Orthodontic practices near Steeple Grange
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Steeple Grange; 2 practices within 10 and 63 practices within 20. The closest is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 7.3 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refine Specialist Dental CareAlfreton | 7.3 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (96 reviews) |
| Peak Smile StudioPilsley | 8.4 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (39 reviews) |
| Heanor Dental CareHeanor | 10.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.0 (66 reviews) |
| Smile Care CentreWalton | 11.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.2 (136 reviews) |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 11.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (122 reviews) |
| Aspire DentalChesterfield | 11.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (204 reviews) |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 11.7 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (143 reviews) |
| Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental CentreDerby | 11.7 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (323 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Steeple Grange with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Alfreton, 7.3 miles east; the next are Pilsley (8.4 miles north-east) and Heanor (10.8 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Alfreton | 1 | 7.3 miles east |
| Pilsley | 1 | 8.4 miles north-east |
| Heanor | 1 | 10.8 miles south-east |
| Walton | 1 | 11.1 miles north-east |
| Chesterfield | 3 | 11.5 miles north-east |
| Derby | 14 | 11.7 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Steeple Grange
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse (5.0 from 371 reviews), 14.9 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 5.0 (371 reviews) | 14.9 miles north |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 5.0 (143 reviews) | 11.7 miles north-east |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 5.0 (122 reviews) | 11.5 miles north-east |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 4.9 (346 reviews) | 11.8 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Steeple Grange at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Derbyshire Dales |
| NHS dental services | NHS Derby and Derbyshire 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 15.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,574 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.8% aged 16 to 24 and 27.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 19.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,401 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Derbyshire | 473rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 20 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Anthony Gell School — 0.8 miles Highfields School — 4.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 776 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Refine Specialist Dental Care, Alfreton — 7 miles Peak Smile Studio, Pilsley — 8 miles Heanor Dental Care, Heanor — 11 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 | 2 within 10 miles, 63 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 Steeple Grange
From Steeple Grange the nearest practice is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 7.3 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 2 practices, and within 20 there are 63.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Chesterfield Orthodontics (11.5 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 22 of the practices around Steeple Grange list clear aligners, the nearest 7.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Steeple Grange are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 7.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 20 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Steeple Grange to Refine Specialist Dental Care 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 190 to 380 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £85 to £170 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 190 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 19.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Steeple Grange
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Local orthodontic signals in Steeple Grange
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Steeple Grange. The nearest we do hold are Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 7 miles away; Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, about 8 miles away; and Heanor Dental Care, about 11 miles away.
What official data says about Steeple Grange
By ONS classification, Steeple Grange falls under larger rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Steeple Grange falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 15.6% of Steeple Grange's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,574 residents in the neighbourhood around Steeple Grange, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Steeple Grange; the nearest is about 7 miles away. Regionally, 18.8% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Steeple Grange are served by secondary schools including Anthony Gell School (0.8 miles) and Highfields School (4.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Steeple Grange's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Steeple Grange is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 20 miles away.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Steeple Grange
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Steeple Grange often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Steeple Grange?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Steeple Grange is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 7.3 miles to the east. The next closest are Peak Smile Studio (8.4 miles) and Heanor Dental Care (10.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Steeple Grange?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Steeple Grange, 2 practices within 10 miles and 63 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Alfreton, 7.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Steeple Grange?
The nearest practice to Steeple Grange that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 7.3 miles to the east. Others nearby include Heanor Dental Care (10.8 miles) and Chesterfield Orthodontics (11.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Steeple Grange, Derbyshire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Steeple Grange, Derbyshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.