Orthodontic practices near Smithy Moor
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Smithy Moor; 15 practices within 10 and 95 practices within 20. The closest is K3 Cosmetic Dental Studio in Barnsley, 5.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K3 Cosmetic Dental StudioBarnsley | 5.6 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (331 reviews) |
| Barnsley HospitalBarnsley | 6.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.6 (508 reviews) |
| Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant CentreSheffield | 6.8 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (120 reviews) |
| Trinity House OrthodonticsWakefield | 6.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (183 reviews) |
| One Smile Dental - SheffieldSheffield | 7.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (61 reviews) |
| Mapplewell Dental CentreBarnsley | 8.0 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (249 reviews) |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 8.6 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (264 reviews) |
| SmilelignSheffield | 8.6 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (43 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Smithy Moor with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barnsley, 5.6 miles north-east; the next are Sheffield (6.8 miles south-east) and Wakefield (6.8 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Barnsley | 4 | 5.6 miles north-east |
| Sheffield | 9 | 6.8 miles south-east |
| Wakefield | 2 | 6.8 miles north-east |
| Nether Edge | 1 | 9.6 miles south-east |
| Catcliffe | 1 | 11.0 miles south-east |
| Rotherham | 6 | 11.2 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Smithy Moor
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Smiles in Tandem Dental in Huddersfield (5.0 from 284 reviews), 11.9 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smiles in Tandem DentalHuddersfield | 5.0 (284 reviews) | 11.9 miles north-west |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 5.0 (264 reviews) | 8.6 miles south-east |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 9.6 miles south-east |
| Green Square Dental and Implant CentreRotherham | 5.0 (207 reviews) | 12.6 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Smithy Moor 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,941 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 33.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 16.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 758 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Sheffield | 168th closest to an orthodontic practice of 180 places in the county (the county median is 1.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Sheffield |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 9 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Stocksbridge High School — 1.0 miles Penistone Grammar School — 3.2 miles Bradfield Secondary School — 5.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 784 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | K3 Cosmetic Dental Studio, Barnsley — 6 miles Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre, Sheffield — 7 miles Trinity House Orthodontics, Wakefield — 7 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 15 within 10 miles, 95 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Deepcar Dental Care — 1 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 Smithy Moor
From Smithy Moor the nearest practice is K3 Cosmetic Dental Studio in Barnsley, 5.6 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 95.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre (6.8 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 20 of the practices around Smithy Moor list clear aligners, the nearest 5.6 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 Smithy Moor are commissioned by NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre, 6.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Smithy Moor to K3 Cosmetic Dental Studio is roughly 10 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 150 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 16.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Smithy Moor
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Orthodontist in Smithy Moor: This page was put together for people in Smithy Moor who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Sheffield.
Smithy Moor at a glance
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Local provider signals in Smithy Moor
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Smithy Moor itself. The nearest recorded are K3 Cosmetic Dental Studio in Barnsley, about 6 miles away; Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre, about 7 miles away; and Trinity House Orthodontics in Wakefield, about 7 miles away.
Nearby location pages
Nearby location pages including East Whitwell, Horner House, Shay House, Snowden Hill, Roughbirchworth, and Bracken Moor can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
The local picture in Smithy Moor
ONS classifies Smithy Moor as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 16.5% of Smithy Moor's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.5% of the 1,941 residents in Smithy Moor's census neighbourhood, below the 7% average across Sheffield. People in Smithy Moor usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Regionally, 26.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Smithy Moor attend schools such as Stocksbridge High School (1.0 miles) and Penistone Grammar School (3.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Smithy Moor sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Smithy Moor is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 9 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Smithy Moor
Patients in Smithy Moor have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Smithy Moor — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in Smithy Moor itself; the nearest dentist, Deepcar Dental Care, is about a mile away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Smithy Moor is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 16.5% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Smithy Moor, 6.5% of the 1,941 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7% average across Sheffield, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Smithy Moor usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. 26.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Smithy Moor are Stocksbridge High School (1.0 miles) and Penistone Grammar School (3.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Smithy Moor is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Smithy Moor is about 9 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield. There is no orthodontist on our records in Smithy Moor itself. The closest on record are K3 Cosmetic Dental Studio in Barnsley, about 6 miles away; Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre, about 7 miles away; and Trinity House Orthodontics in Wakefield, about 7 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Smithy Moor
Starting orthodontic treatment in Smithy Moor 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.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Smithy Moor
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Smithy Moor — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Smithy Moor. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Smithy Moor
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Smithy Moor, Sheffield. Nearby pages covering East Whitwell, Horner House, Shay House, Snowden Hill, Roughbirchworth, and Bracken Moor may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Smithy Moor
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Smithy Moor often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Smithy Moor?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Smithy Moor is K3 Cosmetic Dental Studio in Barnsley, about 5.6 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Barnsley Hospital (6.6 miles) and Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre (6.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Smithy Moor?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Smithy Moor, 15 practices within 10 miles and 95 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Barnsley, 5.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Smithy Moor?
The nearest practice to Smithy Moor that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre, about 6.8 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Trinity House Orthodontics (6.8 miles) and One Smile Dental - Sheffield (7.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Smithy Moor, Sheffield?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Smithy Moor, Sheffield?
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.