NHS Treatment in Fackley at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 13.6% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.3% of 1,620 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Kirkby Dental Practice, Sutton in Ashfield — 3.9 miles; 8 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Quarrydale Academy — 1.4 miles Sutton Community Academy — 2.2 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — about 18 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.5% of residents in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices listing NHS orthodontics near Fackley
On our practice register: 6 practices within 5 miles of Fackley, 16 practices within 10 and 93 practices within 20. The closest is Kirkby Dental Practice in Sutton in Ashfield, 3.9 miles south-east. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Kirkby Dental Practice, 3.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkby Dental PracticeSutton in Ashfield | 3.9 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (314 reviews) |
| Market Place Dental CareSutton in Ashfield | 3.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (1,291 reviews) |
| THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEMansfield | 4.0 miles east | ✓ | – | – |
| The Orthodontic PracticeMansfield Woodhouse | 4.0 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (88 reviews) |
| Refine Specialist Dental CareAlfreton | 5.6 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (96 reviews) |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 8.1 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (122 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Fackley with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Sutton in Ashfield, 3.9 miles south-east; the next are Mansfield (4.0 miles east) and Mansfield Woodhouse (4.0 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Sutton in Ashfield | 2 | 3.9 miles south-east |
| Mansfield | 1 | 4.0 miles east |
| Mansfield Woodhouse | 1 | 4.0 miles east |
| Alfreton | 1 | 5.6 miles south-west |
| Chesterfield | 1 | 8.1 miles north-west |
| Hucknall | 2 | 8.7 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Fackley
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Chesterfield Orthodontics (5.0 from 122 reviews), 8.1 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 5.0 (122 reviews) | 8.1 miles north-west |
| Arnold Dental & Implant CentreArnold | 4.9 (544 reviews) | 12.1 miles south-east |
| Kimberley DentalKimberley | 4.9 (251 reviews) | 10.7 miles south |
| Smilestyle Signature Dental CareBasford | 4.9 (217 reviews) | 12.7 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Fackley, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Bupa Dental Care, 2 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Kirkby Dental Practice, Sutton in Ashfield, 3.9 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 18 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Fackley are commissioned by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
NHS orthodontics in Fackley funds treatment for patients who meet the IOTN clinical need threshold. It's free for eligible under-18s and aimed primarily at children and teenagers with significant malocclusion. Understanding its limits helps families in Fackley plan around realistic waiting times.
How Long Is the NHS Wait in Fackley?
Many patients in Nottinghamshire wait 18 months or longer between NHS referral and treatment starting. During this period teeth continue to develop and cases can become more complex. Private treatment, while more expensive, begins promptly and offers far greater choice of treatment type.
What NHS Treatment Costs in Fackley
The NHS route covers the whole course, from the specialist assessment to the retainers at the end.
Going private for the same metal braces in Fackley costs roughly £1,500–£3,500; you're paying for immediate access and appliance choice rather than a better clinical result.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Fackley
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. Waiting times for NHS orthodontic treatment in Nottinghamshire differ considerably between practices and can change over time.
Fackley has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Bupa Dental Care — is about 2 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Fackley's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Regionally, 19.9% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.3% of the 1,620 residents in Fackley's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Fackley is about 18 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Fackley sits within NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Fackley has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.6% of residents are under 16. Families in Fackley are served by secondary schools including Quarrydale Academy (1.4 miles) and Sutton Community Academy (2.2 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (6), Fackley has more choice than 64% of towns in England. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Fackley. The nearest we do hold are Kirkby Dental Practice in Sutton in Ashfield, about 4 miles away; THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Mansfield, about 4 miles away; and The Orthodontic Practice in Mansfield Woodhouse, about 4 miles away. NHS capacity is limited — practices often have closed lists for new NHS patients, which is why private treatment is the realistic route for many adults and for those who cannot wait.
Kids' Braces & Interceptive Treatment in Fackley
Orthodontic problems in children are often best identified early. Parents in Fackley increasingly bring children for a first assessment around age 7-8. Early review can prevent more complex problems later and simplify treatment when it does begin.
Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Fackley
Space maintainers keep the space from a baby tooth lost too soon from closing up, so neighbouring teeth don't drift into the gap before the adult tooth is ready to come through.
Am I Eligible for NHS Orthodontics in Fackley?
Many patients in Fackley are surprised they don't automatically qualify for NHS braces. Even visibly crooked teeth may score below the threshold, which is why understanding IOTN matters. Knowing where you stand before the referral process saves time and manages expectations in Fackley.
What Is IOTN?
The Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) is the two-part scoring system orthodontists across Nottinghamshire use to decide whether a patient qualifies for NHS treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Fackley
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Fackley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Fackley is Kirkby Dental Practice in Sutton in Ashfield, about 3.9 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Market Place Dental Care (3.9 miles) and THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (4.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Fackley?
Our register has 6 practices within 5 miles of Fackley, 16 practices within 10 miles and 93 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Fackley?
The nearest practice to Fackley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Kirkby Dental Practice in Sutton in Ashfield, about 3.9 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Market Place Dental Care (3.9 miles) and THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (4.0 miles).
Is tooth decay common among young children near Fackley?
OHID figures for this ICB show 19.9% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay.
What kind of area is Fackley?
ONS classifies Fackley as urban: Nearer to a major town or city.
How deprived is Fackley compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Fackley is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Where's the nearest dentist to Fackley?
There's no orthodontist based in Fackley, though Bupa Dental Care (about 2 miles away) is a general dentist who can carry out an initial assessment and refer on if needed.
Are NHS orthodontists the same as private ones?
Frequently the same specialist, sometimes even the same practice, provides both. The clinical skill doesn't change — what differs between the two routes is appliance choice, waiting time and how personalised the experience is.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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