Orthodontic practices near Scarrington
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Scarrington; 17 practices within 10 and 67 practices within 20. The closest is Pear Tree Dental in Burton Joyce, 5.5 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pear Tree DentalBurton Joyce | 5.5 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (642 reviews) |
| Netherfield Smile CentreGedling | 7.0 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (899 reviews) |
| Gedling Dental - NottinghamGedling | 7.1 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (258 reviews) |
| Kirkgate Dental SurgeryNewark on Trent | 8.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (270 reviews) |
| Complete OrthodonticsArnold | 8.6 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
| Westdale DentalNottingham | 8.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (730 reviews) |
| Hilton Dental Clinic | West Bridgford, NottinghamNottingham | 9.0 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (129 reviews) |
| BJS DentalArnold | 9.3 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (70 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Scarrington with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Burton Joyce, 5.5 miles west; the next are Gedling (7.0 miles west) and Newark on Trent (8.5 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Burton Joyce | 1 | 5.5 miles west |
| Gedling | 2 | 7.0 miles west |
| Newark on Trent | 1 | 8.5 miles north-east |
| Arnold | 5 | 8.6 miles west |
| Nottingham | 16 | 8.6 miles west |
| West Bridgford | 3 | 9.6 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Scarrington
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Gedling Dental - Nottingham (5.0 from 258 reviews), 7.1 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gedling Dental - NottinghamGedling | 5.0 (258 reviews) | 7.1 miles west |
| Lady Bay Dental CareNottingham | 5.0 (156 reviews) | 9.4 miles west |
| Stella Dental NottinghamNottingham | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 10.4 miles west |
| Complete OrthodonticsArnold | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 8.6 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Scarrington at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Rushcliffe |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 12.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,978 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 32.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 187 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Nottinghamshire | 222nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 321 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.7% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Nottinghamshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 37 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Toot Hill School — 2.3 miles The Priory Belvoir Academy — 4.8 miles South Nottinghamshire Academy — 5.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,838 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.9% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Pear Tree Dental, Burton Joyce — 6 miles Netherfield Smile Centre, Gedling — 7 miles Kirkgate Dental Surgery, Newark on Trent — 8 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 | 17 within 10 miles, 67 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Buttercross View Dental Practice — 2 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 Scarrington
From Scarrington the nearest practice is Pear Tree Dental in Burton Joyce, 5.5 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 17 practices, and within 20 there are 67.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Pear Tree Dental (5.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Regent Street Clinic Nottingham (10.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Scarrington list clear aligners, the nearest 5.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Scarrington are commissioned by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Pear Tree Dental in Burton Joyce, 5.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 37 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Scarrington to Pear Tree Dental 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 140 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Scarrington
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Orthodontist in Scarrington: People weighing up braces or aligners in Scarrington can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Nottinghamshire.
About Scarrington
Car Colston is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km north-west of Scarrington.
The local picture in Scarrington
Scarrington is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board. With just 12.3% of residents under 16, Scarrington skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Scarrington, 4.7% of the 2,978 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Scarrington; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Regionally, 19.9% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Scarrington are served by secondary schools including Toot Hill School (2.3 miles) and The Priory Belvoir Academy (4.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Scarrington falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Scarrington is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 37 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Keep exploring nearby
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Screveton, Aslockton, Car Colston, Whatton, Hawksworth, and Thoroton.
Local orthodontic signals in Scarrington
There is no orthodontist on our records in Scarrington itself. The nearest we do hold are Pear Tree Dental in Burton Joyce, about 6 miles away; Netherfield Smile Centre in Gedling, about 7 miles away; and Kirkgate Dental Surgery in Newark on Trent, about 8 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Scarrington
Orthodontic treatment in Scarrington is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Scarrington
- 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
Every case in Scarrington follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Orthodontic Treatments in Scarrington
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Scarrington can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Scarrington 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.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Scarrington. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Scarrington
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Scarrington, Nottinghamshire with surrounding locations. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Screveton, Aslockton, Car Colston, Whatton, Hawksworth, and Thoroton.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Scarrington
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Scarrington often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Scarrington?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Scarrington is Pear Tree Dental in Burton Joyce, about 5.5 miles to the west. The next closest are Netherfield Smile Centre (7.0 miles) and Gedling Dental - Nottingham (7.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Scarrington?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Scarrington, 17 practices within 10 miles and 67 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Burton Joyce, 5.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Scarrington?
The nearest practice to Scarrington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Pear Tree Dental in Burton Joyce, about 5.5 miles to the west. Others nearby include Netherfield Smile Centre (7.0 miles) and Kirkgate Dental Surgery (8.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Scarrington, Nottinghamshire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Scarrington, Nottinghamshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.