Orthodontic practices near Old Basford
On our practice register: 30 practices within 5 miles of Old Basford, 40 practices within 10 and 85 practices within 20. The closest is The Smile Suite, Nottingham in Arnold, 0.6 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Smile Suite, NottinghamArnold | 0.6 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (74 reviews) |
| Smilestyle Signature Dental CareBasford | 1.1 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (217 reviews) |
| Arrow Orthodontics LtdHucknall | 1.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | – |
| Boulevard Dental PracticeNottingham | 1.8 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (75 reviews) |
| Arnold Dental & Implant CentreArnold | 2.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (544 reviews) |
| BJS DentalArnold | 2.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (70 reviews) |
| Smile Studio Walk In CentreArnold | 2.5 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (106 reviews) |
| Stella Dental NottinghamNottingham | 2.6 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 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 Old Basford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Arnold, 0.6 miles east; the next are Basford (1.1 miles south) and Hucknall (1.6 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Arnold | 5 | 0.6 miles east |
| Basford | 1 | 1.1 miles south |
| Hucknall | 2 | 1.6 miles north-east |
| Nottingham | 14 | 1.8 miles south |
| Kimberley | 1 | 3.1 miles west |
| Gedling | 2 | 4.3 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Old Basford
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Gedling Dental - Nottingham (5.0 from 258 reviews), 4.3 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gedling Dental - NottinghamGedling | 5.0 (258 reviews) | 4.3 miles east |
| Lady Bay Dental CareNottingham | 5.0 (156 reviews) | 4.1 miles south-east |
| Stella Dental NottinghamNottingham | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 2.6 miles south |
| Complete OrthodonticsArnold | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 2.7 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Old Basford at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Nottingham |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 24.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,996 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.5% aged 16 to 24 and 38.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 42.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 5,660 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 29 practices, more than 95% of towns in England |
| Access within Nottingham | 11th closest to an orthodontic practice of 30 places in the county (the county median is 0.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.6 miles away, closer than 90% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.7% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Nottingham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 30 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ellis Guilford School — 0.8 miles Nottingham Free School — 1.1 miles Park Vale Academy — 1.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 17 schools, about 17,629 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 116 schools, 51,209 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.9% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Smile Suite, Nottingham, Arnold — under a mile Smilestyle Signature Dental Care, Basford — 1 miles Arrow Orthodontics Ltd, Hucknall — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 40 within 10 miles, 85 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 Old Basford
The nearest practice to Old Basford is The Smile Suite, Nottingham in Arnold, 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 40 practices, and within 20 there are 85.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Smilestyle Signature Dental Care (1.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Regent Street Clinic Nottingham (2.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Old Basford list clear aligners, the nearest 1.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Old Basford are commissioned by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Smile Suite, Nottingham in Arnold, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 30 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Old Basford
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Orthodontist in Old Basford: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Old Basford. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Nottingham.
Area profile for Old Basford
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Old Basford sits within NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 24.1% of Old Basford's residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.7% of the 1,996 residents in Old Basford's census neighbourhood, above the 6.8% average across Nottingham. Old Basford has 29 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 95% of towns in England. Regionally, 19.9% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Old Basford are Ellis Guilford School (0.8 miles) and Nottingham Free School (1.1 miles). 17 secondary schools are within three miles. Old Basford's Local Authority area covers 116 schools and 51,209 pupils, according to DfE figures. Old Basford's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Old Basford is about 30 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield.
Widen your local search
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Highbury Vale, Basford, Bobbers Mill, Cinderhill, Rise Park, and Bestwood.
What local practice data suggests in Old Basford
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Old Basford. The closest on record are The Smile Suite, Nottingham in Arnold, under a mile away; Smilestyle Signature Dental Care in Basford, about a mile away; and Arrow Orthodontics Ltd in Hucknall, about 2 miles away.
Local snapshot of Old Basford
The nearest other location we cover is Highbury Vale, under 1 km to the north.
The Orthodontic Journey in Old Basford
Many people in Old Basford delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Old Basford
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Old Basford. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Old Basford sits within NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Old Basford skews family-heavy: 24.1% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.7% of the 1,996 residents in Old Basford's census neighbourhood, above the 6.8% average across Nottingham. With 29 orthodontic practices within five miles, Old Basford is better served than 95% of towns in England. 19.9% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Old Basford are Ellis Guilford School (0.8 miles) and Nottingham Free School (1.1 miles). 17 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 116 schools and 51,209 pupils in Old Basford's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Old Basford's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Old Basford is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 30 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Old Basford
The orthodontic landscape in Old Basford offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Old Basford
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Old Basford — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Old Basford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Old Basford
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Old Basford, Nottingham within a broader nearby area. This page links onward to Highbury Vale, Basford, Bobbers Mill, Cinderhill, Rise Park, and Bestwood for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Old Basford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Old Basford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Old Basford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Old Basford is The Smile Suite, Nottingham in Arnold, about 0.6 miles to the east. The next closest are Smilestyle Signature Dental Care (1.1 miles) and Arrow Orthodontics Ltd (1.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Old Basford?
Our register has 30 practices within 5 miles of Old Basford, 40 practices within 10 miles and 85 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Old Basford?
The nearest practice to Old Basford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Smile Suite, Nottingham in Arnold, about 0.6 miles to the east. Others nearby include Smilestyle Signature Dental Care (1.1 miles) and Arrow Orthodontics Ltd (1.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Old Basford, Nottingham?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Old Basford, Nottingham?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.