Orthodontic practices near The Wheel
On our practice register: 12 practices within 5 miles of The Wheel, 25 practices within 10 and 83 practices within 20. The closest is Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre, 1.8 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant CentreSheffield | 1.8 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (120 reviews) |
| One Smile Dental - SheffieldSheffield | 2.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (61 reviews) |
| SmilelignSheffield | 3.1 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (43 reviews) |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 4.0 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (264 reviews) |
| Portman Dental & Implant ClinicSheffield | 4.1 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (164 reviews) |
| Charles Clifford Dental HospitalSheffield | 4.2 miles south | – | – | – | 4.1 (170 reviews) |
| Smile9 - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 4.3 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (164 reviews) |
| ImpressSheffield | 4.7 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (35 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Wheel with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Sheffield, 1.8 miles south-west; the next are Catcliffe (4.7 miles south-east) and Nether Edge (4.9 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Sheffield | 10 | 1.8 miles south-west |
| Catcliffe | 1 | 4.7 miles south-east |
| Nether Edge | 1 | 4.9 miles south |
| Rotherham | 7 | 5.0 miles south-east |
| Barnsley | 4 | 6.6 miles north-east |
| Wakefield | 1 | 7.8 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 Wheel
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), 9.7 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 5.0 (371 reviews) | 9.7 miles south |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 5.0 (264 reviews) | 4.0 miles south |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 4.8 miles south |
| Green Square Dental and Implant CentreRotherham | 5.0 (207 reviews) | 6.4 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The Wheel at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Sheffield |
| NHS dental services | NHS South Yorkshire 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 | 11.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,351 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.5% aged 16 to 24 and 26.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,126 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 12 practices, more than 79% of towns in England |
| Access within Sheffield | 95th closest to an orthodontic practice of 180 places in the county (the county median is 1.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.8 miles away, closer than 71% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.1% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Sheffield |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 4 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Yewlands Academy — 0.4 miles Ecclesfield School — 0.9 miles Mercia Northridge School — 0.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 8 schools, about 7,989 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre, Sheffield — 2 miles Space Dental, Catcliffe — 5 miles The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield, Nether Edge — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 25 within 10 miles, 83 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 Wheel
The Wheel is 1.8 miles from Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 25 practices, and within 20 there are 83.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre (1.8 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 19 of the practices around The Wheel list clear aligners, the nearest 1.8 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 Wheel are commissioned by NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre, 1.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 4 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In The Wheel
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Orthodontist in The Wheel: Searching for orthodontic treatment in The Wheel? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Sheffield.
Practice signals around The Wheel
We hold no orthodontic practice records in The Wheel itself. The closest on record are Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre, about 2 miles away; Space Dental in Catcliffe, about 5 miles away; and The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield in Nether Edge, about 5 miles away.
Continue your local research
Pages for Ecclesfield, Parson Cross, Wood Seats, Grenoside, Southey Green, and Birley Edge follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
The local picture in The Wheel
By ONS classification, The Wheel falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. The Wheel has a smaller share of children than most areas — 11.8% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.1% of the 1,351 residents in The Wheel's census neighbourhood, below the 7% average across Sheffield. The Wheel has 12 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 79% of towns in England. Regionally, 26.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in The Wheel are served by secondary schools including Yewlands Academy (0.4 miles) and Ecclesfield School (0.9 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. The Wheel's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, The Wheel is about 4 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield.
A quick look at The Wheel
Just under 1 km east, Ecclesfield is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for The Wheel
Orthodontic treatment in The Wheel 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in The Wheel
Practices serving The Wheel differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, The Wheel sits within NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 11.8% of The Wheel's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.1% of the 1,351 residents in The Wheel's census neighbourhood, below the 7% average across Sheffield. The Wheel has 12 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 79% of towns in England. Regionally, 26.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to The Wheel are Yewlands Academy (0.4 miles) and Ecclesfield School (0.9 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, The Wheel sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, The Wheel is about 4 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in The Wheel
The orthodontic landscape in The Wheel offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in The Wheel offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around The Wheel. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around The Wheel
This section helps connect The Wheel, Sheffield to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. Related nearby location pages such as Ecclesfield, Parson Cross, Wood Seats, Grenoside, Southey Green, and Birley Edge can help you compare a wider local area.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in The Wheel
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Wheel often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Wheel?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Wheel is Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre, about 1.8 miles to the south-west. The next closest are One Smile Dental - Sheffield (2.8 miles) and Smilelign (3.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Wheel?
Our register has 12 practices within 5 miles of The Wheel, 25 practices within 10 miles and 83 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Wheel?
The nearest practice to The Wheel that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre, about 1.8 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include One Smile Dental - Sheffield (2.8 miles) and Smile9 - Invisalign Sheffield (4.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Wheel, Sheffield?
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 Wheel, Sheffield?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.