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Orthodontic practices near Sookholme

On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Sookholme, 14 practices within 10 and 78 practices within 20. The closest is Shine Dental Care Mansfield in Mansfield Woodhouse, 1.7 miles south.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Shine Dental Care MansfieldMansfield Woodhouse1.7 miles south–✓✓5.0 (615 reviews)
THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEMansfield2.2 miles south✓–––
The Orthodontic PracticeMansfield Woodhouse2.2 miles south✓✓✓4.7 (88 reviews)
Thackeray Dental CareSutton in Ashfield2.3 miles south–––4.9 (305 reviews)
Market Place Dental CareSutton in Ashfield2.6 miles south✓✓✓4.4 (1,291 reviews)
Kirkby Dental PracticeSutton in Ashfield6.2 miles south-west✓✓✓4.4 (314 reviews)
Robinson & AssociatesWorksop8.9 miles north–––3.0 (4 reviews)
Trinity House HuddersfieldWorksop9.0 miles north✓✓✓4.9 (48 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Sookholme with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mansfield Woodhouse, 1.7 miles south; the next are Mansfield (2.2 miles south) and Sutton in Ashfield (2.3 miles south).

PlacePracticesNearest
Mansfield Woodhouse21.7 miles south
Mansfield12.2 miles south
Sutton in Ashfield32.3 miles south
Worksop58.9 miles north
Staveley29.4 miles north-west
Pilsley19.8 miles west

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Sookholme

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), 1.7 miles south.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Shine Dental Care MansfieldMansfield Woodhouse5.0 (615 reviews)1.7 miles south
Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield5.0 (143 reviews)11.2 miles west
Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield5.0 (122 reviews)10.9 miles west
Bassetlaw DentalWorksop5.0 (19 reviews)9.3 miles north

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Sookholme at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaMansfield
NHS dental servicesNHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Residents under 1615.4% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,536 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 29.2% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car8.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre2,871 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health17.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England
Access within Nottinghamshire66th closest to an orthodontic practice of 321 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles)
Nearest practice compared1.7 miles away, closer than 72% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county7% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Nottinghamshire
Nearest university dental hospitalCharles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 19 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsThe Manor Academy — 0.6 miles
The Brunts Academy — 2.0 miles
Queen Elizabeth's Academy — 2.1 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles8 schools, about 8,501 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay19.9% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesShine Dental Care Mansfield, Mansfield Woodhouse — 2 miles
THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, Mansfield — 2 miles
Thackeray Dental Care, Sutton in Ashfield — 2 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles14 within 10 miles, 78 within 20 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 Sookholme

Sookholme is 1.7 miles from Shine Dental Care Mansfield in Mansfield Woodhouse, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 78.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Trinity House Huddersfield (9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Chesterfield Orthodontics (10.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Sookholme list clear aligners, the nearest 1.7 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 Sookholme are commissioned by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Mansfield, 2.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 19 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Sookholme

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Local provider signals in Sookholme

No orthodontic practice is recorded in Sookholme. The closest on record are Shine Dental Care Mansfield in Mansfield Woodhouse, about 2 miles away; THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Mansfield, about 2 miles away; and Thackeray Dental Care in Sutton in Ashfield, about 2 miles away.

Explore more local orthodontic pages

If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Spion Kop, Mansfield Woodhouse, Ravensdale, Church Warsop, Newton Town, and Shirebrook.

Facts about Sookholme

Heading north-east for around 1 km brings you to Spion Kop, the closest linked location.

Area profile for Sookholme

By ONS classification, Sookholme falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Sookholme falls under NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board. 15.4% of Sookholme's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,536 residents in the neighbourhood around Sookholme, 7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire. With 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, Sookholme is better served than 60% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.9% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Sookholme attend schools such as The Manor Academy (0.6 miles) and The Brunts Academy (2.0 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. Sookholme's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Sookholme is about 19 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield.

Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Sookholme

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Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Sookholme 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.

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This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Sookholme. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Sookholme

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Sookholme often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Sookholme?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Sookholme is Shine Dental Care Mansfield in Mansfield Woodhouse, about 1.7 miles to the south. The next closest are THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (2.2 miles) and The Orthodontic Practice (2.2 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Sookholme?

Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Sookholme, 14 practices within 10 miles and 78 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Sookholme?

The nearest practice to Sookholme that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Mansfield, about 2.2 miles to the south. Others nearby include The Orthodontic Practice (2.2 miles) and Market Place Dental Care (2.6 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Sookholme, Nottinghamshire?

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 Sookholme, Nottinghamshire?

Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.

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TitleSookholme, Nottinghamshire Smile Straightening
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Published1 June 2022
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