Orthodontic practices near North Clifton
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of North Clifton; 6 practices within 10 and 19 practices within 20. The closest is West Parade Dental Care in Lincoln, 9.2 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Parade Dental CareLincoln | 9.2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (418 reviews) |
| Newland Dental CareLincoln | 9.3 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (249 reviews) |
| Lincoln Dental And Implant StudioLincoln | 9.4 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (181 reviews) |
| TrollDental UK LtdLincoln | 9.4 miles east | – | – | ✓ | – |
| Grin OrthodonticsLincoln | 9.5 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (65 reviews) |
| Treeline Dental Care Lincoln - InvisalignLincoln | 9.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (531 reviews) |
| Lincoln OrthodonticsLincoln | 10.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (581 reviews) |
| Kirkgate Dental SurgeryNewark on Trent | 11.3 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (270 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to North Clifton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Lincoln, 9.2 miles east; the next are Newark on Trent (11.3 miles south) and Beckingham (11.8 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | 7 | 9.2 miles east |
| Newark on Trent | 1 | 11.3 miles south |
| Beckingham | 1 | 11.8 miles north |
| Worksop | 5 | 15.0 miles west |
| Mansfield Woodhouse | 2 | 17.7 miles west |
| Mansfield | 1 | 18.6 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of North Clifton
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), 17.7 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shine Dental Care MansfieldMansfield Woodhouse | 5.0 (615 reviews) | 17.7 miles west |
| Lincoln OrthodonticsLincoln | 5.0 (581 reviews) | 10.6 miles east |
| Grin OrthodonticsLincoln | 5.0 (65 reviews) | 9.5 miles east |
| Bassetlaw DentalWorksop | 5.0 (19 reviews) | 15.0 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
North Clifton at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Newark and Sherwood |
| NHS dental services | NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 13.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,615 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 22.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 36 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Nottinghamshire | 308th closest to an orthodontic practice of 321 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Nottinghamshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 31 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Tuxford Academy — 4.7 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.9% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | West Parade Dental Care, Lincoln — 9 miles Kirkgate Dental Surgery, Newark on Trent — 11 miles The Forum Orthodontics, Beckingham — 12 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 | 6 within 10 miles, 19 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Carholme Dental Practice — 9 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 North Clifton
The nearest practice to North Clifton is West Parade Dental Care in Lincoln, 9.2 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 6 practices, and within 20 there are 19.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Grin Orthodontics (9.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Lincoln Orthodontics (10.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around North Clifton list clear aligners, the nearest 9.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around North Clifton are commissioned by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is West Parade Dental Care in Lincoln, 9.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 31 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from North Clifton to West Parade Dental Care 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 240 to 480 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £215 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 240 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In North Clifton
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What we know about practices near North Clifton
We hold no orthodontic practice records in North Clifton itself. The closest on record are West Parade Dental Care in Lincoln, about 9 miles away; Kirkgate Dental Surgery in Newark on Trent, about 11 miles away; and The Forum Orthodontics in Beckingham, about 12 miles away.
Facts about North Clifton
Heading west for around 2 km brings you to Fledborough, the closest linked location.
The local picture in North Clifton
North Clifton's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in North Clifton. With just 13.7% of residents under 16, North Clifton skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around North Clifton, 6.1% of the 1,615 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in North Clifton usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. Regionally, 19.9% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in North Clifton are served by secondary schools including Tuxford Academy (4.7 miles). North Clifton sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to North Clifton is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 31 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in North Clifton
Orthodontic treatment in North Clifton is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
What to Ask Before You Commit in North Clifton
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in North Clifton
No orthodontic practice covers North Clifton directly, though Carholme Dental Practice (about 9 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, North Clifton sits within NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 13.7% of residents under 16, North Clifton skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.1% of the 1,615 residents in North Clifton's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of North Clifton; the nearest is about 9 miles away. Regionally, 19.9% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in North Clifton are served by secondary schools including Tuxford Academy (4.7 miles). North Clifton sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to North Clifton is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 31 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in North Clifton Explained
Patients in North Clifton have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in North Clifton
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around North Clifton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around North Clifton
This part of the page places North Clifton, Nottinghamshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Related nearby location pages such as South Clifton, Newton on Trent, High Marnham, Dunham, Fledborough, and Ragnall can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in North Clifton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in North Clifton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to North Clifton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to North Clifton is West Parade Dental Care in Lincoln, about 9.2 miles to the east. The next closest are Newland Dental Care (9.3 miles) and Lincoln Dental And Implant Studio (9.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near North Clifton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of North Clifton, 6 practices within 10 miles and 19 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Lincoln, 9.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near North Clifton?
The nearest practice to North Clifton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is West Parade Dental Care in Lincoln, about 9.2 miles to the east. Others nearby include Newland Dental Care (9.3 miles) and Treeline Dental Care Lincoln - Invisalign (9.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in North Clifton, Nottinghamshire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in North Clifton, Nottinghamshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.