Orthodontic practices near Foldrings
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Foldrings, 22 practices within 10 and 75 practices within 20. The closest is Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre, 2.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant CentreSheffield | 2.9 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (120 reviews) |
| One Smile Dental - SheffieldSheffield | 3.7 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (61 reviews) |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 4.5 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (264 reviews) |
| SmilelignSheffield | 4.7 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (43 reviews) |
| Charles Clifford Dental HospitalSheffield | 5.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.1 (170 reviews) |
| Portman Dental & Implant ClinicSheffield | 5.5 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (164 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Centre, SheffieldNether Edge | 5.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (82 reviews) |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 5.6 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (213 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Foldrings with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Sheffield, 2.9 miles south-east; the next are Nether Edge (5.5 miles south-east) and Catcliffe (7.5 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Sheffield | 10 | 2.9 miles south-east |
| Nether Edge | 1 | 5.5 miles south-east |
| Catcliffe | 1 | 7.5 miles south-east |
| Barnsley | 4 | 7.9 miles north |
| Rotherham | 7 | 8.0 miles east |
| Wakefield | 1 | 8.4 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Foldrings
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse (5.0 from 371 reviews), 10.0 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 5.0 (371 reviews) | 10.0 miles south |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 5.0 (264 reviews) | 4.5 miles south-east |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 5.6 miles south-east |
| Green Square Dental and Implant CentreRotherham | 5.0 (207 reviews) | 9.5 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Foldrings at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Sheffield |
| NHS dental services | NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,805 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 26.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 15 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England |
| Access within Sheffield | 137th closest to an orthodontic practice of 180 places in the county (the county median is 1.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.9 miles away, closer than 58% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.3% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Sheffield |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 5 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Bradfield Secondary School — 1.3 miles Stocksbridge High School — 3.0 miles Yewlands Academy — 3.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,006 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre, Sheffield — 3 miles The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield, Nether Edge — 6 miles Space Dental, Catcliffe — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 22 within 10 miles, 75 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 Foldrings
Foldrings is 2.9 miles from Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 22 practices, and within 20 there are 75.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre (2.9 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 19 of the practices around Foldrings list clear aligners, the nearest 2.9 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 Foldrings are commissioned by NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre, 2.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 5 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Foldrings
Sheffield12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Foldrings
Orthodontist in Foldrings: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Foldrings understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Foldrings or another part of Sheffield.
Where Foldrings sits locally
Onesacre is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Foldrings.
What official data says about Foldrings
Foldrings is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Foldrings falls under NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Foldrings's under-16 share sits at 17.3%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,805 residents in the neighbourhood around Foldrings, 7.3% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7% average across Sheffield. Foldrings has 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 60% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 26.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Foldrings are served by secondary schools including Bradfield Secondary School (1.3 miles) and Stocksbridge High School (3.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Foldrings among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Foldrings is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 5 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Continue your local research
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Brightholmlee, Onesacre, Coldwell, Wharncliffe Side, Oughtibridge, and Holdworth may also help.
Useful local orthodontic context for Foldrings
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Foldrings. The nearest recorded are Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre, about 3 miles away; The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield in Nether Edge, about 6 miles away; and Space Dental in Catcliffe, about 8 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Foldrings Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Foldrings has the full spectrum of options. 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 Foldrings 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 Foldrings
Many people in Foldrings delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Foldrings
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Foldrings
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Foldrings. Foldrings — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 17.3% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,805 residents in the neighbourhood around Foldrings, 7.3% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7% average across Sheffield. Foldrings has 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 60% of towns in England. 26.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Foldrings attend schools such as Bradfield Secondary School (1.3 miles) and Stocksbridge High School (3.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Foldrings'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 Foldrings is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 5 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Foldrings. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Foldrings
This section helps connect Foldrings, Sheffield to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. Other local pages worth browsing include Brightholmlee, Onesacre, Coldwell, Wharncliffe Side, Oughtibridge, and Holdworth.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Foldrings
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Foldrings often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Foldrings?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Foldrings is Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre, about 2.9 miles to the south-east. The next closest are One Smile Dental - Sheffield (3.7 miles) and Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign Sheffield (4.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Foldrings?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Foldrings, 22 practices within 10 miles and 75 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Foldrings?
The nearest practice to Foldrings that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre, about 2.9 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include One Smile Dental - Sheffield (3.7 miles) and The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield (5.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Foldrings, Sheffield?
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 Foldrings, Sheffield?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.