Orthodontic practices near Little Chester
On our practice register: 15 practices within 5 miles of Little Chester, 20 practices within 10 and 87 practices within 20. The closest is Remarkable Smiles - Derby, 0.8 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remarkable Smiles - DerbyDerby | 0.8 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (460 reviews) |
| Derby City Dental CareDerby | 0.9 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (498 reviews) |
| Casa DentalDerby | 0.9 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (180 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Practice / Derby Orthodontics (R V Patel)Derby | 0.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 2.3 (6 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic PracticeDerby | 0.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (128 reviews) |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 1.0 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (346 reviews) |
| The Park Brace ClinicDerby | 1.7 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (13 reviews) |
| The Park Dental ClinicDerby | 1.7 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (194 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Little Chester with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Derby, 0.8 miles south-west; the next are Findern (3.5 miles south-west) and Ilkeston (6.5 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Derby | 14 | 0.8 miles south-west |
| Findern | 1 | 3.5 miles south-west |
| Ilkeston | 1 | 6.5 miles east |
| Repton | 1 | 6.8 miles south-west |
| Heanor | 1 | 7.4 miles north-east |
| Long Eaton | 3 | 8.1 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Little Chester
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Queen's Road Dental Care in Rylands (4.9 from 543 reviews), 10.9 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queen's Road Dental CareRylands | 4.9 (543 reviews) | 10.9 miles east |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 4.9 (346 reviews) | 1.0 miles west |
| Kimberley DentalKimberley | 4.9 (251 reviews) | 10.1 miles north-east |
| Burton Smiles Dental ClinicBurton upon Trent | 4.9 (246 reviews) | 11.1 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Little Chester at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Derby |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,899 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.9% aged 16 to 24 and 46.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 29.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,076 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 15 practices, more than 85% of towns in England |
| Access within Derby | 11th closest to an orthodontic practice of 20 places in the county (the county median is 0.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.8 miles away, closer than 86% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.5% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derby |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 31 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Landau Forte College — 0.2 miles Derby Cathedral School — 1.1 miles Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy — 1.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 10 schools, about 11,692 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 116 schools, 47,329 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Remarkable Smiles - Derby, Derby — under a mile No1 The Orthodontic Specialists, Findern — 4 miles Dr Serena Hoyte, Ilkeston — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 20 within 10 miles, 87 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 Little Chester
The nearest practice to Little Chester is Remarkable Smiles - Derby, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 20 practices, and within 20 there are 87.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Park Brace Clinic (1.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Serena Hoyte (6.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Little Chester 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 Little Chester are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Derby City Dental Care, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 31 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Little Chester
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Orthodontist in Little Chester: This page was put together for people in Little Chester who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Derby.
Local provider signals in Little Chester
There is no orthodontist on our records in Little Chester itself. The nearest recorded are Remarkable Smiles - Derby, under a mile away; No1 The Orthodontic Specialists in Findern, about 4 miles away; and Dr Serena Hoyte in Ilkeston, about 6 miles away.
What official data says about Little Chester
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Little Chester sits within NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 14.2% of Little Chester's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,899 residents in the neighbourhood around Little Chester, 4.5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Derby. Little Chester has 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 85% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Little Chester are Landau Forte College (0.2 miles) and Derby Cathedral School (1.1 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. Little Chester's Local Authority has 116 schools educating 47,329 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Little Chester close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Little Chester is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 31 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local context for Little Chester
Just around 1 km south, Litchurch is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
More local pages to browse
You can continue browsing related location pages including Litchurch, The Holmes, Darley Abbey, Derby, Breadsall Hilltop, and Breadsall if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Little Chester
Patients in Little Chester have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Little Chester offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Little Chester
Starting orthodontic treatment in Little Chester can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Little Chester — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Little Chester. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Little Chester
This part of the page places Little Chester, Derby in context alongside the towns and areas around it. For a broader comparison, pages for Litchurch, The Holmes, Darley Abbey, Derby, Breadsall Hilltop, and Breadsall follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Little Chester
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Little Chester often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Little Chester?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Little Chester is Remarkable Smiles - Derby, about 0.8 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Derby City Dental Care (0.9 miles) and Casa Dental (0.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Little Chester?
Our register has 15 practices within 5 miles of Little Chester, 20 practices within 10 miles and 87 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Little Chester?
The nearest practice to Little Chester that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Derby City Dental Care, about 0.9 miles to the south. Others nearby include Ashbourne Road Dental (1.0 miles) and Cavendish Dental Practice (2.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Little Chester, Derby?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Little Chester, Derby?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.