Orthodontic practices near Shottle
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Shottle; 15 practices within 10 and 79 practices within 20. The closest is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 7.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refine Specialist Dental CareAlfreton | 7.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (96 reviews) |
| Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental CentreDerby | 8.1 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (323 reviews) |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 8.1 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (346 reviews) |
| Heanor Dental CareHeanor | 8.2 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.0 (66 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Practice / Derby Orthodontics (R V Patel)Derby | 8.3 miles south | – | – | – | 2.3 (6 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic PracticeDerby | 8.3 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (128 reviews) |
| Remarkable Smiles - DerbyDerby | 8.5 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (460 reviews) |
| Casa DentalDerby | 8.9 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (180 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Shottle with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Alfreton, 7.3 miles north-east; the next are Derby (8.1 miles south-east) and Heanor (8.2 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Alfreton | 1 | 7.3 miles north-east |
| Derby | 14 | 8.1 miles south-east |
| Heanor | 1 | 8.2 miles east |
| Findern | 1 | 9.3 miles south |
| Pilsley | 1 | 10.2 miles north-east |
| Ilkeston | 1 | 10.7 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Shottle
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Ferndale House Dental Practice in Chesterfield (5.0 from 143 reviews), 14.4 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 5.0 (143 reviews) | 14.4 miles north |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 5.0 (122 reviews) | 14.2 miles north |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 4.9 (346 reviews) | 8.1 miles south |
| Kimberley DentalKimberley | 4.9 (251 reviews) | 12.3 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Shottle at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Amber Valley |
| 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 11.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,515 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 19.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 34 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Derbyshire | 473rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.3% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 24 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Anthony Gell School — 3.0 miles Belper School and Sixth Form Centre — 3.7 miles The Ecclesbourne School — 4.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 776 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Refine Specialist Dental Care, Alfreton — 7 miles Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental Centre, Derby — 8 miles Heanor Dental Care, Heanor — 8 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 15 within 10 miles, 79 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 4 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 Shottle
From Shottle the nearest practice is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 7.3 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 15 practices, and within 20 there are 79.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Bridge Dental and Implant Clinic (9.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Serena Hoyte (10.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 23 of the practices around Shottle list clear aligners, the nearest 7.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Shottle are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 7.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 24 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Shottle to Refine Specialist Dental Care is roughly 15 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 190 to 380 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £85 to £170 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 190 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Shottle
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Orthodontist in Shottle: This page was put together for people in Shottle who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Derbyshire.
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If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Cowers Lane, Shottlegate, Spout, Ashleyhay, Turnditch, and Blackbrook may also help.
The local picture in Shottle
Shottle — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Shottle's under-16 share, 11.8%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Shottle, 5.3% of the 1,515 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Derbyshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Shottle usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. 18.8% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Shottle attend schools such as Anthony Gell School (3.0 miles) and Belper School and Sixth Form Centre (3.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Shottle close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Shottle is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 24 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Facts about Shottle
Heading south for around 2 km brings you to Cowers Lane, the closest linked location.
Practice data for Shottle
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Shottle itself. The closest on record are Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 7 miles away; Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental Centre in Derby, about 8 miles away; and Heanor Dental Care, about 8 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Shottle
Orthodontic treatment in Shottle is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Shottle
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Shottle follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Shottle
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Shottle has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Shottle — Local Context
No orthodontic practice covers Shottle directly, though Bupa Dental Care (about 4 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Officially, Shottle is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Shottle sits within NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Shottle's under-16 share, 11.8%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,515 residents in the neighbourhood around Shottle, 5.3% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. Shottle has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. Regionally, 18.8% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Shottle are served by secondary schools including Anthony Gell School (3.0 miles) and Belper School and Sixth Form Centre (3.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Shottle close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Shottle is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 24 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Shottle itself. The nearest we do hold are Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 7 miles away; Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental Centre in Derby, about 8 miles away; and Heanor Dental Care, about 8 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Shottle. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Shottle
These links help widen your research beyond Shottle, Derbyshire if you're open to travelling a little further. You can keep exploring with related pages for Cowers Lane, Shottlegate, Spout, Ashleyhay, Turnditch, and Blackbrook.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Shottle
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Shottle often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Shottle?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Shottle is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 7.3 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental Centre (8.1 miles) and Ashbourne Road Dental (8.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Shottle?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Shottle, 15 practices within 10 miles and 79 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Alfreton, 7.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Shottle?
The nearest practice to Shottle that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 7.3 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Ashbourne Road Dental (8.1 miles) and Heanor Dental Care (8.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Shottle, Derbyshire?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Shottle, Derbyshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.