Orthodontic practices near Great Longstone
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Great Longstone; 1 practice within 10 and 43 practices within 20. The closest is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, 9.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 9.5 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (371 reviews) |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 11.0 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (143 reviews) |
| Aspire DentalChesterfield | 11.0 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (204 reviews) |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 11.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (122 reviews) |
| Smile Care CentreWalton | 11.3 miles east | – | – | – | 4.2 (136 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Centre, SheffieldNether Edge | 12.3 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (82 reviews) |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 12.4 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (213 reviews) |
| Brimington Dental PracticeStaveley | 12.5 miles east | – | – | – | 4.5 (170 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Great Longstone with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dronfield, 9.5 miles north-east; the next are Chesterfield (11.0 miles east) and Walton (11.3 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dronfield | 1 | 9.5 miles north-east |
| Chesterfield | 3 | 11.0 miles east |
| Walton | 1 | 11.3 miles east |
| Nether Edge | 1 | 12.3 miles north-east |
| Sheffield | 10 | 12.4 miles north-east |
| Staveley | 2 | 12.5 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Great Longstone
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), 9.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 5.0 (371 reviews) | 9.5 miles north-east |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 5.0 (264 reviews) | 12.8 miles north-east |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 12.4 miles north-east |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 5.0 (143 reviews) | 11.0 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Great Longstone 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 843 |
| Residents under 16 | 13.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,557 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 20% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 50 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Derbyshire | 541st closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 13 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Lady Manners School — 2.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,405 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, Dronfield — 10 miles Ferndale House Dental Practice, Chesterfield — 11 miles Smile Care Centre, Walton — 11 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 | 1 within 10 miles, 43 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 Great Longstone
From Great Longstone the nearest practice is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, 9.5 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 is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 43.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse (9.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Chesterfield Orthodontics (11.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Great Longstone list clear aligners, the nearest 9.5 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 Great Longstone are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Chesterfield Orthodontics, 11.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 13 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Great Longstone to The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse 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 250 to 490 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £220 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 250 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Great Longstone
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Great Longstone, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Derbyshire. Great Longstone — a small village with a population of around 843 — is covered on this page specifically.
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If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Little Longstone, Monsal Head, Ashford in the Water, Rowland, Hassop, and Over Haddon.
Area profile for Great Longstone
Great Longstone's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Great Longstone falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. With just 13.7% of residents under 16, Great Longstone skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.2% of the 1,557 residents in Great Longstone's census neighbourhood, above the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. People in Great Longstone usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 10 miles away. 18.8% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Great Longstone attend schools such as Lady Manners School (2.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Great Longstone sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Great Longstone is about 13 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield.
What local practice data suggests in Great Longstone
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Great Longstone itself. The nearest recorded are The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, about 10 miles away; Ferndale House Dental Practice in Chesterfield, about 11 miles away; and Smile Care Centre in Walton, about 11 miles away.
Great Longstone in numbers
Great Longstone has a population of around 843, making it a small village within Derbyshire. The nearest other location we cover is Little Longstone, around 1 km to the west.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Great Longstone
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Great Longstone has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Great Longstone — Local Context
Not every practice near Great Longstone offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Great Longstone sits within NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 13.7% of Great Longstone's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.2% of the 1,557 residents in Great Longstone's census neighbourhood, above the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. People in Great Longstone usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 10 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Great Longstone are served by secondary schools including Lady Manners School (2.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Great Longstone's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Great Longstone is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 13 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. There is no orthodontist on our records in Great Longstone itself. The nearest recorded are The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, about 10 miles away; Ferndale House Dental Practice in Chesterfield, about 11 miles away; and Smile Care Centre in Walton, about 11 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Great Longstone
Many people in Great Longstone 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Great Longstone
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Great Longstone. Great Longstone is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 13.7% of Great Longstone's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.2% of the 1,557 residents in Great Longstone's census neighbourhood, above the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. Great Longstone has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 10 miles away. 18.8% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Great Longstone attend schools such as Lady Manners School (2.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Great Longstone sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Great Longstone is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 13 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Great Longstone. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Great Longstone
If Great Longstone, Derbyshire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. Nearby pages covering Little Longstone, Monsal Head, Ashford in the Water, Rowland, Hassop, and Over Haddon may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Great Longstone
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Great Longstone often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Great Longstone?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Great Longstone is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, about 9.5 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Ferndale House Dental Practice (11.0 miles) and Aspire Dental (11.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Great Longstone?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Great Longstone, 1 practice within 10 miles and 43 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Dronfield, 9.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Great Longstone?
The nearest practice to Great Longstone that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Chesterfield Orthodontics, about 11.3 miles to the east. Others nearby include The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield (12.3 miles) and One Smile Dental - Sheffield (13.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Great Longstone, Derbyshire?
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 Great Longstone, Derbyshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.