Orthodontic practices near Retford
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Retford; 6 practices within 10 and 40 practices within 20. The closest is Bassetlaw Hospital in Worksop, 7.0 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bassetlaw HospitalWorksop | 7.0 miles west | – | – | – | 4.2 (412 reviews) |
| Bassetlaw DentalWorksop | 7.2 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (19 reviews) |
| Robinson & AssociatesWorksop | 7.6 miles west | – | – | – | 3.0 (4 reviews) |
| TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICSWorksop | 7.6 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Trinity House HuddersfieldWorksop | 7.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (48 reviews) |
| The Forum OrthodonticsBeckingham | 9.1 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (17 reviews) |
| Doncaster Orthodontics at BJ Julius Dental Surgery - Invisalign, fixed braces and removable bracesAuckley | 11.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
| Nostell Place Dental PracticeDoncaster | 13.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.3 (12 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Retford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Worksop, 7.0 miles west; the next are Beckingham (9.1 miles north-east) and Auckley (11.8 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Worksop | 5 | 7.0 miles west |
| Beckingham | 1 | 9.1 miles north-east |
| Auckley | 1 | 11.8 miles north-west |
| Doncaster | 6 | 13.9 miles north-west |
| Mansfield Woodhouse | 2 | 14.9 miles south-west |
| Mansfield | 1 | 15.8 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 Retford
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), 14.9 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shine Dental Care MansfieldMansfield Woodhouse | 5.0 (615 reviews) | 14.9 miles south-west |
| Green Square Dental and Implant CentreRotherham | 5.0 (207 reviews) | 17.4 miles west |
| One 44 Dental LtdRotherham | 5.0 (161 reviews) | 16.0 miles north-west |
| Grin OrthodonticsLincoln | 5.0 (65 reviews) | 17.6 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retford at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Bassetlaw |
| NHS dental services | NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Population | 22,023 |
| Residents under 16 | 15.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,560 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.1% aged 16 to 24 and 28.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 38.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,864 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 26.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Nottinghamshire | 270th closest to an orthodontic practice of 321 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Nottinghamshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 23 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Retford Oaks Academy — 0.7 miles The Elizabethan Academy — 0.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,310 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.9% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bassetlaw Hospital, Worksop — 7 miles The Forum Orthodontics, Beckingham — 9 miles Doncaster Orthodontics at BJ Julius Dental Surgery - Invisalign, fixed braces and removable braces, Auckley — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 6 within 10 miles, 40 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 Retford
The nearest practice to Retford is Bassetlaw Hospital in Worksop, 7 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 6 practices, and within 20 there are 40.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Trinity House Huddersfield (7.7 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 11 of the practices around Retford list clear aligners, the nearest 7.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Retford are commissioned by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Worksop, 7.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 23 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Retford to Bassetlaw Hospital 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 180 to 360 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 38.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Retford
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Orthodontist in Retford: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Retford keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Nottinghamshire. Retford — a market town with a population of around 22,023 — is covered on this page specifically.
What local practice data suggests in Retford
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Retford itself. The nearest recorded are Bassetlaw Hospital in Worksop, about 7 miles away; The Forum Orthodontics in Beckingham, about 9 miles away; and Doncaster Orthodontics at BJ Julius Dental Surgery - Invisalign, fixed braces and removable braces in Auckley, about 12 miles away.
About Retford
Retford has a population of around 22,023, making it a market town within Nottinghamshire. Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Balk Field, the closest linked location.
Keep exploring nearby
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Balk Field, South Retford, West Field, West Retford, Ordsall, and Welham.
Retford in context
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Retford sits within NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 15.6% of Retford's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.3% of the 1,560 residents in Retford's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Retford; the nearest is about 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.9% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Retford attend schools such as Retford Oaks Academy (0.7 miles) and The Elizabethan Academy (0.9 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Retford falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Retford is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 23 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Retford
The orthodontic landscape in Retford offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Retford
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Retford
Many people in Retford 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. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Retford
- 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?
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Retford — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Retford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Retford
This section helps connect Retford, Nottinghamshire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. If you're still deciding, related pages for Balk Field, South Retford, West Field, West Retford, Ordsall, and Welham may help.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Retford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Retford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Retford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Retford is Bassetlaw Hospital in Worksop, about 7.0 miles to the west. The next closest are Bassetlaw Dental (7.2 miles) and Robinson & Associates (7.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Retford?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Retford, 6 practices within 10 miles and 40 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Worksop, 7.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Retford?
The nearest practice to Retford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Worksop, about 7.6 miles to the west. Others nearby include Trinity House Huddersfield (7.7 miles) and THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (15.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Retford, Nottinghamshire?
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 Retford, Nottinghamshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.