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Orthodontic practices near Pinxton

On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Pinxton, 18 practices within 10 and 77 practices within 20. The closest is Kirkby Dental Practice in Sutton in Ashfield, 3.1 miles east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Kirkby Dental PracticeSutton in Ashfield3.1 miles east✓✓✓4.4 (314 reviews)
Refine Specialist Dental CareAlfreton3.1 miles west✓–✓4.4 (96 reviews)
Heanor Dental CareHeanor5.7 miles south✓––4.0 (66 reviews)
Hucknall Dental CareHucknall6.2 miles south-east✓✓✓4.7 (881 reviews)
Market Place Dental CareSutton in Ashfield6.3 miles north-east✓✓✓4.4 (1,291 reviews)
Peak Smile StudioPilsley6.6 miles north-west–✓✓4.1 (39 reviews)
Thackeray Dental CareSutton in Ashfield6.6 miles north-east–––4.9 (305 reviews)
THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEMansfield6.7 miles north-east✓–––

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

Nearest places to Pinxton with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Sutton in Ashfield, 3.1 miles east; the next are Alfreton (3.1 miles west) and Heanor (5.7 miles south).

PlacePracticesNearest
Sutton in Ashfield33.1 miles east
Alfreton13.1 miles west
Heanor15.7 miles south
Hucknall26.2 miles south-east
Pilsley16.6 miles north-west
Mansfield16.7 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 Pinxton

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), 7.6 miles north-east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Shine Dental Care MansfieldMansfield Woodhouse5.0 (615 reviews)7.6 miles north-east
Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield5.0 (143 reviews)11.2 miles north-west
Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield5.0 (122 reviews)10.9 miles north-west
Stella Dental NottinghamNottingham5.0 (116 reviews)11.5 miles south-east

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

Pinxton 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)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationAround the England average
Population14,357
Residents under 1617.8% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,331 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 33.6% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car22.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre760 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health22.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles2 practices
Access within Derbyshire247th closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles)
Nearest practice compared3.1 miles away, closer than 56% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county5.3% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire
Nearest university dental hospitalCharles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 21 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsFrederick Gent School — 0.9 miles
Selston High School — 1.3 miles
Ashfield Comprehensive School — 2.5 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles4 schools, about 5,074 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay18.8% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesKirkby Dental Practice, Sutton in Ashfield — 3 miles
Refine Specialist Dental Care, Alfreton — 3 miles
Heanor Dental Care, Heanor — 6 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles18 within 10 miles, 77 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 Pinxton

Pinxton is 3.1 miles from Kirkby Dental Practice in Sutton in Ashfield, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 18 practices, and within 20 there are 77.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Smilestyle Signature Dental Care (9.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Serena Hoyte (9.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Pinxton list clear aligners, the nearest 3.1 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 Pinxton are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Kirkby Dental Practice in Sutton in Ashfield, 3.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 21 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Pinxton

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Compare braces and clear aligners in Pinxton

Orthodontist in Pinxton: Before booking anything in Pinxton, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Derbyshire and the surrounding area. Pinxton — a market town with a population of around 14,357 — is covered on this page specifically.

What official data says about Pinxton

By ONS classification, Pinxton falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Pinxton falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 17.8% of Pinxton's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,331 residents in the neighbourhood around Pinxton, 5.3% of them aged 10 to 15, below 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 Pinxton attend schools such as Frederick Gent School (0.9 miles) and Selston High School (1.3 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Pinxton is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Pinxton is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 21 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.

Local snapshot of Pinxton

Around 14,357 people live in Pinxton, which is a market town within Derbyshire. Selston Green is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km south of Pinxton.

Useful local orthodontic context for Pinxton

We hold no orthodontic practice records in Pinxton itself. The nearest recorded are Kirkby Dental Practice in Sutton in Ashfield, about 3 miles away; Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 3 miles away; and Heanor Dental Care, about 6 miles away.

More local pages to browse

Pages for Selston Green, Toadhole, Dove Green, Alma, Hanstubbin, and Inkerman follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.

Orthodontic Treatments in Pinxton

Patients in Pinxton 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.

Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Pinxton

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

The Orthodontic Journey in Pinxton

Starting orthodontic treatment in Pinxton can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Pinxton

What's available in Pinxton depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Pinxton is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Pinxton's under-16 share sits at 17.8%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.3% of the 1,331 residents in Pinxton's census neighbourhood, below the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Pinxton attend schools such as Frederick Gent School (0.9 miles) and Selston High School (1.3 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Pinxton close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Pinxton is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 21 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 Pinxton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Pinxton

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Pinxton?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Pinxton is Kirkby Dental Practice in Sutton in Ashfield, about 3.1 miles to the east. The next closest are Refine Specialist Dental Care (3.1 miles) and Heanor Dental Care (5.7 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Pinxton?

Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Pinxton, 18 practices within 10 miles and 77 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Pinxton?

The nearest practice to Pinxton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Kirkby Dental Practice in Sutton in Ashfield, about 3.1 miles to the east. Others nearby include Refine Specialist Dental Care (3.1 miles) and Heanor Dental Care (5.7 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Pinxton, Derbyshire?

Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.

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

Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.

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TitlePinxton, Derbyshire Orthodontics | Compare Options Online
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Published1 June 2022
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