Orthodontic practices near Shottlegate
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Shottlegate; 18 practices within 10 and 79 practices within 20. The closest is Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental Centre in Derby, 6.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental CentreDerby | 6.7 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (323 reviews) |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 6.7 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (346 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Practice / Derby Orthodontics (R V Patel)Derby | 6.8 miles south | – | – | – | 2.3 (6 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic PracticeDerby | 6.8 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (128 reviews) |
| Remarkable Smiles - DerbyDerby | 7.0 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (460 reviews) |
| Casa DentalDerby | 7.4 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (180 reviews) |
| Derby City Dental CareDerby | 7.5 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (498 reviews) |
| Heanor Dental CareHeanor | 7.6 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.0 (66 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Shottlegate with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Derby, 6.7 miles south-east; the next are Heanor (7.6 miles east) and Alfreton (7.8 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Derby | 14 | 6.7 miles south-east |
| Heanor | 1 | 7.6 miles east |
| Alfreton | 1 | 7.8 miles north-east |
| Findern | 1 | 7.9 miles south |
| Ilkeston | 1 | 9.6 miles south-east |
| Pilsley | 1 | 11.3 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Shottlegate
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Ashbourne Road Dental in Derby (4.9 from 346 reviews), 6.7 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 4.9 (346 reviews) | 6.7 miles south |
| Kimberley DentalKimberley | 4.9 (251 reviews) | 11.6 miles east |
| Smilestyle Signature Dental CareBasford | 4.9 (217 reviews) | 14.5 miles east |
| The Park Dental ClinicDerby | 4.9 (194 reviews) | 8.4 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Shottlegate 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 | 452nd 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 — 25 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Ecclesbourne School — 2.9 miles Belper School and Sixth Form Centre — 3.1 miles John Flamsteed Community School — 4.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,604 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental Centre, Derby — 7 miles Heanor Dental Care, Heanor — 8 miles Refine Specialist Dental Care, Alfreton — 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 | 18 within 10 miles, 79 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 5 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 Shottlegate
From Shottlegate the nearest practice is Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental Centre in Derby, 6.7 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 18 practices, and within 20 there are 79.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Bridge Dental and Implant Clinic (7.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Serena Hoyte (9.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 23 of the practices around Shottlegate list clear aligners, the nearest 6.7 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 Shottlegate are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ashbourne Road Dental in Derby, 6.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 25 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Shottlegate to Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental Centre 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 170 to 350 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 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 Shottlegate
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Orthodontist in Shottlegate: People weighing up braces or aligners in Shottlegate can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Shottlegate or another part of Derbyshire.
Local treatment availability around Shottlegate
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Shottlegate. The closest on record are Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental Centre in Derby, about 7 miles away; Heanor Dental Care, about 8 miles away; and Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 8 miles away.
Nearby location pages
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Cowers Lane, Blackbrook, Hazelwood, Shottle, Windley, and Farnah Green.
The local picture in Shottlegate
Shottlegate — 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. With just 11.8% of residents under 16, Shottlegate skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.3% of the 1,515 residents in Shottlegate's census neighbourhood, below the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. Shottlegate has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Shottlegate are The Ecclesbourne School (2.9 miles) and Belper School and Sixth Form Centre (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Shottlegate sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Shottlegate is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 25 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Shottlegate in numbers
Cowers Lane is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km west of Shottlegate.
The Orthodontic Journey in Shottlegate
Starting orthodontic treatment in Shottlegate can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Shottlegate
Every case in Shottlegate follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Orthodontic Treatments in Shottlegate
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Shottlegate has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Shottlegate 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 Shottlegate. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Shottlegate
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Shottlegate, Derbyshire with surrounding locations. You can keep exploring with related pages for Cowers Lane, Blackbrook, Hazelwood, Shottle, Windley, and Farnah Green.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Shottlegate
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Shottlegate often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Shottlegate?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Shottlegate is Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental Centre in Derby, about 6.7 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Ashbourne Road Dental (6.7 miles) and The Orthodontic Practice / Derby Orthodontics (R V Patel) (6.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Shottlegate?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Shottlegate, 18 practices within 10 miles and 79 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Derby, 6.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Shottlegate?
The nearest practice to Shottlegate that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ashbourne Road Dental in Derby, about 6.7 miles to the south. Others nearby include Derby City Dental Care (7.5 miles) and Heanor Dental Care (7.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Shottlegate, 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 Shottlegate, Derbyshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.