Orthodontic practices near Southwell
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Southwell; 10 practices within 10 and 58 practices within 20. The closest is Kirkgate Dental Surgery in Newark on Trent, 6.2 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkgate Dental SurgeryNewark on Trent | 6.2 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (270 reviews) |
| Pear Tree DentalBurton Joyce | 7.3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (642 reviews) |
| Smile Studio Walk In CentreArnold | 8.6 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (106 reviews) |
| BJS DentalArnold | 8.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (70 reviews) |
| Arnold Dental & Implant CentreArnold | 8.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (544 reviews) |
| Gedling Dental - NottinghamGedling | 9.0 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (258 reviews) |
| Complete OrthodonticsArnold | 9.2 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
| Westdale DentalNottingham | 9.2 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (730 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Southwell with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Newark on Trent, 6.2 miles east; the next are Burton Joyce (7.3 miles south-west) and Arnold (8.6 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Newark on Trent | 1 | 6.2 miles east |
| Burton Joyce | 1 | 7.3 miles south-west |
| Arnold | 5 | 8.6 miles south-west |
| Gedling | 2 | 9.0 miles south-west |
| Nottingham | 12 | 9.2 miles south-west |
| Hucknall | 2 | 9.6 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Southwell
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), 10.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shine Dental Care MansfieldMansfield Woodhouse | 5.0 (615 reviews) | 10.3 miles north-west |
| Gedling Dental - NottinghamGedling | 5.0 (258 reviews) | 9.0 miles south-west |
| Lady Bay Dental CareNottingham | 5.0 (156 reviews) | 12.1 miles south-west |
| Stella Dental NottinghamNottingham | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 12.0 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Southwell at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Newark and Sherwood |
| 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) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 6,757 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,457 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9% aged 16 to 24 and 23.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,238 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Nottinghamshire | 243rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 321 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.7% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Nottinghamshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 30 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Minster School — 0.4 miles Colonel Frank Seely Academy — 5.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,616 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.9% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Kirkgate Dental Surgery, Newark on Trent — 6 miles Pear Tree Dental, Burton Joyce — 7 miles Smile Studio Walk In Centre, Arnold — 9 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 10 within 10 miles, 58 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | NG25 |
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 Southwell
The nearest practice to Southwell is Kirkgate Dental Surgery in Newark on Trent, 6.2 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 10 practices, and within 20 there are 58.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Kirkgate Dental Surgery (6.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Regent Street Clinic Nottingham (12 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Southwell list clear aligners, the nearest 6.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Southwell are commissioned by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Kirkgate Dental Surgery in Newark on Trent, 6.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 30 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Southwell to Kirkgate Dental Surgery is roughly 15 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 160 to 320 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £145 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 11.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Southwell
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Orthodontist in Southwell: Before booking anything in Southwell, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Nottinghamshire and the surrounding area. Southwell — a small town with a population of around 6,757 — is covered on this page specifically.
Area profile for Southwell
By ONS classification, Southwell falls under larger rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Southwell. 16.9% of Southwell's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,457 residents in the neighbourhood around Southwell, 9.7% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Southwell; the nearest is about 6 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.9% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Southwell are served by secondary schools including The Minster School (0.4 miles) and Colonel Frank Seely Academy (5.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Southwell sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Southwell is about 30 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield.
Useful local orthodontic context for Southwell
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Southwell. The closest on record are Kirkgate Dental Surgery in Newark on Trent, about 6 miles away; Pear Tree Dental in Burton Joyce, about 7 miles away; and Smile Studio Walk In Centre, about 9 miles away.
More local pages to browse
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Maythorne, Halloughton, Halam, Hockerton, Thurgarton, and Goverton.
Southwell in numbers
Southwell is home to around 6,757 people, classing it as a small town within Nottinghamshire. Heading north-west for around 1 km brings you to Maythorne, the closest linked location.
The Orthodontic Journey in Southwell
Many people in Southwell 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Southwell runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
All Orthodontic Options in Southwell Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Southwell can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Southwell
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Southwell — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Southwell. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Southwell
These local links are here for anyone comparing Southwell, Nottinghamshire against nearby alternatives. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Maythorne, Halloughton, Halam, Hockerton, Thurgarton, and Goverton.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Southwell
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Southwell often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Southwell?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Southwell is Kirkgate Dental Surgery in Newark on Trent, about 6.2 miles to the east. The next closest are Pear Tree Dental (7.3 miles) and Smile Studio Walk In Centre (8.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Southwell?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Southwell, 10 practices within 10 miles and 58 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Newark on Trent, 6.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Southwell?
The nearest practice to Southwell that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Kirkgate Dental Surgery in Newark on Trent, about 6.2 miles to the east. Others nearby include Pear Tree Dental (7.3 miles) and BJS Dental (8.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Southwell, 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 Southwell, Nottinghamshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.