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Orthodontic practices near Pentrich

On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Pentrich, 8 practices within 10 and 73 practices within 20. The closest is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 2.2 miles north-east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Refine Specialist Dental CareAlfreton2.2 miles north-east✓–✓4.4 (96 reviews)
Heanor Dental CareHeanor5.2 miles south-east✓––4.0 (66 reviews)
Peak Smile StudioPilsley6.7 miles north–✓✓4.1 (39 reviews)
Kirkby Dental PracticeSutton in Ashfield7.5 miles east✓✓✓4.4 (314 reviews)
Kimberley DentalKimberley8.6 miles south-east✓–✓4.9 (251 reviews)
Dr Serena HoyteIlkeston8.7 miles south-east––✓5.0 (2 reviews)
Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental CentreDerby8.8 miles south––✓4.7 (323 reviews)
Hucknall Dental CareHucknall9.4 miles east✓✓✓4.7 (881 reviews)

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

Nearest places to Pentrich with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Alfreton, 2.2 miles north-east; the next are Heanor (5.2 miles south-east) and Pilsley (6.7 miles north).

PlacePracticesNearest
Alfreton12.2 miles north-east
Heanor15.2 miles south-east
Pilsley16.7 miles north
Sutton in Ashfield37.5 miles east
Kimberley18.6 miles south-east
Ilkeston18.7 miles south-east

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

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Pentrich

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), 11.8 miles north-east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Shine Dental Care MansfieldMansfield Woodhouse5.0 (615 reviews)11.8 miles north-east
Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield5.0 (143 reviews)11.6 miles north
Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield5.0 (122 reviews)11.3 miles north
Ashbourne Road DentalDerby4.9 (346 reviews)10.4 miles south

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

Pentrich at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaAmber Valley
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 1613.8% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents2,316 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally6.3% aged 16 to 24 and 23.8% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car9.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre115 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health21.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles1 practice
Access within Derbyshire149th closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles)
Nearest practice compared2.2 miles away, closer than 66% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county5.9% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire
Nearest university dental hospitalCharles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 22 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsSwanwick Hall School — 1.0 miles
The Ripley Academy — 2.2 miles
David Nieper Academy — 2.2 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles3 schools, about 2,755 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay18.8% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesRefine Specialist Dental Care, Alfreton — 2 miles
Heanor Dental Care, Heanor — 5 miles
Peak Smile Studio, Pilsley — 7 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles8 within 10 miles, 73 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 Pentrich

Pentrich is 2.2 miles from Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 8 practices, and within 20 there are 73.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Park Brace Clinic (11.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Serena Hoyte (8.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Pentrich list clear aligners, the nearest 2.2 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 Pentrich are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 2.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 22 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Pentrich

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Find orthodontic treatment in Pentrich

Orthodontist in Pentrich: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Pentrich. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Derbyshire.

What local practice data suggests in Pentrich

We hold no orthodontic practice records in Pentrich itself. The nearest we do hold are Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 2 miles away; Heanor Dental Care, about 5 miles away; and Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, about 7 miles away.

More local pages to browse

Nearby location pages including Lower Hartshay, Swanwick, Buckland Hollow, Butterley, Pentrichlane-end, and Upper Hartshay can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.

Pentrich in context

Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Pentrich sits within NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 13.8% of residents under 16, Pentrich skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Pentrich, 5.9% of the 2,316 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Derbyshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. 18.8% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Pentrich attend schools such as Swanwick Hall School (1.0 miles) and The Ripley Academy (2.2 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Pentrich's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Pentrich is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 22 miles away.

Local context for Pentrich

The nearest other location we cover is Lower Hartshay, around 1 km to the south-west.

Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Pentrich

The orthodontic landscape in Pentrich 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.

Treatment Options in Pentrich — Local Context

Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Pentrich — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Pentrich is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. With just 13.8% of residents under 16, Pentrich skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 2,316 residents in the neighbourhood around Pentrich, 5.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. Regionally, 18.8% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Pentrich attend schools such as Swanwick Hall School (1.0 miles) and The Ripley Academy (2.2 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Pentrich's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Pentrich is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 22 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Pentrich. The nearest we do hold are Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 2 miles away; Heanor Dental Care, about 5 miles away; and Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, about 7 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.

How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Pentrich

Orthodontic treatment in Pentrich is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.

The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage

Treatment in Pentrich 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 Pentrich. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Pentrich

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Pentrich?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Pentrich is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 2.2 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Heanor Dental Care (5.2 miles) and Peak Smile Studio (6.7 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Pentrich?

Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Pentrich, 8 practices within 10 miles and 73 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Pentrich?

The nearest practice to Pentrich that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 2.2 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Heanor Dental Care (5.2 miles) and Kirkby Dental Practice (7.5 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Pentrich, Derbyshire?

The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.

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

Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.

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TitlePentrich, Derbyshire Teeth Straightening
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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