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Orthodontic practices near Palterton

On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Palterton, 20 practices within 10 and 68 practices within 20. The closest is J P Ward & Associates in Staveley, 4.7 miles north-west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
J P Ward & AssociatesStaveley4.7 miles north-west–––4.8 (48 reviews)
Brimington Dental PracticeStaveley5.5 miles north-west–––4.5 (170 reviews)
THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEMansfield5.8 miles south-east✓–––
The Orthodontic PracticeMansfield Woodhouse5.8 miles south-east✓✓✓4.7 (88 reviews)
Smile Care CentreWalton5.8 miles west–––4.2 (136 reviews)
Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield5.9 miles west✓✓✓5.0 (122 reviews)
Peak Smile StudioPilsley5.9 miles south-west–✓✓4.1 (39 reviews)
Thackeray Dental CareSutton in Ashfield5.9 miles south-east–––4.9 (305 reviews)

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

Nearest places to Palterton with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Staveley, 4.7 miles north-west; the next are Mansfield (5.8 miles south-east) and Mansfield Woodhouse (5.8 miles south-east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Staveley24.7 miles north-west
Mansfield15.8 miles south-east
Mansfield Woodhouse25.8 miles south-east
Walton15.8 miles west
Chesterfield35.9 miles west
Pilsley15.9 miles south-west

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

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Palterton

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), 6.1 miles south-east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Shine Dental Care MansfieldMansfield Woodhouse5.0 (615 reviews)6.1 miles south-east
The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield5.0 (371 reviews)10.5 miles north-west
ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield5.0 (213 reviews)13.9 miles north-west
Green Square Dental and Implant CentreRotherham5.0 (207 reviews)13.8 miles north

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

Palterton 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)Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationAround the England average
Residents under 1616.1% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,312 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 28.7% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car20.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre243 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health21.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles1 practice
Access within Derbyshire367th closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles)
Aged 10 to 15 vs county6.6% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire
Nearest university dental hospitalCharles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 14 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsThe Bolsover School — 1.4 miles
Shirebrook Academy — 2.6 miles
Springwell Community College — 4.5 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles2 schools, about 1,735 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay18.8% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesJ P Ward & Associates, Staveley — 5 miles
THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, Mansfield — 6 miles
The Orthodontic Practice, Mansfield Woodhouse — 6 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles20 within 10 miles, 68 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 Palterton

The nearest practice to Palterton is J P Ward & Associates in Staveley, 4.7 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 20 practices, and within 20 there are 68.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Chesterfield Orthodontics (5.9 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 17 of the practices around Palterton list clear aligners, the nearest 5.8 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 Palterton are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Mansfield, 5.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 14 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Palterton

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Explore braces and aligners in Palterton

Orthodontist in Palterton: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Palterton, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Derbyshire and the surrounding area.

Local snapshot of Palterton

Rylah is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km west of Palterton.

The local picture in Palterton

By ONS classification, Palterton falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Palterton falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 16.1% of Palterton's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,312 residents in the neighbourhood around Palterton, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. Regionally, 18.8% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Palterton are served by secondary schools including The Bolsover School (1.4 miles) and Shirebrook Academy (2.6 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Palterton's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Palterton is about 14 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield.

Keep exploring nearby

Related pages for Rylah, Hillstown, Bolsover, Carr Vale, Glapwell, and Stockley are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.

Local treatment availability around Palterton

There is no orthodontist on our records in Palterton itself. The closest on record are J P Ward & Associates in Staveley, about 5 miles away; THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Mansfield, about 6 miles away; and The Orthodontic Practice in Mansfield Woodhouse, about 6 miles away.

Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Palterton

Many people in Palterton 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Palterton

Not every practice near Palterton offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Officially, Palterton is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Palterton falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. 16.1% of Palterton's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,312 residents in the neighbourhood around Palterton, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Palterton attend schools such as The Bolsover School (1.4 miles) and Shirebrook Academy (2.6 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Palterton's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Palterton is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 14 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

Teeth Straightening Options Available in Palterton

Patients in Palterton 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. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.

Treatment Options in Palterton — Local Context

Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Palterton. Officially, Palterton is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Palterton falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Palterton's under-16 share sits at 16.1%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 1,312 residents in Palterton's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Palterton are The Bolsover School (1.4 miles) and Shirebrook Academy (2.6 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Palterton sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Palterton is about 14 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Palterton. The nearest we do hold are J P Ward & Associates in Staveley, about 5 miles away; THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Mansfield, about 6 miles away; and The Orthodontic Practice in Mansfield Woodhouse, about 6 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.

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

Frequently Asked Questions in Palterton

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Palterton?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Palterton is J P Ward & Associates in Staveley, about 4.7 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Brimington Dental Practice (5.5 miles) and THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (5.8 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Palterton?

Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Palterton, 20 practices within 10 miles and 68 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Palterton?

The nearest practice to Palterton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Mansfield, about 5.8 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include The Orthodontic Practice (5.8 miles) and Chesterfield Orthodontics (5.9 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Palterton, Derbyshire?

For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Palterton, Derbyshire?

Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.

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TitlePalterton, Derbyshire Braces & Aligners
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Published1 June 2022
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