Orthodontic practices near Flintham
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Flintham; 9 practices within 10 and 55 practices within 20. The closest is Kirkgate Dental Surgery in Newark on Trent, 5.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkgate Dental SurgeryNewark on Trent | 5.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (270 reviews) |
| Pear Tree DentalBurton Joyce | 5.9 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (642 reviews) |
| Gedling Dental - NottinghamGedling | 7.9 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (258 reviews) |
| Netherfield Smile CentreGedling | 8.0 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (899 reviews) |
| Complete OrthodonticsArnold | 8.9 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
| Westdale DentalNottingham | 8.9 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (730 reviews) |
| BJS DentalArnold | 9.1 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (70 reviews) |
| Smile Studio Walk In CentreArnold | 9.1 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (106 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Flintham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Newark on Trent, 5.8 miles north-east; the next are Burton Joyce (5.9 miles south-west) and Gedling (7.9 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Newark on Trent | 1 | 5.8 miles north-east |
| Burton Joyce | 1 | 5.9 miles south-west |
| Gedling | 2 | 7.9 miles south-west |
| Arnold | 5 | 8.9 miles west |
| Nottingham | 15 | 8.9 miles west |
| Hucknall | 2 | 10.4 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Flintham
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Gedling Dental - Nottingham (5.0 from 258 reviews), 7.9 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gedling Dental - NottinghamGedling | 5.0 (258 reviews) | 7.9 miles south-west |
| Lady Bay Dental CareNottingham | 5.0 (156 reviews) | 10.7 miles south-west |
| Stella Dental NottinghamNottingham | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 11.3 miles south-west |
| Complete OrthodonticsArnold | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 8.9 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Flintham at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Rushcliffe |
| 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 304 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,154 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.7% aged 16 to 24 and 24.3% 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 | 46 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Nottinghamshire | 229th closest to an orthodontic practice of 321 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.5% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Nottinghamshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 35 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Minster School — 4.2 miles Toot Hill School — 5.2 miles Magnus Church of England Academy — 5.6 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.9% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Kirkgate Dental Surgery, Newark on Trent — 6 miles Pear Tree Dental, Burton Joyce — 6 miles Gedling Dental - Nottingham, Gedling — 8 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 | 9 within 10 miles, 55 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Buttercross View Dental Practice — 5 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 Flintham
From Flintham the nearest practice is Kirkgate Dental Surgery in Newark on Trent, 5.8 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 9 practices, and within 20 there are 55.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Kirkgate Dental Surgery (5.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Regent Street Clinic Nottingham (11.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Flintham list clear aligners, the nearest 5.8 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 Flintham are commissioned by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Kirkgate Dental Surgery in Newark on Trent, 5.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 35 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Flintham to Kirkgate Dental Surgery 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 150 to 300 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £135 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Flintham
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Orthodontist in Flintham: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Flintham often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Nottinghamshire. Flintham — a small village with a population of around 304 — is covered on this page specifically.
Widen your local search
Nearby location pages including Syerston, Gibsmere, Screveton, East Stoke, Kneeton, and Bleasby can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
What official data says about Flintham
Flintham is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board. 16.2% of Flintham's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Flintham, 7.5% of the 2,154 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Flintham usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. 19.9% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Flintham attend schools such as The Minster School (4.2 miles) and Toot Hill School (5.2 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Flintham sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Flintham is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 35 miles away.
Local snapshot of Flintham
Flintham is home to around 304 people, classing it as a small village within Nottinghamshire. Syerston is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km east of Flintham.
Practice signals around Flintham
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Flintham. The nearest we do hold are Kirkgate Dental Surgery in Newark on Trent, about 6 miles away; Pear Tree Dental in Burton Joyce, about 6 miles away; and Gedling Dental - Nottingham, about 8 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Flintham
Patients in Flintham have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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 Flintham 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.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Flintham
Starting orthodontic treatment in Flintham can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Flintham
There's no orthodontist on record in Flintham itself; the nearest dentist, Buttercross View Dental Practice, is about 5 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. ONS classifies Flintham as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board. 16.2% of Flintham's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Flintham, 7.5% of the 2,154 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Flintham has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.9% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Flintham are served by secondary schools including The Minster School (4.2 miles) and Toot Hill School (5.2 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Flintham sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Flintham is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 35 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Flintham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Flintham
These local links are here for anyone comparing Flintham, Nottinghamshire against nearby alternatives. This page links onward to Syerston, Gibsmere, Screveton, East Stoke, Kneeton, and Bleasby for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Flintham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Flintham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Flintham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Flintham is Kirkgate Dental Surgery in Newark on Trent, about 5.8 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Pear Tree Dental (5.9 miles) and Gedling Dental - Nottingham (7.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Flintham?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Flintham, 9 practices within 10 miles and 55 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Newark on Trent, 5.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Flintham?
The nearest practice to Flintham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Kirkgate Dental Surgery in Newark on Trent, about 5.8 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Pear Tree Dental (5.9 miles) and Netherfield Smile Centre (8.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Flintham, Nottinghamshire?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Flintham, Nottinghamshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.