Orthodontic practices near Headon
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Headon; 3 practices within 10 and 29 practices within 20. The closest is Bassetlaw Hospital in Worksop, 9.8 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bassetlaw HospitalWorksop | 9.8 miles west | – | – | – | 4.2 (412 reviews) |
| Bassetlaw DentalWorksop | 9.9 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (19 reviews) |
| The Forum OrthodonticsBeckingham | 9.9 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (17 reviews) |
| Robinson & AssociatesWorksop | 10.1 miles west | – | – | – | 3.0 (4 reviews) |
| Trinity House HuddersfieldWorksop | 10.2 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (48 reviews) |
| TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICSWorksop | 10.2 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Kirkgate Dental SurgeryNewark on Trent | 14.2 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (270 reviews) |
| West Parade Dental CareLincoln | 14.2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (418 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Headon with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Worksop, 9.8 miles west; the next are Beckingham (9.9 miles north-east) and Newark on Trent (14.2 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Worksop | 5 | 9.8 miles west |
| Beckingham | 1 | 9.9 miles north-east |
| Newark on Trent | 1 | 14.2 miles south |
| Lincoln | 7 | 14.2 miles east |
| Mansfield Woodhouse | 2 | 14.9 miles south-west |
| Auckley | 1 | 15.4 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Headon
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shine Dental Care Mansfield in Mansfield Woodhouse (5.0 from 615 reviews), 14.9 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shine Dental Care MansfieldMansfield Woodhouse | 5.0 (615 reviews) | 14.9 miles south-west |
| Lincoln OrthodonticsLincoln | 5.0 (581 reviews) | 15.4 miles east |
| One 44 Dental LtdRotherham | 5.0 (161 reviews) | 19.5 miles north-west |
| Grin OrthodonticsLincoln | 5.0 (65 reviews) | 14.4 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Headon at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Bassetlaw |
| NHS dental services | NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 12.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,295 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 28.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 52 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Nottinghamshire | 312th closest to an orthodontic practice of 321 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Nottinghamshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 26 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Tuxford Academy — 3.3 miles Retford Oaks Academy — 4.3 miles The Elizabethan Academy — 4.6 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.9% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bassetlaw Hospital, Worksop — 10 miles The Forum Orthodontics, Beckingham — 10 miles West Parade Dental Care, Lincoln — 14 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 | 3 within 10 miles, 29 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 Headon
The nearest practice to Headon is Bassetlaw Hospital in Worksop, 9.8 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 3 practices, and within 20 there are 29.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Forum Orthodontics (9.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Lincoln Orthodontics (15.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Headon list clear aligners, the nearest 9.9 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 Headon are commissioned by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Trinity House Huddersfield in Worksop, 10.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 26 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Headon to Bassetlaw Hospital 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 510 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £230 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 6.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Headon
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Headon, 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 Nottinghamshire.
Local orthodontic signals in Headon
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Headon itself. The nearest recorded are Bassetlaw Hospital in Worksop, about 10 miles away; The Forum Orthodontics in Beckingham, about 10 miles away; and West Parade Dental Care in Lincoln, about 14 miles away.
Where Headon sits locally
Heading north-east for around 3 km brings you to Woodbeck, the closest linked location.
What official data says about Headon
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Headon sits within NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Headon's under-16 share, 12.8%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.6% of the 2,295 residents in Headon's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire. People in Headon usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 10 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.9% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Headon attend schools such as Tuxford Academy (3.3 miles) and Retford Oaks Academy (4.3 miles). Headon falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Headon is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 26 miles away.
Widen your local search
Pages for East Markham, East Drayton, Woodbeck, Little Gringley, Darlton, and Stokeham follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Headon
Orthodontic treatment in Headon is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Headon
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Headon — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Headon sits within NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Headon has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.8% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.6% of the 2,295 residents in Headon's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire. Headon has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 10 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.9% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Headon are Tuxford Academy (3.3 miles) and Retford Oaks Academy (4.3 miles). Headon falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Headon is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 26 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Headon
Patients in Headon 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. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Headon
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Headon. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Headon
This section helps connect Headon, Nottinghamshire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including East Markham, East Drayton, Woodbeck, Little Gringley, Darlton, and Stokeham.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Headon
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Headon often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Headon?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Headon is Bassetlaw Hospital in Worksop, about 9.8 miles to the west. The next closest are Bassetlaw Dental (9.9 miles) and The Forum Orthodontics (9.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Headon?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Headon, 3 practices within 10 miles and 29 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Worksop, 9.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Headon?
The nearest practice to Headon that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Trinity House Huddersfield in Worksop, about 10.2 miles to the west. Others nearby include TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS (10.2 miles) and Kirkgate Dental Surgery (14.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Headon, Nottinghamshire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Headon, Nottinghamshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.