Orthodontic practices near Lower Crabtree
On our practice register: 15 practices within 5 miles of Lower Crabtree, 22 practices within 10 and 58 practices within 20. The closest is Smilelign in Sheffield, 0.6 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SmilelignSheffield | 0.6 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (43 reviews) |
| Portman Dental & Implant ClinicSheffield | 1.4 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (164 reviews) |
| Smile9 - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 1.4 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (164 reviews) |
| One Smile Dental - SheffieldSheffield | 1.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (61 reviews) |
| Charles Clifford Dental HospitalSheffield | 2.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.1 (170 reviews) |
| Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant CentreSheffield | 2.0 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (120 reviews) |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 2.2 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (264 reviews) |
| ImpressSheffield | 2.2 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (35 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lower Crabtree with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Sheffield, 0.6 miles south-west; the next are Nether Edge (2.6 miles south-west) and Catcliffe (2.7 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Sheffield | 10 | 0.6 miles south-west |
| Nether Edge | 1 | 2.6 miles south-west |
| Catcliffe | 1 | 2.7 miles east |
| Rotherham | 7 | 3.5 miles east |
| Beighton | 1 | 5.9 miles south-east |
| Dronfield | 1 | 7.0 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lower Crabtree
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), 7.0 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 5.0 (371 reviews) | 7.0 miles south |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 5.0 (264 reviews) | 2.2 miles south-west |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 2.4 miles south-west |
| Green Square Dental and Implant CentreRotherham | 5.0 (207 reviews) | 5.2 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lower Crabtree at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Sheffield |
| NHS dental services | NHS South Yorkshire 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 26.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,602 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 10.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 14.2% aged 16 to 24 and 33.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 32.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,662 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 | 15 practices, more than 85% of towns in England |
| Access within Sheffield | 24th closest to an orthodontic practice of 180 places in the county (the county median is 1.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.6 miles away, closer than 90% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 10.5% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Sheffield |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 2 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Astrea Academy Sheffield — 0.6 miles Fir Vale Academy — 0.7 miles E-Act Parkwood Academy — 1.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 14 schools, about 14,258 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Smilelign, Sheffield — under a mile The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield, Nether Edge — 3 miles Space Dental, Catcliffe — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 22 within 10 miles, 58 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | S4 |
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 Lower Crabtree
Lower Crabtree has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Smilelign in Sheffield is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 22 practices, and within 20 there are 58.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Portman Dental & Implant Clinic (1.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; One Smile Dental - Sheffield (1.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Lower Crabtree list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Lower Crabtree are commissioned by NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smile9 - Invisalign Sheffield, 1.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 2 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lower Crabtree
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Orthodontist in Lower Crabtree: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Lower Crabtree. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Sheffield.
About Lower Crabtree
The nearest other location we cover is Pitsmoor, under 1 km to the west.
Nearby location pages
Related pages for Burngreave, Fir Vale, Longley, Pitsmoor, Upper Crabtree, and Kelham Island are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Lower Crabtree in context
Lower Crabtree is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Lower Crabtree skews family-heavy: 26.9% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Lower Crabtree, 10.5% of the 1,602 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7% average across Sheffield, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, Lower Crabtree is better served than 85% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 26.4% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Lower Crabtree attend schools such as Astrea Academy Sheffield (0.6 miles) and Fir Vale Academy (0.7 miles). 14 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Lower Crabtree sits among the more deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Lower Crabtree is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 2 miles away.
Practice data for Lower Crabtree
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Lower Crabtree itself. The nearest we do hold are Smilelign in Sheffield, under a mile away; The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield in Nether Edge, about 3 miles away; and Space Dental in Catcliffe, about 3 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Lower Crabtree
Many people in Lower Crabtree delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Lower Crabtree runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
All Orthodontic Options in Lower Crabtree Explained
Patients in Lower Crabtree have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Lower Crabtree
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lower Crabtree. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lower Crabtree
This part of the page places Lower Crabtree, Sheffield in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Other local pages worth browsing include Burngreave, Fir Vale, Longley, Pitsmoor, Upper Crabtree, and Kelham Island.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lower Crabtree
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lower Crabtree often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lower Crabtree?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lower Crabtree is Smilelign in Sheffield, about 0.6 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Portman Dental & Implant Clinic (1.4 miles) and Smile9 - Invisalign Sheffield (1.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lower Crabtree?
Our register has 15 practices within 5 miles of Lower Crabtree, 22 practices within 10 miles and 58 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lower Crabtree?
The nearest practice to Lower Crabtree that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smile9 - Invisalign Sheffield, about 1.4 miles to the south. Others nearby include One Smile Dental - Sheffield (1.6 miles) and Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre (2.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lower Crabtree, Sheffield?
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 Lower Crabtree, Sheffield?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.