Orthodontic practices near The Gutter
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of The Gutter, 21 practices within 10 and 80 practices within 20. The closest is Heanor Dental Care, 4.9 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heanor Dental CareHeanor | 4.9 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.0 (66 reviews) |
| Refine Specialist Dental CareAlfreton | 5.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (96 reviews) |
| Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental CentreDerby | 6.2 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (323 reviews) |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 7.3 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (346 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Practice / Derby Orthodontics (R V Patel)Derby | 7.4 miles south | – | – | – | 2.3 (6 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic PracticeDerby | 7.4 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (128 reviews) |
| Remarkable Smiles - DerbyDerby | 7.5 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (460 reviews) |
| Dr Serena HoyteIlkeston | 7.6 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Gutter with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Heanor, 4.9 miles east; the next are Alfreton (5.4 miles north-east) and Derby (6.2 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Heanor | 1 | 4.9 miles east |
| Alfreton | 1 | 5.4 miles north-east |
| Derby | 14 | 6.2 miles south |
| Ilkeston | 1 | 7.6 miles south-east |
| Kimberley | 1 | 8.9 miles east |
| Findern | 1 | 9.3 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of The Gutter
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), 7.3 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 4.9 (346 reviews) | 7.3 miles south |
| Kimberley DentalKimberley | 4.9 (251 reviews) | 8.9 miles east |
| Smilestyle Signature Dental CareBasford | 4.9 (217 reviews) | 11.9 miles east |
| The Park Dental ClinicDerby | 4.9 (194 reviews) | 8.3 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The Gutter 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 | 20.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,837 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 11.1% aged 16 to 24 and 30.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,839 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 11.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Derbyshire | 375th closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.1% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 24 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Belper School and Sixth Form Centre — 0.4 miles John Flamsteed Community School — 1.6 miles The Ripley Academy — 3.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 2,982 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Heanor Dental Care, Heanor — 5 miles Refine Specialist Dental Care, Alfreton — 5 miles Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental Centre, Derby — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 21 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 Gutter
The Gutter is 4.9 miles from Heanor Dental Care, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 21 practices, and within 20 there are 80.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Park Brace Clinic (8.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Serena Hoyte (7.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 23 of the practices around The Gutter list clear aligners, the nearest 5.4 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 Gutter are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Heanor Dental Care, 4.9 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 Gutter
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Orthodontist in The Gutter: This page was put together for people in The Gutter who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. The same guidance applies whether you are based in The Gutter itself or elsewhere in Derbyshire.
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You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for White Moor, Far Laund, Boothgate, Bargate, Belper, and Cowhill.
The local picture in The Gutter
The Gutter — 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 Gutter's under-16 share sits at 20.1%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 9.1% of the 1,837 residents in The Gutter's census neighbourhood, above the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in The Gutter are served by secondary schools including Belper School and Sixth Form Centre (0.4 miles) and John Flamsteed Community School (1.6 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. The Gutter falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to The Gutter is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 24 miles away.
Practice data for The Gutter
There is no orthodontist on our records in The Gutter itself. The nearest recorded are Heanor Dental Care, about 5 miles away; Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 5 miles away; and Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental Centre in Derby, about 6 miles away.
Where The Gutter sits locally
The nearest other location we cover is White Moor, under 1 km to the north.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for The Gutter
Many people in The Gutter delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in The Gutter follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in The Gutter
Patients in The Gutter have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in The Gutter — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving The Gutter. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, The Gutter sits within NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. The Gutter's under-16 share sits at 20.1%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around The Gutter, 9.1% of the 1,837 residents are aged 10 to 15, above 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. The closest secondary schools to The Gutter are Belper School and Sixth Form Centre (0.4 miles) and John Flamsteed Community School (1.6 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. The Gutter falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to The Gutter is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 24 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in The Gutter itself. The nearest recorded are Heanor Dental Care, about 5 miles away; Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 5 miles away; and Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental Centre in Derby, 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 Gutter. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around The Gutter
If The Gutter, Derbyshire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. If you're still deciding, related pages for White Moor, Far Laund, Boothgate, Bargate, Belper, and Cowhill may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in The Gutter
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Gutter often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Gutter?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Gutter is Heanor Dental Care, about 4.9 miles to the east. The next closest are Refine Specialist Dental Care (5.4 miles) and Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental Centre (6.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Gutter?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of The Gutter, 21 practices within 10 miles and 80 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Gutter?
The nearest practice to The Gutter that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Heanor Dental Care, about 4.9 miles to the east. Others nearby include Refine Specialist Dental Care (5.4 miles) and Ashbourne Road Dental (7.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Gutter, Derbyshire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in The Gutter, Derbyshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.