Orthodontic practices near Upper Crabtree
On our practice register: 15 practices within 5 miles of Upper Crabtree, 23 practices within 10 and 60 practices within 20. The closest is Smilelign in Sheffield, 1.2 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SmilelignSheffield | 1.2 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (43 reviews) |
| One Smile Dental - SheffieldSheffield | 1.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (61 reviews) |
| Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant CentreSheffield | 1.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (120 reviews) |
| Portman Dental & Implant ClinicSheffield | 2.0 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (164 reviews) |
| Smile9 - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 2.1 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (164 reviews) |
| Charles Clifford Dental HospitalSheffield | 2.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.1 (170 reviews) |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 2.6 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (264 reviews) |
| ImpressSheffield | 2.8 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (35 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upper Crabtree with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Sheffield, 1.2 miles south-west; the next are Catcliffe (2.9 miles east) and Nether Edge (3.2 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Sheffield | 10 | 1.2 miles south-west |
| Catcliffe | 1 | 2.9 miles east |
| Nether Edge | 1 | 3.2 miles south-west |
| Rotherham | 7 | 3.5 miles east |
| Beighton | 1 | 6.4 miles south-east |
| Dronfield | 1 | 7.7 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Upper Crabtree
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), 7.7 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 5.0 (371 reviews) | 7.7 miles south |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 5.0 (264 reviews) | 2.6 miles south-west |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 3.0 miles south-west |
| Green Square Dental and Implant CentreRotherham | 5.0 (207 reviews) | 5.1 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upper Crabtree at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Sheffield |
| NHS dental services | NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 18.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,698 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 | 11.4% aged 16 to 24 and 26.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 37.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,673 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 29.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 15 practices, more than 85% of towns in England |
| Access within Sheffield | 58th closest to an orthodontic practice of 180 places in the county (the county median is 1.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.2 miles away, closer than 80% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.1% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Sheffield |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 2 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Fir Vale Academy — 0.6 miles E-Act Parkwood Academy — 1.0 miles Astrea Academy Sheffield — 1.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 14 schools, about 14,784 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Smilelign, Sheffield — 1 miles Space Dental, Catcliffe — 3 miles The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield, Nether Edge — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 23 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 Upper Crabtree
The nearest practice to Upper Crabtree is Smilelign in Sheffield, 1.2 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 23 practices, and within 20 there are 60.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: One Smile Dental - Sheffield (1.7 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 19 of the practices around Upper Crabtree list clear aligners, the nearest 1.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Upper Crabtree are commissioned by NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is One Smile Dental - Sheffield, 1.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 2 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upper Crabtree
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What official data says about Upper Crabtree
Upper Crabtree's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 18.6% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.1% of the 1,698 residents in Upper Crabtree's census neighbourhood, above the 7% average across Sheffield. Upper Crabtree has 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 85% of towns in England. Regionally, 26.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Upper Crabtree attend schools such as Fir Vale Academy (0.6 miles) and E-Act Parkwood Academy (1.0 miles). 14 secondary schools are within three miles. Upper Crabtree falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Upper Crabtree is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 2 miles away.
Practice signals around Upper Crabtree
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Upper Crabtree itself. The nearest recorded are Smilelign in Sheffield, about a mile away; Space Dental in Catcliffe, about 3 miles away; and The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield in Nether Edge, about 3 miles away.
Keep exploring nearby
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Fir Vale, Longley, Lower Crabtree, Firth Park, Pismire Hill, and Pitsmoor.
Where Upper Crabtree sits locally
The nearest other location we cover is Fir Vale, under 1 km to the north.
The Orthodontic Journey in Upper Crabtree
Orthodontic treatment in Upper Crabtree is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Upper Crabtree
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Upper Crabtree
Not every practice near Upper Crabtree offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Upper Crabtree — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 18.6% of Upper Crabtree's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,698 residents in the neighbourhood around Upper Crabtree, 8.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7% average across Sheffield. Upper Crabtree has 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 85% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 26.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Upper Crabtree are served by secondary schools including Fir Vale Academy (0.6 miles) and E-Act Parkwood Academy (1.0 miles). 14 secondary schools are within three miles. Upper Crabtree falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Upper Crabtree is about 2 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Upper Crabtree
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Upper Crabtree
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This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Upper Crabtree. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upper Crabtree
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Frequently Asked Questions in Upper Crabtree
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upper Crabtree often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upper Crabtree?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upper Crabtree is Smilelign in Sheffield, about 1.2 miles to the south-west. The next closest are One Smile Dental - Sheffield (1.7 miles) and Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre (1.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upper Crabtree?
Our register has 15 practices within 5 miles of Upper Crabtree, 23 practices within 10 miles and 60 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upper Crabtree?
The nearest practice to Upper Crabtree that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is One Smile Dental - Sheffield, about 1.7 miles to the west. Others nearby include Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre (1.7 miles) and Smile9 - Invisalign Sheffield (2.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upper Crabtree, Sheffield?
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 Upper Crabtree, Sheffield?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.