Orthodontic practices near Greenhillocks
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Greenhillocks, 20 practices within 10 and 80 practices within 20. The closest is Heanor Dental Care, 3.0 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heanor Dental CareHeanor | 3.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.0 (66 reviews) |
| Refine Specialist Dental CareAlfreton | 4.0 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (96 reviews) |
| Dr Serena HoyteIlkeston | 6.5 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Kimberley DentalKimberley | 6.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (251 reviews) |
| Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental CentreDerby | 6.9 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (323 reviews) |
| Kirkby Dental PracticeSutton in Ashfield | 7.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (314 reviews) |
| Hucknall Dental CareHucknall | 8.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (881 reviews) |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 8.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (346 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Greenhillocks with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Heanor, 3.0 miles south-east; the next are Alfreton (4.0 miles north) and Ilkeston (6.5 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Heanor | 1 | 3.0 miles south-east |
| Alfreton | 1 | 4.0 miles north |
| Ilkeston | 1 | 6.5 miles south-east |
| Kimberley | 1 | 6.8 miles south-east |
| Derby | 14 | 6.9 miles south |
| Sutton in Ashfield | 2 | 7.6 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 Greenhillocks
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Ashbourne Road Dental in Derby (4.9 from 346 reviews), 8.8 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 4.9 (346 reviews) | 8.8 miles south-west |
| Kimberley DentalKimberley | 4.9 (251 reviews) | 6.8 miles south-east |
| Smilestyle Signature Dental CareBasford | 4.9 (217 reviews) | 9.8 miles south-east |
| The Park Dental ClinicDerby | 4.9 (194 reviews) | 9.2 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Greenhillocks at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Amber Valley |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 20% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,997 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.9% aged 16 to 24 and 37.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 23.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,921 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices |
| Access within Derbyshire | 228th closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.0 miles away, closer than 57% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 24 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Ripley Academy — 0.4 miles John Flamsteed Community School — 1.8 miles Heanor Gate Spencer Academy — 2.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 6 schools, about 6,148 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Heanor Dental Care, Heanor — 3 miles Refine Specialist Dental Care, Alfreton — 4 miles Dr Serena Hoyte, Ilkeston — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 20 within 10 miles, 80 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | DE5 |
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 Greenhillocks
Greenhillocks is 3 miles from Heanor Dental Care, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 20 practices, and within 20 there are 80.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Park Brace Clinic (9.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Serena Hoyte (6.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 23 of the practices around Greenhillocks list clear aligners, the nearest 4 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 Greenhillocks are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Heanor Dental Care, 3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 24 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Greenhillocks
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Orthodontist in Greenhillocks: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Greenhillocks. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Derbyshire.
What official data says about Greenhillocks
Greenhillocks is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Greenhillocks's under-16 share sits at 20%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,997 residents in the neighbourhood around Greenhillocks, 6.9% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Greenhillocks attend schools such as The Ripley Academy (0.4 miles) and John Flamsteed Community School (1.8 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Greenhillocks among England's more deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Greenhillocks is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 24 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Compare nearby areas
Pages for Peasehill, The Elms, Marehay, Nuttals Park, Porterhouse, and Ripley follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Where Greenhillocks sits locally
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Peasehill, the closest linked location.
What we know about practices near Greenhillocks
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Greenhillocks itself. The nearest recorded are Heanor Dental Care, about 3 miles away; Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 4 miles away; and Dr Serena Hoyte in Ilkeston, about 6 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Greenhillocks Explained
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Greenhillocks
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Greenhillocks
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Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Greenhillocks
Not every practice near Greenhillocks offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. ONS classifies Greenhillocks as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Greenhillocks falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Greenhillocks's under-16 share sits at 20%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,997 residents in the neighbourhood around Greenhillocks, 6.9% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. 18.8% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Greenhillocks are served by secondary schools including The Ripley Academy (0.4 miles) and John Flamsteed Community School (1.8 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. Greenhillocks's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Greenhillocks is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 24 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 Greenhillocks. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Greenhillocks
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Greenhillocks often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Greenhillocks?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Greenhillocks is Heanor Dental Care, about 3.0 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Refine Specialist Dental Care (4.0 miles) and Dr Serena Hoyte (6.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Greenhillocks?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Greenhillocks, 20 practices within 10 miles and 80 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Greenhillocks?
The nearest practice to Greenhillocks that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Heanor Dental Care, about 3.0 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Refine Specialist Dental Care (4.0 miles) and Kimberley Dental (6.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Greenhillocks, Derbyshire?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Greenhillocks, Derbyshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.