Orthodontic practices near Skegby
On our practice register: 6 practices within 5 miles of Skegby, 15 practices within 10 and 86 practices within 20. The closest is Kirkby Dental Practice in Sutton in Ashfield, 2.1 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkby Dental PracticeSutton in Ashfield | 2.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (314 reviews) |
| Market Place Dental CareSutton in Ashfield | 2.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (1,291 reviews) |
| Thackeray Dental CareSutton in Ashfield | 2.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (305 reviews) |
| THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEMansfield | 2.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| The Orthodontic PracticeMansfield Woodhouse | 2.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (88 reviews) |
| Shine Dental Care MansfieldMansfield Woodhouse | 3.7 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (615 reviews) |
| Refine Specialist Dental CareAlfreton | 6.4 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (96 reviews) |
| Hucknall Dental CareHucknall | 6.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (881 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Skegby with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Sutton in Ashfield, 2.1 miles south; the next are Mansfield (2.7 miles north-east) and Mansfield Woodhouse (2.7 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Sutton in Ashfield | 3 | 2.1 miles south |
| Mansfield | 1 | 2.7 miles north-east |
| Mansfield Woodhouse | 2 | 2.7 miles north-east |
| Alfreton | 1 | 6.4 miles west |
| Hucknall | 2 | 6.8 miles south |
| Pilsley | 1 | 7.3 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Skegby
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shine Dental Care Mansfield in Mansfield Woodhouse (5.0 from 615 reviews), 3.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shine Dental Care MansfieldMansfield Woodhouse | 5.0 (615 reviews) | 3.7 miles north-east |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 5.0 (143 reviews) | 10.6 miles north-west |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 5.0 (122 reviews) | 10.3 miles north-west |
| Stella Dental NottinghamNottingham | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 12.7 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Skegby at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Ashfield |
| NHS dental services | NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 22% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,151 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.9% aged 16 to 24 and 32.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 25.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,742 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 25.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 6 practices, more than 64% of towns in England |
| Access within Nottinghamshire | 82nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 321 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.1 miles away, closer than 67% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.9% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Nottinghamshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 20 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Sutton Community Academy — 0.7 miles Quarrydale Academy — 0.8 miles Ashfield Comprehensive School — 1.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 8,579 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.9% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Kirkby Dental Practice, Sutton in Ashfield — 2 miles THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, Mansfield — 3 miles The Orthodontic Practice, Mansfield Woodhouse — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 15 within 10 miles, 86 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — under a mile |
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 Skegby
The nearest practice to Skegby is Kirkby Dental Practice in Sutton in Ashfield, 2.1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 15 practices, and within 20 there are 86.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: BJS Dental (10.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Chesterfield Orthodontics (10.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Skegby list clear aligners, the nearest 2.1 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 Skegby are commissioned by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Kirkby Dental Practice in Sutton in Ashfield, 2.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 20 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Skegby
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Skegby, 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 Skegby itself or elsewhere in Nottinghamshire.
Local context for Skegby
Sutton Forest Side is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Skegby.
More local pages to browse
Pages for Sutton Forest Side, Sutton in Ashfield, Bleak Hills, Kirkby in Ashfield, Ladybrook, and Stanton Hill follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
What official data says about Skegby
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Skegby sits within NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 22% of Skegby's residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.9% of the 2,151 residents in Skegby's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (6), Skegby has more choice than 64% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.9% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Skegby are Sutton Community Academy (0.7 miles) and Quarrydale Academy (0.8 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Skegby sits among the more deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Skegby is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 20 miles away.
Practice signals around Skegby
There is no orthodontist on our records in Skegby itself. The nearest recorded are Kirkby Dental Practice in Sutton in Ashfield, about 2 miles away; THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Mansfield, about 3 miles away; and The Orthodontic Practice in Mansfield Woodhouse, about 3 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Skegby Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Skegby offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Skegby
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Skegby
Many people in Skegby delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Skegby
Treatment in Skegby runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Skegby. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Skegby
This part of the page places Skegby, Nottinghamshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. For a broader comparison, pages for Sutton Forest Side, Sutton in Ashfield, Bleak Hills, Kirkby in Ashfield, Ladybrook, and Stanton Hill follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Skegby
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Skegby often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Skegby?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Skegby is Kirkby Dental Practice in Sutton in Ashfield, about 2.1 miles to the south. The next closest are Market Place Dental Care (2.4 miles) and Thackeray Dental Care (2.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Skegby?
Our register has 6 practices within 5 miles of Skegby, 15 practices within 10 miles and 86 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Skegby?
The nearest practice to Skegby that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Kirkby Dental Practice in Sutton in Ashfield, about 2.1 miles to the south. Others nearby include Market Place Dental Care (2.4 miles) and THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (2.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Skegby, Nottinghamshire?
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 Skegby, Nottinghamshire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.