NHS Treatment in Shottlegate at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 11.8% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of 1,515 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Ashbourne Road Dental, Derby — 6.7 miles; 8 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Ecclesbourne School — 2.9 miles Belper School and Sixth Form Centre — 3.1 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — about 25 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.8% of residents in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices listing NHS orthodontics 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. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Ashbourne Road Dental, 6.7 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 6.7 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (346 reviews) |
| Derby City Dental CareDerby | 7.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (498 reviews) |
| Heanor Dental CareHeanor | 7.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.0 (66 reviews) |
| Refine Specialist Dental CareAlfreton | 7.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (96 reviews) |
| NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALISTDerby | 7.9 miles south | ✓ | – | – |
| Cavendish Dental PracticeDerby | 8.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 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 Shottlegate with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Derby, 6.7 miles south; the next are Heanor (7.6 miles east) and Alfreton (7.8 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Derby | 6 | 6.7 miles south |
| Heanor | 1 | 7.6 miles east |
| Alfreton | 1 | 7.8 miles north-east |
| Kimberley | 1 | 11.6 miles east |
| Repton | 1 | 11.8 miles south |
| Sutton in Ashfield | 1 | 13.0 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 |
| Cavendish Dental PracticeDerby | 4.8 (884 reviews) | 8.4 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Shottlegate, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Bupa Dental Care, 5.4 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ashbourne Road Dental, Derby, 6.7 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 25 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Shottlegate are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
NHS orthodontic treatment in Shottlegate follows a structured pathway from your dentist through to a specialist. It's free for eligible under-18s and aimed primarily at children and teenagers with significant malocclusion. The main limitation is waiting time, which can be substantial across Derbyshire.
How Long Is the NHS Wait in Shottlegate?
Many patients in Derbyshire wait 18 months or longer between NHS referral and treatment starting. During this period teeth continue to develop and cases can become more complex. Private treatment, while more expensive, begins promptly and offers far greater choice of treatment type.
What NHS Treatment Costs in Shottlegate
The NHS route covers the whole course, from the specialist assessment to the retainers at the end.
Private treatment in Shottlegate trades cost for speed and choice — around £1,500–£3,500 for metal braces, but starting within weeks and with ceramic, lingual and aligner options on the table.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Shottlegate
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. NHS waiting times in Derbyshire are not fixed — they depend on the referring practice and local demand at the time.
Shottlegate has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Bupa Dental Care — is about 5 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. By national deprivation ranking, Shottlegate is roughly mid-table for England. Regionally, 18.8% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). In the census neighbourhood around Shottlegate, 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. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Shottlegate is about 25 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Shottlegate is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Census data puts only 11.8% of Shottlegate's population at under 16, below the typical share. 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. People in Shottlegate usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Shottlegate itself. The nearest we do hold 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. NHS capacity is limited — practices often have closed lists for new NHS patients, which is why private treatment is the realistic route for many adults and for those who cannot wait.
NHS Brace Eligibility in Shottlegate
Eligibility for NHS braces is decided by a clinical scoring system, not by appearance alone. NHS-contracted orthodontists in Derbyshire apply the same national criteria consistently. Understanding the scoring in advance means a more informed conversation with your dentist.
Adult NHS Orthodontic Access in Shottlegate
Adults (18 and over) are rarely eligible for NHS orthodontic treatment in Shottlegate. NHS funding for adults is generally limited to severe clinical cases — such as jaw surgery patients or those with significant cleft palate-related needs. Cosmetic adult orthodontics is not NHS-funded.
Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Shottlegate
Spotting a developing problem early rarely means treating it straight away. Parents in Shottlegate increasingly bring children for a first assessment around age 7-8. Early review can prevent more complex problems later and simplify treatment when it does begin.
NHS Orthodontics for Children in Shottlegate
Children in Shottlegate who meet the IOTN eligibility threshold are entitled to NHS-funded orthodontic treatment. Referrals are made by the child's dentist once most adult teeth have erupted. NHS treatment for children is almost always metal fixed braces.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Shottlegate
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).
Which county covers Shottlegate?
Shottlegate is in Derbyshire.
What kind of area is Shottlegate?
ONS classifies Shottlegate as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city.
Is Shottlegate a family area?
Around 11.8% of Shottlegate's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census.
Where's the nearest dentist to Shottlegate?
There's no orthodontist based in Shottlegate, though Bupa Dental Care (about 5 miles away) is a general dentist who can carry out an initial assessment and refer on if needed.
Are NHS orthodontists the same as private ones?
Frequently the same specialist, sometimes even the same practice, provides both. The clinical skill doesn't change — what differs between the two routes is appliance choice, waiting time and how personalised the experience is.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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