Orthodontic practices near Shardlow
On our practice register: 6 practices within 5 miles of Shardlow, 34 practices within 10 and 98 practices within 20. The closest is Remarkable Smiles - Alvaston in Derby, 3.5 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remarkable Smiles - AlvastonDerby | 3.5 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (350 reviews) |
| Charming SmilesDerby | 3.8 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (98 reviews) |
| Tamworth Road Dental PracticeLong Eaton | 3.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (458 reviews) |
| Sunshine DentalLong Eaton | 4.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (59 reviews) |
| The Park Brace ClinicDerby | 4.5 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (13 reviews) |
| The Park Dental ClinicDerby | 4.5 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (194 reviews) |
| Derby City Dental CareDerby | 5.6 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (498 reviews) |
| Cavendish Dental PracticeDerby | 5.7 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (884 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Shardlow with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Derby, 3.5 miles north-west; the next are Long Eaton (3.9 miles north-east) and Ilkeston (6.3 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Derby | 14 | 3.5 miles north-west |
| Long Eaton | 3 | 3.9 miles north-east |
| Ilkeston | 1 | 6.3 miles north |
| Rylands | 1 | 7.3 miles north-east |
| Nottingham | 2 | 7.6 miles north-east |
| Findern | 1 | 8.0 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Shardlow
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Ascent Dental Care Loughborough (4.9 from 548 reviews), 9.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ascent Dental Care LoughboroughLoughborough | 4.9 (548 reviews) | 9.7 miles south-east |
| Queen's Road Dental CareRylands | 4.9 (543 reviews) | 7.3 miles north-east |
| The Dental Suite - LeicesterLoughborough | 4.9 (376 reviews) | 9.6 miles south-east |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 4.9 (346 reviews) | 6.7 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Shardlow at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | South Derbyshire |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Population | 637 |
| Residents under 16 | 11.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,652 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.3% aged 16 to 24 and 27.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 126 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 6 practices, more than 64% of towns in England |
| Access within Derbyshire | 289th closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.5 miles away, closer than 52% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.2% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 35 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Castle Donington College — 2.3 miles Chellaston Academy — 3.3 miles Noel-Baker Academy — 3.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 684 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Remarkable Smiles - Alvaston, Derby — 4 miles Tamworth Road Dental Practice, Long Eaton — 4 miles Dr Serena Hoyte, Ilkeston — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 34 within 10 miles, 98 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 3 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 Shardlow
The nearest practice to Shardlow is Remarkable Smiles - Alvaston in Derby, 3.5 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 34 practices, and within 20 there are 98.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Charming Smiles (3.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Serena Hoyte (6.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Shardlow list clear aligners, the nearest 3.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Shardlow are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Remarkable Smiles - Alvaston in Derby, 3.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 35 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Shardlow
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Shardlow, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Shardlow itself or elsewhere in Derbyshire. Shardlow — a small village with a population of around 637 — is covered on this page specifically.
Area profile for Shardlow
Officially, Shardlow is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Shardlow sits within NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Shardlow has a smaller share of children than most areas — 11.4% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Shardlow, 4.2% of the 1,652 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Derbyshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (6), Shardlow has more choice than 64% of towns in England. 18.8% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Shardlow attend schools such as Castle Donington College (2.3 miles) and Chellaston Academy (3.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Shardlow sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Shardlow is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 35 miles away.
Keep exploring nearby
Nearby location pages including Ambaston, Church Wilne, Great Wilne, Aston-on-Trent, Thulston, and Castle Donington can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Local orthodontic signals in Shardlow
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Shardlow itself. The nearest we do hold are Remarkable Smiles - Alvaston in Derby, about 4 miles away; Tamworth Road Dental Practice in Long Eaton, about 4 miles away; and Dr Serena Hoyte in Ilkeston, about 6 miles away.
Local snapshot of Shardlow
Shardlow has a population of around 637, making it a small village within Derbyshire. Just around 2 km north-east, Church Wilne is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Shardlow
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Shardlow helps you ask the right questions. 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.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Shardlow
- 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.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Shardlow
Treatment in Shardlow runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Shardlow
The orthodontic landscape in Shardlow offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Shardlow
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Shardlow — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Shardlow. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Shardlow
These links help widen your research beyond Shardlow, Derbyshire if you're open to travelling a little further. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Ambaston, Church Wilne, Great Wilne, Aston-on-Trent, Thulston, and Castle Donington.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Shardlow
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Shardlow often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Shardlow?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Shardlow is Remarkable Smiles - Alvaston in Derby, about 3.5 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Charming Smiles (3.8 miles) and Tamworth Road Dental Practice (3.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Shardlow?
Our register has 6 practices within 5 miles of Shardlow, 34 practices within 10 miles and 98 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Shardlow?
The nearest practice to Shardlow that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Remarkable Smiles - Alvaston in Derby, about 3.5 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Charming Smiles (3.8 miles) and Tamworth Road Dental Practice (3.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Shardlow, 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 Shardlow, Derbyshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.