Teeth Whitening in The Brushes at a Glance
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 2.2 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice listing private treatment | Brimington Dental Practice, Staveley — 2.4 miles; 21 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Aspire Dental, Chesterfield — 2.9 miles; 7 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | Ferndale House Dental Practice, Chesterfield — 2.9 miles; 10 within 10 miles |
| Adults locally | 6% aged 16 to 24 and 31.4% aged 25 to 49 of 1,559 residents |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Access within Derbyshire | 166th closest to a practice of 609 places in the county; the county median is 3.7 miles |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Private 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. The nearest listing private treatment is Brimington Dental Practice, 2.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | Private | Payment plans | Evenings or weekends | 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) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Brushes with private practices
The closest town with private 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 | 9 | 6.6 miles north |
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.
For a brighter smile, professional whitening is a well-evidenced, non-invasive first step. Patients across The Brushes choose it because the shade lift is calibrated to their teeth and sensitivity. Results can appear in a single in-chair session or build gradually over two to three weeks at home.
The VITA Shade Guide Explained
Colour is tracked on the VITA scale — A1 at the light end through to C4 at the dark. Untreated teeth usually fall around A2–B3 in The Brushes patients, with whitening moving them several grades lighter.
Not all teeth respond equally. Intrinsic staining from tetracycline or fluorosis whitens poorly, yellow tones respond best, and grey tones least. Crowns, veneers and fillings don't change colour at all, which can create mismatches to plan around.
Teeth Whitening in The Brushes — Local Context
As a guide in The Brushes, in-chair whitening runs £300–£700, while a take-home tray kit is usually £200–£450. The Brushes has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Bupa Dental Care — is about 2 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Adult orthodontic demand tends to come from people in their twenties to forties, and in The Brushes's census neighbourhood 31.4% of its 1,559 residents are aged 25 to 49. The Brushes has 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 66% of towns in England. Officially, The Brushes is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. The Brushes's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The Brushes sits within NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to The Brushes is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 7 miles away. Census data puts 16.7% of The Brushes's population at under 16. 18.8% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. See local practice availability in The Brushes →
Professional whitening is legally restricted to registered dental professionals in the UK. Always verify that any clinic offering whitening treatment is registered with the General Dental Council before proceeding.
Managing Sensitivity After Whitening
Some patients feel sensitivity during whitening, particularly in-chair. Using a potassium-nitrate or stannous-fluoride toothpaste for one to two weeks before treatment cuts this significantly, and a desensitising gel can be used between sessions.
For 48 hours afterwards, avoid intensely pigmented foods and drinks — coffee, tea, red wine, berries, tomato sauces — while the enamel is temporarily more porous. Results typically last 12–24 months before a short top-up restores the shade.
Frequently Asked Questions — Teeth Whitening in The Brushes
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.
Where can I get teeth whitening near The Brushes?
The nearest practice to The Brushes that lists private treatment is Brimington Dental Practice in Staveley, about 2.4 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse (2.7 miles) and Ferndale House Dental Practice (2.9 miles).
Which county covers The Brushes?
The Brushes is in Derbyshire.
Is there a dentist near The Brushes?
There's no orthodontist based in The Brushes, though Bupa Dental Care (about 2 miles away) is a general dentist who can carry out an initial assessment and refer on if needed.
How deprived is The Brushes compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, The Brushes is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What NHS area is The Brushes in for dental services?
The Brushes sits within NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning.
Does teeth whitening cause sensitivity?
It's the most common side effect, but usually settles within 24-48 hours. Using a sensitivity toothpaste for two weeks beforehand cuts the risk noticeably — flag any existing sensitivity to your dentist first.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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