Orthodontic practices near Scarcliffe
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Scarcliffe, 21 practices within 10 and 72 practices within 20. The closest is THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Mansfield, 5.0 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEMansfield | 5.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| The Orthodontic PracticeMansfield Woodhouse | 5.0 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (88 reviews) |
| Thackeray Dental CareSutton in Ashfield | 5.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (305 reviews) |
| Shine Dental Care MansfieldMansfield Woodhouse | 5.2 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (615 reviews) |
| Market Place Dental CareSutton in Ashfield | 5.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (1,291 reviews) |
| J P Ward & AssociatesStaveley | 5.5 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (48 reviews) |
| Brimington Dental PracticeStaveley | 6.6 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (170 reviews) |
| Peak Smile StudioPilsley | 7.0 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (39 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Scarcliffe with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mansfield, 5.0 miles south-east; the next are Mansfield Woodhouse (5.0 miles south-east) and Sutton in Ashfield (5.1 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mansfield | 1 | 5.0 miles south-east |
| Mansfield Woodhouse | 2 | 5.0 miles south-east |
| Sutton in Ashfield | 3 | 5.1 miles south-east |
| Staveley | 2 | 5.5 miles north-west |
| Pilsley | 1 | 7.0 miles south-west |
| Walton | 1 | 7.0 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Scarcliffe
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), 5.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shine Dental Care MansfieldMansfield Woodhouse | 5.0 (615 reviews) | 5.2 miles south-east |
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 5.0 (371 reviews) | 11.5 miles north-west |
| Green Square Dental and Implant CentreRotherham | 5.0 (207 reviews) | 14.0 miles north |
| One 44 Dental LtdRotherham | 5.0 (161 reviews) | 14.5 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Scarcliffe at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Bolsover |
| NHS dental services | NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 18.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,491 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 30.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 90 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 25.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices |
| Access within Derbyshire | 379th closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.6% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 15 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Bolsover School — 1.3 miles Shirebrook Academy — 1.4 miles The Manor Academy — 4.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,735 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, Mansfield — 5 miles The Orthodontic Practice, Mansfield Woodhouse — 5 miles Thackeray Dental Care, Sutton in Ashfield — 5 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 21 within 10 miles, 72 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 Scarcliffe
The nearest practice to Scarcliffe is THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Mansfield, 5 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 21 practices, and within 20 there are 72.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Chesterfield Orthodontics (7.1 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 15 of the practices around Scarcliffe list clear aligners, the nearest 5 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 Scarcliffe are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Mansfield, 5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 15 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Scarcliffe to THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE is roughly 10 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 130 to 260 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £60 to £115 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 130 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 13.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Scarcliffe
Derbyshire12 nearby locationsBraces and aligner options in Scarcliffe
Orthodontist in Scarcliffe: People weighing up braces or aligners in Scarcliffe can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is relevant to searches focused on both Scarcliffe and the wider Derbyshire area.
Continue your local research
You can continue browsing related location pages including Stony Houghton, Hillstown, Glapwell, Palterton, New Houghton, and Bolsover if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Facts about Scarcliffe
Hillstown is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km north-west of Scarcliffe.
What we know about practices near Scarcliffe
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Scarcliffe. The nearest recorded are THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Mansfield, about 5 miles away; The Orthodontic Practice in Mansfield Woodhouse, about 5 miles away; and Thackeray Dental Care in Sutton in Ashfield, about 5 miles away.
What official data says about Scarcliffe
Scarcliffe 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. 18.4% of Scarcliffe's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.6% of the 1,491 residents in Scarcliffe's census neighbourhood, above 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 Scarcliffe attend schools such as The Bolsover School (1.3 miles) and Shirebrook Academy (1.4 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Scarcliffe falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. The nearest university dental hospital to Scarcliffe is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 15 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
The Orthodontic Journey in Scarcliffe
Starting orthodontic treatment in Scarcliffe can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Scarcliffe
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Scarcliffe — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Scarcliffe
The orthodontic landscape in Scarcliffe offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Scarcliffe
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Scarcliffe. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Scarcliffe
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Scarcliffe, Derbyshire. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Stony Houghton, Hillstown, Glapwell, Palterton, New Houghton, and Bolsover.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Scarcliffe
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Scarcliffe often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Scarcliffe?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Scarcliffe is THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Mansfield, about 5.0 miles to the south-east. The next closest are The Orthodontic Practice (5.0 miles) and Thackeray Dental Care (5.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Scarcliffe?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Scarcliffe, 21 practices within 10 miles and 72 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Scarcliffe?
The nearest practice to Scarcliffe that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Mansfield, about 5.0 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include The Orthodontic Practice (5.0 miles) and Market Place Dental Care (5.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Scarcliffe, 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 Scarcliffe, Derbyshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.