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Orthodontic practices near Kneesall

On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Kneesall; 2 practices within 10 and 58 practices within 20. The closest is Kirkgate Dental Surgery in Newark on Trent, 8.6 miles south-east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Kirkgate Dental SurgeryNewark on Trent8.6 miles south-east✓–✓4.9 (270 reviews)
Shine Dental Care MansfieldMansfield Woodhouse9.3 miles west–✓✓5.0 (615 reviews)
THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEMansfield10.2 miles west✓–––
The Orthodontic PracticeMansfield Woodhouse10.2 miles west✓✓✓4.7 (88 reviews)
Thackeray Dental CareSutton in Ashfield10.2 miles west–––4.9 (305 reviews)
Market Place Dental CareSutton in Ashfield10.4 miles west✓✓✓4.4 (1,291 reviews)
Robinson & AssociatesWorksop11.7 miles north-west–––3.0 (4 reviews)
Bassetlaw DentalWorksop11.8 miles north-west–––5.0 (19 reviews)

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

Nearest places to Kneesall with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Newark on Trent, 8.6 miles south-east; the next are Mansfield Woodhouse (9.3 miles west) and Mansfield (10.2 miles west).

PlacePracticesNearest
Newark on Trent18.6 miles south-east
Mansfield Woodhouse29.3 miles west
Mansfield110.2 miles west
Sutton in Ashfield310.2 miles west
Worksop511.7 miles north-west
Burton Joyce113.3 miles south

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

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Kneesall

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), 9.3 miles west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Shine Dental Care MansfieldMansfield Woodhouse5.0 (615 reviews)9.3 miles west
Gedling Dental - NottinghamGedling5.0 (258 reviews)14.8 miles south
Stella Dental NottinghamNottingham5.0 (116 reviews)17.2 miles south-west
Bassetlaw DentalWorksop5.0 (19 reviews)11.8 miles north-west

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

Kneesall 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 Nottinghamshire300th 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 — 27 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsThe Dukeries Academy — 3.3 miles
Tuxford Academy — 5.1 miles
5-year-olds with visible decay19.9% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesKirkgate Dental Surgery, Newark on Trent — 9 miles
Shine Dental Care Mansfield, Mansfield Woodhouse — 9 miles
Thackeray Dental Care, Sutton in Ashfield — 10 miles
Estimated drive to the nearest practiceabout 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph)
Practices within 10 and 20 miles2 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 Kneesall

From Kneesall the nearest practice is Kirkgate Dental Surgery in Newark on Trent, 8.6 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 2 practices, and within 20 there are 58.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Kirkgate Dental Surgery (8.6 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 21 of the practices around Kneesall list clear aligners, the nearest 8.6 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Kneesall are commissioned by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Kirkgate Dental Surgery in Newark on Trent, 8.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 27 miles away.

Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Kneesall to Kirkgate Dental Surgery 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 220 to 450 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £100 to £200 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 220 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 Kneesall

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Braces and aligner options in Kneesall

Orthodontist in Kneesall: This page was put together for people in Kneesall who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Nottinghamshire.

Local snapshot of Kneesall

The nearest other location we cover is Ompton, around 2 km to the north-west.

Practice data for Kneesall

We hold no orthodontic practice records in Kneesall itself. The nearest we do hold are Kirkgate Dental Surgery in Newark on Trent, about 9 miles away; Shine Dental Care Mansfield in Mansfield Woodhouse, about 9 miles away; and Thackeray Dental Care in Sutton in Ashfield, about 10 miles away.

Continue your local research

Pages for Ompton, Kersall, Maplebeck, Boughton, Laxton, and Winkburn follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.

Area profile for Kneesall

Officially, Kneesall is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 14% of Kneesall's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.6% of the 2,314 residents in Kneesall's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire. People in Kneesall usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.9% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Kneesall are The Dukeries Academy (3.3 miles) and Tuxford Academy (5.1 miles). Kneesall sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Kneesall is about 27 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield.

The Orthodontic Journey in Kneesall

Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Kneesall helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Kneesall

Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Kneesall — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Kneesall is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 14% of Kneesall's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.6% of the 2,314 residents in Kneesall's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire. People in Kneesall usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. Regionally, 19.9% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Kneesall are The Dukeries Academy (3.3 miles) and Tuxford Academy (5.1 miles). Kneesall sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Kneesall is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 27 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

All Orthodontic Options in Kneesall Explained

Patients in Kneesall have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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.

Treatment Options in Kneesall — Local Context

How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Kneesall. Kneesall is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board. Kneesall's under-16 share, 14%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 2,314 residents in the neighbourhood around Kneesall, 7.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire. People in Kneesall usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.9% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Kneesall attend schools such as The Dukeries Academy (3.3 miles) and Tuxford Academy (5.1 miles). Kneesall sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Kneesall is about 27 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Kneesall itself. The nearest we do hold are Kirkgate Dental Surgery in Newark on Trent, about 9 miles away; Shine Dental Care Mansfield in Mansfield Woodhouse, about 9 miles away; and Thackeray Dental Care in Sutton in Ashfield, about 10 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.

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

Frequently Asked Questions in Kneesall

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Kneesall?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Kneesall is Kirkgate Dental Surgery in Newark on Trent, about 8.6 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Shine Dental Care Mansfield (9.3 miles) and THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (10.2 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Kneesall?

Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Kneesall, 2 practices within 10 miles and 58 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Newark on Trent, 8.6 miles away.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Kneesall?

The nearest practice to Kneesall that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Kirkgate Dental Surgery in Newark on Trent, about 8.6 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (10.2 miles) and The Orthodontic Practice (10.2 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Kneesall, Nottinghamshire?

The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.

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

Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.

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TitleKneesall, Nottinghamshire Smile Straightening
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Published1 June 2022
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