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Orthodontic practices near Tideswell

On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Tideswell; 68 practices within 20. The closest is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, 11.5 miles east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield11.5 miles east––✓5.0 (371 reviews)
The Orthodontic Centre, SheffieldNether Edge12.9 miles north-east✓✓✓4.8 (82 reviews)
Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield13.1 miles north-east–✓✓5.0 (264 reviews)
ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield13.1 miles north-east––✓5.0 (213 reviews)
Charles Clifford Dental HospitalSheffield13.3 miles north-east–––4.1 (170 reviews)
ImpressSheffield13.4 miles north-east–✓✓4.1 (35 reviews)
One Smile Dental - SheffieldSheffield14.0 miles north-east✓✓✓4.6 (61 reviews)
Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield14.2 miles east–✓✓5.0 (143 reviews)

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

Nearest places to Tideswell with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dronfield, 11.5 miles east; the next are Nether Edge (12.9 miles north-east) and Sheffield (13.1 miles north-east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Dronfield111.5 miles east
Nether Edge112.9 miles north-east
Sheffield913.1 miles north-east
Chesterfield314.2 miles east
Marple214.3 miles north-west
Macclesfield1114.5 miles west

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

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Tideswell

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), 11.5 miles east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield5.0 (371 reviews)11.5 miles east
Silk DentalMacclesfield5.0 (288 reviews)15.1 miles west
Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield5.0 (264 reviews)13.1 miles north-east
ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield5.0 (213 reviews)13.1 miles north-east

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

Tideswell at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaDerbyshire Dales
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)Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Population1,647
Residents under 1616.3% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,758 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 24.2% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car11.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre96 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health16.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 milesNone on our register
Access within Derbyshire587th closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles)
Aged 10 to 15 vs county7.3% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire
Nearest university dental hospitalCharles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 13 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsHope Valley College — 4.7 miles
5-year-olds with visible decay18.8% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesThe Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, Dronfield — 12 miles
The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield, Nether Edge — 13 miles
Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign Sheffield, Sheffield — 13 miles
Estimated drive to the nearest practiceabout 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph)
Practices within 10 and 20 miles0 within 10 miles, 68 within 20 miles
Nearest general dentistDean Kennedy Dental Practice — 10 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 Tideswell

The nearest practice to Tideswell is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, 11.5 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. 68 practices are within 20 miles.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse (11.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; One Smile Dental - Sheffield (14 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Tideswell list clear aligners, the nearest 11.5 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 Tideswell are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield in Nether Edge, 12.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 13 miles away.

Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Tideswell to The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse is roughly 25 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 300 to 600 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £135 to £270 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 180 to 300 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 11.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.

Orthodontic Treatment In Tideswell

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Teeth straightening options in Tideswell

Orthodontist in Tideswell: This page was put together for people in Tideswell who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Derbyshire. Tideswell — a small village with a population of around 1,647 — is covered on this page specifically.

The local picture in Tideswell

By ONS classification, Tideswell falls under larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Tideswell falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Tideswell's under-16 share sits at 16.3%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.3% of the 1,758 residents in Tideswell's census neighbourhood, above the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Tideswell; the nearest is about 12 miles away. Regionally, 18.8% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Tideswell attend schools such as Hope Valley College (4.7 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Tideswell sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Tideswell is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 13 miles away.

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Tideswell at a glance

Tideswell has a population of around 1,647, making it a small village within Derbyshire. Wheston is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km west of Tideswell.

What local practice data suggests in Tideswell

There is no orthodontist on our records in Tideswell itself. The nearest we do hold are The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, about 12 miles away; The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield in Nether Edge, about 13 miles away; and Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign Sheffield, about 13 miles away.

Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Tideswell

Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Tideswell helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Tideswell

There's no orthodontist on record in Tideswell itself; the nearest dentist, Dean Kennedy Dental Practice, is about 10 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Classified by ONS as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Tideswell sits within NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 16.3% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.3% of the 1,758 residents in Tideswell's census neighbourhood, above the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. People in Tideswell usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 12 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Tideswell attend schools such as Hope Valley College (4.7 miles). Tideswell 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 Tideswell is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 13 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

Orthodontic Treatments in Tideswell

The orthodontic landscape in Tideswell offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.

Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Tideswell

Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:

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

Frequently Asked Questions in Tideswell

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Tideswell?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Tideswell is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, about 11.5 miles to the east. The next closest are The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield (12.9 miles) and Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign Sheffield (13.1 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Tideswell?

Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Tideswell, 0 practices within 10 miles and 68 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Dronfield, 11.5 miles away.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Tideswell?

The nearest practice to Tideswell that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield in Nether Edge, about 12.9 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include One Smile Dental - Sheffield (14.0 miles) and Chesterfield Orthodontics (14.5 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Tideswell, 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 Tideswell, Derbyshire?

Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.

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TitleTideswell, Derbyshire Teeth Straightening
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Published1 June 2022
Modified11 October 2026
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