Orthodontic practices near Idridgehay
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Idridgehay; 15 practices within 10 and 75 practices within 20. The closest is Ashbourne Road Dental in Derby, 7.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 7.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (346 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Practice / Derby Orthodontics (R V Patel)Derby | 8.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 2.3 (6 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic PracticeDerby | 8.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (128 reviews) |
| Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental CentreDerby | 8.3 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (323 reviews) |
| Remarkable Smiles - DerbyDerby | 8.3 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (460 reviews) |
| NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALISTDerby | 8.6 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Casa DentalDerby | 8.7 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (180 reviews) |
| No1 The Orthodontic SpecialistsFindern | 8.7 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Idridgehay with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Derby, 7.9 miles south-east; the next are Findern (8.7 miles south) and Alfreton (8.7 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Derby | 14 | 7.9 miles south-east |
| Findern | 1 | 8.7 miles south |
| Alfreton | 1 | 8.7 miles north-east |
| Heanor | 1 | 9.3 miles east |
| Ilkeston | 1 | 11.4 miles south-east |
| Pilsley | 1 | 11.5 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Idridgehay
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Ferndale House Dental Practice in Chesterfield (5.0 from 143 reviews), 15.4 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 5.0 (143 reviews) | 15.4 miles north |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 5.0 (122 reviews) | 15.3 miles north-east |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 4.9 (346 reviews) | 7.9 miles south-east |
| Kimberley DentalKimberley | 4.9 (251 reviews) | 13.4 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Idridgehay 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 11.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,515 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 19.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 34 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Derbyshire | 501st closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.3% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 24 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Anthony Gell School — 3.4 miles The Ecclesbourne School — 4.5 miles Belper School and Sixth Form Centre — 4.8 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Ashbourne Road Dental, Derby — 8 miles No1 The Orthodontic Specialists, Findern — 9 miles Refine Specialist Dental Care, Alfreton — 9 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 15 within 10 miles, 75 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 4 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 Idridgehay
From Idridgehay the nearest practice is Ashbourne Road Dental in Derby, 7.9 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 15 practices, and within 20 there are 75.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: No1 The Orthodontic Specialists (8.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Serena Hoyte (11.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 23 of the practices around Idridgehay list clear aligners, the nearest 7.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Idridgehay are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ashbourne Road Dental in Derby, 7.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 24 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Idridgehay to Ashbourne Road Dental is roughly 20 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 210 to 410 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £185 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Idridgehay
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Orthodontist in Idridgehay: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Idridgehay keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Idridgehay itself or elsewhere in Derbyshire.
What official data says about Idridgehay
Idridgehay's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. With just 11.8% of residents under 16, Idridgehay skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,515 residents in the neighbourhood around Idridgehay, 5.3% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. People in Idridgehay usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. Regionally, 18.8% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Idridgehay are Anthony Gell School (3.4 miles) and The Ecclesbourne School (4.5 miles). Idridgehay's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Idridgehay is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 24 miles away.
Local context for Idridgehay
Just under 1 km west, Ireton Wood is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Local treatment availability around Idridgehay
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Idridgehay. The nearest recorded are Ashbourne Road Dental in Derby, about 8 miles away; No1 The Orthodontic Specialists in Findern, about 9 miles away; and Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 9 miles away.
Widen your local search
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Hillclifflane, Ireton Wood, Turnditch, Cross o' th' hands, Ashleyhay, and Cowers Lane.
The Orthodontic Journey in Idridgehay
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Idridgehay helps you ask the right questions. 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 Idridgehay
Idridgehay has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Bupa Dental Care — is about 4 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Idridgehay is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Idridgehay falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Idridgehay has a smaller share of children than most areas — 11.8% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.3% of the 1,515 residents in Idridgehay's census neighbourhood, below the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Idridgehay; the nearest is about 8 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Idridgehay are served by secondary schools including Anthony Gell School (3.4 miles) and The Ecclesbourne School (4.5 miles). National deprivation data puts Idridgehay close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Idridgehay is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 24 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Idridgehay
The orthodontic landscape in Idridgehay offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Idridgehay
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Idridgehay. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Idridgehay
If Idridgehay, Derbyshire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Hillclifflane, Ireton Wood, Turnditch, Cross o' th' hands, Ashleyhay, and Cowers Lane.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Idridgehay
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Idridgehay often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Idridgehay?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Idridgehay is Ashbourne Road Dental in Derby, about 7.9 miles to the south-east. The next closest are The Orthodontic Practice / Derby Orthodontics (R V Patel) (8.1 miles) and The Orthodontic Practice (8.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Idridgehay?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Idridgehay, 15 practices within 10 miles and 75 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Derby, 7.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Idridgehay?
The nearest practice to Idridgehay that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ashbourne Road Dental in Derby, about 7.9 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST (8.6 miles) and Refine Specialist Dental Care (8.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Idridgehay, Derbyshire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Idridgehay, Derbyshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.