Orthodontic practices near Grindlow
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Grindlow; 1 practice within 10 and 57 practices within 20. The closest is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, 9.7 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 9.7 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (371 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Centre, SheffieldNether Edge | 11.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (82 reviews) |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 11.3 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (264 reviews) |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 11.3 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (213 reviews) |
| ImpressSheffield | 11.6 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (35 reviews) |
| Charles Clifford Dental HospitalSheffield | 11.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.1 (170 reviews) |
| One Smile Dental - SheffieldSheffield | 12.3 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (61 reviews) |
| Portman Dental & Implant ClinicSheffield | 12.5 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (164 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Grindlow with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dronfield, 9.7 miles east; the next are Nether Edge (11.1 miles north-east) and Sheffield (11.3 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dronfield | 1 | 9.7 miles east |
| Nether Edge | 1 | 11.1 miles north-east |
| Sheffield | 10 | 11.3 miles north-east |
| Chesterfield | 3 | 12.7 miles east |
| Walton | 1 | 13.3 miles east |
| Staveley | 2 | 13.9 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Grindlow
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), 9.7 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 5.0 (371 reviews) | 9.7 miles east |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 5.0 (264 reviews) | 11.3 miles north-east |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 11.3 miles north-east |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 5.0 (143 reviews) | 12.8 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Grindlow 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 | 13.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,788 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.6% aged 16 to 24 and 22.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 74 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Derbyshire | 549th closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.1% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 12 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Hope Valley College — 4.1 miles |
| 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 The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield, Nether Edge — 11 miles Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign Sheffield, Sheffield — 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, 57 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 Grindlow
From Grindlow the nearest practice is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, 9.7 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 57.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse (9.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; One Smile Dental - Sheffield (12.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Grindlow list clear aligners, the nearest 9.7 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 Grindlow are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield in Nether Edge, 11.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 12 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Grindlow 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 500 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £225 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 11.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Grindlow
Derbyshire12 nearby locationsCompare orthodontic care in Grindlow
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Grindlow, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Derbyshire.
Local snapshot of Grindlow
Foolow is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Grindlow.
Area profile for Grindlow
By ONS classification, Grindlow falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 13.5% of Grindlow's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Grindlow, 5.1% of the 1,788 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Derbyshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Grindlow 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 Grindlow attend schools such as Hope Valley College (4.1 miles). National deprivation data ranks Grindlow among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Grindlow is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 12 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Widen your local search
Pages for Foolow, Wardlow Mires, Wardlow, Hucklow, Windmill, and Little Hucklow follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
What we know about practices near Grindlow
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Grindlow itself. The nearest recorded are The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, about 10 miles away; The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield in Nether Edge, about 11 miles away; and Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign Sheffield, about 11 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Grindlow
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Grindlow helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Grindlow — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Grindlow
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Grindlow 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. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Grindlow
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Grindlow — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Grindlow. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Grindlow
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Grindlow, Derbyshire. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Foolow, Wardlow Mires, Wardlow, Hucklow, Windmill, and Little Hucklow.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Grindlow
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Grindlow often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Grindlow?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Grindlow is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, about 9.7 miles to the east. The next closest are The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield (11.1 miles) and Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign Sheffield (11.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Grindlow?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Grindlow, 1 practice within 10 miles and 57 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Dronfield, 9.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Grindlow?
The nearest practice to Grindlow that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield in Nether Edge, about 11.1 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include One Smile Dental - Sheffield (12.3 miles) and Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre (12.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Grindlow, Derbyshire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Grindlow, Derbyshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.