Orthodontic practices near Swanwick
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Swanwick, 9 practices within 10 and 76 practices within 20. The closest is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 1.9 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refine Specialist Dental CareAlfreton | 1.9 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (96 reviews) |
| Heanor Dental CareHeanor | 4.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.0 (66 reviews) |
| Kirkby Dental PracticeSutton in Ashfield | 6.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (314 reviews) |
| Peak Smile StudioPilsley | 6.8 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (39 reviews) |
| Kimberley DentalKimberley | 7.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (251 reviews) |
| Dr Serena HoyteIlkeston | 8.4 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Hucknall Dental CareHucknall | 8.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (881 reviews) |
| Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental CentreDerby | 8.9 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 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 Swanwick with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Alfreton, 1.9 miles north; the next are Heanor (4.7 miles south-east) and Sutton in Ashfield (6.7 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Alfreton | 1 | 1.9 miles north |
| Heanor | 1 | 4.7 miles south-east |
| Sutton in Ashfield | 3 | 6.7 miles east |
| Pilsley | 1 | 6.8 miles north |
| Kimberley | 1 | 7.9 miles south-east |
| Ilkeston | 1 | 8.4 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 Swanwick
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), 11.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shine Dental Care MansfieldMansfield Woodhouse | 5.0 (615 reviews) | 11.1 miles north-east |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 5.0 (143 reviews) | 11.7 miles north |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 5.0 (122 reviews) | 11.4 miles north |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 4.9 (346 reviews) | 10.7 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Swanwick at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Amber Valley |
| 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 | 12% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,318 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.3% aged 16 to 24 and 21.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 533 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices |
| Access within Derbyshire | 114th closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.9 miles away, closer than 70% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.1% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 22 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Swanwick Hall School — 0.3 miles David Nieper Academy — 1.8 miles The Ripley Academy — 1.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 2,755 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Refine Specialist Dental Care, Alfreton — 2 miles Heanor Dental Care, Heanor — 5 miles Kirkby Dental Practice, Sutton in Ashfield — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 within 10 miles, 76 within 20 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 Swanwick
Swanwick is 1.9 miles from Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 76.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Smilestyle Signature Dental Care (10.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Serena Hoyte (8.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Swanwick list clear aligners, the nearest 1.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Swanwick are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 1.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 22 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Swanwick
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Orthodontist in Swanwick: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Swanwick, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It is relevant to searches focused on both Swanwick and the wider Derbyshire area.
The local picture in Swanwick
Swanwick — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts only 12% of Swanwick's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Swanwick, 5.1% of the 1,318 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Derbyshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Swanwick attend schools such as Swanwick Hall School (0.3 miles) and David Nieper Academy (1.8 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Swanwick among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Swanwick is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 22 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
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Practice signals around Swanwick
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Swanwick itself. The nearest we do hold are Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 2 miles away; Heanor Dental Care, about 5 miles away; and Kirkby Dental Practice in Sutton in Ashfield, about 7 miles away.
Local snapshot of Swanwick
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Swanwick
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Treatment Options in Swanwick — Local Context
What's available in Swanwick depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Swanwick is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Swanwick has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,318 residents in the neighbourhood around Swanwick, 5.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. Regionally, 18.8% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Swanwick attend schools such as Swanwick Hall School (0.3 miles) and David Nieper Academy (1.8 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Swanwick'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 Swanwick is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 22 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Swanwick. The closest on record are Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 2 miles away; Heanor Dental Care, about 5 miles away; and Kirkby Dental Practice in Sutton in Ashfield, about 7 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Swanwick. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Swanwick
These local links are here for anyone comparing Swanwick, Derbyshire against nearby alternatives. This page links onward to Butterley, Nuttals Park, Pentrich, Porterhouse, Codnor Gate, and Greenhillocks for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Swanwick
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Swanwick often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Swanwick?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Swanwick is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 1.9 miles to the north. The next closest are Heanor Dental Care (4.7 miles) and Kirkby Dental Practice (6.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Swanwick?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Swanwick, 9 practices within 10 miles and 76 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Swanwick?
The nearest practice to Swanwick that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 1.9 miles to the north. Others nearby include Heanor Dental Care (4.7 miles) and Kirkby Dental Practice (6.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Swanwick, Derbyshire?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Swanwick, Derbyshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.