Orthodontic practices near Thurgarton
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Thurgarton, 13 practices within 10 and 60 practices within 20. The closest is Pear Tree Dental in Burton Joyce, 5.0 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pear Tree DentalBurton Joyce | 5.0 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (642 reviews) |
| Kirkgate Dental SurgeryNewark on Trent | 6.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (270 reviews) |
| Gedling Dental - NottinghamGedling | 6.9 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (258 reviews) |
| Netherfield Smile CentreGedling | 7.1 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (899 reviews) |
| Smile Studio Walk In CentreArnold | 7.3 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (106 reviews) |
| BJS DentalArnold | 7.4 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (70 reviews) |
| Arnold Dental & Implant CentreArnold | 7.5 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (544 reviews) |
| Complete OrthodonticsArnold | 7.5 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Thurgarton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Burton Joyce, 5.0 miles south-west; the next are Newark on Trent (6.8 miles north-east) and Gedling (6.9 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Burton Joyce | 1 | 5.0 miles south-west |
| Newark on Trent | 1 | 6.8 miles north-east |
| Gedling | 2 | 6.9 miles south-west |
| Arnold | 5 | 7.3 miles west |
| Nottingham | 15 | 7.5 miles south-west |
| Hucknall | 2 | 8.5 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Thurgarton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Gedling Dental - Nottingham (5.0 from 258 reviews), 6.9 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gedling Dental - NottinghamGedling | 5.0 (258 reviews) | 6.9 miles south-west |
| Lady Bay Dental CareNottingham | 5.0 (156 reviews) | 10.0 miles south-west |
| Stella Dental NottinghamNottingham | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 10.2 miles south-west |
| Complete OrthodonticsArnold | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 7.5 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Thurgarton at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Newark and Sherwood |
| NHS dental services | NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 440 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,286 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 21.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 77 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Nottinghamshire | 203rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 321 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.1% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Nottinghamshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 32 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Minster School — 2.4 miles Colonel Frank Seely Academy — 5.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,616 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.9% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Pear Tree Dental, Burton Joyce — 5 miles Kirkgate Dental Surgery, Newark on Trent — 7 miles Gedling Dental - Nottingham, Gedling — 7 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 13 within 10 miles, 60 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 Thurgarton
The nearest practice to Thurgarton is Pear Tree Dental in Burton Joyce, 5 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 13 practices, and within 20 there are 60.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Pear Tree Dental (5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Regent Street Clinic Nottingham (10.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Thurgarton list clear aligners, the nearest 5 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 Thurgarton are commissioned by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Pear Tree Dental in Burton Joyce, 5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 32 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Thurgarton to Pear Tree Dental is roughly 10 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 130 to 260 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £60 to £115 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 130 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Thurgarton
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Orthodontist in Thurgarton: Before booking anything in Thurgarton, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Thurgarton itself or elsewhere in Nottinghamshire. Thurgarton — a small village with a population of around 440 — is covered on this page specifically.
Thurgarton in context
Thurgarton is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board. 16.6% of Thurgarton's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,286 residents in the neighbourhood around Thurgarton, 8.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Thurgarton; the nearest is about 5 miles away. 19.9% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Thurgarton attend schools such as The Minster School (2.4 miles) and Colonel Frank Seely Academy (5.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Thurgarton 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 Thurgarton is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 32 miles away.
Local orthodontic signals in Thurgarton
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Thurgarton. The nearest we do hold are Pear Tree Dental in Burton Joyce, about 5 miles away; Kirkgate Dental Surgery in Newark on Trent, about 7 miles away; and Gedling Dental - Nottingham, about 7 miles away.
About Thurgarton
Thurgarton is home to around 440 people, classing it as a small village within Nottinghamshire. The nearest other location we cover is Goverton, under 1 km to the east.
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Pages for Goverton, Bleasby, Halloughton, Hoveringham, Gibsmere, and Gonalston follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Thurgarton
Starting orthodontic treatment in Thurgarton can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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 Thurgarton follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Orthodontic Treatments in Thurgarton
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Thurgarton has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Thurgarton — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Thurgarton. Thurgarton — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Thurgarton's under-16 share sits at 16.6%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,286 residents in the neighbourhood around Thurgarton, 8.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire. People in Thurgarton usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.9% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Thurgarton attend schools such as The Minster School (2.4 miles) and Colonel Frank Seely Academy (5.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Thurgarton's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Thurgarton is about 32 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Thurgarton. The nearest recorded are Pear Tree Dental in Burton Joyce, about 5 miles away; Kirkgate Dental Surgery in Newark on Trent, about 7 miles away; and Gedling Dental - Nottingham, about 7 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Thurgarton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Thurgarton
These local links are here for anyone comparing Thurgarton, Nottinghamshire against nearby alternatives. Other local pages worth browsing include Goverton, Bleasby, Halloughton, Hoveringham, Gibsmere, and Gonalston.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Thurgarton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Thurgarton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Thurgarton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Thurgarton is Pear Tree Dental in Burton Joyce, about 5.0 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Kirkgate Dental Surgery (6.8 miles) and Gedling Dental - Nottingham (6.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Thurgarton?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Thurgarton, 13 practices within 10 miles and 60 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Thurgarton?
The nearest practice to Thurgarton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Pear Tree Dental in Burton Joyce, about 5.0 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Kirkgate Dental Surgery (6.8 miles) and Netherfield Smile Centre (7.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Thurgarton, Nottinghamshire?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Thurgarton, Nottinghamshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.