Orthodontic practices near Fernwood
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Fernwood, 1 practice within 10 and 51 practices within 20. The closest is Kirkgate Dental Surgery in Newark on Trent, 2.6 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkgate Dental SurgeryNewark on Trent | 2.6 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (270 reviews) |
| Grantham and District HospitalGrantham | 10.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.4 (255 reviews) |
| Elegant Smiles GranthamGrantham | 10.8 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (231 reviews) |
| Dental Health & Implant Centre GranthamGrantham | 11.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (299 reviews) |
| The Maltings Dental PracticeGrantham | 11.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (245 reviews) |
| Pear Tree DentalBurton Joyce | 12.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (642 reviews) |
| Gedling Dental - NottinghamGedling | 14.1 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (258 reviews) |
| Netherfield Smile CentreGedling | 14.1 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (899 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Fernwood with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Newark on Trent, 2.6 miles north-west; the next are Grantham (10.3 miles south-east) and Burton Joyce (12.1 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Newark on Trent | 1 | 2.6 miles north-west |
| Grantham | 4 | 10.3 miles south-east |
| Burton Joyce | 1 | 12.1 miles west |
| Gedling | 2 | 14.1 miles south-west |
| Arnold | 5 | 15.0 miles west |
| Nottingham | 6 | 15.0 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Fernwood
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Lincoln Orthodontics (5.0 from 581 reviews), 16.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln OrthodonticsLincoln | 5.0 (581 reviews) | 16.8 miles north-east |
| Gedling Dental - NottinghamGedling | 5.0 (258 reviews) | 14.1 miles south-west |
| Lady Bay Dental CareNottingham | 5.0 (156 reviews) | 16.8 miles south-west |
| Grin OrthodonticsLincoln | 5.0 (65 reviews) | 15.9 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Fernwood 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 27% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,484 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 10% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.4% aged 16 to 24 and 43% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,447 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 10.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Nottinghamshire | 107th closest to an orthodontic practice of 321 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.6 miles away, closer than 61% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 10% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Nottinghamshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 38 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Suthers School — 0.5 miles The Newark Academy — 1.3 miles Magnus Church of England Academy — 1.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 2,526 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.9% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Kirkgate Dental Surgery, Newark on Trent — 3 miles Grantham and District Hospital, Grantham — 10 miles Pear Tree Dental, Burton Joyce — 12 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 51 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 Fernwood
Fernwood is 2.6 miles from Kirkgate Dental Surgery in Newark on Trent, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 51.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Kirkgate Dental Surgery (2.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dental Health & Implant Centre Grantham (11 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 25 of the practices around Fernwood list clear aligners, the nearest 2.6 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 Fernwood are commissioned by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Kirkgate Dental Surgery in Newark on Trent, 2.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 38 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Fernwood
Nottinghamshire12 nearby locationsLocal orthodontic treatment in Fernwood
Orthodontist in Fernwood: People weighing up braces or aligners in Fernwood can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Fernwood or another part of Nottinghamshire.
Widen your local search
You can continue browsing related location pages including Balderton, New Balderton, Claypole, Barnby in the Willows, Winthorpe, and Newark on Trent if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
The local picture in Fernwood
ONS classifies Fernwood as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Fernwood sits within NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 27% of Fernwood's residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,484 residents in the neighbourhood around Fernwood, 10% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire. 19.9% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Fernwood are The Suthers School (0.5 miles) and The Newark Academy (1.3 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Fernwood sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Fernwood is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 38 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Practice data for Fernwood
There is no orthodontist on our records in Fernwood itself. The nearest we do hold are Kirkgate Dental Surgery in Newark on Trent, about 3 miles away; Grantham and District Hospital, about 10 miles away; and Pear Tree Dental in Burton Joyce, about 12 miles away.
A quick look at Fernwood
New Balderton is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km north-west of Fernwood.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Fernwood
The orthodontic landscape in Fernwood offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Fernwood offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Fernwood
Orthodontic treatment in Fernwood 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Fernwood
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Fernwood — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Fernwood sits within NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Fernwood skews family-heavy: 27% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Fernwood, 10% of the 1,484 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.9% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Fernwood attend schools such as The Suthers School (0.5 miles) and The Newark Academy (1.3 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Fernwood among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Fernwood is about 38 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 Fernwood. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Fernwood
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Fernwood, Nottinghamshire. Related nearby location pages such as Balderton, New Balderton, Claypole, Barnby in the Willows, Winthorpe, and Newark on Trent can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Fernwood
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Fernwood often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Fernwood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Fernwood is Kirkgate Dental Surgery in Newark on Trent, about 2.6 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Grantham and District Hospital (10.3 miles) and Elegant Smiles Grantham (10.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Fernwood?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Fernwood, 1 practice within 10 miles and 51 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Fernwood?
The nearest practice to Fernwood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Kirkgate Dental Surgery in Newark on Trent, about 2.6 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Elegant Smiles Grantham (10.8 miles) and Dental Health & Implant Centre Grantham (11.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Fernwood, Nottinghamshire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Fernwood, Nottinghamshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.