Orthodontic practices near Ruffs
On our practice register: 10 practices within 5 miles of Ruffs, 46 practices within 10 and 85 practices within 20. The closest is Hucknall Dental Care, 0.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hucknall Dental CareHucknall | 0.9 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (881 reviews) |
| Kimberley DentalKimberley | 2.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (251 reviews) |
| Arrow Orthodontics LtdHucknall | 2.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | – |
| The Smile Suite, NottinghamArnold | 3.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (74 reviews) |
| Smilestyle Signature Dental CareBasford | 4.0 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (217 reviews) |
| Arnold Dental & Implant CentreArnold | 4.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (544 reviews) |
| BJS DentalArnold | 4.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (70 reviews) |
| Smile Studio Walk In CentreArnold | 4.2 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (106 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ruffs with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hucknall, 0.9 miles north-east; the next are Kimberley (2.7 miles south-west) and Arnold (3.4 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hucknall | 2 | 0.9 miles north-east |
| Kimberley | 1 | 2.7 miles south-west |
| Arnold | 5 | 3.4 miles south-east |
| Basford | 1 | 4.0 miles south |
| Nottingham | 14 | 4.9 miles south |
| Sutton in Ashfield | 1 | 4.9 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ruffs
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Gedling Dental - Nottingham (5.0 from 258 reviews), 7.0 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gedling Dental - NottinghamGedling | 5.0 (258 reviews) | 7.0 miles south-east |
| Lady Bay Dental CareNottingham | 5.0 (156 reviews) | 7.4 miles south-east |
| Stella Dental NottinghamNottingham | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 5.8 miles south-east |
| Complete OrthodonticsArnold | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 5.4 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ruffs at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Ashfield |
| 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 22.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,531 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.8% aged 16 to 24 and 29.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 34.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,977 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 30.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 10 practices, more than 75% of towns in England |
| Access within Nottinghamshire | 24th closest to an orthodontic practice of 321 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.9 miles away, closer than 84% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.8% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Nottinghamshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 27 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Holgate Academy — 0.2 miles The National CofE Academy — 1.0 miles The Bulwell Academy — 1.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 6 schools, about 6,397 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.9% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Hucknall Dental Care, Hucknall — under a mile Kimberley Dental, Kimberley — 3 miles The Smile Suite, Nottingham, Arnold — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 46 within 10 miles, 85 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 Ruffs
The nearest practice to Ruffs is Hucknall Dental Care, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 46 practices, and within 20 there are 85.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Smilestyle Signature Dental Care (4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Regent Street Clinic Nottingham (6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Ruffs 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 Ruffs are commissioned by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Hucknall Dental Care, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 27 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ruffs
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Orthodontist in Ruffs: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Ruffs understand their options before committing to an appointment. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Nottinghamshire.
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You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Hazelgrove, Butler's Hill, Hucknall, Wighay, Linby, and Bulwell.
What official data says about Ruffs
Ruffs's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Ruffs. With 22.1% of residents under 16, Ruffs has an above-average share of children. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.8% of the 1,531 residents in Ruffs's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire. With 10 orthodontic practices within five miles, Ruffs is better served than 75% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.9% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Ruffs are The Holgate Academy (0.2 miles) and The National CofE Academy (1.0 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Ruffs among England's more deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Ruffs is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 27 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
A quick look at Ruffs
Hazelgrove is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Ruffs.
Local treatment availability around Ruffs
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Ruffs. The nearest we do hold are Hucknall Dental Care, under a mile away; Kimberley Dental, about 3 miles away; and The Smile Suite, Nottingham in Arnold, about 3 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Ruffs
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Ruffs has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Ruffs — Local Context
Provision in Ruffs varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Ruffs's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Ruffs sits within NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Ruffs skews family-heavy: 22.1% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.8% of the 1,531 residents in Ruffs's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire. With 10 orthodontic practices within five miles, Ruffs is better served than 75% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.9% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Ruffs are The Holgate Academy (0.2 miles) and The National CofE Academy (1.0 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Ruffs sits among the more deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Ruffs is about 27 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Ruffs itself. The closest on record are Hucknall Dental Care, under a mile away; Kimberley Dental, about 3 miles away; and The Smile Suite, Nottingham in Arnold, about 3 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Ruffs
Starting orthodontic treatment in Ruffs can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Ruffs — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ruffs. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ruffs
If Ruffs, Nottinghamshire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. You can keep exploring with related pages for Hazelgrove, Butler's Hill, Hucknall, Wighay, Linby, and Bulwell.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ruffs
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ruffs often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ruffs?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ruffs is Hucknall Dental Care, about 0.9 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Kimberley Dental (2.7 miles) and Arrow Orthodontics Ltd (2.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ruffs?
Our register has 10 practices within 5 miles of Ruffs, 46 practices within 10 miles and 85 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ruffs?
The nearest practice to Ruffs that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Hucknall Dental Care, about 0.9 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Kimberley Dental (2.7 miles) and Arrow Orthodontics Ltd (2.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ruffs, Nottinghamshire?
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 Ruffs, Nottinghamshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.