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Orthodontic practices near Ravensdale

On our practice register: 6 practices within 5 miles of Ravensdale, 9 practices within 10 and 70 practices within 20. The closest is Shine Dental Care Mansfield in Mansfield Woodhouse, 0.4 miles north.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Shine Dental Care MansfieldMansfield Woodhouse0.4 miles north–✓✓5.0 (615 reviews)
THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEMansfield1.0 miles west✓–––
The Orthodontic PracticeMansfield Woodhouse1.0 miles west✓✓✓4.7 (88 reviews)
Thackeray Dental CareSutton in Ashfield1.0 miles west–––4.9 (305 reviews)
Market Place Dental CareSutton in Ashfield1.2 miles west✓✓✓4.4 (1,291 reviews)
Kirkby Dental PracticeSutton in Ashfield4.7 miles south-west✓✓✓4.4 (314 reviews)
Hucknall Dental CareHucknall7.9 miles south✓✓✓4.7 (881 reviews)
Arrow Orthodontics LtdHucknall9.7 miles south✓–✓–

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

Nearest places to Ravensdale with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mansfield Woodhouse, 0.4 miles north; the next are Mansfield (1.0 miles west) and Sutton in Ashfield (1.0 miles west).

PlacePracticesNearest
Mansfield Woodhouse20.4 miles north
Mansfield11.0 miles west
Sutton in Ashfield31.0 miles west
Hucknall27.9 miles south
Alfreton19.9 miles west
Arnold510.1 miles south

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

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ravensdale

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), 0.4 miles north.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Shine Dental Care MansfieldMansfield Woodhouse5.0 (615 reviews)0.4 miles north
Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield5.0 (143 reviews)12.5 miles north-west
Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield5.0 (122 reviews)12.1 miles north-west
Bassetlaw DentalWorksop5.0 (19 reviews)11.2 miles north

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

Ravensdale at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaMansfield
NHS dental servicesNHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire 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
DeprivationMore deprived than most of England
Residents under 1624.9% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,598 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally8.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally11% aged 16 to 24 and 36.8% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car29.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre3,386 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health22.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles6 practices, more than 64% of towns in England
Access within Nottinghamshire8th closest to an orthodontic practice of 321 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles)
Nearest practice compared0.4 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county8.9% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Nottinghamshire
Nearest university dental hospitalCharles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 21 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsSherwood Church Academy — 0.2 miles
The Brunts Academy — 0.8 miles
Queen Elizabeth's Academy — 1.5 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles6 schools, about 6,623 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay19.9% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesShine Dental Care Mansfield, Mansfield Woodhouse — under a mile
Thackeray Dental Care, Sutton in Ashfield — 1 miles
THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, Mansfield — 1 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles9 within 10 miles, 70 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 Ravensdale

Ravensdale has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Shine Dental Care Mansfield in Mansfield Woodhouse is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 70.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: BJS Dental (10.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Chesterfield Orthodontics (12.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Ravensdale list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Ravensdale are commissioned by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Mansfield, 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 Ravensdale

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Explore braces and aligners in Ravensdale

Orthodontist in Ravensdale: People weighing up braces or aligners in Ravensdale can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Nottinghamshire and the surrounding area.

The local picture in Ravensdale

ONS classifies Ravensdale as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board. With 24.9% of residents under 16, Ravensdale has an above-average share of children. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.9% of the 1,598 residents in Ravensdale's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire. Ravensdale has 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 64% of towns in England. 19.9% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Ravensdale attend schools such as Sherwood Church Academy (0.2 miles) and The Brunts Academy (0.8 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. Ravensdale falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Ravensdale is about 21 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield.

Widen your local search

You can also compare treatment pages for Mansfield Woodhouse, Newton Town, Sookholme, Mansfield, Spion Kop, and Harlow Wood if you are weighing up more than one location.

Facts about Ravensdale

The nearest other location we cover is Mansfield Woodhouse, around 2 km to the north-west.

Local treatment availability around Ravensdale

We hold no orthodontic practice records in Ravensdale itself. The nearest we do hold are Shine Dental Care Mansfield in Mansfield Woodhouse, under a mile away; Thackeray Dental Care in Sutton in Ashfield, about a mile away; and THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Mansfield, about a mile away.

Orthodontic Treatments in Ravensdale

The orthodontic landscape in Ravensdale offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.

Which Treatment Is Right for You?

Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Ravensdale offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.

How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Ravensdale

Many people in Ravensdale delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Ravensdale

What's available in Ravensdale depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Ravensdale — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 24.9% of Ravensdale's residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.9% of the 1,598 residents in Ravensdale's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire. Ravensdale has 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 64% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.9% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Ravensdale are Sherwood Church Academy (0.2 miles) and The Brunts Academy (0.8 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Ravensdale among England's more deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Ravensdale is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 21 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

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

Frequently Asked Questions in Ravensdale

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ravensdale?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ravensdale is Shine Dental Care Mansfield in Mansfield Woodhouse, about 0.4 miles to the north. The next closest are THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (1.0 miles) and The Orthodontic Practice (1.0 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Ravensdale?

Our register has 6 practices within 5 miles of Ravensdale, 9 practices within 10 miles and 70 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ravensdale?

The nearest practice to Ravensdale that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Mansfield, about 1.0 miles to the west. Others nearby include The Orthodontic Practice (1.0 miles) and Market Place Dental Care (1.2 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ravensdale, Nottinghamshire?

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Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ravensdale, Nottinghamshire?

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

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TitleRavensdale, Nottinghamshire Braces & Aligners
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified11 October 2026
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