Orthodontic practices near Heage
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Heage, 16 practices within 10 and 80 practices within 20. The closest is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 4.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refine Specialist Dental CareAlfreton | 4.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (96 reviews) |
| Heanor Dental CareHeanor | 5.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.0 (66 reviews) |
| Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental CentreDerby | 7.5 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (323 reviews) |
| Peak Smile StudioPilsley | 8.2 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (39 reviews) |
| Dr Serena HoyteIlkeston | 8.3 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 8.8 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (346 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic PracticeDerby | 8.8 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (128 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Practice / Derby Orthodontics (R V Patel)Derby | 8.9 miles south | – | – | – | 2.3 (6 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Heage with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Alfreton, 4.0 miles north-east; the next are Heanor (5.1 miles south-east) and Derby (7.5 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Alfreton | 1 | 4.0 miles north-east |
| Heanor | 1 | 5.1 miles south-east |
| Derby | 14 | 7.5 miles south |
| Pilsley | 1 | 8.2 miles north |
| Ilkeston | 1 | 8.3 miles south-east |
| Kimberley | 1 | 9.0 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 Heage
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Chesterfield Orthodontics (5.0 from 122 reviews), 12.7 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 5.0 (122 reviews) | 12.7 miles north |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 4.9 (346 reviews) | 8.8 miles south |
| Thackeray Dental CareSutton in Ashfield | 4.9 (305 reviews) | 12.6 miles north-east |
| Kimberley DentalKimberley | 4.9 (251 reviews) | 9.0 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Heage 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 2,698 |
| Residents under 16 | 11.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,515 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 26.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 211 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Derbyshire | 319th closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.8% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 23 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Belper School and Sixth Form Centre — 1.7 miles John Flamsteed Community School — 2.4 miles The Ripley Academy — 2.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 4,007 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Refine Specialist Dental Care, Alfreton — 4 miles Heanor Dental Care, Heanor — 5 miles Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental Centre, Derby — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 16 within 10 miles, 80 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 Heage
The nearest practice to Heage is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 16 practices, and within 20 there are 80.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Park Brace Clinic (9.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Serena Hoyte (8.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Heage 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 Heage are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 23 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Heage
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Orthodontist in Heage: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Heage often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is relevant to searches focused on both Heage and the wider Derbyshire area. Heage — a small village with a population of around 2,698 — is covered on this page specifically.
Practice signals around Heage
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Heage. The nearest recorded are Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 4 miles away; Heanor Dental Care, about 5 miles away; and Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental Centre in Derby, about 8 miles away.
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Nearby location pages including Boothgate, Ladygrove, Buckland Hollow, Pentrichlane-end, Upper Hartshay, and Lower Hartshay can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Heage in numbers
Heage has a population of around 2,698, making it a small village within Derbyshire. Heading south for around 1 km brings you to Boothgate, the closest linked location.
What official data says about Heage
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Heage sits within NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Heage's under-16 share, 11.6%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.8% of the 1,515 residents in Heage's census neighbourhood, below the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Heage are served by secondary schools including Belper School and Sixth Form Centre (1.7 miles) and John Flamsteed Community School (2.4 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Heage is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Heage is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 23 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Heage
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Heage has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Heage
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Heage — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Heage
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Heage helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Heage follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Heage. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Heage
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Heage, Derbyshire, these local links help you keep browsing. For a broader comparison, pages for Boothgate, Ladygrove, Buckland Hollow, Pentrichlane-end, Upper Hartshay, and Lower Hartshay follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Heage
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Heage often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Heage?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Heage is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 4.0 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Heanor Dental Care (5.1 miles) and Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental Centre (7.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Heage?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Heage, 16 practices within 10 miles and 80 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Heage?
The nearest practice to Heage that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 4.0 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Heanor Dental Care (5.1 miles) and Ashbourne Road Dental (8.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Heage, Derbyshire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Heage, Derbyshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.