Orthodontic practices near Godfreyhole
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Godfreyhole; 2 practices within 10 and 49 practices within 20. The closest is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 8.7 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refine Specialist Dental CareAlfreton | 8.7 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (96 reviews) |
| Peak Smile StudioPilsley | 9.8 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (39 reviews) |
| Heanor Dental CareHeanor | 11.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.0 (66 reviews) |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 11.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (346 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Practice / Derby Orthodontics (R V Patel)Derby | 11.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 2.3 (6 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic PracticeDerby | 11.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (128 reviews) |
| Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental CentreDerby | 11.8 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (323 reviews) |
| Remarkable Smiles - DerbyDerby | 11.9 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (460 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Godfreyhole with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Alfreton, 8.7 miles east; the next are Pilsley (9.8 miles north-east) and Heanor (11.5 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Alfreton | 1 | 8.7 miles east |
| Pilsley | 1 | 9.8 miles north-east |
| Heanor | 1 | 11.5 miles south-east |
| Derby | 14 | 11.6 miles south-east |
| Findern | 1 | 12.3 miles south |
| Walton | 1 | 12.3 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 Godfreyhole
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), 15.8 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 5.0 (371 reviews) | 15.8 miles north |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 5.0 (143 reviews) | 12.9 miles north-east |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 5.0 (122 reviews) | 12.8 miles north-east |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 4.9 (346 reviews) | 11.6 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Godfreyhole at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Derbyshire Dales |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 13.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,770 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 19.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 27 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Derbyshire | 522nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 21 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Anthony Gell School — 1.2 miles Highfields School — 5.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 776 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Refine Specialist Dental Care, Alfreton — 9 miles Peak Smile Studio, Pilsley — 10 miles Heanor Dental Care, Heanor — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 2 within 10 miles, 49 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 2 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 Godfreyhole
The nearest practice to Godfreyhole is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 8.7 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 2 practices, and within 20 there are 49.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: No1 The Orthodontic Specialists (12.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Chesterfield Orthodontics (12.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Godfreyhole list clear aligners, the nearest 8.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Godfreyhole are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 8.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 21 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Godfreyhole to Refine Specialist Dental Care is roughly 20 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 230 to 450 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £105 to £200 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 230 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Godfreyhole
Derbyshire12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Godfreyhole
Orthodontist in Godfreyhole: People weighing up braces or aligners in Godfreyhole can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Derbyshire.
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Pages for Warmbrook, Middleton-by-Wirksworth, Carsington, Gorseybank, Kirk Ireton, and Washgreen follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
A quick look at Godfreyhole
The nearest other location we cover is Warmbrook, around 1 km to the east.
Local orthodontic signals in Godfreyhole
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Godfreyhole itself. The closest on record are Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 9 miles away; Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, about 10 miles away; and Heanor Dental Care, about 12 miles away.
Godfreyhole in context
Godfreyhole is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Godfreyhole's under-16 share, 13.6%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,770 residents in the neighbourhood around Godfreyhole, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Godfreyhole; the nearest is about 9 miles away. 18.8% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Godfreyhole are served by secondary schools including Anthony Gell School (1.2 miles) and Highfields School (5.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Godfreyhole close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Godfreyhole is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 21 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Godfreyhole Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Godfreyhole 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Godfreyhole
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Godfreyhole
Orthodontic treatment in Godfreyhole is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Godfreyhole — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Godfreyhole. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Godfreyhole
This section helps connect Godfreyhole, Derbyshire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Warmbrook, Middleton-by-Wirksworth, Carsington, Gorseybank, Kirk Ireton, and Washgreen.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Godfreyhole
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Godfreyhole often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Godfreyhole?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Godfreyhole is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 8.7 miles to the east. The next closest are Peak Smile Studio (9.8 miles) and Heanor Dental Care (11.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Godfreyhole?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Godfreyhole, 2 practices within 10 miles and 49 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Alfreton, 8.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Godfreyhole?
The nearest practice to Godfreyhole that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 8.7 miles to the east. Others nearby include Heanor Dental Care (11.5 miles) and Ashbourne Road Dental (11.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Godfreyhole, Derbyshire?
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 Godfreyhole, Derbyshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.