Orthodontic practices near South Wheatley
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of South Wheatley; 1 practice within 10 and 32 practices within 20. The closest is The Forum Orthodontics in Beckingham, 5.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Forum OrthodonticsBeckingham | 5.1 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (17 reviews) |
| Bassetlaw HospitalWorksop | 11.0 miles west | – | – | – | 4.2 (412 reviews) |
| Bassetlaw DentalWorksop | 11.2 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (19 reviews) |
| Robinson & AssociatesWorksop | 11.7 miles west | – | – | – | 3.0 (4 reviews) |
| Trinity House HuddersfieldWorksop | 11.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (48 reviews) |
| TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICSWorksop | 11.7 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Doncaster Orthodontics at BJ Julius Dental Surgery - Invisalign, fixed braces and removable bracesAuckley | 12.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
| Nostell Place Dental PracticeDoncaster | 14.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.3 (12 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to South Wheatley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Beckingham, 5.1 miles north-east; the next are Worksop (11.0 miles west) and Auckley (12.4 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Beckingham | 1 | 5.1 miles north-east |
| Worksop | 5 | 11.0 miles west |
| Auckley | 1 | 12.4 miles north-west |
| Doncaster | 7 | 14.3 miles north-west |
| Lincoln | 7 | 14.9 miles south-east |
| Scunthorpe | 4 | 16.6 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 South Wheatley
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), 18.9 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shine Dental Care MansfieldMansfield Woodhouse | 5.0 (615 reviews) | 18.9 miles south-west |
| Lincoln OrthodonticsLincoln | 5.0 (581 reviews) | 15.9 miles south-east |
| Bottesford Dental PracticeScunthorpe | 5.0 (317 reviews) | 16.6 miles north-east |
| One 44 Dental LtdRotherham | 5.0 (161 reviews) | 18.8 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
South Wheatley at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Bassetlaw |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,387 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 | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 25.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 50 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Nottinghamshire | 205th closest to an orthodontic practice of 321 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| 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 — 27 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Elizabethan Academy — 4.4 miles Retford Oaks Academy — 4.9 miles The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough — 5.2 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.9% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Forum Orthodontics, Beckingham — 5 miles Bassetlaw Hospital, Worksop — 11 miles Doncaster Orthodontics at BJ Julius Dental Surgery - Invisalign, fixed braces and removable braces, Auckley — 12 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 | 1 within 10 miles, 32 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 South Wheatley
From South Wheatley the nearest practice is The Forum Orthodontics in Beckingham, 5.1 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 is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 32.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Forum Orthodontics (5.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Lincoln Orthodontics (15.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around South Wheatley list clear aligners, the nearest 5.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around South Wheatley are commissioned by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Trinity House Huddersfield in Worksop, 11.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 27 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from South Wheatley to The Forum Orthodontics 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 130 to 270 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £60 to £120 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 130 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In South Wheatley
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Practice signals around South Wheatley
There is no orthodontist on our records in South Wheatley itself. The nearest recorded are The Forum Orthodontics in Beckingham, about 5 miles away; Bassetlaw Hospital in Worksop, about 11 miles away; and Doncaster Orthodontics at BJ Julius Dental Surgery - Invisalign, fixed braces and removable braces in Auckley, about 12 miles away.
The local picture in South Wheatley
South Wheatley is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. South Wheatley sits within NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. South Wheatley's under-16 share sits at 17.3%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,387 residents in the neighbourhood around South Wheatley, 7.9% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire. South Wheatley has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.9% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to South Wheatley are The Elizabethan Academy (4.4 miles) and Retford Oaks Academy (4.9 miles). South Wheatley falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, South Wheatley is about 27 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield.
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Frequently Asked Questions in South Wheatley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in South Wheatley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to South Wheatley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to South Wheatley is The Forum Orthodontics in Beckingham, about 5.1 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Bassetlaw Hospital (11.0 miles) and Bassetlaw Dental (11.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near South Wheatley?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of South Wheatley, 1 practice within 10 miles and 32 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Beckingham, 5.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near South Wheatley?
The nearest practice to South Wheatley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Trinity House Huddersfield in Worksop, about 11.7 miles to the west. Others nearby include TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS (11.7 miles) and West Parade Dental Care (14.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in South Wheatley, Nottinghamshire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in South Wheatley, Nottinghamshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.