Orthodontic practices near Heathtop
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Heathtop, 19 practices within 10 and 63 practices within 20. The closest is Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, 2.3 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthodontics DerbyMarchington | 2.3 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| The Practice @ WillingtonRepton | 6.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (59 reviews) |
| No1 The Orthodontic SpecialistsFindern | 6.6 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
| NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALISTDerby | 6.6 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Burton Smiles Dental ClinicBurton upon Trent | 6.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (246 reviews) |
| Dental Care Burton on TrentBurton upon Trent | 6.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.9 (338 reviews) |
| Modwena OrthodonticsBurton upon Trent | 6.8 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (91 reviews) |
| Dental Perfection - BurtonBurton upon Trent | 7.3 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (666 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Heathtop with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Marchington, 2.3 miles west; the next are Repton (6.2 miles south-east) and Findern (6.6 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Marchington | 1 | 2.3 miles west |
| Repton | 1 | 6.2 miles south-east |
| Findern | 1 | 6.6 miles east |
| Derby | 14 | 6.6 miles east |
| Burton upon Trent | 5 | 6.7 miles south-east |
| Swadlincote | 4 | 7.7 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 Heathtop
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Alexandra Dental Care in Swadlincote (4.9 from 422 reviews), 10.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Dental CareSwadlincote | 4.9 (422 reviews) | 10.1 miles south-east |
| Beaufort Dental Health CentreSwadlincote | 4.9 (352 reviews) | 7.7 miles south-east |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 4.9 (346 reviews) | 9.0 miles east |
| Burton Smiles Dental ClinicBurton upon Trent | 4.9 (246 reviews) | 6.7 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Heathtop at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | South Derbyshire |
| 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 14.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,264 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 26.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 44 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Derbyshire | 159th closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.3 miles away, closer than 65% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 29 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | John Port Spencer Academy — 4.1 miles The de Ferrers Academy — 4.8 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Orthodontics Derby, Marchington — 2 miles The Practice @ Willington, Repton — 6 miles NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST, Derby — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 19 within 10 miles, 63 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 Heathtop
Heathtop is 2.3 miles from Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 19 practices, and within 20 there are 63.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Orthodontics Derby (2.3 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 21 of the practices around Heathtop list clear aligners, the nearest 2.3 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 Heathtop are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Practice @ Willington in Repton, 6.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 29 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Heathtop
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Orthodontist in Heathtop: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Heathtop. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Heathtop or another part of Derbyshire.
Heathtop in context
Heathtop is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Heathtop sits within NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 14.8% of Heathtop's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.8% of the 2,264 residents in Heathtop's census neighbourhood, close to 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. Secondary-age pupils near Heathtop attend schools such as John Port Spencer Academy (4.1 miles) and The de Ferrers Academy (4.8 miles). Heathtop sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Heathtop is about 29 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
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If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Church Broughton, Barton Blount, Scropton, Tutbury, Boyleston, and Longford may also help.
Practice data for Heathtop
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Heathtop. The nearest recorded are Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, about 2 miles away; The Practice @ Willington in Repton, about 6 miles away; and NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST in Derby, about 7 miles away.
About Heathtop
Church Broughton is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north of Heathtop.
The Orthodontic Journey in Heathtop
Starting orthodontic treatment in Heathtop can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Heathtop follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Orthodontic Treatments in Heathtop
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Heathtop can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Treatment Options in Heathtop — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Heathtop. ONS classifies Heathtop as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 14.8% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.8% of the 2,264 residents in Heathtop's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Heathtop are John Port Spencer Academy (4.1 miles) and The de Ferrers Academy (4.8 miles). Heathtop's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Heathtop is about 29 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Heathtop. The nearest recorded are Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, about 2 miles away; The Practice @ Willington in Repton, about 6 miles away; and NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST in Derby, about 7 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Heathtop. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Heathtop
These links help widen your research beyond Heathtop, Derbyshire if you're open to travelling a little further. You can also browse nearby location pages including Church Broughton, Barton Blount, Scropton, Tutbury, Boyleston, and Longford.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Heathtop
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Heathtop often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Heathtop?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Heathtop is Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, about 2.3 miles to the west. The next closest are The Practice @ Willington (6.2 miles) and No1 The Orthodontic Specialists (6.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Heathtop?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Heathtop, 19 practices within 10 miles and 63 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Heathtop?
The nearest practice to Heathtop that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Practice @ Willington in Repton, about 6.2 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST (6.6 miles) and Burton Smiles Dental Clinic (6.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Heathtop, Derbyshire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Heathtop, Derbyshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.