NHS Treatment in Makeney at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 13.3% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.7% of 1,897 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Ashbourne Road Dental, Derby — 5.2 miles; 9 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Ecclesbourne School — 1.1 miles Belper School and Sixth Form Centre — 2.0 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — about 26 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.7% of residents in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices listing NHS orthodontics near Makeney
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Makeney, 19 practices within 10 and 86 practices within 20. The closest is Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental Centre in Derby, 4.5 miles south-east. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Ashbourne Road Dental, 5.2 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 5.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (346 reviews) |
| Heanor Dental CareHeanor | 5.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.0 (66 reviews) |
| Derby City Dental CareDerby | 5.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (498 reviews) |
| Cavendish Dental PracticeDerby | 6.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (884 reviews) |
| NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALISTDerby | 7.0 miles south | ✓ | – | – |
| Charming SmilesDerby | 7.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (98 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Makeney with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Derby, 5.2 miles south; the next are Heanor (5.5 miles east) and Alfreton (7.6 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Derby | 6 | 5.2 miles south |
| Heanor | 1 | 5.5 miles east |
| Alfreton | 1 | 7.6 miles north-east |
| Kimberley | 1 | 9.4 miles east |
| Repton | 1 | 10.9 miles south |
| Long Eaton | 2 | 11.2 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Makeney
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Queen's Road Dental Care in Rylands (4.9 from 543 reviews), 12.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queen's Road Dental CareRylands | 4.9 (543 reviews) | 12.5 miles south-east |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 4.9 (346 reviews) | 5.2 miles south |
| Kimberley DentalKimberley | 4.9 (251 reviews) | 9.4 miles east |
| Smilestyle Signature Dental CareBasford | 4.9 (217 reviews) | 12.2 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Makeney, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Derby City Dental Care, 5.8 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ashbourne Road Dental, Derby, 5.2 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 26 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Makeney are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
NHS orthodontics in Makeney funds treatment for patients who meet the IOTN clinical need threshold. Eligible under-18s get excellent clinical outcomes at no cost. The main limitation is waiting time, which can be substantial across Derbyshire.
The NHS Orthodontic Pathway in Makeney
From first check-up to retainers, the NHS process in Makeney runs like this:
- Dental check-up: Your dentist performs an initial IOTN assessment and, if eligible, makes a formal referral.
- Referral to NHS orthodontist: You join the waiting list for the local NHS orthodontic service covering Makeney.
- Specialist assessment: An orthodontist confirms your IOTN score, takes records, and confirms whether NHS treatment proceeds.
- Brace fitting: Metal fixed braces are fitted — typically 60–90 minutes.
- Active treatment: Adjustment appointments every 6–8 weeks for 18–24 months on average.
- Retention: Retainers provided at completion as part of the NHS course of care.
What NHS Treatment Costs in Makeney
An NHS course covers the entire treatment: appointments, the brace, adjustments, de-bonding and retainers.
Going private for the same metal braces in Makeney costs roughly £1,500–£3,500; you're paying for immediate access and appliance choice rather than a better clinical result.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Makeney
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. NHS waiting times in Derbyshire are not fixed — they depend on the referring practice and local demand at the time.
Practices serving Makeney differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Makeney falls in a less deprived area than most of England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. Census 2021 counts 1,897 residents in the neighbourhood around Makeney, 4.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Makeney is about 26 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. By ONS classification, Makeney falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. With just 13.3% of residents under 16, Makeney skews toward an older population. The closest secondary schools to Makeney are The Ecclesbourne School (1.1 miles) and Belper School and Sixth Form Centre (2.0 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Makeney. The nearest recorded are Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental Centre in Derby, about 4 miles away; Heanor Dental Care, about 6 miles away; and No1 The Orthodontic Specialists in Findern, about 7 miles away. NHS capacity is limited — practices often have closed lists for new NHS patients, which is why private treatment is the realistic route for many adults and for those who cannot wait.
Am I Eligible for NHS Orthodontics in Makeney?
NHS orthodontic treatment is not available to everyone. The Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) is the primary tool used across Derbyshire to decide who receives funded treatment. This guide explains how IOTN works, who qualifies, and what private options exist if you don't.
Eligibility in Makeney — Local Context
Waiting times for NHS orthodontic treatment in Derbyshire differ considerably between practices and can change over time.
Kids' Braces & Interceptive Treatment in Makeney
Children's orthodontics in Makeney covers a spectrum from early monitoring to active interceptive treatment. Understanding the difference between monitoring, interceptive and definitive treatment helps parents navigate it. A photo assessment is a gentle way to get an early steer before booking anything.
Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Makeney
Space maintainers hold open the gap left by a prematurely lost baby tooth, preventing neighbouring teeth from drifting in before the adult tooth erupts.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Makeney
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Makeney?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Makeney is Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental Centre in Derby, about 4.5 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Ashbourne Road Dental (5.2 miles) and The Orthodontic Practice / Derby Orthodontics (R V Patel) (5.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Makeney?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Makeney, 19 practices within 10 miles and 86 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Makeney?
The nearest practice to Makeney that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ashbourne Road Dental in Derby, about 5.2 miles to the south. Others nearby include Heanor Dental Care (5.5 miles) and Derby City Dental Care (5.8 miles).
Is Makeney rural or urban?
ONS classifies Makeney as urban: Nearer to a major town or city.
How deprived is Makeney compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Makeney is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Which towns are close to Makeney?
Nearby towns include Flaxholme, Belper, Bridgehill.
What county is Makeney in?
Makeney is in Derbyshire.
Can adults access NHS orthodontics in Makeney?
Adult access to NHS orthodontics in Derbyshire is very limited — generally restricted to jaw surgery patients or exceptional functional cases. Most adult orthodontic treatment is privately funded.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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