Orthodontic practices near Flaxholme
On our practice register: 10 practices within 5 miles of Flaxholme, 21 practices within 10 and 90 practices within 20. The closest is Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental Centre in Derby, 3.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental CentreDerby | 3.3 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (323 reviews) |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 3.8 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (346 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Practice / Derby Orthodontics (R V Patel)Derby | 3.9 miles south | – | – | – | 2.3 (6 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic PracticeDerby | 3.9 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (128 reviews) |
| Remarkable Smiles - DerbyDerby | 4.0 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (460 reviews) |
| Casa DentalDerby | 4.3 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (180 reviews) |
| Derby City Dental CareDerby | 4.4 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (498 reviews) |
| Bridge Dental and Implant ClinicDerby | 5.0 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (452 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Flaxholme with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Derby, 3.3 miles south-east; the next are Findern (5.8 miles south-west) and Heanor (5.8 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Derby | 14 | 3.3 miles south-east |
| Findern | 1 | 5.8 miles south-west |
| Heanor | 1 | 5.8 miles east |
| Ilkeston | 1 | 6.7 miles east |
| Alfreton | 1 | 8.9 miles north-east |
| Kimberley | 1 | 9.5 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Flaxholme
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Queen's Road Dental Care in Rylands (4.9 from 543 reviews), 12.0 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queen's Road Dental CareRylands | 4.9 (543 reviews) | 12.0 miles east |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 4.9 (346 reviews) | 3.8 miles south |
| Kimberley DentalKimberley | 4.9 (251 reviews) | 9.5 miles east |
| Smilestyle Signature Dental CareBasford | 4.9 (217 reviews) | 12.1 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Flaxholme 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,569 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 23.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 18.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 411 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 7 practices, more than 66% of towns in England |
| Access within Derbyshire | 268th closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.3 miles away, closer than 54% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.8% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 28 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Ecclesbourne School — 0.6 miles Allestree Woodlands School — 2.0 miles Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy — 2.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 5,110 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental Centre, Derby — 3 miles No1 The Orthodontic Specialists, Findern — 6 miles Heanor Dental Care, Heanor — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 21 within 10 miles, 90 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 Flaxholme
The nearest practice to Flaxholme is Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental Centre in Derby, 3.3 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 21 practices, and within 20 there are 90.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Bridge Dental and Implant Clinic (5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Serena Hoyte (6.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 23 of the practices around Flaxholme list clear aligners, the nearest 3.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Flaxholme are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ashbourne Road Dental in Derby, 3.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 28 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Flaxholme
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Orthodontist in Flaxholme: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Flaxholme. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Derbyshire.
Flaxholme at a glance
Duffieldbank is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Flaxholme.
Local provider signals in Flaxholme
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Flaxholme itself. The nearest recorded are Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental Centre in Derby, about 3 miles away; No1 The Orthodontic Specialists in Findern, about 6 miles away; and Heanor Dental Care, about 6 miles away.
Flaxholme in context
Flaxholme is classified as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Flaxholme's under-16 share sits at 16.6%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.8% of the 1,569 residents in Flaxholme's census neighbourhood, above the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. Flaxholme has 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 66% of towns in England. 18.8% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Flaxholme are served by secondary schools including The Ecclesbourne School (0.6 miles) and Allestree Woodlands School (2.0 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Flaxholme sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Flaxholme is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 28 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Widen your local search
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Duffieldbank, Duffield, Makeney, Little Eaton, Quarndon, and Coxbench.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Flaxholme
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Flaxholme can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Flaxholme 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.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Flaxholme
Starting orthodontic treatment in Flaxholme can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Flaxholme follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Flaxholme. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Flaxholme
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Flaxholme, Derbyshire. This page links onward to Duffieldbank, Duffield, Makeney, Little Eaton, Quarndon, and Coxbench for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Flaxholme
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Flaxholme often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Flaxholme?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Flaxholme is Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental Centre in Derby, about 3.3 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Ashbourne Road Dental (3.8 miles) and The Orthodontic Practice / Derby Orthodontics (R V Patel) (3.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Flaxholme?
Our register has 10 practices within 5 miles of Flaxholme, 21 practices within 10 miles and 90 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Flaxholme?
The nearest practice to Flaxholme that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ashbourne Road Dental in Derby, about 3.8 miles to the south. Others nearby include Derby City Dental Care (4.4 miles) and Cavendish Dental Practice (5.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Flaxholme, Derbyshire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Flaxholme, Derbyshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.