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Orthodontic practices near Nottingham

On our practice register: 32 practices within 5 miles of Nottingham, 39 practices within 10 and 83 practices within 20. The closest is Regent Street Clinic Nottingham, 0.3 miles north-west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Regent Street Clinic NottinghamNottingham0.3 miles north-west✓––4.8 (2,116 reviews)
REGENT STREET ORTHODONTICS LIMITEDNottingham0.3 miles north-west✓–––
J C M HarrisonNottingham0.4 miles north-west✓✓✓4.0 (2 reviews)
East Midlands OrthodonticsNottingham0.4 miles north-west✓✓✓4.6 (152 reviews)
REGENT STREET ORTHODONTICS LIMITED, 26, Regent Street, Nottingham, NG1 5BQNottingham0.4 miles north-west–––4.9 (27 reviews)
Pure OrthodonticsNottingham0.4 miles north-west✓✓✓4.9 (242 reviews)
Pure Orthodontics (Richard Skeggs)Nottingham0.4 miles north-west–––5.0 (1 review)
Stella Dental NottinghamNottingham0.5 miles north-west–✓✓5.0 (116 reviews)

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

Nearest places to Nottingham with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Nottingham, 0.3 miles north-west; the next are West Bridgford (1.7 miles south-east) and Basford (2.4 miles north-west).

PlacePracticesNearest
Nottingham170.3 miles north-west
West Bridgford31.7 miles south-east
Basford12.4 miles north-west
Arnold42.8 miles north-east
Rylands13.1 miles south-west
Gedling23.2 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 Nottingham

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Gedling Dental - Nottingham (5.0 from 258 reviews), 3.2 miles north-east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Gedling Dental - NottinghamGedling5.0 (258 reviews)3.2 miles north-east
Lady Bay Dental CareNottingham5.0 (156 reviews)1.2 miles south-east
Stella Dental NottinghamNottingham5.0 (116 reviews)0.5 miles north-west
Complete OrthodonticsArnold5.0 (14 reviews)2.8 miles north-east

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

Nottingham at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaNottingham
NHS dental servicesNHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire 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
Population323,632
Residents under 167.7% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents2,747 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally2.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally52.5% aged 16 to 24 and 31.5% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car61.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre5,867 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health12.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles32 practices, more than 96% of towns in England
Access within Nottingham2nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 30 places in the county (the county median is 0.8 miles)
Nearest practice compared0.3 miles away, closer than 95% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county2.3% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Nottingham
Nearest university dental hospitalCharles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 33 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsThe Nottingham Emmanuel School — 1.3 miles
Djanogly City Academy — 1.3 miles
Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology — 1.4 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles18 schools, about 21,476 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area116 schools, 51,209 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay19.9% across the local ICB (OHID)
Orthodontic practices on record17
Practices within 10 and 20 miles39 within 10 miles, 83 within 20 miles
Postcode districtsNG1

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 Nottingham

The nearest practice to Nottingham is Regent Street Clinic Nottingham, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 39 practices, and within 20 there are 83.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: J C M Harrison (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Regent Street Clinic Nottingham (under a mile) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Nottingham list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Nottingham are commissioned by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Regent Street Clinic Nottingham, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 33 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Nottingham

Nottingham12 nearby locations

Compare braces and clear aligners in Nottingham

Orthodontist in Nottingham: People weighing up braces or aligners in Nottingham can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Nottingham. Nottingham — one of the UK's larger cities with a population of around 323,632 — is covered on this page specifically.

Area profile for Nottingham

Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Nottingham sits within NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Nottingham has a smaller share of children than most areas — 7.7% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 2.3% of the 2,747 residents in Nottingham's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Nottingham. Nottingham has 32 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 96% of towns in England. 19.9% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Nottingham are served by secondary schools including The Nottingham Emmanuel School (1.3 miles) and Djanogly City Academy (1.3 miles). 18 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 116 schools and 51,209 pupils in Nottingham's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Nottingham falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. The nearest university dental hospital to Nottingham is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 33 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.

A quick look at Nottingham

Nottingham has a population of around 323,632, making it one of the UK's larger cities within Nottingham. Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Standard Hill, the closest linked location.

Useful local orthodontic context for Nottingham

Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 17 published orthodontic practices in the database currently link to Nottingham or nearby searches; 11 mention clear aligners or Invisalign; 7 mention fixed braces; 15 include NHS signals and 17 include private treatment signals; 6 mention finance or monthly payment options; 1 mention remote, virtual, or online consultations; access-related signals include parking from 3, wheelchair access from 2, and evening or weekend availability from 8. Nearby practice records include Boulevard Dental Practice, Bridgford Dental Practice, Compton Acres Dental Practice, East Midlands Orthodontics, and Hilton Dental Clinic | West Bridgford, Nottingham.

Continue your local research

If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Standard Hill, Lace Market, Meadows, The Park, Mapperley Park, and Sneinton.

Orthodontic Treatments in Nottingham

The orthodontic landscape in Nottingham offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side. People from Standard Hill, Lace Market and The Park regularly visit orthodontists in Nottingham.

Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Nottingham

Every mainstream option is available to patients in Nottingham — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.

Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Nottingham

Orthodontic treatment in Nottingham is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins. People from Standard Hill, Lace Market and The Park regularly visit orthodontists in Nottingham.

The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage

Treatment in Nottingham runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.

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

Frequently Asked Questions in Nottingham

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Nottingham?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Nottingham is Regent Street Clinic Nottingham, about 0.3 miles to the north-west. The next closest are REGENT STREET ORTHODONTICS LIMITED (0.3 miles) and J C M Harrison (0.4 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Nottingham?

Our register has 32 practices within 5 miles of Nottingham, 39 practices within 10 miles and 83 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Nottingham?

The nearest practice to Nottingham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Regent Street Clinic Nottingham, about 0.3 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include REGENT STREET ORTHODONTICS LIMITED (0.3 miles) and J C M Harrison (0.4 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Nottingham, Nottingham?

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 Nottingham, Nottingham?

Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.

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Published1 June 2022
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