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Orthodontic practices near Osmaston

On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Osmaston; 6 practices within 10 and 38 practices within 20. The closest is Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, 7.8 miles south.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Orthodontics DerbyMarchington7.8 miles south––✓5.0 (1 review)
NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALISTDerby8.7 miles south-east✓–––
No1 The Orthodontic SpecialistsFindern8.8 miles south-east––✓4.9 (139 reviews)
Ashbourne Road DentalDerby9.7 miles south-east✓–✓4.9 (346 reviews)
The Orthodontic Practice / Derby Orthodontics (R V Patel)Derby9.9 miles south-east–––2.3 (6 reviews)
The Orthodontic PracticeDerby9.9 miles south-east–––4.8 (128 reviews)
Bridge Dental and Implant ClinicDerby10.1 miles south-east–✓✓4.8 (452 reviews)
Remarkable Smiles - DerbyDerby10.2 miles south-east––✓4.7 (460 reviews)

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

Nearest places to Osmaston with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Marchington, 7.8 miles south; the next are Derby (8.7 miles south-east) and Findern (8.8 miles south-east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Marchington17.8 miles south
Derby148.7 miles south-east
Findern18.8 miles south-east
Repton111.1 miles south-east
Burton upon Trent513.3 miles south
Swadlincote414.3 miles south

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

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Osmaston

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Alexandra Dental Care in Swadlincote (4.9 from 422 reviews), 16.2 miles south.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Alexandra Dental CareSwadlincote4.9 (422 reviews)16.2 miles south
Beaufort Dental Health CentreSwadlincote4.9 (352 reviews)14.3 miles south
Ashbourne Road DentalDerby4.9 (346 reviews)9.7 miles south-east
Burton Smiles Dental ClinicBurton upon Trent4.9 (246 reviews)13.3 miles south

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

Osmaston at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaDerbyshire Dales
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)Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationAround the England average
Residents under 1613.7% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,845 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally7% aged 16 to 24 and 21.4% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car6.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre41 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health16.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 milesNone on our register
Access within Derbyshire496th closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles)
Aged 10 to 15 vs county7.2% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire
Nearest university dental hospitalCharles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 28 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsQueen Elizabeth's Grammar School — 2.5 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles1 school, about 1,276 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay18.8% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesOrthodontics Derby, Marchington — 8 miles
NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST, Derby — 9 miles
No1 The Orthodontic Specialists, Findern — 9 miles
Estimated drive to the nearest practiceabout 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph)
Practices within 10 and 20 miles6 within 10 miles, 38 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 Osmaston

From Osmaston the nearest practice is Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, 7.8 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 6 practices, and within 20 there are 38.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Orthodontics Derby (7.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Serena Hoyte (15.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Osmaston list clear aligners, the nearest 7.8 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Osmaston are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST in Derby, 8.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 28 miles away.

Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Osmaston to Orthodontics Derby is roughly 15 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 200 to 410 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £185 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.

Orthodontic Treatment In Osmaston

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Teeth straightening options in Osmaston

Orthodontist in Osmaston: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Osmaston understand their options before committing to an appointment. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Derbyshire.

Osmaston at a glance

Just around 2 km south-west, Wyaston is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.

Osmaston in context

By ONS classification, Osmaston falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Osmaston. Census data puts only 13.7% of Osmaston's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.2% of the 1,845 residents in Osmaston's census neighbourhood, above the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Osmaston; the nearest is about 8 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Osmaston are Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (2.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Osmaston's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Osmaston is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 28 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.

What we know about practices near Osmaston

There is no orthodontist on our records in Osmaston itself. The nearest we do hold are Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, about 8 miles away; NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST in Derby, about 9 miles away; and No1 The Orthodontic Specialists in Findern, about 9 miles away.

Continue your local research

You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Sturston, Wyaston, Airfield Industrial Estate, Rodsley, Edlaston, and Hales Green.

Orthodontic Treatments in Osmaston

Patients in Osmaston have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.

Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Osmaston

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

The Orthodontic Journey in Osmaston

Many people in Osmaston delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.

What to Ask Before You Commit in Osmaston

  • 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 Osmaston

What's available in Osmaston depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. ONS classifies Osmaston as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Osmaston falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Osmaston's under-16 share, 13.7%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,845 residents in the neighbourhood around Osmaston, 7.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. Osmaston has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Osmaston attend schools such as Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (2.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Osmaston close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Osmaston is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 28 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

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

Frequently Asked Questions in Osmaston

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Osmaston?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Osmaston is Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, about 7.8 miles to the south. The next closest are NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST (8.7 miles) and No1 The Orthodontic Specialists (8.8 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Osmaston?

Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Osmaston, 6 practices within 10 miles and 38 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Marchington, 7.8 miles away.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Osmaston?

The nearest practice to Osmaston that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST in Derby, about 8.7 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Ashbourne Road Dental (9.7 miles) and Derby City Dental Care (10.8 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Osmaston, Derbyshire?

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 Osmaston, Derbyshire?

Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.

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Published1 June 2022
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