Orthodontic practices near Kelham Island
On our practice register: 12 practices within 5 miles of Kelham Island, 24 practices within 10 and 53 practices within 20. The closest is Smilelign in Sheffield, 0.4 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SmilelignSheffield | 0.4 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (43 reviews) |
| Portman Dental & Implant ClinicSheffield | 0.6 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (164 reviews) |
| Smile9 - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 0.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (164 reviews) |
| Charles Clifford Dental HospitalSheffield | 1.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.1 (170 reviews) |
| ImpressSheffield | 1.4 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (35 reviews) |
| One Smile Dental - SheffieldSheffield | 1.4 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (61 reviews) |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 1.5 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (264 reviews) |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 1.6 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (213 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Kelham Island with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Sheffield, 0.4 miles north; the next are Nether Edge (1.8 miles south-west) and Catcliffe (3.1 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Sheffield | 10 | 0.4 miles north |
| Nether Edge | 1 | 1.8 miles south-west |
| Catcliffe | 1 | 3.1 miles east |
| Rotherham | 7 | 4.0 miles east |
| Beighton | 1 | 5.8 miles south-east |
| Dronfield | 1 | 6.3 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Kelham Island
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), 6.3 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 5.0 (371 reviews) | 6.3 miles south |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 5.0 (264 reviews) | 1.5 miles west |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 1.6 miles south-west |
| Green Square Dental and Implant CentreRotherham | 5.0 (207 reviews) | 5.7 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Kelham Island 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 14.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,635 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 17.5% aged 16 to 24 and 58.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 53.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,499 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 12 practices, more than 79% of towns in England |
| Access within Sheffield | 8th closest to an orthodontic practice of 180 places in the county (the county median is 1.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.4 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 3% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Sheffield |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 1 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Astrea Academy Sheffield — 0.2 miles UTC Sheffield City Centre — 1.0 miles All Saints' Catholic High School — 1.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 17 schools, about 18,765 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Smilelign, Sheffield — under a mile The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield, Nether Edge — 2 miles Space Dental, Catcliffe — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 24 within 10 miles, 53 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | S3 |
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 Kelham Island
Kelham Island has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Smilelign in Sheffield is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 24 practices, and within 20 there are 53.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Portman Dental & Implant Clinic (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; One Smile Dental - Sheffield (1.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Kelham Island list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Kelham Island are commissioned by NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smile9 - Invisalign Sheffield, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 1 mile away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Kelham Island
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Orthodontist in Kelham Island: People weighing up braces or aligners in Kelham Island can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Sheffield.
What official data says about Kelham Island
By ONS classification, Kelham Island falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 14.4% of Kelham Island's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,635 residents in the neighbourhood around Kelham Island, 3% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7% average across Sheffield. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (12), Kelham Island has more choice than 79% of towns in England. Regionally, 26.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Kelham Island are Astrea Academy Sheffield (0.2 miles) and UTC Sheffield City Centre (1.0 miles). 17 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Kelham Island sits among the more deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Kelham Island is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 1 mile away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Kelham Island in numbers
Burngreave is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Kelham Island.
Continue your local research
Pages for Burngreave, Orchard Square, Pitsmoor, Port Mahon, Sheffield, and Lower Crabtree follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Local orthodontic signals in Kelham Island
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Kelham Island. The nearest recorded are Smilelign in Sheffield, under a mile away; The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield in Nether Edge, about 2 miles away; and Space Dental in Catcliffe, about 3 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Kelham Island
Orthodontic treatment in Kelham Island is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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 Kelham Island
Orthodontic practices in and around Kelham Island vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Kelham Island is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 14.4% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Kelham Island, 3% of the 1,635 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7% average across Sheffield, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 12 orthodontic practices within five miles, Kelham Island is better served than 79% of towns in England. 26.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Kelham Island are served by secondary schools including Astrea Academy Sheffield (0.2 miles) and UTC Sheffield City Centre (1.0 miles). 17 secondary schools are within three miles. Kelham Island falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. The nearest university dental hospital to Kelham Island is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 1 mile away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Kelham Island
The orthodontic landscape in Kelham Island offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Kelham Island
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Kelham Island. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Kelham Island
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Kelham Island, Sheffield within a broader nearby area. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Burngreave, Orchard Square, Pitsmoor, Port Mahon, Sheffield, and Lower Crabtree.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Kelham Island
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Kelham Island often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Kelham Island?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Kelham Island is Smilelign in Sheffield, about 0.4 miles to the north. The next closest are Portman Dental & Implant Clinic (0.6 miles) and Smile9 - Invisalign Sheffield (0.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Kelham Island?
Our register has 12 practices within 5 miles of Kelham Island, 24 practices within 10 miles and 53 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Kelham Island?
The nearest practice to Kelham Island that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smile9 - Invisalign Sheffield, about 0.9 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include One Smile Dental - Sheffield (1.4 miles) and The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield (1.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Kelham Island, Sheffield?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Kelham Island, Sheffield?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.