Orthodontic practices near Tuxford
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Tuxford; 33 practices within 20. The closest is Bassetlaw Dental in Worksop, 10.7 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bassetlaw DentalWorksop | 10.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (19 reviews) |
| Bassetlaw HospitalWorksop | 10.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.2 (412 reviews) |
| Robinson & AssociatesWorksop | 10.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.0 (4 reviews) |
| Kirkgate Dental SurgeryNewark on Trent | 11.0 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (270 reviews) |
| Trinity House HuddersfieldWorksop | 11.0 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (48 reviews) |
| TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICSWorksop | 11.0 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Shine Dental Care MansfieldMansfield Woodhouse | 12.8 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (615 reviews) |
| The Forum OrthodonticsBeckingham | 13.3 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (17 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Tuxford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Worksop, 10.7 miles north-west; the next are Newark on Trent (11.0 miles south) and Mansfield Woodhouse (12.8 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Worksop | 5 | 10.7 miles north-west |
| Newark on Trent | 1 | 11.0 miles south |
| Mansfield Woodhouse | 2 | 12.8 miles south-west |
| Beckingham | 1 | 13.3 miles north |
| Mansfield | 1 | 13.7 miles south-west |
| Sutton in Ashfield | 3 | 13.8 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Tuxford
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shine Dental Care Mansfield in Mansfield Woodhouse (5.0 from 615 reviews), 12.8 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shine Dental Care MansfieldMansfield Woodhouse | 5.0 (615 reviews) | 12.8 miles south-west |
| Lincoln OrthodonticsLincoln | 5.0 (581 reviews) | 15.6 miles east |
| Grin OrthodonticsLincoln | 5.0 (65 reviews) | 14.5 miles east |
| Bassetlaw DentalWorksop | 5.0 (19 reviews) | 10.7 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Tuxford at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Bassetlaw |
| 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 2,649 |
| Residents under 16 | 17% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,791 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 | 9% aged 16 to 24 and 26.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 72 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Nottinghamshire | 320th closest to an orthodontic practice of 321 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.6% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Nottinghamshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 27 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Tuxford Academy — 0.3 miles The Dukeries Academy — 4.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,462 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.9% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bassetlaw Dental, Worksop — 11 miles Kirkgate Dental Surgery, Newark on Trent — 11 miles Shine Dental Care Mansfield, Mansfield Woodhouse — 13 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 33 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 Tuxford
The nearest practice to Tuxford is Bassetlaw Dental in Worksop, 10.7 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. 33 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Kirkgate Dental Surgery (11 miles) mentions a free consultation; Lincoln Orthodontics (15.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Tuxford list clear aligners, the nearest 11 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 Tuxford are commissioned by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Kirkgate Dental Surgery in Newark on Trent, 11 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 27 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Tuxford to Bassetlaw Dental 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 280 to 560 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £125 to £250 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 170 to 280 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Tuxford
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Orthodontist in Tuxford: Before booking anything in Tuxford, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Nottinghamshire, not just Tuxford. Tuxford — a small village with a population of around 2,649 — is covered on this page specifically.
Practice signals around Tuxford
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Tuxford. The nearest we do hold are Bassetlaw Dental in Worksop, about 11 miles away; Kirkgate Dental Surgery in Newark on Trent, about 11 miles away; and Shine Dental Care Mansfield in Mansfield Woodhouse, about 13 miles away.
What official data says about Tuxford
Tuxford is classified as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board. Tuxford's under-16 share sits at 17%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,791 residents in the neighbourhood around Tuxford, 7.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Tuxford; the nearest is about 11 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.9% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Tuxford are Tuxford Academy (0.3 miles) and The Dukeries Academy (4.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Tuxford close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Tuxford is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 27 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Tuxford at a glance
Around 2,649 people live in Tuxford, which is a small village within Nottinghamshire. Just around 2 km north, East Markham is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Keep exploring nearby
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for East Markham, Egmanton, West Markham, Laxton, Markham Moor, and Rockley.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Tuxford
Starting orthodontic treatment in Tuxford can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Tuxford
Treatment in Tuxford runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Orthodontic Treatments in Tuxford
The orthodontic landscape in Tuxford offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
How to Choose in Tuxford
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Tuxford practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Tuxford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Tuxford
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Tuxford, Nottinghamshire within a broader nearby area. You can also browse nearby location pages including East Markham, Egmanton, West Markham, Laxton, Markham Moor, and Rockley.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Tuxford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Tuxford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Tuxford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Tuxford is Bassetlaw Dental in Worksop, about 10.7 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Bassetlaw Hospital (10.9 miles) and Robinson & Associates (10.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Tuxford?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Tuxford, 0 practices within 10 miles and 33 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Worksop, 10.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Tuxford?
The nearest practice to Tuxford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Kirkgate Dental Surgery in Newark on Trent, about 11.0 miles to the south. Others nearby include Trinity House Huddersfield (11.0 miles) and TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS (11.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Tuxford, Nottinghamshire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Tuxford, Nottinghamshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.