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Orthodontic practices near Taddington

On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Taddington; 61 practices within 20. The closest is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, 12.9 miles east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield12.9 miles east––✓5.0 (371 reviews)
Fence House DentalMacclesfield13.7 miles west✓–✓5.0 (83 reviews)
Waters Green Dental and Implant ClinicMacclesfield13.8 miles west–––5.0 (47 reviews)
Roe Street Dental Practice MacclesfieldMacclesfield13.9 miles west–––4.9 (343 reviews)
Dr. Reham MoawadMacclesfield14.0 miles west–––5.0 (14 reviews)
Macclesfield OrthodonticsMacclesfield14.0 miles west✓✓✓5.0 (86 reviews)
MAC DentalMacclesfield14.0 miles west✓✓✓4.9 (2,117 reviews)
Bollington Dental PracticeMacclesfield14.1 miles west✓–✓5.0 (113 reviews)

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

Nearest places to Taddington with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dronfield, 12.9 miles east; the next are Macclesfield (13.7 miles west) and Chesterfield (14.7 miles east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Dronfield112.9 miles east
Macclesfield1113.7 miles west
Chesterfield314.7 miles east
Nether Edge115.0 miles north-east
Walton115.0 miles east
Sheffield715.2 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 Taddington

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), 12.9 miles east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield5.0 (371 reviews)12.9 miles east
Silk DentalMacclesfield5.0 (288 reviews)14.3 miles west
Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield5.0 (264 reviews)15.4 miles north-east
ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield5.0 (213 reviews)15.2 miles north-east

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

Taddington at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaDerbyshire Dales
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: Further from a major town or city
DeprivationAround the England average
Population457
Residents under 1614.3% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,654 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 22.7% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car7.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre24 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health16.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 milesNone on our register
Access within Derbyshire601st closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles)
Aged 10 to 15 vs county5.9% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire
Nearest university dental hospitalCharles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 16 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsLady Manners School — 5.1 miles
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy — 5.3 miles
Buxton Community School — 5.5 miles
5-year-olds with visible decay18.8% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesThe Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, Dronfield — 13 miles
Fence House Dental, Macclesfield — 14 miles
Ferndale House Dental Practice, Chesterfield — 15 miles
Estimated drive to the nearest practiceabout 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph)
Practices within 10 and 20 miles0 within 10 miles, 61 within 20 miles
Nearest general dentistDean Kennedy Dental Practice — 10 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 Taddington

The nearest practice to Taddington is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, 12.9 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. 61 practices are within 20 miles.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse (12.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Macclesfield Orthodontics (14 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Taddington list clear aligners, the nearest 12.9 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 Taddington are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Fence House Dental in Macclesfield, 13.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 16 miles away.

Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Taddington to The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse is roughly 30 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 340 to 670 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £155 to £300 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 200 to 340 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.

Orthodontic Treatment In Taddington

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Research orthodontic options in Taddington

Orthodontist in Taddington: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Taddington, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Taddington or another part of Derbyshire. Taddington — a small village with a population of around 457 — is covered on this page specifically.

Where Taddington sits locally

Around 457 people live in Taddington, which is a small village within Derbyshire. Heading north for around 1 km brings you to Priestcliffe, the closest linked location.

Area profile for Taddington

Taddington is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Taddington's under-16 share sits at 14.3%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.9% of the 1,654 residents in Taddington's census neighbourhood, below the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. Taddington has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 13 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Taddington are served by secondary schools including Lady Manners School (5.1 miles) and St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy (5.3 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Taddington is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Taddington is about 16 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield.

Compare nearby areas

You can continue browsing related location pages including Priestcliffe, Millers Dale, Flagg, Wormhill, Chelmorton, and Cressbrook if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.

Practice data for Taddington

No orthodontic practice is recorded in Taddington. The nearest we do hold are The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, about 13 miles away; Fence House Dental in Macclesfield, about 14 miles away; and Ferndale House Dental Practice in Chesterfield, about 15 miles away.

Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Taddington

Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Taddington helps you ask the right questions. 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 Taddington

Taddington has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Dean Kennedy Dental Practice — is about 10 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Taddington — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Taddington's under-16 share sits at 14.3%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Taddington, 5.9% of the 1,654 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Derbyshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Taddington; the nearest is about 13 miles away. 18.8% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Taddington are served by secondary schools including Lady Manners School (5.1 miles) and St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy (5.3 miles). Taddington sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Taddington is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 16 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Taddington

From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Taddington has the full spectrum of options. 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.

Which Treatment Is Right for You?

Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Taddington offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.

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

Frequently Asked Questions in Taddington

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Taddington?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Taddington is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, about 12.9 miles to the east. The next closest are Fence House Dental (13.7 miles) and Waters Green Dental and Implant Clinic (13.8 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Taddington?

Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Taddington, 0 practices within 10 miles and 61 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Dronfield, 12.9 miles away.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Taddington?

The nearest practice to Taddington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Fence House Dental in Macclesfield, about 13.7 miles to the west. Others nearby include Macclesfield Orthodontics (14.0 miles) and MAC Dental (14.0 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Taddington, Derbyshire?

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Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Taddington, Derbyshire?

Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.

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Published1 June 2022
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