Orthodontic practices near The Holmes
On our practice register: 15 practices within 5 miles of The Holmes, 20 practices within 10 and 86 practices within 20. The closest is Derby City Dental Care, 0.2 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby City Dental CareDerby | 0.2 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (498 reviews) |
| Casa DentalDerby | 0.2 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (180 reviews) |
| Remarkable Smiles - DerbyDerby | 0.6 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (460 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Practice / Derby Orthodontics (R V Patel)Derby | 0.8 miles west | – | – | – | 2.3 (6 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic PracticeDerby | 0.8 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (128 reviews) |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 1.0 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (346 reviews) |
| The Park Brace ClinicDerby | 1.2 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (13 reviews) |
| The Park Dental ClinicDerby | 1.2 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (194 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Holmes with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Derby, 0.2 miles south; the next are Findern (3.2 miles west) and Repton (6.2 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Derby | 14 | 0.2 miles south |
| Findern | 1 | 3.2 miles west |
| Repton | 1 | 6.2 miles south-west |
| Ilkeston | 1 | 6.7 miles north-east |
| Long Eaton | 3 | 7.9 miles east |
| Heanor | 1 | 8.0 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 Holmes
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Alexandra Dental Care in Swadlincote (4.9 from 422 reviews), 10.9 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Dental CareSwadlincote | 4.9 (422 reviews) | 10.9 miles south |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 4.9 (346 reviews) | 1.0 miles north-west |
| Kimberley DentalKimberley | 4.9 (251 reviews) | 10.5 miles north-east |
| Burton Smiles Dental ClinicBurton upon Trent | 4.9 (246 reviews) | 10.5 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The Holmes at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Derby |
| 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 | 15.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,286 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.2% aged 16 to 24 and 47.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 52.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,419 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 15 practices, more than 85% of towns in England |
| Access within Derby | 2nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 20 places in the county (the county median is 0.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.2 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 3.9% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derby |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 32 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Landau Forte College — 0.5 miles UTC Derby Pride Park — 0.6 miles Derby Cathedral School — 0.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 14 schools, about 17,341 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 116 schools, 47,329 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Derby City Dental Care, Derby — under a mile No1 The Orthodontic Specialists, Findern — 3 miles The Practice @ Willington, Repton — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 20 within 10 miles, 86 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 Holmes
The nearest practice to The Holmes is Derby City Dental Care, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 20 practices, and within 20 there are 86.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Park Brace Clinic (1.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Serena Hoyte (6.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around The Holmes list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Holmes are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Derby City Dental Care, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 32 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In The Holmes
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Orthodontist in The Holmes: People weighing up braces or aligners in The Holmes can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Derby and the surrounding area.
Local orthodontic signals in The Holmes
No orthodontic practice is recorded in The Holmes. The nearest recorded are Derby City Dental Care, under a mile away; No1 The Orthodontic Specialists in Findern, about 3 miles away; and The Practice @ Willington in Repton, about 6 miles away.
Area profile for The Holmes
The Holmes is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. The Holmes's under-16 share sits at 15.9%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 3.9% of the 1,286 residents in The Holmes's census neighbourhood, below the 6.4% average across Derby. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (15), The Holmes has more choice than 85% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near The Holmes attend schools such as Landau Forte College (0.5 miles) and UTC Derby Pride Park (0.6 miles). 14 secondary schools are within three miles. The Holmes's Local Authority area covers 116 schools and 47,329 pupils, according to DfE figures. The Holmes's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to The Holmes is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 32 miles away.
Nearby location pages
Pages for Litchurch, Derby, Little Chester, Darley Abbey, Wilmorton, and Breadsall Hilltop follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Where The Holmes sits locally
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Litchurch, the closest linked location.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in The Holmes
Orthodontic treatment in The Holmes 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in The Holmes
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in The Holmes
Practices serving The Holmes differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. The Holmes is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. 15.9% of The Holmes's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around The Holmes, 3.9% of the 1,286 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Derby, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (15), The Holmes has more choice than 85% of towns in England. Regionally, 18.8% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to The Holmes are Landau Forte College (0.5 miles) and UTC Derby Pride Park (0.6 miles). 14 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 116 schools and 47,329 pupils across The Holmes's Local Authority. The Holmes falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. The nearest university dental hospital to The Holmes is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 32 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in The Holmes
The orthodontic landscape in The Holmes offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in The Holmes
Every mainstream option is available to patients in The Holmes — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around The Holmes. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around The Holmes
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to The Holmes, Derby alone. This page links onward to Litchurch, Derby, Little Chester, Darley Abbey, Wilmorton, and Breadsall Hilltop for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in The Holmes
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Holmes often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Holmes?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Holmes is Derby City Dental Care, about 0.2 miles to the south. The next closest are Casa Dental (0.2 miles) and Remarkable Smiles - Derby (0.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Holmes?
Our register has 15 practices within 5 miles of The Holmes, 20 practices within 10 miles and 86 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Holmes?
The nearest practice to The Holmes that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Derby City Dental Care, about 0.2 miles to the south. Others nearby include Ashbourne Road Dental (1.0 miles) and Cavendish Dental Practice (1.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Holmes, Derby?
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 Holmes, Derby?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.