Orthodontic practices near Handsworth
On our practice register: 17 practices within 5 miles of Handsworth, 26 practices within 10 and 54 practices within 20. The closest is Space Dental in Catcliffe, 1.9 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Space DentalCatcliffe | 1.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (463 reviews) |
| Crystal Peaks OrthodonticsBeighton | 2.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.3 (13 reviews) |
| CRYSTAL PEAKS ORTHODONTIC CENTRESheffield | 2.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| ORTHODONTIC PRACTICERotherham | 2.4 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Green Square Dental and Implant CentreRotherham | 3.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (207 reviews) |
| Smile9 - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 3.2 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (164 reviews) |
| Portman Dental & Implant ClinicSheffield | 3.7 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (164 reviews) |
| Precision Dental CareRotherham | 4.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (72 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Handsworth with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Catcliffe, 1.9 miles north; the next are Beighton (2.1 miles south-east) and Sheffield (2.1 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Catcliffe | 1 | 1.9 miles north |
| Beighton | 1 | 2.1 miles south-east |
| Sheffield | 10 | 2.1 miles south-east |
| Rotherham | 7 | 2.4 miles north |
| Nether Edge | 1 | 4.8 miles west |
| Dronfield | 1 | 6.7 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Handsworth
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), 6.7 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 5.0 (371 reviews) | 6.7 miles south-west |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 5.0 (264 reviews) | 5.2 miles west |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 4.6 miles west |
| Green Square Dental and Implant CentreRotherham | 5.0 (207 reviews) | 3.2 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Handsworth at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Sheffield |
| NHS dental services | NHS South Yorkshire 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 | 22.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,492 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.5% aged 16 to 24 and 31.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 22.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,958 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 16 practices, more than 87% of towns in England |
| Access within Sheffield | 97th closest to an orthodontic practice of 180 places in the county (the county median is 1.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.9 miles away, closer than 70% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.7% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Sheffield |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 5 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Handsworth Grange Community Sports College — 0.3 miles Outwood Academy City — 0.9 miles Sheffield Park Academy — 1.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 10 schools, about 11,138 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Space Dental, Catcliffe — 2 miles Crystal Peaks Orthodontics, Beighton — 2 miles CRYSTAL PEAKS ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, Sheffield — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 26 within 10 miles, 54 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | S13 |
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 Handsworth
Handsworth is 1.9 miles from Space Dental in Catcliffe, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 26 practices, and within 20 there are 54.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Smile9 - Invisalign Sheffield (3.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Orthodontic Studio by Helix House Orthodontics (4.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Handsworth list clear aligners, the nearest 1.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Handsworth are commissioned by NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Space Dental in Catcliffe, 1.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 5 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Handsworth
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Orthodontist in Handsworth: This page was put together for people in Handsworth who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Sheffield and the surrounding area.
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Related pages for Normanton Spring, Orgreave, Hackenthorpe, High Hazels, Catcliffe, and Drakehouse are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
What we know about practices near Handsworth
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Handsworth itself. The closest on record are Space Dental in Catcliffe, about 2 miles away; Crystal Peaks Orthodontics in Beighton, about 2 miles away; and CRYSTAL PEAKS ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in Sheffield, about 2 miles away.
About Handsworth
Just around 1 km north-east, Orgreave is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
What official data says about Handsworth
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Handsworth sits within NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 22.3% of Handsworth's residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,492 residents in the neighbourhood around Handsworth, 7.7% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7% average across Sheffield. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (16), Handsworth has more choice than 87% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 26.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Handsworth are Handsworth Grange Community Sports College (0.3 miles) and Outwood Academy City (0.9 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. Handsworth falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Handsworth is about 5 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Handsworth
Many people in Handsworth delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Handsworth
Orthodontic practices in and around Handsworth vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. By ONS classification, Handsworth falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Handsworth falls under NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Handsworth skews family-heavy: 22.3% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.7% of the 1,492 residents in Handsworth's census neighbourhood, above the 7% average across Sheffield. Handsworth has 16 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 87% of towns in England. 26.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Handsworth attend schools such as Handsworth Grange Community Sports College (0.3 miles) and Outwood Academy City (0.9 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. Handsworth's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Handsworth is about 5 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Handsworth
Patients in Handsworth have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Handsworth
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Handsworth. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Handsworth
This part of the page places Handsworth, Sheffield in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Nearby pages covering Normanton Spring, Orgreave, Hackenthorpe, High Hazels, Catcliffe, and Drakehouse may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Handsworth
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Handsworth often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Handsworth?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Handsworth is Space Dental in Catcliffe, about 1.9 miles to the north. The next closest are Crystal Peaks Orthodontics (2.1 miles) and CRYSTAL PEAKS ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (2.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Handsworth?
Our register has 17 practices within 5 miles of Handsworth, 26 practices within 10 miles and 54 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Handsworth?
The nearest practice to Handsworth that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Space Dental in Catcliffe, about 1.9 miles to the north. Others nearby include CRYSTAL PEAKS ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (2.1 miles) and ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (2.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Handsworth, Sheffield?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Handsworth, Sheffield?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.