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Orthodontic practices near Summerley

On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of Summerley, 27 practices within 10 and 48 practices within 20. The closest is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, 2.3 miles west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield2.3 miles west––✓5.0 (371 reviews)
Brimington Dental PracticeStaveley3.5 miles south-east–––4.5 (170 reviews)
J P Ward & AssociatesStaveley4.2 miles south-east–––4.8 (48 reviews)
Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield4.3 miles south–✓✓5.0 (143 reviews)
Aspire DentalChesterfield4.3 miles south–––4.9 (204 reviews)
Crystal Peaks OrthodonticsBeighton4.6 miles north-east–––4.3 (13 reviews)
Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield4.6 miles south✓✓✓5.0 (122 reviews)
CRYSTAL PEAKS ORTHODONTIC CENTRESheffield4.6 miles north-east✓–––

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

Nearest places to Summerley with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dronfield, 2.3 miles west; the next are Staveley (3.5 miles south-east) and Chesterfield (4.3 miles south).

PlacePracticesNearest
Dronfield12.3 miles west
Staveley23.5 miles south-east
Chesterfield34.3 miles south
Beighton14.6 miles north-east
Sheffield104.6 miles north-east
Walton15.2 miles south

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

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Summerley

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), 2.3 miles west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield5.0 (371 reviews)2.3 miles west
Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield5.0 (264 reviews)6.3 miles north-west
ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield5.0 (213 reviews)5.3 miles north-west
Green Square Dental and Implant CentreRotherham5.0 (207 reviews)8.6 miles north-east

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

Summerley at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaNorth East Derbyshire
NHS dental servicesNHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationAround the England average
Residents under 1613.6% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,814 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally5.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally11.2% aged 16 to 24 and 24.5% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car18.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre174 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health23.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles8 practices, more than 69% of towns in England
Access within Derbyshire159th closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles)
Nearest practice compared2.3 miles away, closer than 65% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county5.8% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire
Nearest university dental hospitalCharles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 6 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsDronfield Henry Fanshawe School — 1.1 miles
Whittington Green School — 2.1 miles
Meadowhead School Academy Trust — 2.2 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles4 schools, about 5,622 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay18.8% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesThe Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, Dronfield — 2 miles
Brimington Dental Practice, Staveley — 4 miles
Ferndale House Dental Practice, Chesterfield — 4 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles27 within 10 miles, 48 within 20 miles
Nearest general dentistBupa Dental Care — 2 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 Summerley

The nearest practice to Summerley is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, 2.3 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 27 practices, and within 20 there are 48.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse (2.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Chesterfield Orthodontics (4.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Summerley list clear aligners, the nearest 2.3 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 Summerley are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Chesterfield Orthodontics, 4.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 6 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Summerley

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Orthodontic services in Summerley

If you are looking for an orthodontist in Summerley, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It connects local orthodontic research in Summerley with the wider Derbyshire area.

Local orthodontic signals in Summerley

There is no orthodontist on our records in Summerley itself. The nearest recorded are The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, about 2 miles away; Brimington Dental Practice in Staveley, about 4 miles away; and Ferndale House Dental Practice in Chesterfield, about 4 miles away.

Continue your local research

If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Apperknowle, Unstone, Holmesdale, The Brushes, Coal Aston, and Hundall.

Where Summerley sits locally

Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Apperknowle, the closest linked location.

What official data says about Summerley

Summerley is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 13.6% of Summerley's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,814 residents in the neighbourhood around Summerley, 5.8% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (8), Summerley has more choice than 69% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Summerley are served by secondary schools including Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School (1.1 miles) and Whittington Green School (2.1 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Summerley's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Summerley is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 6 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.

Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Summerley

Many people in Summerley delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.

What to Ask Before You Commit in Summerley

  • Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
  • What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
  • Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
  • What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
  • What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
  • Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?

From First Photo to Finished Smile in Summerley

Treatment in Summerley runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.

Orthodontic Treatments in Summerley

Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Summerley can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.

Treatment Options in Summerley — Local Context

There's no orthodontist on record in Summerley itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about 2 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Summerley — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Summerley's under-16 share, 13.6%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,814 residents in the neighbourhood around Summerley, 5.8% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. Summerley has 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 69% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Summerley attend schools such as Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School (1.1 miles) and Whittington Green School (2.1 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Summerley close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Summerley is about 6 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield. There is no orthodontist on our records in Summerley itself. The closest on record are The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, about 2 miles away; Brimington Dental Practice in Staveley, about 4 miles away; and Ferndale House Dental Practice in Chesterfield, about 4 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.

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

Frequently Asked Questions in Summerley

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Summerley?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Summerley is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, about 2.3 miles to the west. The next closest are Brimington Dental Practice (3.5 miles) and J P Ward & Associates (4.2 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Summerley?

Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of Summerley, 27 practices within 10 miles and 48 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Summerley?

The nearest practice to Summerley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Chesterfield Orthodontics, about 4.6 miles to the south. Others nearby include CRYSTAL PEAKS ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (4.6 miles) and The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield (5.3 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Summerley, 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 Summerley, 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.

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TitleSummerley, Derbyshire Orthodontics
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified11 October 2026
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