Orthodontic practices near Turnditch
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Turnditch; 16 practices within 10 and 77 practices within 20. The closest is Ashbourne Road Dental in Derby, 7.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 7.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (346 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Practice / Derby Orthodontics (R V Patel)Derby | 7.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 2.3 (6 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic PracticeDerby | 7.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (128 reviews) |
| Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental CentreDerby | 7.5 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (323 reviews) |
| Remarkable Smiles - DerbyDerby | 7.5 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (460 reviews) |
| Casa DentalDerby | 7.9 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (180 reviews) |
| NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALISTDerby | 7.9 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Derby City Dental CareDerby | 8.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (498 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Turnditch with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Derby, 7.1 miles south-east; the next are Findern (8.0 miles south) and Heanor (8.8 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Derby | 14 | 7.1 miles south-east |
| Findern | 1 | 8.0 miles south |
| Heanor | 1 | 8.8 miles east |
| Alfreton | 1 | 8.8 miles north-east |
| Ilkeston | 1 | 10.8 miles south-east |
| Repton | 1 | 11.7 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Turnditch
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Ashbourne Road Dental in Derby (4.9 from 346 reviews), 7.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 4.9 (346 reviews) | 7.1 miles south-east |
| Kimberley DentalKimberley | 4.9 (251 reviews) | 12.8 miles east |
| Burton Smiles Dental ClinicBurton upon Trent | 4.9 (246 reviews) | 15.3 miles south |
| The Park Dental ClinicDerby | 4.9 (194 reviews) | 9.0 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Turnditch at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Amber Valley |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 301 |
| Residents under 16 | 15.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,769 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 23.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 56 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Derbyshire | 468th closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.6% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 25 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Ecclesbourne School — 3.7 miles Anthony Gell School — 4.1 miles Belper School and Sixth Form Centre — 4.4 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Ashbourne Road Dental, Derby — 7 miles No1 The Orthodontic Specialists, Findern — 8 miles Heanor Dental Care, Heanor — 9 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 16 within 10 miles, 77 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 5 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 Turnditch
The nearest practice to Turnditch is Ashbourne Road Dental in Derby, 7.1 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 16 practices, and within 20 there are 77.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: No1 The Orthodontic Specialists (8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Serena Hoyte (10.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 23 of the practices around Turnditch list clear aligners, the nearest 7.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Turnditch are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ashbourne Road Dental in Derby, 7.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 25 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Turnditch to Ashbourne Road Dental is roughly 15 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 180 to 370 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £165 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Turnditch
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Orthodontist in Turnditch: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Turnditch often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is relevant to searches focused on both Turnditch and the wider Derbyshire area. Turnditch — a small village with a population of around 301 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local orthodontic signals in Turnditch
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Turnditch. The nearest we do hold are Ashbourne Road Dental in Derby, about 7 miles away; No1 The Orthodontic Specialists in Findern, about 8 miles away; and Heanor Dental Care, about 9 miles away.
What official data says about Turnditch
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Turnditch sits within NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 15.5% of Turnditch's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,769 residents in the neighbourhood around Turnditch, 7.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Turnditch; the nearest is about 7 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Turnditch are served by secondary schools including The Ecclesbourne School (3.7 miles) and Anthony Gell School (4.1 miles). Turnditch's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Turnditch is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 25 miles away.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
Related pages for Hillclifflane, Idridgehay, Cowers Lane, Cross o' th' hands, Ireton Wood, and Windley are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Facts about Turnditch
Turnditch is home to around 301 people, classing it as a small village within Derbyshire. Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Hillclifflane, the closest linked location.
All Orthodontic Options in Turnditch Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Turnditch 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.
Treatment Options in Turnditch — Local Context
Turnditch has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Bupa Dental Care — is about 5 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Turnditch sits within NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 15.5% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Turnditch, 7.6% of the 2,769 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Derbyshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Turnditch usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. Regionally, 18.8% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Turnditch attend schools such as The Ecclesbourne School (3.7 miles) and Anthony Gell School (4.1 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Turnditch sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Turnditch is about 25 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield. There is no orthodontist on our records in Turnditch itself. The nearest we do hold are Ashbourne Road Dental in Derby, about 7 miles away; No1 The Orthodontic Specialists in Findern, about 8 miles away; and Heanor Dental Care, about 9 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Turnditch
Orthodontic treatment in Turnditch 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. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Turnditch follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Turnditch. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Turnditch
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Turnditch, Derbyshire with surrounding locations. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Hillclifflane, Idridgehay, Cowers Lane, Cross o' th' hands, Ireton Wood, and Windley.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Turnditch
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Turnditch often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Turnditch?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Turnditch is Ashbourne Road Dental in Derby, about 7.1 miles to the south-east. The next closest are The Orthodontic Practice / Derby Orthodontics (R V Patel) (7.3 miles) and The Orthodontic Practice (7.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Turnditch?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Turnditch, 16 practices within 10 miles and 77 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Derby, 7.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Turnditch?
The nearest practice to Turnditch that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ashbourne Road Dental in Derby, about 7.1 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST (7.9 miles) and Derby City Dental Care (8.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Turnditch, 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 Turnditch, Derbyshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.