Orthodontic practices near Elkesley
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Elkesley; 5 practices within 10 and 50 practices within 20. The closest is Bassetlaw Dental in Worksop, 6.5 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bassetlaw DentalWorksop | 6.5 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (19 reviews) |
| Bassetlaw HospitalWorksop | 6.6 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.2 (412 reviews) |
| Robinson & AssociatesWorksop | 6.7 miles west | – | – | – | 3.0 (4 reviews) |
| Trinity House HuddersfieldWorksop | 6.8 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (48 reviews) |
| TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICSWorksop | 6.8 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Shine Dental Care MansfieldMansfield Woodhouse | 11.5 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (615 reviews) |
| THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEMansfield | 12.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| The Forum OrthodonticsBeckingham | 12.5 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (17 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Elkesley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Worksop, 6.5 miles north-west; the next are Mansfield Woodhouse (11.5 miles south-west) and Mansfield (12.4 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Worksop | 5 | 6.5 miles north-west |
| Mansfield Woodhouse | 2 | 11.5 miles south-west |
| Mansfield | 1 | 12.4 miles south-west |
| Beckingham | 1 | 12.5 miles north-east |
| Sutton in Ashfield | 3 | 12.6 miles south-west |
| Auckley | 1 | 14.5 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Elkesley
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), 11.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shine Dental Care MansfieldMansfield Woodhouse | 5.0 (615 reviews) | 11.5 miles south-west |
| Green Square Dental and Implant CentreRotherham | 5.0 (207 reviews) | 17.8 miles north-west |
| One 44 Dental LtdRotherham | 5.0 (161 reviews) | 16.8 miles north-west |
| Grin OrthodonticsLincoln | 5.0 (65 reviews) | 18.0 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Elkesley 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Population | 822 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,996 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 25.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 29 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Nottinghamshire | 249th closest to an orthodontic practice of 321 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Nottinghamshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 23 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Retford Oaks Academy — 3.6 miles The Elizabethan Academy — 4.3 miles Tuxford Academy — 4.4 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.9% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bassetlaw Dental, Worksop — 6 miles Shine Dental Care Mansfield, Mansfield Woodhouse — 12 miles THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, Mansfield — 12 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 | 5 within 10 miles, 50 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 Elkesley
From Elkesley the nearest practice is Bassetlaw Dental in Worksop, 6.5 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 5 practices, and within 20 there are 50.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Trinity House Huddersfield (6.8 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 13 of the practices around Elkesley list clear aligners, the nearest 6.8 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 Elkesley are commissioned by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Trinity House Huddersfield in Worksop, 6.8 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 Elkesley to Bassetlaw Dental 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 9.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Elkesley
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Orthodontist in Elkesley: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Elkesley keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Nottinghamshire. Elkesley — a small village with a population of around 822 — is covered on this page specifically.
Widen your local search
Related pages for Bevercotes, Bothamsall, Gamston, Markham Moor, Rockley, and Ordsall are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Local treatment availability around Elkesley
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Elkesley. The closest on record are Bassetlaw Dental in Worksop, about 6 miles away; Shine Dental Care Mansfield in Mansfield Woodhouse, about 12 miles away; and THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Mansfield, about 12 miles away.
What official data says about Elkesley
Elkesley — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 16.2% of Elkesley's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.1% of the 1,996 residents in Elkesley's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire. People in Elkesley usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register 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 Elkesley are Retford Oaks Academy (3.6 miles) and The Elizabethan Academy (4.3 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Elkesley sits among the more deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Elkesley is about 23 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield.
Elkesley at a glance
Around 822 people live in Elkesley, which is a small village within Nottinghamshire. The nearest other location we cover is Gamston, around 2 km to the north-east.
All Orthodontic Options in Elkesley Explained
Patients in Elkesley have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Elkesley
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Elkesley — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Elkesley
Many people in Elkesley delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Elkesley
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Elkesley. Elkesley is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board. Elkesley's under-16 share sits at 16.2%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,996 residents in the neighbourhood around Elkesley, 6.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Elkesley; 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). Families in Elkesley are served by secondary schools including Retford Oaks Academy (3.6 miles) and The Elizabethan Academy (4.3 miles). Elkesley falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Elkesley is about 23 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 Elkesley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Elkesley
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Elkesley, Nottinghamshire alone. You can keep exploring with related pages for Bevercotes, Bothamsall, Gamston, Markham Moor, Rockley, and Ordsall.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Elkesley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Elkesley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Elkesley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Elkesley is Bassetlaw Dental in Worksop, about 6.5 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Bassetlaw Hospital (6.6 miles) and Robinson & Associates (6.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Elkesley?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Elkesley, 5 practices within 10 miles and 50 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Worksop, 6.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Elkesley?
The nearest practice to Elkesley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Trinity House Huddersfield in Worksop, about 6.8 miles to the west. Others nearby include TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS (6.8 miles) and THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (12.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Elkesley, 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 Elkesley, Nottinghamshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.