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Orthodontic practices near Ticknall

On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Ticknall, 27 practices within 10 and 112 practices within 20. The closest is Hughes and Owen Dental Care in Swadlincote, 4.0 miles south-west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Hughes and Owen Dental CareSwadlincote4.0 miles south-west✓–✓4.8 (103 reviews)
Harmandeep SangheraSwadlincote4.1 miles south-west––––
Alexandra Dental CareSwadlincote4.3 miles south-west✓–✓4.9 (422 reviews)
The Practice @ WillingtonRepton4.6 miles north-west✓–✓4.8 (59 reviews)
Stapenhill Dental CareBurton upon Trent6.0 miles west✓––3.9 (19 reviews)
Beaufort Dental Health CentreSwadlincote6.2 miles west✓––4.9 (352 reviews)
Modwena OrthodonticsBurton upon Trent6.3 miles west✓✓✓4.5 (91 reviews)
Burton Smiles Dental ClinicBurton upon Trent6.3 miles west✓–✓4.9 (246 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Ticknall with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Swadlincote, 4.0 miles south-west; the next are Repton (4.6 miles north-west) and Burton upon Trent (6.0 miles west).

PlacePracticesNearest
Swadlincote44.0 miles south-west
Repton14.6 miles north-west
Burton upon Trent56.0 miles west
Derby146.4 miles north
Findern17.1 miles north
Coalville27.8 miles south-east

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ticknall

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant Centre in Coalville (5.0 from 122 reviews), 7.8 miles south-east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant CentreCoalville5.0 (122 reviews)7.8 miles south-east
Alexandra Dental CareSwadlincote4.9 (422 reviews)4.3 miles south-west
Beaufort Dental Health CentreSwadlincote4.9 (352 reviews)6.2 miles west
Ashbourne Road DentalDerby4.9 (346 reviews)8.0 miles north

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Ticknall at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaSouth Derbyshire
NHS dental servicesNHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationAround the England average
Population642
Residents under 1611.4% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,503 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 21.8% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car7.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre60 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health18.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England
Access within Derbyshire319th closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles)
Aged 10 to 15 vs county6.1% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire
Nearest university dental hospitalBirmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 28 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsGranville Academy — 3.4 miles
Ivanhoe School — 4.2 miles
The Pingle Academy — 4.2 miles
5-year-olds with visible decay18.8% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesHughes and Owen Dental Care, Swadlincote — 4 miles
The Practice @ Willington, Repton — 5 miles
Stapenhill Dental Care, Burton upon Trent — 6 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles27 within 10 miles, 112 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 Ticknall

The nearest practice to Ticknall is Hughes and Owen Dental Care in Swadlincote, 4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 27 practices, and within 20 there are 112.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Charming Smiles (6.6 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 19 of the practices around Ticknall list clear aligners, the nearest 4 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Ticknall are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Hughes and Owen Dental Care in Swadlincote, 4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 28 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Ticknall

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Find orthodontic treatment in Ticknall

Orthodontist in Ticknall: People weighing up braces or aligners in Ticknall can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Derbyshire. Ticknall — a small village with a population of around 642 — is covered on this page specifically.

Where Ticknall sits locally

Ticknall has a population of around 642, making it a small village within Derbyshire. The nearest other location we cover is Calke, around 2 km to the south-east.

Local provider signals in Ticknall

There is no orthodontist on our records in Ticknall itself. The nearest recorded are Hughes and Owen Dental Care in Swadlincote, about 4 miles away; The Practice @ Willington in Repton, about 5 miles away; and Stapenhill Dental Care in Burton upon Trent, about 6 miles away.

Area profile for Ticknall

Ticknall's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Ticknall's under-16 share, 11.4%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Ticknall, 6.1% of the 1,503 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Derbyshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (4), Ticknall has more choice than 56% 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 Ticknall are Granville Academy (3.4 miles) and Ivanhoe School (4.2 miles). Ticknall's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Ticknall is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 28 miles away.

Browse nearby orthodontic locations

If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Calke, Ingleby, Foremark, Barrow upon Trent, Smisby, and Stanton by Bridge.

The Orthodontic Journey in Ticknall

Orthodontic treatment in Ticknall is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Ticknall

Practices serving Ticknall differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Ticknall sits within NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 11.4% of Ticknall's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,503 residents in the neighbourhood around Ticknall, 6.1% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. Ticknall has 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 56% 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 Ticknall are Granville Academy (3.4 miles) and Ivanhoe School (4.2 miles). Ticknall's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Ticknall is about 28 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

Teeth Straightening Options Available in Ticknall

Patients in Ticknall have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.

Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Ticknall

No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ticknall. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Ticknall

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ticknall often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ticknall?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ticknall is Hughes and Owen Dental Care in Swadlincote, about 4.0 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Harmandeep Sanghera (4.1 miles) and Alexandra Dental Care (4.3 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Ticknall?

Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Ticknall, 27 practices within 10 miles and 112 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ticknall?

The nearest practice to Ticknall that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Hughes and Owen Dental Care in Swadlincote, about 4.0 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Alexandra Dental Care (4.3 miles) and The Practice @ Willington (4.6 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ticknall, Derbyshire?

Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ticknall, Derbyshire?

Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.

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TitleTicknall, Derbyshire Smile Straightening
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Published1 June 2022
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