Orthodontic practices near The Elms
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of The Elms, 20 practices within 10 and 80 practices within 20. The closest is Heanor Dental Care, 3.0 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heanor Dental CareHeanor | 3.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.0 (66 reviews) |
| Refine Specialist Dental CareAlfreton | 4.0 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (96 reviews) |
| Dr Serena HoyteIlkeston | 6.5 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Kimberley DentalKimberley | 6.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (251 reviews) |
| Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental CentreDerby | 6.9 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (323 reviews) |
| Kirkby Dental PracticeSutton in Ashfield | 7.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (314 reviews) |
| Hucknall Dental CareHucknall | 8.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (881 reviews) |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 8.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (346 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Elms with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Heanor, 3.0 miles south-east; the next are Alfreton (4.0 miles north) and Ilkeston (6.5 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Heanor | 1 | 3.0 miles south-east |
| Alfreton | 1 | 4.0 miles north |
| Ilkeston | 1 | 6.5 miles south-east |
| Kimberley | 1 | 6.8 miles south-east |
| Derby | 14 | 6.9 miles south |
| Sutton in Ashfield | 2 | 7.6 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 Elms
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Ashbourne Road Dental in Derby (4.9 from 346 reviews), 8.8 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 4.9 (346 reviews) | 8.8 miles south-west |
| Kimberley DentalKimberley | 4.9 (251 reviews) | 6.8 miles south-east |
| Smilestyle Signature Dental CareBasford | 4.9 (217 reviews) | 9.8 miles south-east |
| The Park Dental ClinicDerby | 4.9 (194 reviews) | 9.2 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The Elms 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 20% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,997 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.9% aged 16 to 24 and 37.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 23.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,921 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices |
| Access within Derbyshire | 228th closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.0 miles away, closer than 57% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 24 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Ripley Academy — 0.4 miles John Flamsteed Community School — 1.8 miles Heanor Gate Spencer Academy — 2.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 6 schools, about 6,148 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Heanor Dental Care, Heanor — 3 miles Refine Specialist Dental Care, Alfreton — 4 miles Dr Serena Hoyte, Ilkeston — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 20 within 10 miles, 80 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 The Elms
The Elms is 3 miles from Heanor Dental Care, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 20 practices, and within 20 there are 80.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Park Brace Clinic (9.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Serena Hoyte (6.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 23 of the practices around The Elms list clear aligners, the nearest 4 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 Elms are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Heanor Dental Care, 3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 24 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In The Elms
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Orthodontist in The Elms: People weighing up braces or aligners in The Elms can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Derbyshire.
Nearby location pages
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Greenhillocks, Peasehill, Marehay, Nuttals Park, Porterhouse, and Ripley.
Local context for The Elms
Just under 1 km north, Greenhillocks is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
What official data says about The Elms
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, The Elms sits within NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 20% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,997 residents in the neighbourhood around The Elms, 6.9% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near The Elms attend schools such as The Ripley Academy (0.4 miles) and John Flamsteed Community School (1.8 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. The Elms falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, The Elms is about 24 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield.
Practice data for The Elms
There is no orthodontist on our records in The Elms itself. The nearest recorded are Heanor Dental Care, about 3 miles away; Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 4 miles away; and Dr Serena Hoyte in Ilkeston, about 6 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for The Elms
Orthodontic treatment in The Elms is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in The Elms runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
All Orthodontic Options in The Elms Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in The Elms can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in The Elms — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around The Elms vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. The Elms — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. The Elms's under-16 share sits at 20%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around The Elms, 6.9% of the 1,997 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Derbyshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Regionally, 18.8% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to The Elms are The Ripley Academy (0.4 miles) and John Flamsteed Community School (1.8 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks The Elms among England's more deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to The Elms is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 24 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. There is no orthodontist on our records in The Elms itself. The nearest we do hold are Heanor Dental Care, about 3 miles away; Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 4 miles away; and Dr Serena Hoyte in Ilkeston, about 6 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around The Elms. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around The Elms
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare The Elms, Derbyshire with surrounding locations. Related nearby location pages such as Greenhillocks, Peasehill, Marehay, Nuttals Park, Porterhouse, and Ripley can help you compare a wider local area.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in The Elms
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Elms often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Elms?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Elms is Heanor Dental Care, about 3.0 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Refine Specialist Dental Care (4.0 miles) and Dr Serena Hoyte (6.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Elms?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of The Elms, 20 practices within 10 miles and 80 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Elms?
The nearest practice to The Elms that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Heanor Dental Care, about 3.0 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Refine Specialist Dental Care (4.0 miles) and Kimberley Dental (6.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Elms, Derbyshire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in The Elms, Derbyshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.