Orthodontic practices near Longcliffe
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Longcliffe; 37 practices within 20. The closest is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 11.1 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refine Specialist Dental CareAlfreton | 11.1 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (96 reviews) |
| Peak Smile StudioPilsley | 11.2 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (39 reviews) |
| Smile Care CentreWalton | 13.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.2 (136 reviews) |
| Aspire DentalChesterfield | 13.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (204 reviews) |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 13.3 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (122 reviews) |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 13.4 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (143 reviews) |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 13.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (346 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Practice / Derby Orthodontics (R V Patel)Derby | 14.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 2.3 (6 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Longcliffe with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Alfreton, 11.1 miles east; the next are Pilsley (11.2 miles north-east) and Walton (13.0 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Alfreton | 1 | 11.1 miles east |
| Pilsley | 1 | 11.2 miles north-east |
| Walton | 1 | 13.0 miles north-east |
| Chesterfield | 3 | 13.3 miles north-east |
| Derby | 14 | 13.9 miles south-east |
| Findern | 1 | 14.3 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Longcliffe
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), 15.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 5.0 (371 reviews) | 15.5 miles north-east |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 5.0 (143 reviews) | 13.4 miles north-east |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 5.0 (122 reviews) | 13.3 miles north-east |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 4.9 (346 reviews) | 13.9 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Longcliffe 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 13.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,770 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 19.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 27 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Derbyshire | 580th closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 20 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Anthony Gell School — 4.0 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Refine Specialist Dental Care, Alfreton — 11 miles Peak Smile Studio, Pilsley — 11 miles Smile Care Centre, Walton — 13 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, 37 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 4 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 Longcliffe
From Longcliffe the nearest practice is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 11.1 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. 37 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Chesterfield Orthodontics (13.3 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 22 of the practices around Longcliffe list clear aligners, the nearest 11.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Longcliffe are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 11.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 20 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Longcliffe to Refine Specialist Dental Care 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 290 to 580 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £130 to £260 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 170 to 290 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 Longcliffe
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Orthodontist in Longcliffe: People weighing up braces or aligners in Longcliffe can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Derbyshire.
Local orthodontic signals in Longcliffe
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Longcliffe. The nearest recorded are Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 11 miles away; Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, about 11 miles away; and Smile Care Centre in Walton, about 13 miles away.
Area profile for Longcliffe
Longcliffe is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. With just 13.6% of residents under 16, Longcliffe skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Longcliffe, 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. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Longcliffe; the nearest is about 11 miles away. Regionally, 18.8% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Longcliffe are served by secondary schools including Anthony Gell School (4.0 miles). Longcliffe sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Longcliffe is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 20 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Where Longcliffe sits locally
Just around 1 km south, Brassington is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
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Pages for Brassington, Grangemill, Ible, Carsington, Ballidon, and Knockerdown follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Longcliffe
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Longcliffe has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Treatment Options in Longcliffe — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in Longcliffe itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about 4 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Officially, Longcliffe is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Longcliffe sits within NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 13.6% of Longcliffe's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Longcliffe, 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. Longcliffe has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 11 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Longcliffe attend schools such as Anthony Gell School (4.0 miles). National deprivation data puts Longcliffe close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Longcliffe is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 20 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Longcliffe itself. The nearest recorded are Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 11 miles away; Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, about 11 miles away; and Smile Care Centre in Walton, about 13 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 Longcliffe
Many people in Longcliffe delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Longcliffe
There's no orthodontist on record in Longcliffe itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about 4 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Longcliffe — 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, Longcliffe skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Longcliffe, 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. Longcliffe has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 11 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Longcliffe attend schools such as Anthony Gell School (4.0 miles). National deprivation data puts Longcliffe close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Longcliffe is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 20 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Longcliffe. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Longcliffe
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Frequently Asked Questions in Longcliffe
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Longcliffe often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Longcliffe?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Longcliffe is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 11.1 miles to the east. The next closest are Peak Smile Studio (11.2 miles) and Smile Care Centre (13.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Longcliffe?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Longcliffe, 0 practices within 10 miles and 37 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Alfreton, 11.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Longcliffe?
The nearest practice to Longcliffe that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 11.1 miles to the east. Others nearby include Chesterfield Orthodontics (13.3 miles) and Ashbourne Road Dental (13.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Longcliffe, 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 Longcliffe, Derbyshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.