Orthodontic practices near Lumsdale
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Lumsdale; 7 practices within 10 and 60 practices within 20. The closest is Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, 5.1 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak Smile StudioPilsley | 5.1 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (39 reviews) |
| Refine Specialist Dental CareAlfreton | 6.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (96 reviews) |
| Smile Care CentreWalton | 7.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.2 (136 reviews) |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 7.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (122 reviews) |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 7.8 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (143 reviews) |
| Aspire DentalChesterfield | 7.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (204 reviews) |
| Brimington Dental PracticeStaveley | 9.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (170 reviews) |
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 11.2 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (371 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lumsdale with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Pilsley, 5.1 miles east; the next are Alfreton (6.4 miles south-east) and Walton (7.3 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Pilsley | 1 | 5.1 miles east |
| Alfreton | 1 | 6.4 miles south-east |
| Walton | 1 | 7.3 miles north-east |
| Chesterfield | 3 | 7.7 miles north-east |
| Staveley | 2 | 9.7 miles north-east |
| Dronfield | 1 | 11.2 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lumsdale
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shine Dental Care Mansfield in Mansfield Woodhouse (5.0 from 615 reviews), 14.8 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shine Dental Care MansfieldMansfield Woodhouse | 5.0 (615 reviews) | 14.8 miles east |
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 5.0 (371 reviews) | 11.2 miles north |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 16.0 miles north |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 5.0 (143 reviews) | 7.8 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lumsdale 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 | 14% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,173 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 | 6.5% aged 16 to 24 and 21.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 241 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.5% 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 — 17 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Highfields School — 0.5 miles Anthony Gell School — 4.6 miles Tupton Hall School — 5.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,298 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Peak Smile Studio, Pilsley — 5 miles Refine Specialist Dental Care, Alfreton — 6 miles Smile Care Centre, Walton — 7 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 | 7 within 10 miles, 60 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 Lumsdale
From Lumsdale the nearest practice is Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, 5.1 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. Within 10 miles there are 7 practices, and within 20 there are 60.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Chesterfield Orthodontics (7.7 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 19 of the practices around Lumsdale 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 Lumsdale are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 6.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 17 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Lumsdale to Peak Smile Studio 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 8.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lumsdale
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Orthodontist in Lumsdale: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Lumsdale? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Derbyshire and the surrounding area.
Local context for Lumsdale
Tansley is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south-east of Lumsdale.
Local provider signals in Lumsdale
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Lumsdale itself. The closest on record are Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, about 5 miles away; Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 6 miles away; and Smile Care Centre in Walton, about 7 miles away.
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What official data says about Lumsdale
Lumsdale — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Lumsdale's under-16 share, 14%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.1% of the 1,173 residents in Lumsdale's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. People in Lumsdale 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. Secondary-age pupils near Lumsdale attend schools such as Highfields School (0.5 miles) and Anthony Gell School (4.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Lumsdale's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Lumsdale is about 17 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Lumsdale
The orthodontic landscape in Lumsdale offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Lumsdale 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.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Lumsdale
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Lumsdale helps you ask the right questions. 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 Lumsdale
No orthodontic practice covers Lumsdale directly, though Bupa Dental Care (about 4 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. ONS classifies Lumsdale as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Lumsdale sits within NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Lumsdale's under-16 share, 14%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,173 residents in the neighbourhood around Lumsdale, 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 Lumsdale; 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 Lumsdale attend schools such as Highfields School (0.5 miles) and Anthony Gell School (4.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Lumsdale sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Lumsdale is about 17 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lumsdale. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lumsdale
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Lumsdale, Derbyshire within a broader nearby area. If you're still deciding, related pages for Tansley, Riber, Matlock Bank, Matlock Green, Starkholmes, and Dethick may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lumsdale
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lumsdale often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lumsdale?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lumsdale is Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, about 5.1 miles to the east. The next closest are Refine Specialist Dental Care (6.4 miles) and Smile Care Centre (7.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lumsdale?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Lumsdale, 7 practices within 10 miles and 60 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Pilsley, 5.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lumsdale?
The nearest practice to Lumsdale that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 6.4 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Chesterfield Orthodontics (7.7 miles) and Heanor Dental Care (11.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lumsdale, Derbyshire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lumsdale, Derbyshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.