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Orthodontic practices near Kniveton

On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Kniveton; 41 practices within 20. The closest is No1 The Orthodontic Specialists in Findern, 11.7 miles south-east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
No1 The Orthodontic SpecialistsFindern11.7 miles south-east––✓4.9 (139 reviews)
NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALISTDerby11.7 miles south-east✓–––
Ashbourne Road DentalDerby11.9 miles south-east✓–✓4.9 (346 reviews)
Orthodontics DerbyMarchington11.9 miles south––✓5.0 (1 review)
The Orthodontic Practice / Derby Orthodontics (R V Patel)Derby12.1 miles south-east–––2.3 (6 reviews)
The Orthodontic PracticeDerby12.1 miles south-east–––4.8 (128 reviews)
Remarkable Smiles - DerbyDerby12.3 miles south-east––✓4.7 (460 reviews)
Bridge Dental and Implant ClinicDerby12.6 miles south-east–✓✓4.8 (452 reviews)

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

Nearest places to Kniveton with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Findern, 11.7 miles south-east; the next are Derby (11.7 miles south-east) and Marchington (11.9 miles south).

PlacePracticesNearest
Findern111.7 miles south-east
Derby1411.7 miles south-east
Marchington111.9 miles south
Alfreton112.7 miles east
Pilsley114.0 miles north-east
Heanor114.5 miles east

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

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Kniveton

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), 16.8 miles north-east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield5.0 (143 reviews)16.8 miles north-east
Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield5.0 (122 reviews)16.7 miles north-east
Ashbourne Road DentalDerby4.9 (346 reviews)11.9 miles south-east
Burton Smiles Dental ClinicBurton upon Trent4.9 (246 reviews)17.3 miles south

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

Kniveton at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaDerbyshire Dales
NHS dental servicesNHS Derby and Derbyshire 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
Population392
Residents under 1613.6% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,770 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 19.5% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car5.1% 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 health16.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 milesNone on our register
Access within Derbyshire588th closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles)
Aged 10 to 15 vs county6.6% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire
Nearest university dental hospitalCharles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 24 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsQueen Elizabeth's Grammar School — 2.5 miles
Anthony Gell School — 5.3 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles1 school, about 1,276 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay18.8% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesNO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST, Derby — 12 miles
No1 The Orthodontic Specialists, Findern — 12 miles
Orthodontics Derby, Marchington — 12 miles
Estimated drive to the nearest practiceabout 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph)
Practices within 10 and 20 miles0 within 10 miles, 41 within 20 miles
Nearest general dentistBupa Dental Care — 6 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 Kniveton

From Kniveton the nearest practice is No1 The Orthodontic Specialists in Findern, 11.7 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. 41 practices are within 20 miles.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: No1 The Orthodontic Specialists (11.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Serena Hoyte (16.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Kniveton list clear aligners, the nearest 11.7 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Kniveton are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST in Derby, 11.7 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 Kniveton to No1 The Orthodontic Specialists is roughly 25 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 300 to 610 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £135 to £275 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 180 to 300 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.

Orthodontic Treatment In Kniveton

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Orthodontic treatment options in Kniveton

Orthodontist in Kniveton: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Kniveton keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Kniveton or another part of Derbyshire. Kniveton — a small village with a population of around 392 — is covered on this page specifically.

Area profile for Kniveton

Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Kniveton sits within NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 13.6% of Kniveton's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,770 residents in the neighbourhood around Kniveton, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. Kniveton has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 12 miles away. 18.8% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Kniveton are served by secondary schools including Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (2.5 miles) and Anthony Gell School (5.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Kniveton is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Kniveton is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 24 miles away.

Keep exploring nearby

If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Bradbourne, Atlow, Hognaston, Ballidon, Knockerdown, and Sturston.

Kniveton in numbers

Around 392 people live in Kniveton, which is a small village within Derbyshire. Just around 2 km north, Bradbourne is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.

What we know about practices near Kniveton

There is no orthodontist on our records in Kniveton itself. The nearest we do hold are NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST in Derby, about 12 miles away; No1 The Orthodontic Specialists in Findern, about 12 miles away; and Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, about 12 miles away.

All Orthodontic Options in Kniveton Explained

The orthodontic landscape in Kniveton offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.

Treatment Options in Kniveton — Local Context

No orthodontic practice covers Kniveton directly, though Bupa Dental Care (about 6 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. By ONS classification, Kniveton falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Kniveton. With just 13.6% of residents under 16, Kniveton skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Kniveton, 6.6% of the 1,770 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Derbyshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Kniveton has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 12 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Kniveton attend schools such as Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (2.5 miles) and Anthony Gell School (5.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Kniveton close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Kniveton is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 24 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Kniveton itself. The closest on record are NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST in Derby, about 12 miles away; No1 The Orthodontic Specialists in Findern, about 12 miles away; and Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, about 12 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.

Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Kniveton

Many people in Kniveton 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Kniveton

No orthodontic practice covers Kniveton directly, though Bupa Dental Care (about 6 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Kniveton — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. With just 13.6% of residents under 16, Kniveton skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 1,770 residents in Kniveton's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. Kniveton has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 12 miles away. Regionally, 18.8% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Kniveton attend schools such as Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (2.5 miles) and Anthony Gell School (5.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Kniveton'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 Kniveton is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 24 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

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

Frequently Asked Questions in Kniveton

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Kniveton?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Kniveton is No1 The Orthodontic Specialists in Findern, about 11.7 miles to the south-east. The next closest are NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST (11.7 miles) and Ashbourne Road Dental (11.9 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Kniveton?

Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Kniveton, 0 practices within 10 miles and 41 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Findern, 11.7 miles away.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Kniveton?

The nearest practice to Kniveton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST in Derby, about 11.7 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Ashbourne Road Dental (11.9 miles) and Refine Specialist Dental Care (12.7 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Kniveton, Derbyshire?

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 Kniveton, Derbyshire?

Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.

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