Orthodontic practices near Summerwood Top
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of Summerwood Top, 26 practices within 10 and 45 practices within 20. The closest is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, 0.9 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 0.9 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (371 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Centre, SheffieldNether Edge | 4.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (82 reviews) |
| ImpressSheffield | 4.2 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (35 reviews) |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 4.2 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (213 reviews) |
| Charles Clifford Dental HospitalSheffield | 4.9 miles north | – | – | – | 4.1 (170 reviews) |
| Portman Dental & Implant ClinicSheffield | 4.9 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (164 reviews) |
| Smile9 - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 4.9 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (164 reviews) |
| Brimington Dental PracticeStaveley | 5.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (170 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Summerwood Top with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dronfield, 0.9 miles south-west; the next are Nether Edge (4.1 miles north) and Sheffield (4.2 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dronfield | 1 | 0.9 miles south-west |
| Nether Edge | 1 | 4.1 miles north |
| Sheffield | 10 | 4.2 miles north |
| Staveley | 2 | 5.0 miles south-east |
| Chesterfield | 3 | 5.3 miles south |
| Beighton | 1 | 5.7 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 Summerwood Top
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), 0.9 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 5.0 (371 reviews) | 0.9 miles south-west |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 5.0 (264 reviews) | 5.2 miles north |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 4.2 miles north |
| Green Square Dental and Implant CentreRotherham | 5.0 (207 reviews) | 9.0 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Summerwood Top at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North East Derbyshire |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 18.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,789 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 26.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 714 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 7 practices, more than 66% of towns in England |
| Access within Derbyshire | 35th closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.9 miles away, closer than 84% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 5 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School — 0.8 miles Meadowhead School Academy Trust — 1.2 miles King Ecgbert School — 2.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 7,509 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, Dronfield — under a mile The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield, Nether Edge — 4 miles Impress, Sheffield — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 26 within 10 miles, 45 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 Summerwood Top
Summerwood Top has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 26 practices, and within 20 there are 45.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Chesterfield Orthodontics (5.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Summerwood Top list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Summerwood Top are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield in Nether Edge, 4.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 5 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Summerwood Top
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Orthodontist in Summerwood Top: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Summerwood Top? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Derbyshire and the surrounding area.
Summerwood Top in numbers
Holmley Common is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Summerwood Top.
The local picture in Summerwood Top
Officially, Summerwood Top is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Summerwood Top falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 18.3% of Summerwood Top's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,789 residents in the neighbourhood around Summerwood Top, 6.1% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. Summerwood Top has 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 66% of towns in England. Regionally, 18.8% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Summerwood Top are Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School (0.8 miles) and Meadowhead School Academy Trust (1.2 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Summerwood Top among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Summerwood Top is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 5 miles away.
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For a broader view, related location pages cover Bowshaw, Dronfield, Holmley Common, Lowedges, Snape Hill, and Gosforth Valley as well as this one.
Local treatment availability around Summerwood Top
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Summerwood Top itself. The nearest we do hold are The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, under a mile away; The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield in Nether Edge, about 4 miles away; and Impress in Sheffield, about 4 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Summerwood Top
Starting orthodontic treatment in Summerwood Top can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Summerwood Top
- 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?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Summerwood Top
Summerwood Top has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Bupa Dental Care — is under a mile away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Officially, Summerwood Top is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Summerwood Top. Summerwood Top's under-16 share sits at 18.3%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.1% of the 1,789 residents in Summerwood Top's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. With 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, Summerwood Top is better served than 66% 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 Summerwood Top attend schools such as Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School (0.8 miles) and Meadowhead School Academy Trust (1.2 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Summerwood Top among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Summerwood Top is about 5 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Summerwood Top
The orthodontic landscape in Summerwood Top offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Summerwood Top
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Summerwood Top — 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 Summerwood Top. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Summerwood Top
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Summerwood Top, Derbyshire with surrounding locations. This page links onward to Bowshaw, Dronfield, Holmley Common, Lowedges, Snape Hill, and Gosforth Valley for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Summerwood Top
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Summerwood Top often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Summerwood Top?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Summerwood Top is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, about 0.9 miles to the south-west. The next closest are The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield (4.1 miles) and Impress (4.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Summerwood Top?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of Summerwood Top, 26 practices within 10 miles and 45 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Summerwood Top?
The nearest practice to Summerwood Top that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield in Nether Edge, about 4.1 miles to the north. Others nearby include Smile9 - Invisalign Sheffield (4.9 miles) and Chesterfield Orthodontics (5.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Summerwood Top, Derbyshire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Summerwood Top, Derbyshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.