Orthodontic practices near Highbury Vale
On our practice register: 30 practices within 5 miles of Highbury Vale, 40 practices within 10 and 85 practices within 20. The closest is The Smile Suite, Nottingham in Arnold, 0.6 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Smile Suite, NottinghamArnold | 0.6 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (74 reviews) |
| Smilestyle Signature Dental CareBasford | 1.1 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (217 reviews) |
| Arrow Orthodontics LtdHucknall | 1.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | – |
| Boulevard Dental PracticeNottingham | 1.8 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (75 reviews) |
| Arnold Dental & Implant CentreArnold | 2.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (544 reviews) |
| BJS DentalArnold | 2.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (70 reviews) |
| Smile Studio Walk In CentreArnold | 2.5 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (106 reviews) |
| Stella Dental NottinghamNottingham | 2.6 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (116 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Highbury Vale with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Arnold, 0.6 miles east; the next are Basford (1.1 miles south) and Hucknall (1.6 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Arnold | 5 | 0.6 miles east |
| Basford | 1 | 1.1 miles south |
| Hucknall | 2 | 1.6 miles north-east |
| Nottingham | 14 | 1.8 miles south |
| Kimberley | 1 | 3.1 miles west |
| Gedling | 2 | 4.3 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Highbury Vale
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Gedling Dental - Nottingham (5.0 from 258 reviews), 4.3 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gedling Dental - NottinghamGedling | 5.0 (258 reviews) | 4.3 miles east |
| Lady Bay Dental CareNottingham | 5.0 (156 reviews) | 4.1 miles south-east |
| Stella Dental NottinghamNottingham | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 2.6 miles south |
| Complete OrthodonticsArnold | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 2.7 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Highbury Vale at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Nottingham |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 24.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,996 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.5% aged 16 to 24 and 38.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 42.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 5,660 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 29 practices, more than 95% of towns in England |
| Access within Nottingham | 11th closest to an orthodontic practice of 30 places in the county (the county median is 0.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.6 miles away, closer than 90% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.7% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Nottingham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 30 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ellis Guilford School — 0.8 miles Nottingham Free School — 1.1 miles Park Vale Academy — 1.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 17 schools, about 17,629 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 116 schools, 51,209 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.9% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Smile Suite, Nottingham, Arnold — under a mile Smilestyle Signature Dental Care, Basford — 1 miles Arrow Orthodontics Ltd, Hucknall — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 40 within 10 miles, 85 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 Highbury Vale
The nearest practice to Highbury Vale is The Smile Suite, Nottingham in Arnold, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 40 practices, and within 20 there are 85.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Smilestyle Signature Dental Care (1.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Regent Street Clinic Nottingham (2.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Highbury Vale list clear aligners, the nearest 1.1 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 Highbury Vale are commissioned by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Smile Suite, Nottingham in Arnold, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 30 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Highbury Vale
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Orthodontist in Highbury Vale: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Highbury Vale, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Highbury Vale or another part of Nottingham.
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If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Old Basford, Basford, Bobbers Mill, Cinderhill, Rise Park, and Bestwood.
Area profile for Highbury Vale
Highbury Vale's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Highbury Vale falls under NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board. 24.1% of Highbury Vale's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. In the census neighbourhood around Highbury Vale, 8.7% of the 1,996 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Nottingham, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Highbury Vale has 29 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 95% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.9% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Highbury Vale attend schools such as Ellis Guilford School (0.8 miles) and Nottingham Free School (1.1 miles). 17 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 116 schools and 51,209 pupils in Highbury Vale's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Highbury Vale sits among the more deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Highbury Vale is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 30 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local orthodontic signals in Highbury Vale
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Highbury Vale itself. The nearest we do hold are The Smile Suite, Nottingham in Arnold, under a mile away; Smilestyle Signature Dental Care in Basford, about a mile away; and Arrow Orthodontics Ltd in Hucknall, about 2 miles away.
A quick look at Highbury Vale
Just under 1 km north, Old Basford is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Orthodontic Treatments in Highbury Vale
Patients in Highbury Vale have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Highbury Vale — Local Context
Not every practice near Highbury Vale offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. By ONS classification, Highbury Vale falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Highbury Vale. Highbury Vale skews family-heavy: 24.1% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.7% of the 1,996 residents in Highbury Vale's census neighbourhood, above the 6.8% average across Nottingham. Highbury Vale has 29 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 95% of towns in England. 19.9% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Highbury Vale attend schools such as Ellis Guilford School (0.8 miles) and Nottingham Free School (1.1 miles). 17 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 116 schools and 51,209 pupils across Highbury Vale's Local Authority. Highbury Vale's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Highbury Vale is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 30 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Highbury Vale. The nearest we do hold are The Smile Suite, Nottingham in Arnold, under a mile away; Smilestyle Signature Dental Care in Basford, about a mile away; and Arrow Orthodontics Ltd in Hucknall, about 2 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Highbury Vale
Starting orthodontic treatment in Highbury Vale can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Highbury Vale runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Highbury Vale. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Highbury Vale
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Highbury Vale, Nottingham with surrounding locations. Related nearby location pages such as Old Basford, Basford, Bobbers Mill, Cinderhill, Rise Park, and Bestwood can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Highbury Vale
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Highbury Vale often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Highbury Vale?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Highbury Vale is The Smile Suite, Nottingham in Arnold, about 0.6 miles to the east. The next closest are Smilestyle Signature Dental Care (1.1 miles) and Arrow Orthodontics Ltd (1.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Highbury Vale?
Our register has 30 practices within 5 miles of Highbury Vale, 40 practices within 10 miles and 85 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Highbury Vale?
The nearest practice to Highbury Vale that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Smile Suite, Nottingham in Arnold, about 0.6 miles to the east. Others nearby include Smilestyle Signature Dental Care (1.1 miles) and Arrow Orthodontics Ltd (1.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Highbury Vale, Nottingham?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Highbury Vale, Nottingham?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.