Orthodontic practices near Matlock Green
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Matlock Green; 6 practices within 10 and 60 practices within 20. The closest is Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, 6.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak Smile StudioPilsley | 6.2 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (39 reviews) |
| Refine Specialist Dental CareAlfreton | 6.9 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (96 reviews) |
| Smile Care CentreWalton | 8.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.2 (136 reviews) |
| Aspire DentalChesterfield | 8.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (204 reviews) |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 8.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (122 reviews) |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 8.9 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (143 reviews) |
| Brimington Dental PracticeStaveley | 10.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (170 reviews) |
| Heanor Dental CareHeanor | 11.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.0 (66 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Matlock Green with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Pilsley, 6.2 miles north-east; the next are Alfreton (6.9 miles east) and Walton (8.3 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Pilsley | 1 | 6.2 miles north-east |
| Alfreton | 1 | 6.9 miles east |
| Walton | 1 | 8.3 miles north-east |
| Chesterfield | 3 | 8.8 miles north-east |
| Staveley | 2 | 10.8 miles north-east |
| Heanor | 1 | 11.8 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 Matlock Green
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), 15.7 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shine Dental Care MansfieldMansfield Woodhouse | 5.0 (615 reviews) | 15.7 miles east |
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 5.0 (371 reviews) | 12.0 miles north |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 5.0 (143 reviews) | 8.9 miles north-east |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 5.0 (122 reviews) | 8.8 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Matlock Green 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 12.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,385 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 4.4% aged 16 to 24 and 24.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 15.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 267 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Derbyshire | 427th closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.1% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 17 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Highfields School — 1.3 miles Anthony Gell School — 3.6 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 — 6 miles Refine Specialist Dental Care, Alfreton — 7 miles Smile Care Centre, Walton — 8 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 6 within 10 miles, 60 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 2 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 Matlock Green
From Matlock Green the nearest practice is Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, 6.2 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 6 practices, and within 20 there are 60.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Chesterfield Orthodontics (8.8 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 20 of the practices around Matlock Green list clear aligners, the nearest 6.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Matlock Green are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 6.9 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 Matlock Green to Peak Smile Studio is roughly 15 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 160 to 320 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £145 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 15.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Matlock Green
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Orthodontist in Matlock Green: Before booking anything in Matlock Green, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Derbyshire.
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A quick look at Matlock Green
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Local orthodontic signals in Matlock Green
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Matlock Green. The nearest recorded are Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, about 6 miles away; Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 7 miles away; and Smile Care Centre in Walton, about 8 miles away.
The local picture in Matlock Green
ONS classifies Matlock Green as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Matlock Green falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Matlock Green has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.8% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.1% of the 1,385 residents in Matlock Green's census neighbourhood, below the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Matlock Green; the nearest is about 6 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Matlock Green attend schools such as Highfields School (1.3 miles) and Anthony Gell School (3.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Matlock Green's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Matlock Green is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 17 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Matlock Green
Orthodontic treatment in Matlock Green is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Matlock Green
No orthodontic practice covers Matlock Green directly, though Bupa Dental Care (about 2 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Matlock Green sits within NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Matlock Green's under-16 share, 12.8%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Matlock Green, 5.1% of the 1,385 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Derbyshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Matlock Green; the nearest is about 6 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Matlock Green are served by secondary schools including Highfields School (1.3 miles) and Anthony Gell School (3.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Matlock Green falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Matlock Green is about 17 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Matlock Green
Patients in Matlock Green have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Matlock Green
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Matlock Green — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Matlock Green. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Matlock Green
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Matlock Green, Derbyshire within a broader nearby area. You can keep exploring with related pages for Matlock Bank, Starkholmes, Matlock Dale, Dimple, Matlock, and Matlock Bath.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Matlock Green
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Matlock Green often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Matlock Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Matlock Green is Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, about 6.2 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Refine Specialist Dental Care (6.9 miles) and Smile Care Centre (8.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Matlock Green?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Matlock Green, 6 practices within 10 miles and 60 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Pilsley, 6.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Matlock Green?
The nearest practice to Matlock Green that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 6.9 miles to the east. Others nearby include Chesterfield Orthodontics (8.8 miles) and Heanor Dental Care (11.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Matlock Green, 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 Matlock Green, Derbyshire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.