Orthodontic practices near Upper Hartshay
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Upper Hartshay, 16 practices within 10 and 79 practices within 20. The closest is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 3.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refine Specialist Dental CareAlfreton | 3.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (96 reviews) |
| Heanor Dental CareHeanor | 4.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.0 (66 reviews) |
| Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental CentreDerby | 7.4 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (323 reviews) |
| Dr Serena HoyteIlkeston | 7.8 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Peak Smile StudioPilsley | 8.1 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (39 reviews) |
| Kimberley DentalKimberley | 8.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (251 reviews) |
| Kirkby Dental PracticeSutton in Ashfield | 8.3 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (314 reviews) |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 9.0 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (346 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upper Hartshay with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Alfreton, 3.6 miles north-east; the next are Heanor (4.4 miles south-east) and Derby (7.4 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Alfreton | 1 | 3.6 miles north-east |
| Heanor | 1 | 4.4 miles south-east |
| Derby | 14 | 7.4 miles south |
| Ilkeston | 1 | 7.8 miles south-east |
| Pilsley | 1 | 8.1 miles north |
| Kimberley | 1 | 8.2 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 Upper Hartshay
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), 9.0 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 4.9 (346 reviews) | 9.0 miles south |
| Thackeray Dental CareSutton in Ashfield | 4.9 (305 reviews) | 11.9 miles north-east |
| Kimberley DentalKimberley | 4.9 (251 reviews) | 8.2 miles south-east |
| Smilestyle Signature Dental CareBasford | 4.9 (217 reviews) | 11.3 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upper Hartshay 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 11.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,515 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 26.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 211 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices |
| Access within Derbyshire | 297th closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.6 miles away, closer than 51% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.8% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 23 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Ripley Academy — 1.6 miles Belper School and Sixth Form Centre — 2.0 miles John Flamsteed Community School — 2.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 4,007 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Refine Specialist Dental Care, Alfreton — 4 miles Heanor Dental Care, Heanor — 4 miles Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental Centre, Derby — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 16 within 10 miles, 79 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 Hartshay
Upper Hartshay is 3.6 miles from Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 16 practices, and within 20 there are 79.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Park Brace Clinic (9.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Serena Hoyte (7.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Upper Hartshay list clear aligners, the nearest 3.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Upper Hartshay are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 3.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 23 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upper Hartshay
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Orthodontist in Upper Hartshay: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Upper Hartshay keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Derbyshire.
About Upper Hartshay
Heading north for around 1 km brings you to Lower Hartshay, the closest linked location.
More local pages to browse
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Lower Hartshay, Buckland Hollow, Pentrichlane-end, Heage, Street Lane, and Boothgate.
Useful local orthodontic context for Upper Hartshay
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Upper Hartshay itself. The nearest recorded are Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 4 miles away; Heanor Dental Care, about 4 miles away; and Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental Centre in Derby, about 7 miles away.
Area profile for Upper Hartshay
Upper Hartshay is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Upper Hartshay falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Upper Hartshay's under-16 share, 11.6%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Upper Hartshay, 4.8% of the 1,515 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Derbyshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Upper Hartshay are served by secondary schools including The Ripley Academy (1.6 miles) and Belper School and Sixth Form Centre (2.0 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Upper Hartshay's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Upper Hartshay is about 23 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Upper Hartshay
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Upper Hartshay can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Upper Hartshay — Local Context
Provision in Upper Hartshay varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Upper Hartshay's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Upper Hartshay sits within NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 11.6% of Upper Hartshay's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Upper Hartshay, 4.8% of the 1,515 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Derbyshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Upper Hartshay attend schools such as The Ripley Academy (1.6 miles) and Belper School and Sixth Form Centre (2.0 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Upper Hartshay close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Upper Hartshay is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 23 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Upper Hartshay. The nearest we do hold are Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 4 miles away; Heanor Dental Care, about 4 miles away; and Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental Centre in Derby, about 7 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Upper Hartshay
Orthodontic treatment in Upper Hartshay is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Upper Hartshay runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Upper Hartshay. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upper Hartshay
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Upper Hartshay, Derbyshire within a broader nearby area. For a broader comparison, pages for Lower Hartshay, Buckland Hollow, Pentrichlane-end, Heage, Street Lane, and Boothgate follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Upper Hartshay
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upper Hartshay often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upper Hartshay?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upper Hartshay is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 3.6 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Heanor Dental Care (4.4 miles) and Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental Centre (7.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upper Hartshay?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Upper Hartshay, 16 practices within 10 miles and 79 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upper Hartshay?
The nearest practice to Upper Hartshay that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 3.6 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Heanor Dental Care (4.4 miles) and Kimberley Dental (8.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upper Hartshay, Derbyshire?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Upper Hartshay, Derbyshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.