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Orthodontic practices near Kersall

On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Kersall; 1 practice within 10 and 59 practices within 20. The closest is Kirkgate Dental Surgery in Newark on Trent, 7.0 miles south-east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Kirkgate Dental SurgeryNewark on Trent7.0 miles south-east✓–✓4.9 (270 reviews)
Shine Dental Care MansfieldMansfield Woodhouse10.1 miles west–✓✓5.0 (615 reviews)
THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEMansfield10.9 miles west✓–––
The Orthodontic PracticeMansfield Woodhouse10.9 miles west✓✓✓4.7 (88 reviews)
Thackeray Dental CareSutton in Ashfield10.9 miles west–––4.9 (305 reviews)
Market Place Dental CareSutton in Ashfield11.1 miles west✓✓✓4.4 (1,291 reviews)
Pear Tree DentalBurton Joyce12.2 miles south✓✓✓4.9 (642 reviews)
Smile Studio Walk In CentreArnold12.9 miles south-west–✓✓4.8 (106 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Kersall with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Newark on Trent, 7.0 miles south-east; the next are Mansfield Woodhouse (10.1 miles west) and Mansfield (10.9 miles west).

PlacePracticesNearest
Newark on Trent17.0 miles south-east
Mansfield Woodhouse210.1 miles west
Mansfield110.9 miles west
Sutton in Ashfield310.9 miles west
Burton Joyce112.2 miles south
Arnold512.9 miles south-west

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Kersall

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), 10.1 miles west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Shine Dental Care MansfieldMansfield Woodhouse5.0 (615 reviews)10.1 miles west
Gedling Dental - NottinghamGedling5.0 (258 reviews)13.8 miles south-west
Bassetlaw DentalWorksop5.0 (19 reviews)13.4 miles north-west
Complete OrthodonticsArnold5.0 (14 reviews)13.8 miles south-west

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Kersall at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaNewark and Sherwood
NHS dental servicesNHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
DeprivationAround the England average
Residents under 1614% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents2,314 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally7% aged 16 to 24 and 22.5% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car6.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre27 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health16.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 milesNone on our register
Access within Nottinghamshire270th closest to an orthodontic practice of 321 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles)
Aged 10 to 15 vs county7.6% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Nottinghamshire
Nearest university dental hospitalCharles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 28 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsThe Dukeries Academy — 4.9 miles
The Minster School — 5.4 miles
5-year-olds with visible decay19.9% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesKirkgate Dental Surgery, Newark on Trent — 7 miles
Shine Dental Care Mansfield, Mansfield Woodhouse — 10 miles
Thackeray Dental Care, Sutton in Ashfield — 11 miles
Estimated drive to the nearest practiceabout 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph)
Practices within 10 and 20 miles1 within 10 miles, 59 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 Kersall

From Kersall the nearest practice is Kirkgate Dental Surgery in Newark on Trent, 7 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 is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 59.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Kirkgate Dental Surgery (7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Regent Street Clinic Nottingham (16.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Kersall list clear aligners, the nearest 7 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 Kersall are commissioned by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Kirkgate Dental Surgery in Newark on Trent, 7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 28 miles away.

Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Kersall to Kirkgate Dental Surgery is roughly 15 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 180 to 360 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.

Orthodontic Treatment In Kersall

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Research orthodontic options in Kersall

Orthodontist in Kersall: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Kersall? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Nottinghamshire.

Local snapshot of Kersall

Just around 1 km south-west, Maplebeck is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.

Nearby location pages

If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Maplebeck, Kneesall, Winkburn, Norwell Woodhouse, Knapthorpe, and Caunton may also help.

Practice signals around Kersall

There is no orthodontist on our records in Kersall itself. The nearest we do hold are Kirkgate Dental Surgery in Newark on Trent, about 7 miles away; Shine Dental Care Mansfield in Mansfield Woodhouse, about 10 miles away; and Thackeray Dental Care in Sutton in Ashfield, about 11 miles away.

What official data says about Kersall

ONS classifies Kersall as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Kersall falls under NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board. Kersall's under-16 share, 14%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 2,314 residents in the neighbourhood around Kersall, 7.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire. People in Kersall usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. Regionally, 19.9% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Kersall attend schools such as The Dukeries Academy (4.9 miles) and The Minster School (5.4 miles). National deprivation data puts Kersall close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Kersall is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 28 miles away.

Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Kersall

The orthodontic landscape in Kersall offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.

How to Choose in Kersall

The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Kersall practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.

The Orthodontic Journey in Kersall

Many people in Kersall delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Kersall

Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Kersall. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Kersall sits within NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Kersall has a smaller share of children than most areas — 14% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Kersall, 7.6% of the 2,314 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Kersall; the nearest is about 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.9% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Kersall are served by secondary schools including The Dukeries Academy (4.9 miles) and The Minster School (5.4 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Kersall is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Kersall is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 28 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Kersall. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Kersall

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Kersall often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Kersall?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Kersall is Kirkgate Dental Surgery in Newark on Trent, about 7.0 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Shine Dental Care Mansfield (10.1 miles) and THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (10.9 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Kersall?

Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Kersall, 1 practice within 10 miles and 59 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Newark on Trent, 7.0 miles away.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Kersall?

The nearest practice to Kersall that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Kirkgate Dental Surgery in Newark on Trent, about 7.0 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (10.9 miles) and The Orthodontic Practice (10.9 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Kersall, Nottinghamshire?

For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Kersall, Nottinghamshire?

Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.

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TitleKersall, Nottinghamshire Orthodontist
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Published1 June 2022
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