Orthodontic practices near Far Laund
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Far Laund; 20 practices within 10 and 80 practices within 20. The closest is Heanor Dental Care, 5.3 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heanor Dental CareHeanor | 5.3 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.0 (66 reviews) |
| Refine Specialist Dental CareAlfreton | 5.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (96 reviews) |
| Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental CentreDerby | 6.3 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (323 reviews) |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 7.3 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (346 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Practice / Derby Orthodontics (R V Patel)Derby | 7.4 miles south | – | – | – | 2.3 (6 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic PracticeDerby | 7.4 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (128 reviews) |
| Remarkable Smiles - DerbyDerby | 7.5 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (460 reviews) |
| Casa DentalDerby | 7.7 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (180 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Far Laund with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Heanor, 5.3 miles east; the next are Alfreton (5.7 miles north-east) and Derby (6.3 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Heanor | 1 | 5.3 miles east |
| Alfreton | 1 | 5.7 miles north-east |
| Derby | 14 | 6.3 miles south |
| Ilkeston | 1 | 7.9 miles south-east |
| Findern | 1 | 9.1 miles south |
| Kimberley | 1 | 9.3 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Far Laund
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Ashbourne Road Dental in Derby (4.9 from 346 reviews), 7.3 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 4.9 (346 reviews) | 7.3 miles south |
| Kimberley DentalKimberley | 4.9 (251 reviews) | 9.3 miles east |
| Smilestyle Signature Dental CareBasford | 4.9 (217 reviews) | 12.3 miles east |
| The Park Dental ClinicDerby | 4.9 (194 reviews) | 8.4 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Far Laund 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 14.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,681 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 24.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 15.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,865 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Derbyshire | 392nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.5% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 24 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Belper School and Sixth Form Centre — 0.7 miles John Flamsteed Community School — 2.0 miles The Ecclesbourne School — 3.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,062 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Heanor Dental Care, Heanor — 5 miles Refine Specialist Dental Care, Alfreton — 6 miles Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental Centre, Derby — 6 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 20 within 10 miles, 80 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 Far Laund
From Far Laund the nearest practice is Heanor Dental Care, 5.3 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 20 practices, and within 20 there are 80.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Park Brace Clinic (8.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Serena Hoyte (7.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 23 of the practices around Far Laund list clear aligners, the nearest 5.7 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 Far Laund are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Heanor Dental Care, 5.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 24 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Far Laund to Heanor Dental Care is roughly 10 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 140 to 280 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £125 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 15.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Far Laund
Derbyshire12 nearby locationsCompare orthodontic care in Far Laund
Orthodontist in Far Laund: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Far Laund, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It connects local orthodontic research in Far Laund with the wider Derbyshire area.
Local orthodontic signals in Far Laund
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Far Laund itself. The nearest we do hold are Heanor Dental Care, about 5 miles away; Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 6 miles away; and Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental Centre in Derby, about 6 miles away.
The local picture in Far Laund
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Far Laund sits within NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Far Laund's under-16 share sits at 14.2%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,681 residents in the neighbourhood around Far Laund, 5.5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. Far Laund has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Far Laund attend schools such as Belper School and Sixth Form Centre (0.7 miles) and John Flamsteed Community School (2.0 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Far Laund's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Far Laund is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 24 miles away.
Compare nearby areas
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as The Gutter, White Moor, Belper, Cowhill, Bridgehill, and Scotches.
Far Laund in numbers
The nearest other location we cover is The Gutter, under 1 km to the east.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Far Laund
Orthodontic treatment in Far Laund is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Far Laund
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Far Laund — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Orthodontic Treatments in Far Laund
The orthodontic landscape in Far Laund offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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.
Treatment Options in Far Laund — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Far Laund. Far Laund is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Far Laund's under-16 share sits at 14.2%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.5% of the 1,681 residents in Far Laund's census neighbourhood, below the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. Far Laund has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 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 Far Laund attend schools such as Belper School and Sixth Form Centre (0.7 miles) and John Flamsteed Community School (2.0 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Far Laund sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Far Laund is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 24 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Far Laund itself. The closest on record are Heanor Dental Care, about 5 miles away; Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 6 miles away; and Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental Centre in Derby, about 6 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Far Laund. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Far Laund
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Far Laund, Derbyshire. For a broader comparison, pages for The Gutter, White Moor, Belper, Cowhill, Bridgehill, and Scotches follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Far Laund
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Far Laund often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Far Laund?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Far Laund is Heanor Dental Care, about 5.3 miles to the east. The next closest are Refine Specialist Dental Care (5.7 miles) and Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental Centre (6.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Far Laund?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Far Laund, 20 practices within 10 miles and 80 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Heanor, 5.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Far Laund?
The nearest practice to Far Laund that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Heanor Dental Care, about 5.3 miles to the east. Others nearby include Refine Specialist Dental Care (5.7 miles) and Ashbourne Road Dental (7.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Far Laund, Derbyshire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Far Laund, Derbyshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.