Orthodontic practices near Hollow Meadows
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Hollow Meadows; 12 practices within 10 and 58 practices within 20. The closest is Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign Sheffield, 5.2 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 5.2 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (264 reviews) |
| One Smile Dental - SheffieldSheffield | 5.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (61 reviews) |
| Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant CentreSheffield | 5.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (120 reviews) |
| Charles Clifford Dental HospitalSheffield | 5.7 miles east | – | – | – | 4.1 (170 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Centre, SheffieldNether Edge | 5.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (82 reviews) |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 5.8 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (213 reviews) |
| ImpressSheffield | 6.2 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (35 reviews) |
| SmilelignSheffield | 6.5 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (43 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hollow Meadows with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Sheffield, 5.2 miles east; the next are Nether Edge (5.7 miles east) and Dronfield (8.3 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Sheffield | 10 | 5.2 miles east |
| Nether Edge | 1 | 5.7 miles east |
| Dronfield | 1 | 8.3 miles south-east |
| Catcliffe | 1 | 9.7 miles east |
| Rotherham | 7 | 10.6 miles east |
| Beighton | 1 | 11.8 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hollow Meadows
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse (5.0 from 371 reviews), 8.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 5.0 (371 reviews) | 8.3 miles south-east |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 5.0 (264 reviews) | 5.2 miles east |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 5.8 miles east |
| Green Square Dental and Implant CentreRotherham | 5.0 (207 reviews) | 12.2 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hollow Meadows at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Sheffield |
| NHS dental services | NHS South Yorkshire 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,805 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 26.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 15 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Sheffield | 161st closest to an orthodontic practice of 180 places in the county (the county median is 1.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.3% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Sheffield |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 6 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Bradfield Secondary School — 4.2 miles Tapton School & Sixth Form — 4.6 miles Forge Valley School & Sixth Form — 4.6 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign Sheffield, Sheffield — 5 miles The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield, Nether Edge — 6 miles The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, Dronfield — 8 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 12 within 10 miles, 58 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 Hollow Meadows
From Hollow Meadows the nearest practice is Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign Sheffield, 5.2 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 12 practices, and within 20 there are 58.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign Sheffield (5.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; One Smile Dental - Sheffield (5.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Hollow Meadows list clear aligners, the nearest 5.2 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 Hollow Meadows are commissioned by NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is One Smile Dental - Sheffield, 5.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Hollow Meadows to Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign Sheffield is roughly 10 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 140 to 270 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £120 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hollow Meadows
Sheffield12 nearby locationsCompare braces and clear aligners in Hollow Meadows
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Hollow Meadows, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Sheffield.
Area profile for Hollow Meadows
Officially, Hollow Meadows is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Hollow Meadows falls under NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. 17.3% of Hollow Meadows's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.3% of the 1,805 residents in Hollow Meadows's census neighbourhood, close to the 7% average across Sheffield. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Hollow Meadows; the nearest is about 5 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 26.4% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Hollow Meadows are Bradfield Secondary School (4.2 miles) and Tapton School & Sixth Form (4.6 miles). National deprivation data ranks Hollow Meadows among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Hollow Meadows is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 6 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
About Hollow Meadows
Heading north-east for around 3 km brings you to Ughill, the closest linked location.
Compare nearby areas
Pages for Ughill, Load Brook, Low Bradfield, High Bradfield, Dungworth, and Hathersage follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Useful local orthodontic context for Hollow Meadows
There is no orthodontist on our records in Hollow Meadows itself. The closest on record are Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign Sheffield, about 5 miles away; The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield in Nether Edge, about 6 miles away; and The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, about 8 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Hollow Meadows
Starting orthodontic treatment in Hollow Meadows 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. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Hollow Meadows
Not every practice near Hollow Meadows offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Hollow Meadows's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 17.3% of Hollow Meadows's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Hollow Meadows, 7.3% of the 1,805 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7% average across Sheffield, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Hollow Meadows usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. Regionally, 26.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Hollow Meadows are served by secondary schools including Bradfield Secondary School (4.2 miles) and Tapton School & Sixth Form (4.6 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Hollow Meadows sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Hollow Meadows is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 6 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Hollow Meadows Explained
Patients in Hollow Meadows have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Hollow Meadows 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.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Hollow Meadows. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hollow Meadows
These links help widen your research beyond Hollow Meadows, Sheffield if you're open to travelling a little further. This page links onward to Ughill, Load Brook, Low Bradfield, High Bradfield, Dungworth, and Hathersage for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Hollow Meadows
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hollow Meadows often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hollow Meadows?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hollow Meadows is Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign Sheffield, about 5.2 miles to the east. The next closest are One Smile Dental - Sheffield (5.5 miles) and Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre (5.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hollow Meadows?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Hollow Meadows, 12 practices within 10 miles and 58 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Sheffield, 5.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hollow Meadows?
The nearest practice to Hollow Meadows that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is One Smile Dental - Sheffield, about 5.5 miles to the east. Others nearby include Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre (5.6 miles) and The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield (5.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hollow Meadows, Sheffield?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Hollow Meadows, Sheffield?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.