Orthodontic practices near Lowfield
On our practice register: 15 practices within 5 miles of Lowfield, 27 practices within 10 and 52 practices within 20. The closest is Impress in Sheffield, 1.0 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ImpressSheffield | 1.0 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (35 reviews) |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 1.2 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (213 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Centre, SheffieldNether Edge | 1.3 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (82 reviews) |
| Smile9 - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 1.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (164 reviews) |
| Portman Dental & Implant ClinicSheffield | 1.5 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (164 reviews) |
| Charles Clifford Dental HospitalSheffield | 1.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.1 (170 reviews) |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 2.1 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (264 reviews) |
| SmilelignSheffield | 2.4 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (43 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lowfield with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Sheffield, 1.0 miles north-west; the next are Nether Edge (1.3 miles north-west) and Catcliffe (4.0 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Sheffield | 10 | 1.0 miles north-west |
| Nether Edge | 1 | 1.3 miles north-west |
| Catcliffe | 1 | 4.0 miles north-east |
| Dronfield | 1 | 4.2 miles south |
| Beighton | 1 | 4.9 miles east |
| Rotherham | 7 | 5.0 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lowfield
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), 4.2 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 5.0 (371 reviews) | 4.2 miles south |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 5.0 (264 reviews) | 2.1 miles north-west |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 1.2 miles north-west |
| Green Square Dental and Implant CentreRotherham | 5.0 (207 reviews) | 6.5 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lowfield 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 | 15.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,526 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.5% aged 16 to 24 and 34.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 39.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 5,622 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 26.8% 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 | 50th closest to an orthodontic practice of 180 places in the county (the county median is 1.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.0 miles away, closer than 83% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Sheffield |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 2 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Newfield Secondary School — 1.0 miles UTC Sheffield City Centre — 1.0 miles All Saints' Catholic High School — 1.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 13 schools, about 17,573 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Impress, Sheffield — 1 miles The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield, Nether Edge — 1 miles Space Dental, Catcliffe — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 27 within 10 miles, 52 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 Lowfield
The nearest practice to Lowfield is Impress in Sheffield, 1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 27 practices, and within 20 there are 52.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Impress (1 miles) mentions a free consultation; One Smile Dental - Sheffield (3.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Lowfield list clear aligners, the nearest 1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Lowfield are commissioned by NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield in Nether Edge, 1.3 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 Lowfield
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Orthodontist in Lowfield: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Lowfield. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Sheffield.
The local picture in Lowfield
Lowfield is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Lowfield's under-16 share sits at 15.7%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Lowfield, 6.2% of the 1,526 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7% average across Sheffield, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Lowfield has 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 85% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 26.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Lowfield are served by secondary schools including Newfield Secondary School (1.0 miles) and UTC Sheffield City Centre (1.0 miles). 13 secondary schools are within three miles. Lowfield falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Lowfield is about 2 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield.
A quick look at Lowfield
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Local provider signals in Lowfield
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Lowfield. The closest on record are Impress in Sheffield, about a mile away; The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield in Nether Edge, about a mile away; and Space Dental in Catcliffe, about 4 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Lowfield
Orthodontic treatment in Lowfield is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Lowfield
Orthodontic practices in and around Lowfield vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Lowfield is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Lowfield falls under NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Lowfield's under-16 share sits at 15.7%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.2% of the 1,526 residents in Lowfield's census neighbourhood, below the 7% average across Sheffield. Lowfield has 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 85% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 26.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Lowfield are served by secondary schools including Newfield Secondary School (1.0 miles) and UTC Sheffield City Centre (1.0 miles). 13 secondary schools are within three miles. Lowfield falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Lowfield is about 2 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Lowfield Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Lowfield offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Lowfield 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 Lowfield. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lowfield
This section helps connect Lowfield, Sheffield to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. Related nearby location pages such as Heeley, Norton Lees, Sharrow, Fourlane Ends, Little Sheffield, and Meersbrook can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lowfield
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lowfield often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lowfield?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lowfield is Impress in Sheffield, about 1.0 miles to the north-west. The next closest are ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General Dentistry (1.2 miles) and The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield (1.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lowfield?
Our register has 15 practices within 5 miles of Lowfield, 27 practices within 10 miles and 52 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lowfield?
The nearest practice to Lowfield that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield in Nether Edge, about 1.3 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Smile9 - Invisalign Sheffield (1.4 miles) and One Smile Dental - Sheffield (3.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lowfield, Sheffield?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lowfield, Sheffield?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.