Orthodontic practices near Nether Biggin
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Nether Biggin; 10 practices within 10 and 61 practices within 20. The closest is Ashbourne Road Dental in Derby, 8.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 8.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (346 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Practice / Derby Orthodontics (R V Patel)Derby | 8.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 2.3 (6 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic PracticeDerby | 8.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (128 reviews) |
| NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALISTDerby | 9.0 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| No1 The Orthodontic SpecialistsFindern | 9.1 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
| Remarkable Smiles - DerbyDerby | 9.1 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (460 reviews) |
| Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental CentreDerby | 9.6 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (323 reviews) |
| Bridge Dental and Implant ClinicDerby | 9.6 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (452 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Nether Biggin with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Derby, 8.7 miles south-east; the next are Findern (9.1 miles south) and Alfreton (10.1 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Derby | 14 | 8.7 miles south-east |
| Findern | 1 | 9.1 miles south |
| Alfreton | 1 | 10.1 miles north-east |
| Heanor | 1 | 11.0 miles east |
| Marchington | 1 | 11.8 miles south-west |
| Pilsley | 1 | 12.5 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 Nether Biggin
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Ferndale House Dental Practice in Chesterfield (5.0 from 143 reviews), 16.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 5.0 (143 reviews) | 16.1 miles north-east |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 5.0 (122 reviews) | 16.0 miles north-east |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 4.9 (346 reviews) | 8.7 miles south-east |
| Kimberley DentalKimberley | 4.9 (251 reviews) | 15.0 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Nether Biggin 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 | 14.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,857 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.4% aged 16 to 24 and 21.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 64 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Derbyshire | 522nd 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% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 25 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Anthony Gell School — 3.7 miles Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School — 5.0 miles The Ecclesbourne School — 5.8 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Ashbourne Road Dental, Derby — 9 miles No1 The Orthodontic Specialists, Findern — 9 miles Refine Specialist Dental Care, Alfreton — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 10 within 10 miles, 61 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 5 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 Nether Biggin
From Nether Biggin the nearest practice is Ashbourne Road Dental in Derby, 8.7 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 10 practices, and within 20 there are 61.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: No1 The Orthodontic Specialists (9.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Serena Hoyte (13 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 23 of the practices around Nether Biggin list clear aligners, the nearest 8.7 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 Nether Biggin are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ashbourne Road Dental in Derby, 8.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 25 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Nether Biggin to Ashbourne Road Dental is roughly 20 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 230 to 450 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £105 to £200 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 230 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Nether Biggin
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Orthodontist in Nether Biggin: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Nether Biggin? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Nether Biggin itself or elsewhere in Derbyshire.
More local pages to browse
Related pages for Millington Green, Upper Biggin, Hulland, Kirk Ireton, Ireton Wood, and Cross o' th' hands are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Area profile for Nether Biggin
Officially, Nether Biggin is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Nether Biggin sits within NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 14.5% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,857 residents in the neighbourhood around Nether Biggin, 6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. Nether Biggin has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. Regionally, 18.8% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Nether Biggin attend schools such as Anthony Gell School (3.7 miles) and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (5.0 miles). Nether Biggin's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Nether Biggin is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 25 miles away.
What we know about practices near Nether Biggin
There is no orthodontist on our records in Nether Biggin itself. The nearest recorded are Ashbourne Road Dental in Derby, about 9 miles away; No1 The Orthodontic Specialists in Findern, about 9 miles away; and Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 10 miles away.
Where Nether Biggin sits locally
The nearest other location we cover is Millington Green, under 1 km to the north.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Nether Biggin
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Nether Biggin helps you ask the right questions. 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 Nether Biggin
No orthodontic practice covers Nether Biggin directly, though Bupa Dental Care (about 5 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Nether Biggin is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 14.5% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,857 residents in the neighbourhood around Nether Biggin, 6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. People in Nether Biggin usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 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 Nether Biggin attend schools such as Anthony Gell School (3.7 miles) and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (5.0 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Nether Biggin sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Nether Biggin is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 25 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Nether Biggin
Patients in Nether Biggin have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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.
Treatment Options in Nether Biggin — Local Context
No orthodontic practice covers Nether Biggin directly, though Bupa Dental Care (about 5 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Nether Biggin's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 14.5% of Nether Biggin's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,857 residents in the neighbourhood around Nether Biggin, 6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. Nether Biggin has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Nether Biggin are served by secondary schools including Anthony Gell School (3.7 miles) and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (5.0 miles). Nether Biggin's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Nether Biggin is about 25 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Nether Biggin. The closest on record are Ashbourne Road Dental in Derby, about 9 miles away; No1 The Orthodontic Specialists in Findern, about 9 miles away; and Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 10 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Nether Biggin. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Nether Biggin
This part of the page places Nether Biggin, Derbyshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can also browse nearby location pages including Millington Green, Upper Biggin, Hulland, Kirk Ireton, Ireton Wood, and Cross o' th' hands.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Nether Biggin
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Nether Biggin often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Nether Biggin?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Nether Biggin is Ashbourne Road Dental in Derby, about 8.7 miles to the south-east. The next closest are The Orthodontic Practice / Derby Orthodontics (R V Patel) (8.9 miles) and The Orthodontic Practice (8.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Nether Biggin?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Nether Biggin, 10 practices within 10 miles and 61 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Derby, 8.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Nether Biggin?
The nearest practice to Nether Biggin that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ashbourne Road Dental in Derby, about 8.7 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST (9.0 miles) and Derby City Dental Care (9.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Nether Biggin, Derbyshire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Nether Biggin, Derbyshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.