Orthodontic practices near Great Rowsley
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Great Rowsley; 6 practices within 10 and 47 practices within 20. The closest is Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, 8.5 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak Smile StudioPilsley | 8.5 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (39 reviews) |
| Aspire DentalChesterfield | 8.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (204 reviews) |
| Smile Care CentreWalton | 8.6 miles east | – | – | – | 4.2 (136 reviews) |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 8.7 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (143 reviews) |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 8.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (122 reviews) |
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 9.8 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (371 reviews) |
| Brimington Dental PracticeStaveley | 10.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (170 reviews) |
| Refine Specialist Dental CareAlfreton | 11.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (96 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Great Rowsley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Pilsley, 8.5 miles east; the next are Chesterfield (8.6 miles north-east) and Walton (8.6 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Pilsley | 1 | 8.5 miles east |
| Chesterfield | 3 | 8.6 miles north-east |
| Walton | 1 | 8.6 miles east |
| Dronfield | 1 | 9.8 miles north-east |
| Staveley | 2 | 10.6 miles north-east |
| Alfreton | 1 | 11.0 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Great Rowsley
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), 9.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 5.0 (371 reviews) | 9.8 miles north-east |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 5.0 (264 reviews) | 14.8 miles north |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 14.2 miles north |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 5.0 (143 reviews) | 8.7 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Great Rowsley 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,819 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 | 8.9% aged 16 to 24 and 25.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 108 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Derbyshire | 515th closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 15 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Lady Manners School — 3.1 miles Highfields School — 4.2 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Peak Smile Studio, Pilsley — 8 miles Aspire Dental, Chesterfield — 9 miles Smile Care Centre, Walton — 9 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 | 6 within 10 miles, 47 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 6 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 Rowsley
The nearest practice to Great Rowsley is Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, 8.5 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 6 practices, and within 20 there are 47.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Chesterfield Orthodontics (8.8 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 20 of the practices around Great Rowsley list clear aligners, the nearest 8.5 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 Rowsley are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Chesterfield Orthodontics, 8.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 15 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Great Rowsley to Peak Smile Studio 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 220 to 440 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £100 to £200 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 220 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Great Rowsley
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Orthodontist in Great Rowsley: Before booking anything in Great Rowsley, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Derbyshire.
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Practice signals around Great Rowsley
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Great Rowsley. The nearest we do hold are Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, about 8 miles away; Aspire Dental in Chesterfield, about 9 miles away; and Smile Care Centre in Walton, about 9 miles away.
Where Great Rowsley sits locally
The nearest other location we cover is Congreave, under 1 km to the west.
The local picture in Great Rowsley
Great Rowsley — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 15% of Great Rowsley's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.7% of the 1,819 residents in Great Rowsley's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. Great Rowsley has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. 18.8% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Great Rowsley are Lady Manners School (3.1 miles) and Highfields School (4.2 miles). Great Rowsley falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Great Rowsley is about 15 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Great Rowsley
Orthodontic treatment in Great Rowsley is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Great Rowsley
- 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.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Great Rowsley runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Orthodontic Treatments in Great Rowsley
Patients in Great Rowsley have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
How to Choose in Great Rowsley
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Great Rowsley practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Great Rowsley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Great Rowsley
This section helps connect Great Rowsley, Derbyshire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can keep exploring with related pages for Congreave, Pilhough, Stanton Lees, Tinkersley, Stanton in Peak, and Warrencarr.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Great Rowsley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Great Rowsley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Great Rowsley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Great Rowsley is Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, about 8.5 miles to the east. The next closest are Aspire Dental (8.6 miles) and Smile Care Centre (8.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Great Rowsley?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Great Rowsley, 6 practices within 10 miles and 47 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Pilsley, 8.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Great Rowsley?
The nearest practice to Great Rowsley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Chesterfield Orthodontics, about 8.8 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Refine Specialist Dental Care (11.0 miles) and The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield (14.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Great Rowsley, Derbyshire?
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 Great Rowsley, Derbyshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.