Orthodontic practices near Little Longstone
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Little Longstone; 40 practices within 20. The closest is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, 10.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 10.2 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (371 reviews) |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 11.8 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (143 reviews) |
| Aspire DentalChesterfield | 11.8 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (204 reviews) |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 12.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (122 reviews) |
| Smile Care CentreWalton | 12.1 miles east | – | – | – | 4.2 (136 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Centre, SheffieldNether Edge | 12.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (82 reviews) |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 13.0 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (213 reviews) |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 13.3 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (264 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Little Longstone with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dronfield, 10.2 miles north-east; the next are Chesterfield (11.8 miles east) and Walton (12.1 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dronfield | 1 | 10.2 miles north-east |
| Chesterfield | 3 | 11.8 miles east |
| Walton | 1 | 12.1 miles east |
| Nether Edge | 1 | 12.8 miles north-east |
| Sheffield | 10 | 13.0 miles north-east |
| Staveley | 2 | 13.4 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 Longstone
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse (5.0 from 371 reviews), 10.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 5.0 (371 reviews) | 10.2 miles north-east |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 5.0 (264 reviews) | 13.3 miles north-east |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 13.0 miles north-east |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 5.0 (143 reviews) | 11.8 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Little Longstone at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Derbyshire Dales |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 11.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,383 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 21.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 16% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 68 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Derbyshire | 562nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 14 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Lady Manners School — 2.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,405 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, Dronfield — 10 miles Ferndale House Dental Practice, Chesterfield — 12 miles Smile Care Centre, Walton — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 40 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 Longstone
The nearest practice to Little Longstone is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, 10.2 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. 40 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse (10.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Chesterfield Orthodontics (12.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Little Longstone list clear aligners, the nearest 10.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Little Longstone are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Chesterfield Orthodontics, 12.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 14 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Little Longstone to The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse 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 270 to 530 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £120 to £240 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 160 to 270 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 16% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Little Longstone
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Orthodontist in Little Longstone: People weighing up braces or aligners in Little Longstone can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Derbyshire and the surrounding area.
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Practice data for Little Longstone
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Little Longstone itself. The nearest recorded are The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, about 10 miles away; Ferndale House Dental Practice in Chesterfield, about 12 miles away; and Smile Care Centre in Walton, about 12 miles away.
Area profile for Little Longstone
By ONS classification, Little Longstone falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Little Longstone falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 11.2% of Little Longstone's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,383 residents in the neighbourhood around Little Longstone, 6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Little Longstone; the nearest is about 10 miles away. 18.8% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Little Longstone are served by secondary schools including Lady Manners School (2.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Little Longstone's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Little Longstone is about 14 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield.
Facts about Little Longstone
Just under 1 km north, Monsal Head is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Little Longstone
Starting orthodontic treatment in Little Longstone 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Little Longstone
Orthodontic practices in and around Little Longstone vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Little Longstone's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Little Longstone falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 11.2% of Little Longstone's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6% of the 1,383 residents in Little Longstone's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Little Longstone; the nearest is about 10 miles away. 18.8% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Little Longstone attend schools such as Lady Manners School (2.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Little Longstone falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Little Longstone is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 14 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Little Longstone
Patients in Little Longstone have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Little Longstone 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.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Little Longstone. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Little Longstone
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Little Longstone, Derbyshire. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Monsal Head, Great Longstone, Ashford in the Water, Cressbrook, Wardlow, and Rowland.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Little Longstone
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Little Longstone often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Little Longstone?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Little Longstone is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, about 10.2 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Ferndale House Dental Practice (11.8 miles) and Aspire Dental (11.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Little Longstone?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Little Longstone, 0 practices within 10 miles and 40 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Dronfield, 10.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Little Longstone?
The nearest practice to Little Longstone that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Chesterfield Orthodontics, about 12.1 miles to the east. Others nearby include The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield (12.8 miles) and One Smile Dental - Sheffield (14.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Little Longstone, Derbyshire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Little Longstone, Derbyshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.