Orthodontic practices near Melbourne
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Melbourne; 33 practices within 10 and 117 practices within 20. The closest is Remarkable Smiles - Alvaston in Derby, 5.3 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remarkable Smiles - AlvastonDerby | 5.3 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (350 reviews) |
| Charming SmilesDerby | 5.6 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (98 reviews) |
| Cavendish Dental PracticeDerby | 6.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (884 reviews) |
| Hughes and Owen Dental CareSwadlincote | 6.1 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (103 reviews) |
| The Practice @ WillingtonRepton | 6.1 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (59 reviews) |
| Harmandeep SangheraSwadlincote | 6.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
| The Park Dental ClinicDerby | 6.2 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (194 reviews) |
| The Park Brace ClinicDerby | 6.3 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (13 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Melbourne with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Derby, 5.3 miles north; the next are Swadlincote (6.1 miles south-west) and Repton (6.1 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Derby | 14 | 5.3 miles north |
| Swadlincote | 4 | 6.1 miles south-west |
| Repton | 1 | 6.1 miles west |
| Coalville | 2 | 7.3 miles south |
| Findern | 1 | 7.5 miles north-west |
| Burton upon Trent | 5 | 8.2 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Melbourne
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant Centre in Coalville (5.0 from 122 reviews), 7.3 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant CentreCoalville | 5.0 (122 reviews) | 7.3 miles south |
| Alexandra Dental CareSwadlincote | 4.9 (422 reviews) | 6.4 miles south-west |
| Beaufort Dental Health CentreSwadlincote | 4.9 (352 reviews) | 8.4 miles west |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 4.9 (346 reviews) | 7.8 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Melbourne at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | South Derbyshire |
| 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 4,404 |
| Residents under 16 | 14.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,539 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 25.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 146 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Derbyshire | 392nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 30 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Chellaston Academy — 3.2 miles Castle Donington College — 4.1 miles Noel-Baker Academy — 4.3 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Remarkable Smiles - Alvaston, Derby — 5 miles Hughes and Owen Dental Care, Swadlincote — 6 miles The Practice @ Willington, Repton — 6 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 | 33 within 10 miles, 117 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 Melbourne
The nearest practice to Melbourne is Remarkable Smiles - Alvaston in Derby, 5.3 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 33 practices, and within 20 there are 117.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Charming Smiles (5.6 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 19 of the practices around Melbourne list clear aligners, the nearest 5.3 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 Melbourne are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Remarkable Smiles - Alvaston in Derby, 5.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 30 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Melbourne to Remarkable Smiles - Alvaston 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 140 to 280 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £125 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 10.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Melbourne
Derbyshire12 nearby locationsFind orthodontic treatment in Melbourne
Orthodontist in Melbourne: People weighing up braces or aligners in Melbourne can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Derbyshire. Melbourne — a small town with a population of around 4,404 — is covered on this page specifically.
Facts about Melbourne
With a population of roughly 4,404, Melbourne is a small town within Derbyshire. King’s Newton is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north-east of Melbourne.
Area profile for Melbourne
ONS classifies Melbourne as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Melbourne falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. 14.9% of Melbourne's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.5% of the 1,539 residents in Melbourne's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Melbourne; 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. The closest secondary schools to Melbourne are Chellaston Academy (3.2 miles) and Castle Donington College (4.1 miles). Melbourne falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Melbourne is about 30 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
Keep exploring nearby
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for King’s Newton, Lilypool, Calke, Stanton by Bridge, Staunton Harold, and Wilson.
Useful local orthodontic context for Melbourne
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Melbourne itself. The nearest recorded are Remarkable Smiles - Alvaston in Derby, about 5 miles away; Hughes and Owen Dental Care in Swadlincote, about 6 miles away; and The Practice @ Willington in Repton, about 6 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Melbourne
Patients in Melbourne have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
How to Choose in Melbourne
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Melbourne practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Melbourne
Starting orthodontic treatment in Melbourne can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Melbourne
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Melbourne follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Melbourne. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Melbourne
This section helps connect Melbourne, Derbyshire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as King’s Newton, Lilypool, Calke, Stanton by Bridge, Staunton Harold, and Wilson.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Melbourne
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Melbourne often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Melbourne?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Melbourne is Remarkable Smiles - Alvaston in Derby, about 5.3 miles to the north. The next closest are Charming Smiles (5.6 miles) and Cavendish Dental Practice (6.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Melbourne?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Melbourne, 33 practices within 10 miles and 117 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Derby, 5.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Melbourne?
The nearest practice to Melbourne that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Remarkable Smiles - Alvaston in Derby, about 5.3 miles to the north. Others nearby include Charming Smiles (5.6 miles) and Cavendish Dental Practice (6.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Melbourne, Derbyshire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Melbourne, Derbyshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.