Orthodontic practices near Lower Thurvaston
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Lower Thurvaston; 23 practices within 10 and 48 practices within 20. The closest is Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, 5.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthodontics DerbyMarchington | 5.1 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALISTDerby | 5.1 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| No1 The Orthodontic SpecialistsFindern | 5.2 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
| The Practice @ WillingtonRepton | 6.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (59 reviews) |
| Bridge Dental and Implant ClinicDerby | 6.8 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (452 reviews) |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 7.0 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (346 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Practice / Derby Orthodontics (R V Patel)Derby | 7.1 miles east | – | – | – | 2.3 (6 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic PracticeDerby | 7.1 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (128 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lower Thurvaston with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Marchington, 5.1 miles south-west; the next are Derby (5.1 miles east) and Findern (5.2 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Marchington | 1 | 5.1 miles south-west |
| Derby | 14 | 5.1 miles east |
| Findern | 1 | 5.2 miles east |
| Repton | 1 | 6.7 miles south-east |
| Burton upon Trent | 5 | 8.9 miles south |
| Swadlincote | 4 | 9.9 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 Thurvaston
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Alexandra Dental Care in Swadlincote (4.9 from 422 reviews), 11.8 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Dental CareSwadlincote | 4.9 (422 reviews) | 11.8 miles south |
| Beaufort Dental Health CentreSwadlincote | 4.9 (352 reviews) | 9.9 miles south |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 4.9 (346 reviews) | 7.0 miles east |
| Burton Smiles Dental ClinicBurton upon Trent | 4.9 (246 reviews) | 8.9 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lower Thurvaston 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,002 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 25.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 52 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Derbyshire | 381st closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 32 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | John Port Spencer Academy — 4.0 miles Murray Park Community School — 5.4 miles Littleover Community School — 5.9 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST, Derby — 5 miles Orthodontics Derby, Marchington — 5 miles No1 The Orthodontic Specialists, Findern — 5 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 23 within 10 miles, 48 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 Lower Thurvaston
The nearest practice to Lower Thurvaston is Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, 5.1 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. Within 10 miles there are 23 practices, and within 20 there are 48.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Orthodontics Derby (5.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Serena Hoyte (14.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Lower Thurvaston list clear aligners, the nearest 5.1 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 Lower Thurvaston are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST in Derby, 5.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 32 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Lower Thurvaston to Orthodontics Derby is roughly 10 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 130 to 270 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £60 to £120 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 130 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lower Thurvaston
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Lower Thurvaston in numbers
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Lower Thurvaston in context
Lower Thurvaston's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Lower Thurvaston sits within NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 15.4% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,002 residents in the neighbourhood around Lower Thurvaston, 6.1% 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 Lower Thurvaston; the nearest is about 5 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 Lower Thurvaston attend schools such as John Port Spencer Academy (4.0 miles) and Murray Park Community School (5.4 miles). National deprivation data ranks Lower Thurvaston among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Lower Thurvaston is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 32 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Useful local orthodontic context for Lower Thurvaston
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Lower Thurvaston. The closest on record are NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST in Derby, about 5 miles away; Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, about 5 miles away; and No1 The Orthodontic Specialists in Findern, about 5 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Lower Thurvaston
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Lower Thurvaston can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Lower Thurvaston
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Lower Thurvaston
Many people in Lower Thurvaston delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Lower Thurvaston
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Lower Thurvaston
Provision in Lower Thurvaston varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Lower Thurvaston's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Lower Thurvaston sits within NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Lower Thurvaston's under-16 share sits at 15.4%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Lower Thurvaston, 6.1% of the 2,002 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Derbyshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Lower Thurvaston usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. 18.8% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Lower Thurvaston are served by secondary schools including John Port Spencer Academy (4.0 miles) and Murray Park Community School (5.4 miles). Lower Thurvaston's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Lower Thurvaston is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 32 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 Lower Thurvaston. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lower Thurvaston
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lower Thurvaston often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lower Thurvaston?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lower Thurvaston is Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, about 5.1 miles to the south-west. The next closest are NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST (5.1 miles) and No1 The Orthodontic Specialists (5.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lower Thurvaston?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Lower Thurvaston, 23 practices within 10 miles and 48 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Marchington, 5.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lower Thurvaston?
The nearest practice to Lower Thurvaston that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST in Derby, about 5.1 miles to the east. Others nearby include The Practice @ Willington (6.7 miles) and Ashbourne Road Dental (7.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lower Thurvaston, Derbyshire?
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 Lower Thurvaston, Derbyshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.