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Orthodontic practices near New Houghton

On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of New Houghton, 14 practices within 10 and 81 practices within 20. The closest is THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Mansfield, 3.1 miles south-east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEMansfield3.1 miles south-east✓–––
The Orthodontic PracticeMansfield Woodhouse3.1 miles south-east✓✓✓4.7 (88 reviews)
Market Place Dental CareSutton in Ashfield3.3 miles south-east✓✓✓4.4 (1,291 reviews)
Thackeray Dental CareSutton in Ashfield3.3 miles south-east–––4.9 (305 reviews)
Shine Dental Care MansfieldMansfield Woodhouse3.6 miles south-east–✓✓5.0 (615 reviews)
Kirkby Dental PracticeSutton in Ashfield5.6 miles south✓✓✓4.4 (314 reviews)
Peak Smile StudioPilsley6.9 miles west–✓✓4.1 (39 reviews)
J P Ward & AssociatesStaveley7.4 miles north-west–––4.8 (48 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to New Houghton with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mansfield, 3.1 miles south-east; the next are Mansfield Woodhouse (3.1 miles south-east) and Sutton in Ashfield (3.3 miles south-east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Mansfield13.1 miles south-east
Mansfield Woodhouse23.1 miles south-east
Sutton in Ashfield33.3 miles south-east
Pilsley16.9 miles west
Staveley27.4 miles north-west
Walton18.0 miles north-west

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of New Houghton

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), 3.6 miles south-east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Shine Dental Care MansfieldMansfield Woodhouse5.0 (615 reviews)3.6 miles south-east
The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield5.0 (371 reviews)13.1 miles north-west
Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield5.0 (143 reviews)8.6 miles north-west
Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield5.0 (122 reviews)8.2 miles north-west

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

New Houghton at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaBolsover
NHS dental servicesNHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationMore deprived than most of England
Residents under 1616.2% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents2,588 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 30.4% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car14.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre354 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health22.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England
Access within Derbyshire247th closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles)
Nearest practice compared3.1 miles away, closer than 56% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county6.1% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire
Nearest university dental hospitalCharles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 17 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsShirebrook Academy — 2.4 miles
All Saints' Catholic Voluntary Academy — 2.5 miles
Queen Elizabeth's Academy — 2.6 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles4 schools, about 4,044 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay18.8% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesTHE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, Mansfield — 3 miles
The Orthodontic Practice, Mansfield Woodhouse — 3 miles
Market Place Dental Care, Sutton in Ashfield — 3 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles14 within 10 miles, 81 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 New Houghton

New Houghton is 3.1 miles from THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Mansfield, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 81.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Chesterfield Orthodontics (8.2 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 15 of the practices around New Houghton list clear aligners, the nearest 3.1 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 New Houghton are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Mansfield, 3.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 17 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In New Houghton

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Explore braces and aligners in New Houghton

Orthodontist in New Houghton: If your search for orthodontic treatment in New Houghton keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It connects local orthodontic research in New Houghton with the wider Derbyshire area.

New Houghton in context

Officially, New Houghton is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, New Houghton falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 16.2% of New Houghton's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around New Houghton, 6.1% of the 2,588 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Derbyshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. New Houghton has 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 60% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. Families in New Houghton are served by secondary schools including Shirebrook Academy (2.4 miles) and All Saints' Catholic Voluntary Academy (2.5 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks New Houghton among England's more deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, New Houghton is about 17 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield.

Useful local orthodontic context for New Houghton

No orthodontic practice is recorded in New Houghton. The nearest we do hold are THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Mansfield, about 3 miles away; The Orthodontic Practice in Mansfield Woodhouse, about 3 miles away; and Market Place Dental Care in Sutton in Ashfield, about 3 miles away.

About New Houghton

Heading south for around 1 km brings you to Pleasley, the closest linked location.

Compare nearby areas

For a broader view, related location pages cover Pleasley, Pleasleyhill, Stony Houghton, Pleasley Vale, Bull Farm, and Radmanthwaite as well as this one.

Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in New Houghton

Starting orthodontic treatment in New Houghton can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in New Houghton

What's available in New Houghton depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. New Houghton is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, New Houghton falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 16.2% of New Houghton's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,588 residents in the neighbourhood around New Houghton, 6.1% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (5), New Houghton has more choice than 60% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to New Houghton are Shirebrook Academy (2.4 miles) and All Saints' Catholic Voluntary Academy (2.5 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. New Houghton falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. The nearest university dental hospital to New Houghton is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 17 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

Teeth Straightening Options Available in New Houghton

Choosing between orthodontic treatments in New Houghton can feel overwhelming at first. 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.

Which Treatment Is Right for You?

Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in New Houghton 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.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around New Houghton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in New Houghton

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in New Houghton often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to New Houghton?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to New Houghton is THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Mansfield, about 3.1 miles to the south-east. The next closest are The Orthodontic Practice (3.1 miles) and Market Place Dental Care (3.3 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near New Houghton?

Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of New Houghton, 14 practices within 10 miles and 81 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near New Houghton?

The nearest practice to New Houghton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Mansfield, about 3.1 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include The Orthodontic Practice (3.1 miles) and Market Place Dental Care (3.3 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in New Houghton, Derbyshire?

A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in New Houghton, Derbyshire?

Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.

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TitleNew Houghton, Derbyshire Clear Aligners
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Published1 June 2022
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