Orthodontic practices near Hilcote
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Hilcote, 16 practices within 10 and 87 practices within 20. The closest is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 3.0 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refine Specialist Dental CareAlfreton | 3.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (96 reviews) |
| Kirkby Dental PracticeSutton in Ashfield | 3.7 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (314 reviews) |
| Peak Smile StudioPilsley | 4.8 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (39 reviews) |
| Market Place Dental CareSutton in Ashfield | 5.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (1,291 reviews) |
| THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEMansfield | 6.0 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| The Orthodontic PracticeMansfield Woodhouse | 6.0 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (88 reviews) |
| Thackeray Dental CareSutton in Ashfield | 6.0 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (305 reviews) |
| Shine Dental Care MansfieldMansfield Woodhouse | 7.0 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (615 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hilcote with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Alfreton, 3.0 miles south-west; the next are Sutton in Ashfield (3.7 miles south-east) and Pilsley (4.8 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Alfreton | 1 | 3.0 miles south-west |
| Sutton in Ashfield | 3 | 3.7 miles south-east |
| Pilsley | 1 | 4.8 miles north-west |
| Mansfield | 1 | 6.0 miles east |
| Mansfield Woodhouse | 2 | 6.0 miles east |
| Heanor | 1 | 7.7 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hilcote
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), 7.0 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shine Dental Care MansfieldMansfield Woodhouse | 5.0 (615 reviews) | 7.0 miles east |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 5.0 (143 reviews) | 9.2 miles north-west |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 5.0 (122 reviews) | 8.8 miles north-west |
| Stella Dental NottinghamNottingham | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 13.5 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hilcote at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Bolsover |
| 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 | 13.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,531 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 28.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 328 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England |
| Access within Derbyshire | 228th closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.0 miles away, closer than 57% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.5% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 19 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Frederick Gent School — 1.3 miles Tibshelf Community School — 1.8 miles Ashfield Comprehensive School — 2.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 6 schools, about 7,107 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Refine Specialist Dental Care, Alfreton — 3 miles Kirkby Dental Practice, Sutton in Ashfield — 4 miles Peak Smile Studio, Pilsley — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 16 within 10 miles, 87 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 3 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 Hilcote
Hilcote is 3 miles from Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 16 practices, and within 20 there are 87.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Chesterfield Orthodontics (8.8 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 21 of the practices around Hilcote list clear aligners, the nearest 3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Hilcote are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 19 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hilcote
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Orthodontist in Hilcote: This page was put together for people in Hilcote who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Hilcote or another part of Derbyshire.
Area profile for Hilcote
By ONS classification, Hilcote falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Hilcote's under-16 share, 13.5%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Hilcote, 5.5% of the 1,531 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Derbyshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Hilcote has 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 52% of towns in England. Regionally, 18.8% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Hilcote are Frederick Gent School (1.3 miles) and Tibshelf Community School (1.8 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. Hilcote sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Hilcote is about 19 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield.
Practice data for Hilcote
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Hilcote. The closest on record are Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 3 miles away; Kirkby Dental Practice in Sutton in Ashfield, about 4 miles away; and Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, about 5 miles away.
Widen your local search
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Blackwell, South Normanton, Commonside, Tibshelf, Hucknall under Huthwaite, and Pinxton.
Local snapshot of Hilcote
Just under 1 km north, Blackwell is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Hilcote
Patients in Hilcote 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.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Hilcote offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Hilcote
Starting orthodontic treatment in Hilcote can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Hilcote
There's no orthodontist on record in Hilcote itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about 3 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Hilcote is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Hilcote falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. With just 13.5% of residents under 16, Hilcote skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,531 residents in the neighbourhood around Hilcote, 5.5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. Hilcote has 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 52% of towns in England. 18.8% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Hilcote are Frederick Gent School (1.3 miles) and Tibshelf Community School (1.8 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Hilcote is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Hilcote is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 19 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Hilcote. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hilcote
These links help widen your research beyond Hilcote, Derbyshire if you're open to travelling a little further. For a broader comparison, pages for Blackwell, South Normanton, Commonside, Tibshelf, Hucknall under Huthwaite, and Pinxton follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Hilcote
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hilcote often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hilcote?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hilcote is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 3.0 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Kirkby Dental Practice (3.7 miles) and Peak Smile Studio (4.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hilcote?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Hilcote, 16 practices within 10 miles and 87 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hilcote?
The nearest practice to Hilcote that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 3.0 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Kirkby Dental Practice (3.7 miles) and Market Place Dental Care (5.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hilcote, 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 Hilcote, Derbyshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.