Orthodontic practices near Sheffield
On our practice register: 12 practices within 5 miles of Sheffield, 25 practices within 10 and 53 practices within 20. The closest is Portman Dental & Implant Clinic in Sheffield, 0.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portman Dental & Implant ClinicSheffield | 0.1 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (164 reviews) |
| Smile9 - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 0.6 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (164 reviews) |
| ImpressSheffield | 0.8 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (35 reviews) |
| Charles Clifford Dental HospitalSheffield | 1.0 miles west | – | – | – | 4.1 (170 reviews) |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 1.1 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (213 reviews) |
| SmilelignSheffield | 1.1 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (43 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Centre, SheffieldNether Edge | 1.3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (82 reviews) |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 1.4 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (264 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Sheffield with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Sheffield, 0.1 miles north-east; the next are Nether Edge (1.3 miles south-west) and Catcliffe (3.3 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Sheffield | 10 | 0.1 miles north-east |
| Nether Edge | 1 | 1.3 miles south-west |
| Catcliffe | 1 | 3.3 miles east |
| Rotherham | 7 | 4.3 miles north-east |
| Beighton | 1 | 5.4 miles south-east |
| Dronfield | 1 | 5.6 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Sheffield
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse (5.0 from 371 reviews), 5.6 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 5.0 (371 reviews) | 5.6 miles south |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 5.0 (264 reviews) | 1.4 miles west |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 1.1 miles south-west |
| Green Square Dental and Implant CentreRotherham | 5.0 (207 reviews) | 5.9 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Sheffield at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Sheffield |
| NHS dental services | NHS South Yorkshire 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 | 556,500 |
| Residents under 16 | 3.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,470 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 0.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 49.6% aged 16 to 24 and 39.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 74.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 8,439 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 12 practices, more than 79% of towns in England |
| Access within Sheffield | 1st closest to an orthodontic practice of 180 places in the county (the county median is 1.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.1 miles away, closer than 98% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 0.9% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Sheffield |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — under a mile |
| Nearest secondary schools | UTC Sheffield City Centre — 0.3 miles All Saints' Catholic High School — 0.7 miles Astrea Academy Sheffield — 0.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 16 schools, about 18,948 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 10 |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 25 within 10 miles, 53 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 Sheffield
The nearest practice to Sheffield is Portman Dental & Implant Clinic in Sheffield, 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 25 practices, and within 20 there are 53.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Portman Dental & Implant Clinic (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; One Smile Dental - Sheffield (1.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Sheffield 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 Sheffield are commissioned by NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smile9 - Invisalign Sheffield, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, under a mile away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Sheffield
Sheffield12 nearby locationsCompare braces and clear aligners in Sheffield
Orthodontist in Sheffield: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Sheffield often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Sheffield. Sheffield — one of the UK's larger cities with a population of around 556,500 — is covered on this page specifically.
Sheffield in numbers
With a population of roughly 556,500, Sheffield is one of the UK's larger cities within Sheffield. Orchard Square is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Sheffield.
Practice signals around Sheffield
Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 10 published orthodontic practices in the database currently link to Sheffield or nearby searches; 8 mention clear aligners or Invisalign; 4 mention fixed braces; 4 include NHS signals and 10 include private treatment signals; 6 mention finance or monthly payment options; 2 mention remote, virtual, or online consultations; access-related signals include parking from 2, wheelchair access from 4, and evening or weekend availability from 4. Nearby practice records include Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General Dentistry, Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign Sheffield, Impress, and One Smile Dental - Sheffield. Practice websites also mention serving areas such as Chapeltown, Ecclesfield, Owlerton, Middlewood, and Wadsley Bridge.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Nearby location pages including Orchard Square, Kelham Island, Burngreave, Little Sheffield, Port Mahon, and Heeley can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
What official data says about Sheffield
Sheffield is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 3.7% of Sheffield's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Sheffield, 0.9% of the 1,470 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7% average across Sheffield, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 12 orthodontic practices within five miles, Sheffield is better served than 79% of towns in England. 26.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Sheffield attend schools such as UTC Sheffield City Centre (0.3 miles) and All Saints' Catholic High School (0.7 miles). 16 secondary schools are within three miles. Sheffield's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Sheffield is under a mile from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Sheffield
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Sheffield has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs. People from Orchard Square, Kelham Island and Burngreave regularly visit orthodontists in Sheffield.
Treatment Options in Sheffield — Local Context
10 local orthodontic practices are listed in our database for Sheffield. Sheffield is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 3.7% of Sheffield's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 0.9% of the 1,470 residents in Sheffield's census neighbourhood, below the 7% average across Sheffield. Sheffield has 12 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 79% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 26.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Sheffield are served by secondary schools including UTC Sheffield City Centre (0.3 miles) and All Saints' Catholic High School (0.7 miles). 16 secondary schools are within three miles. Sheffield falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Sheffield is under a mile from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield. Across the 10 orthodontic practices we hold records for near Sheffield, NHS provision is recorded at 4 and private treatment at 10; 8 advertise clear aligners and 4 advertise fixed braces; 6 mention payment plans or finance; and 2 offer a remote or online first consultation. On practical access, 4 list evening or weekend appointments, 2 mention parking and 4 record step-free or wheelchair access. Their stated catchment covers Chapeltown, Ecclesfield, Owlerton and Middlewood. They reflect what practices state publicly, which is a useful shortlist but not a substitute for asking directly. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces. People from Orchard Square, Kelham Island, and Burngreave regularly make use of Sheffield's orthodontic practices for orthodontic treatment comparison.
The Orthodontic Journey in Sheffield
Starting orthodontic treatment in Sheffield 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. People from Orchard Square, Kelham Island and Burngreave regularly visit orthodontists in Sheffield.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Sheffield
- 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?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Sheffield
We track 10 orthodontic practices serving Sheffield and the surrounding area. Sheffield is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 3.7% of Sheffield's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,470 residents in the neighbourhood around Sheffield, 0.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7% average across Sheffield. Sheffield has 12 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 79% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 26.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Sheffield are UTC Sheffield City Centre (0.3 miles) and All Saints' Catholic High School (0.7 miles). 16 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Sheffield sits among the more deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Sheffield is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, under a mile away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention. People from Orchard Square, Kelham Island, and Burngreave regularly make use of Sheffield's orthodontic practices for starting orthodontic treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Sheffield. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Sheffield
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Sheffield, Sheffield with surrounding locations. Related nearby location pages such as Orchard Square, Kelham Island, Burngreave, Little Sheffield, Port Mahon, and Heeley can help you compare a wider local area.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Sheffield
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Sheffield often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Sheffield?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Sheffield is Portman Dental & Implant Clinic in Sheffield, about 0.1 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Smile9 - Invisalign Sheffield (0.6 miles) and Impress (0.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Sheffield?
Our register has 12 practices within 5 miles of Sheffield, 25 practices within 10 miles and 53 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Sheffield?
The nearest practice to Sheffield that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smile9 - Invisalign Sheffield, about 0.6 miles to the east. Others nearby include The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield (1.3 miles) and One Smile Dental - Sheffield (1.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Sheffield, Sheffield?
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 Sheffield, Sheffield?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.