Orthodontic practices near The Brushes
On our practice register: 7 practices within 5 miles of The Brushes, 23 practices within 10 and 46 practices within 20. The closest is Brimington Dental Practice in Staveley, 2.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brimington Dental PracticeStaveley | 2.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (170 reviews) |
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 2.7 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (371 reviews) |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 2.9 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (143 reviews) |
| Aspire DentalChesterfield | 2.9 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (204 reviews) |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 3.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (122 reviews) |
| J P Ward & AssociatesStaveley | 3.7 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (48 reviews) |
| Smile Care CentreWalton | 3.8 miles south | – | – | – | 4.2 (136 reviews) |
| Crystal Peaks OrthodonticsBeighton | 5.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.3 (13 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Brushes with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Staveley, 2.4 miles south-east; the next are Dronfield (2.7 miles north-west) and Chesterfield (2.9 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Staveley | 2 | 2.4 miles south-east |
| Dronfield | 1 | 2.7 miles north-west |
| Chesterfield | 3 | 2.9 miles south |
| Walton | 1 | 3.8 miles south |
| Beighton | 1 | 5.6 miles north-east |
| Sheffield | 10 | 5.6 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 The Brushes
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), 2.7 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 5.0 (371 reviews) | 2.7 miles north-west |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 5.0 (264 reviews) | 7.6 miles north |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 6.6 miles north |
| Green Square Dental and Implant CentreRotherham | 5.0 (207 reviews) | 9.8 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The Brushes at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Chesterfield |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,559 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6% aged 16 to 24 and 31.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 18.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 425 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 25.5% 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 | 166th closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.4 miles away, closer than 63% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 7 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Whittington Green School — 1.1 miles Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School — 1.8 miles Outwood Academy Newbold — 1.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 4,922 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Brimington Dental Practice, Staveley — 2 miles The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, Dronfield — 3 miles Ferndale House Dental Practice, Chesterfield — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 23 within 10 miles, 46 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa 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 The Brushes
The Brushes is 2.4 miles from Brimington Dental Practice in Staveley, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 23 practices, and within 20 there are 46.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse (2.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Chesterfield Orthodontics (3.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around The Brushes list clear aligners, the nearest 2.7 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 The Brushes are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Chesterfield Orthodontics, 3.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 7 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In The Brushes
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Orthodontist in The Brushes: People weighing up braces or aligners in The Brushes can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. The same guidance applies whether you are based in The Brushes itself or elsewhere in Derbyshire.
Local orthodontic signals in The Brushes
No orthodontic practice is recorded in The Brushes. The nearest recorded are Brimington Dental Practice in Staveley, about 2 miles away; The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, about 3 miles away; and Ferndale House Dental Practice in Chesterfield, about 3 miles away.
About The Brushes
Just around 1 km south, Sheepbridge is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
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Nearby location pages including Sheepbridge, Unstone, Summerley, Apperknowle, Hundall, and Newbold Moor can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
The local picture in The Brushes
ONS classifies The Brushes as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in The Brushes falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. The Brushes's under-16 share sits at 16.7%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.5% of the 1,559 residents in The Brushes's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (7), The Brushes has more choice than 66% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. Families in The Brushes are served by secondary schools including Whittington Green School (1.1 miles) and Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School (1.8 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. The Brushes's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, The Brushes is about 7 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in The Brushes
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, The Brushes has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in The Brushes
Every mainstream option is available to patients in The Brushes — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in The Brushes
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in The Brushes helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in The Brushes
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in The Brushes
There's no orthodontist on record in The Brushes itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about 2 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. The Brushes's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in The Brushes falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 16.7% of The Brushes's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,559 residents in the neighbourhood around The Brushes, 6.5% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. With 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, The Brushes 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. Families in The Brushes are served by secondary schools including Whittington Green School (1.1 miles) and Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School (1.8 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. The Brushes sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to The Brushes is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 7 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around The Brushes. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around The Brushes
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Frequently Asked Questions in The Brushes
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Brushes often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Brushes?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Brushes is Brimington Dental Practice in Staveley, about 2.4 miles to the south-east. The next closest are The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse (2.7 miles) and Ferndale House Dental Practice (2.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Brushes?
Our register has 7 practices within 5 miles of The Brushes, 23 practices within 10 miles and 46 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Brushes?
The nearest practice to The Brushes that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Chesterfield Orthodontics, about 3.2 miles to the south. Others nearby include CRYSTAL PEAKS ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (5.6 miles) and The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield (6.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Brushes, 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 The Brushes, Derbyshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.