Orthodontic practices near Lowdham
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Lowdham, 32 practices within 10 and 73 practices within 20. The closest is Pear Tree Dental in Burton Joyce, 2.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pear Tree DentalBurton Joyce | 2.4 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (642 reviews) |
| Gedling Dental - NottinghamGedling | 4.3 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (258 reviews) |
| Netherfield Smile CentreGedling | 4.5 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (899 reviews) |
| Complete OrthodonticsArnold | 5.1 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
| Westdale DentalNottingham | 5.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (730 reviews) |
| BJS DentalArnold | 5.3 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (70 reviews) |
| Smile Studio Walk In CentreArnold | 5.3 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (106 reviews) |
| Arnold Dental & Implant CentreArnold | 5.4 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (544 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lowdham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Burton Joyce, 2.4 miles south-west; the next are Gedling (4.3 miles south-west) and Arnold (5.1 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Burton Joyce | 1 | 2.4 miles south-west |
| Gedling | 2 | 4.3 miles south-west |
| Arnold | 5 | 5.1 miles west |
| Nottingham | 16 | 5.1 miles west |
| Hucknall | 2 | 6.6 miles west |
| West Bridgford | 3 | 7.8 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 Lowdham
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Gedling Dental - Nottingham (5.0 from 258 reviews), 4.3 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gedling Dental - NottinghamGedling | 5.0 (258 reviews) | 4.3 miles south-west |
| Lady Bay Dental CareNottingham | 5.0 (156 reviews) | 7.3 miles south-west |
| Stella Dental NottinghamNottingham | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 7.6 miles south-west |
| Complete OrthodonticsArnold | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 5.1 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lowdham at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Newark and Sherwood |
| NHS dental services | NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 2,234 |
| Residents under 16 | 13% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,519 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 20.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 209 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 | 3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England |
| Access within Nottinghamshire | 101st closest to an orthodontic practice of 321 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.4 miles away, closer than 63% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Nottinghamshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 33 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Carlton le Willows Academy — 3.8 miles Colonel Frank Seely Academy — 4.2 miles Toot Hill School — 4.6 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.9% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Pear Tree Dental, Burton Joyce — 2 miles Gedling Dental - Nottingham, Gedling — 4 miles Complete Orthodontics, Arnold — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 32 within 10 miles, 73 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 Lowdham
The nearest practice to Lowdham is Pear Tree Dental in Burton Joyce, 2.4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 32 practices, and within 20 there are 73.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Pear Tree Dental (2.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Regent Street Clinic Nottingham (7.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Lowdham list clear aligners, the nearest 2.4 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 Lowdham are commissioned by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Pear Tree Dental in Burton Joyce, 2.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 33 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lowdham
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Orthodontist in Lowdham: People weighing up braces or aligners in Lowdham can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Lowdham itself or elsewhere in Nottinghamshire. Lowdham — a small village with a population of around 2,234 — is covered on this page specifically.
The local picture in Lowdham
By ONS classification, Lowdham falls under larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Lowdham sits within NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 13% of Lowdham's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,519 residents in the neighbourhood around Lowdham, 6.3% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire. With 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, Lowdham is better served than 52% of towns in England. 19.9% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Lowdham are served by secondary schools including Carlton le Willows Academy (3.8 miles) and Colonel Frank Seely Academy (4.2 miles). Lowdham's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Lowdham is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 33 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Practice data for Lowdham
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Lowdham. The nearest recorded are Pear Tree Dental in Burton Joyce, about 2 miles away; Gedling Dental - Nottingham, about 4 miles away; and Complete Orthodontics in Arnold, about 5 miles away.
Local snapshot of Lowdham
Lowdham has a population of around 2,234, making it a small village within Nottinghamshire. Heading north-east for around 1 km brings you to Gonalston, the closest linked location.
Compare nearby areas
Nearby location pages including Gonalston, Bulcote, Gunthorpe, Burton Joyce, Epperstone, and Hoveringham can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Lowdham
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Lowdham can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Lowdham
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Lowdham — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Lowdham
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Lowdham helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Lowdham
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Lowdham. Lowdham is classified as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Lowdham falls under NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 13% of Lowdham's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.3% of the 1,519 residents in Lowdham's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire. Lowdham has 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 52% of towns in England. Regionally, 19.9% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Lowdham are Carlton le Willows Academy (3.8 miles) and Colonel Frank Seely Academy (4.2 miles). Lowdham'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 Lowdham is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 33 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lowdham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lowdham
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Lowdham, Nottinghamshire within a broader nearby area. This page links onward to Gonalston, Bulcote, Gunthorpe, Burton Joyce, Epperstone, and Hoveringham for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Lowdham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lowdham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lowdham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lowdham is Pear Tree Dental in Burton Joyce, about 2.4 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Gedling Dental - Nottingham (4.3 miles) and Netherfield Smile Centre (4.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lowdham?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Lowdham, 32 practices within 10 miles and 73 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lowdham?
The nearest practice to Lowdham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Pear Tree Dental in Burton Joyce, about 2.4 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Netherfield Smile Centre (4.5 miles) and Westdale Dental (5.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lowdham, Nottinghamshire?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lowdham, Nottinghamshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.