mansfield, Mansfield Woodhouse — 7 miles Thackeray Dental Care, Sutton in Ashfield — 8 miles THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, Mansfield — 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, 65 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 Eakring
From Eakring the nearest practice is Shine Dental Care Mansfield in Mansfield Woodhouse, 7.2 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 65.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Kirkgate Dental Surgery (9.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Regent Street Clinic Nottingham (15.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Eakring list clear aligners, the nearest 7.2 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 Eakring are commissioned by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Mansfield, 8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 26 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Eakring to Shine Dental Care Mansfield 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 370 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £85 to £165 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 190 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Eakring
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Orthodontist in Eakring: This page was put together for people in Eakring who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Nottinghamshire. Eakring — a small village with a population of around 419 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local provider signals in Eakring
There is no orthodontist on our records in Eakring itself. The closest on record are Shine Dental Care Mansfield in Mansfield Woodhouse, about 7 miles away; Thackeray Dental Care in Sutton in Ashfield, about 8 miles away; and THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Mansfield, about 8 miles away.
Area profile for Eakring
Eakring — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 16.7% of Eakring's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,616 residents in the neighbourhood around Eakring, 9% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Eakring; the nearest is about 7 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.9% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Eakring are The Dukeries Academy (4.0 miles) and The Garibaldi School (5.5 miles). Eakring's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Eakring is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 26 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Nearby location pages
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Bilsthorpe, Kirklington, Ompton, Edingley, New Ollerton, and Boughton.
Local context for Eakring
Eakring is home to around 419 people, classing it as a small village within Nottinghamshire. Bilsthorpe is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km south-west of Eakring.
All Orthodontic Options in Eakring Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Eakring has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Eakring
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Eakring
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Eakring helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Eakring
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Eakring
Not every practice near Eakring offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. By ONS classification, Eakring falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Eakring. Census data puts 16.7% of Eakring's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 9% of the 1,616 residents in Eakring's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire. People in Eakring usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.9% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Eakring are The Dukeries Academy (4.0 miles) and The Garibaldi School (5.5 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Eakring sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Eakring is about 26 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Eakring. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Eakring
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Eakring, Nottinghamshire, these local links help you keep browsing. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Bilsthorpe, Kirklington, Ompton, Edingley, New Ollerton, and Boughton.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Eakring
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Eakring often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Eakring?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Eakring is Shine Dental Care Mansfield in Mansfield Woodhouse, about 7.2 miles to the west. The next closest are THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (8.0 miles) and The Orthodontic Practice (8.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Eakring?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Eakring, 6 practices within 10 miles and 65 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Mansfield Woodhouse, 7.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Eakring?
The nearest practice to Eakring that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Mansfield, about 8.0 miles to the west. Others nearby include The Orthodontic Practice (8.0 miles) and Market Place Dental Care (8.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Eakring, Nottinghamshire?
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 Eakring, Nottinghamshire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.