Orthodontic practices near Gleadless Townend
On our practice register: 13 practices within 5 miles of Gleadless Townend, 27 practices within 10 and 52 practices within 20. The closest is Smile9 - Invisalign Sheffield, 2.9 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile9 - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 2.9 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (164 reviews) |
| Crystal Peaks OrthodonticsBeighton | 3.1 miles east | – | – | – | 4.3 (13 reviews) |
| ImpressSheffield | 3.1 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (35 reviews) |
| CRYSTAL PEAKS ORTHODONTIC CENTRESheffield | 3.1 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 3.3 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (213 reviews) |
| Portman Dental & Implant ClinicSheffield | 3.3 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (164 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Centre, SheffieldNether Edge | 3.4 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (82 reviews) |
| Charles Clifford Dental HospitalSheffield | 3.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.1 (170 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Gleadless Townend with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Sheffield, 2.9 miles north; the next are Beighton (3.1 miles east) and Nether Edge (3.4 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Sheffield | 10 | 2.9 miles north |
| Beighton | 1 | 3.1 miles east |
| Nether Edge | 1 | 3.4 miles north-west |
| Dronfield | 1 | 3.8 miles south-west |
| Catcliffe | 1 | 4.1 miles north |
| Rotherham | 7 | 5.0 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Gleadless Townend
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), 3.8 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 5.0 (371 reviews) | 3.8 miles south-west |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 5.0 (264 reviews) | 4.3 miles north-west |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 3.3 miles north-west |
| Green Square Dental and Implant CentreRotherham | 5.0 (207 reviews) | 6.1 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Gleadless Townend 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,335 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.1% aged 16 to 24 and 29.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 19.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,214 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 13 practices, more than 81% 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 | 6.7% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Sheffield |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 4 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Sheffield Springs Academy — 1.2 miles Newfield Secondary School — 1.3 miles The Birley Academy — 1.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 9 schools, about 10,538 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Smile9 - Invisalign Sheffield, Sheffield — 3 miles Crystal Peaks Orthodontics, Beighton — 3 miles The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield, Nether Edge — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 27 within 10 miles, 52 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | GHB Dental Care — 3 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 Gleadless Townend
Gleadless Townend is 2.9 miles from Smile9 - Invisalign Sheffield, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 27 practices, and within 20 there are 52.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Smile9 - Invisalign Sheffield (2.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; One Smile Dental - Sheffield (5.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Gleadless Townend 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 Gleadless Townend are commissioned by NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smile9 - Invisalign Sheffield, 2.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 4 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Gleadless Townend
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Orthodontist in Gleadless Townend: People weighing up braces or aligners in Gleadless Townend can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Sheffield.
Area profile for Gleadless Townend
Gleadless Townend is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 15.4% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Gleadless Townend, 6.7% of the 1,335 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7% average across Sheffield, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Gleadless Townend has 13 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 81% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 26.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Gleadless Townend attend schools such as Sheffield Springs Academy (1.2 miles) and Newfield Secondary School (1.3 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. Gleadless Townend sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Gleadless Townend is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 4 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local treatment availability around Gleadless Townend
There is no orthodontist on our records in Gleadless Townend itself. The nearest recorded are Smile9 - Invisalign Sheffield, about 3 miles away; Crystal Peaks Orthodontics in Beighton, about 3 miles away; and The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield in Nether Edge, about 3 miles away.
Keep exploring nearby
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Herdings, Base Green, Charnock Hall, Gleadless, Hurl Field, and Elm Tree Hill.
Local context for Gleadless Townend
Herdings is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Gleadless Townend.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Gleadless Townend
Starting orthodontic treatment in Gleadless Townend can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Gleadless Townend
- 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 Gleadless Townend
No orthodontic practice covers Gleadless Townend directly, though GHB Dental Care (about 3 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Gleadless Townend is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Gleadless Townend. 15.4% of Gleadless Townend's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Gleadless Townend, 6.7% of the 1,335 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7% average across Sheffield, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 13 orthodontic practices within five miles, Gleadless Townend is better served than 81% 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 Gleadless Townend attend schools such as Sheffield Springs Academy (1.2 miles) and Newfield Secondary School (1.3 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. Gleadless Townend's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Gleadless Townend is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 4 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Gleadless Townend Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Gleadless Townend 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.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Gleadless Townend 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.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Gleadless Townend. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Gleadless Townend
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Frequently Asked Questions in Gleadless Townend
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Gleadless Townend often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Gleadless Townend?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Gleadless Townend is Smile9 - Invisalign Sheffield, about 2.9 miles to the north. The next closest are Crystal Peaks Orthodontics (3.1 miles) and Impress (3.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Gleadless Townend?
Our register has 13 practices within 5 miles of Gleadless Townend, 27 practices within 10 miles and 52 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Gleadless Townend?
The nearest practice to Gleadless Townend that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smile9 - Invisalign Sheffield, about 2.9 miles to the north. Others nearby include CRYSTAL PEAKS ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (3.1 miles) and The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield (3.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Gleadless Townend, Sheffield?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Gleadless Townend, Sheffield?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.