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Orthodontic practices near Little Gringley

On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Little Gringley; 6 practices within 10 and 34 practices within 20. The closest is The Forum Orthodontics in Beckingham, 8.0 miles north-east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
The Forum OrthodonticsBeckingham8.0 miles north-east–✓✓5.0 (17 reviews)
Bassetlaw HospitalWorksop8.7 miles west–––4.2 (412 reviews)
Bassetlaw DentalWorksop8.9 miles west–––5.0 (19 reviews)
Robinson & AssociatesWorksop9.2 miles west–––3.0 (4 reviews)
Trinity House HuddersfieldWorksop9.3 miles west✓✓✓4.9 (48 reviews)
TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICSWorksop9.3 miles west✓–––
Doncaster Orthodontics at BJ Julius Dental Surgery - Invisalign, fixed braces and removable bracesAuckley12.6 miles north-west––––
Nostell Place Dental PracticeDoncaster14.7 miles north-west–––4.3 (12 reviews)

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

Nearest places to Little Gringley with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Beckingham, 8.0 miles north-east; the next are Worksop (8.7 miles west) and Auckley (12.6 miles north-west).

PlacePracticesNearest
Beckingham18.0 miles north-east
Worksop58.7 miles west
Auckley112.6 miles north-west
Doncaster614.7 miles north-west
Lincoln715.8 miles east
Mansfield Woodhouse216.0 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 Little Gringley

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), 16.0 miles south-west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Shine Dental Care MansfieldMansfield Woodhouse5.0 (615 reviews)16.0 miles south-west
Lincoln OrthodonticsLincoln5.0 (581 reviews)16.9 miles east
One 44 Dental LtdRotherham5.0 (161 reviews)17.5 miles north-west
Grin OrthodonticsLincoln5.0 (65 reviews)16.0 miles east

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

Little Gringley at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaBassetlaw
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)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Residents under 1610.2% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,317 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally3.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally6.2% aged 16 to 24 and 20.9% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car11.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre277 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health21.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 milesNone on our register
Access within Nottinghamshire294th closest to an orthodontic practice of 321 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles)
Aged 10 to 15 vs county3.8% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Nottinghamshire
Nearest university dental hospitalCharles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 25 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsThe Elizabethan Academy — 2.3 miles
Retford Oaks Academy — 2.4 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles2 schools, about 2,310 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay19.9% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesThe Forum Orthodontics, Beckingham — 8 miles
Bassetlaw Hospital, Worksop — 9 miles
Doncaster Orthodontics at BJ Julius Dental Surgery - Invisalign, fixed braces and removable braces, Auckley — 13 miles
Estimated drive to the nearest practiceabout 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph)
Practices within 10 and 20 miles6 within 10 miles, 34 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 Gringley

From Little Gringley the nearest practice is The Forum Orthodontics in Beckingham, 8 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 6 practices, and within 20 there are 34.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Forum Orthodontics (8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Lincoln Orthodontics (16.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Little Gringley list clear aligners, the nearest 8 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 Little Gringley are commissioned by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Trinity House Huddersfield in Worksop, 9.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 25 miles away.

Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Little Gringley to The Forum Orthodontics 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 210 to 420 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £190 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 11.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.

Orthodontic Treatment In Little Gringley

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Braces and aligner options in Little Gringley

Orthodontist in Little Gringley: This page was put together for people in Little Gringley who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Nottinghamshire and the surrounding area.

A quick look at Little Gringley

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

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You can continue browsing related location pages including Welham, Clarborough, Balk Field, Retford, South Retford, and Headon if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.

Area profile for Little Gringley

Officially, Little Gringley is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 10.2% of Little Gringley's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,317 residents in the neighbourhood around Little Gringley, 3.8% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire. Little Gringley has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. Regionally, 19.9% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Little Gringley attend schools such as The Elizabethan Academy (2.3 miles) and Retford Oaks Academy (2.4 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Little Gringley's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Little Gringley is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 25 miles away.

Local orthodontic signals in Little Gringley

No orthodontic practice is recorded in Little Gringley. The closest on record are The Forum Orthodontics in Beckingham, about 8 miles away; Bassetlaw Hospital in Worksop, about 9 miles away; and Doncaster Orthodontics at BJ Julius Dental Surgery - Invisalign, fixed braces and removable braces in Auckley, about 13 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatments in Little Gringley

From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Little Gringley has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.

Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Little Gringley

Every mainstream option is available to patients in Little Gringley — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.

How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Little Gringley

Starting orthodontic treatment in Little Gringley 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. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Little Gringley

Practices serving Little Gringley differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Little Gringley is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Little Gringley falls under NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 10.2% of Little Gringley's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Little Gringley, 3.8% of the 1,317 residents are aged 10 to 15, below 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 Little Gringley; the nearest is about 8 miles away. 19.9% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Little Gringley are The Elizabethan Academy (2.3 miles) and Retford Oaks Academy (2.4 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Little Gringley falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Little Gringley is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 25 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

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

Frequently Asked Questions in Little Gringley

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Little Gringley?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Little Gringley is The Forum Orthodontics in Beckingham, about 8.0 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Bassetlaw Hospital (8.7 miles) and Bassetlaw Dental (8.9 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Little Gringley?

Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Little Gringley, 6 practices within 10 miles and 34 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Beckingham, 8.0 miles away.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Little Gringley?

The nearest practice to Little Gringley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Trinity House Huddersfield in Worksop, about 9.3 miles to the west. Others nearby include TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS (9.3 miles) and West Parade Dental Care (15.8 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Little Gringley, Nottinghamshire?

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 Gringley, Nottinghamshire?

Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.

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TitleLittle Gringley, Nottinghamshire Clear Braces & Aligners
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Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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