Orthodontic practices near Sturston
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Sturston; 3 practices within 10 and 44 practices within 20. The closest is Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, 9.0 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthodontics DerbyMarchington | 9.0 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| No1 The Orthodontic SpecialistsFindern | 10.0 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
| NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALISTDerby | 10.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 10.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (346 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Practice / Derby Orthodontics (R V Patel)Derby | 10.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 2.3 (6 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic PracticeDerby | 10.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (128 reviews) |
| Bridge Dental and Implant ClinicDerby | 11.2 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (452 reviews) |
| Remarkable Smiles - DerbyDerby | 11.2 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (460 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Sturston with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Marchington, 9.0 miles south; the next are Findern (10.0 miles south-east) and Derby (10.0 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Marchington | 1 | 9.0 miles south |
| Findern | 1 | 10.0 miles south-east |
| Derby | 14 | 10.0 miles south-east |
| Repton | 1 | 12.5 miles south-east |
| Alfreton | 1 | 14.5 miles north-east |
| Burton upon Trent | 5 | 14.7 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Sturston
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Alexandra Dental Care in Swadlincote (4.9 from 422 reviews), 17.7 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Dental CareSwadlincote | 4.9 (422 reviews) | 17.7 miles south |
| Beaufort Dental Health CentreSwadlincote | 4.9 (352 reviews) | 15.8 miles south |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 4.9 (346 reviews) | 10.8 miles south-east |
| Burton Smiles Dental ClinicBurton upon Trent | 4.9 (246 reviews) | 14.7 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Sturston 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 21.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,134 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 32.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,858 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Derbyshire | 533rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.5% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 27 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School — 1.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,276 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Orthodontics Derby, Marchington — 9 miles NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST, Derby — 10 miles No1 The Orthodontic Specialists, Findern — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 3 within 10 miles, 44 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 8 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 Sturston
The nearest practice to Sturston is Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, 9 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 3 practices, and within 20 there are 44.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Orthodontics Derby (9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Serena Hoyte (16.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Sturston list clear aligners, the nearest 9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Sturston are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST in Derby, 10 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 Sturston to Orthodontics Derby is roughly 20 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 230 to 470 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £105 to £210 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 230 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Sturston
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Orthodontist in Sturston: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Sturston? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Derbyshire.
Local snapshot of Sturston
The nearest other location we cover is Airfield Industrial Estate, under 1 km to the west.
Area profile for Sturston
Sturston is classified as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Sturston's under-16 share sits at 21.2%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,134 residents in the neighbourhood around Sturston, 7.5% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Sturston; the nearest is about 9 miles away. 18.8% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Sturston attend schools such as Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (1.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Sturston'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 Sturston is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 27 miles away.
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Pages for Airfield Industrial Estate, Spitalhill, Ashbourne, Osmaston, Bellevue, and Wyaston follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
What local practice data suggests in Sturston
There is no orthodontist on our records in Sturston itself. The nearest recorded are Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, about 9 miles away; NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST in Derby, about 10 miles away; and No1 The Orthodontic Specialists in Findern, about 10 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Sturston
Many people in Sturston delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Sturston
No orthodontic practice covers Sturston directly, though Bupa Dental Care (about 8 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Classified by ONS as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Sturston sits within NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 21.2% of Sturston's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.5% of the 2,134 residents in Sturston's census neighbourhood, above the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. People in Sturston usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. 18.8% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Sturston are served by secondary schools including Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (1.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Sturston falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Sturston is about 27 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Sturston
The orthodontic landscape in Sturston offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Sturston
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Sturston — 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 Sturston. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Sturston
If Sturston, Derbyshire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Airfield Industrial Estate, Spitalhill, Ashbourne, Osmaston, Bellevue, and Wyaston.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Sturston
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Sturston often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Sturston?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Sturston is Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, about 9.0 miles to the south. The next closest are No1 The Orthodontic Specialists (10.0 miles) and NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST (10.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Sturston?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Sturston, 3 practices within 10 miles and 44 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Marchington, 9.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Sturston?
The nearest practice to Sturston that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST in Derby, about 10.0 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Ashbourne Road Dental (10.8 miles) and Derby City Dental Care (11.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Sturston, Derbyshire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Sturston, Derbyshire?
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.