Orthodontic practices near Upper Mayfield
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Upper Mayfield; 1 practice within 10 and 48 practices within 20. The closest is Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, 8.9 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthodontics DerbyMarchington | 8.9 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALISTDerby | 11.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| No1 The Orthodontic SpecialistsFindern | 11.9 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 12.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (346 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Practice / Derby Orthodontics (R V Patel)Derby | 13.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 2.3 (6 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic PracticeDerby | 13.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (128 reviews) |
| Bridge Dental and Implant ClinicDerby | 13.3 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (452 reviews) |
| Remarkable Smiles - DerbyDerby | 13.4 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (460 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upper Mayfield with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Marchington, 8.9 miles south; the next are Derby (11.8 miles south-east) and Findern (11.9 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Marchington | 1 | 8.9 miles south |
| Derby | 14 | 11.8 miles south-east |
| Findern | 1 | 11.9 miles south-east |
| Repton | 1 | 13.9 miles south-east |
| Longton | 1 | 15.3 miles west |
| Burton upon Trent | 5 | 15.5 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 Mayfield
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Beaufort Dental Health Centre in Swadlincote (4.9 from 352 reviews), 16.5 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beaufort Dental Health CentreSwadlincote | 4.9 (352 reviews) | 16.5 miles south |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 4.9 (346 reviews) | 12.9 miles south-east |
| Burton Smiles Dental ClinicBurton upon Trent | 4.9 (246 reviews) | 15.5 miles south |
| The Park Dental ClinicDerby | 4.9 (194 reviews) | 15.1 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upper Mayfield at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | East Staffordshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 12.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,018 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 25.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 51 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Staffordshire | 565th closest to an orthodontic practice of 610 places in the county (the county median is 3.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.2% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Staffordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 28 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School — 1.9 miles Ryecroft CofE Middle School — 4.7 miles The JCB Academy — 5.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,276 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Orthodontics Derby, Marchington — 9 miles NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST, Derby — 12 miles No1 The Orthodontic Specialists, Findern — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 48 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | The Staffordshire Clinic — 8 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 Mayfield
From Upper Mayfield the nearest practice is Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, 8.9 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 48.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Orthodontics Derby (8.9 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 22 of the practices around Upper Mayfield list clear aligners, the nearest 8.9 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 Upper Mayfield are commissioned by NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST in Derby, 11.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 28 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Upper Mayfield to Orthodontics Derby is roughly 20 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 230 to 460 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £105 to £205 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 230 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upper Mayfield
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Orthodontist in Upper Mayfield: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Upper Mayfield? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Staffordshire, not just Upper Mayfield.
Useful local orthodontic context for Upper Mayfield
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Upper Mayfield. The nearest we do hold are Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, about 9 miles away; NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST in Derby, about 12 miles away; and No1 The Orthodontic Specialists in Findern, about 12 miles away.
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You can also compare treatment pages for Hangingbridge, Okeover, Snelston, Mapleton, Bellevue, and Calwich if you are weighing up more than one location.
Local snapshot of Upper Mayfield
Hangingbridge is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Upper Mayfield.
What official data says about Upper Mayfield
Upper Mayfield is classified as larger rural: Further from a major town or city. Upper Mayfield sits within NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Upper Mayfield has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.9% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.2% of the 2,018 residents in Upper Mayfield's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across Staffordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Upper Mayfield; the nearest is about 9 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Upper Mayfield are Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (1.9 miles) and Ryecroft CofE Middle School (4.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Upper Mayfield close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Upper Mayfield is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 28 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Upper Mayfield
Many people in Upper Mayfield delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Upper Mayfield
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Upper Mayfield
No orthodontic practice covers Upper Mayfield directly, though The Staffordshire Clinic (about 8 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Classified by ONS as larger rural: Further from a major town or city, Upper Mayfield sits within NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Upper Mayfield's under-16 share, 12.9%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.2% of the 2,018 residents in Upper Mayfield's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across Staffordshire. Upper Mayfield has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. Regionally, 18.8% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Upper Mayfield are served by secondary schools including Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (1.9 miles) and Ryecroft CofE Middle School (4.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Upper Mayfield close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Upper Mayfield is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 28 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Upper Mayfield
Patients in Upper Mayfield have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Upper Mayfield
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 Upper Mayfield. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upper Mayfield
This part of the page places Upper Mayfield, Staffordshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Hangingbridge, Okeover, Snelston, Mapleton, Bellevue, and Calwich.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Upper Mayfield
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upper Mayfield often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upper Mayfield?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upper Mayfield is Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, about 8.9 miles to the south. The next closest are NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST (11.8 miles) and No1 The Orthodontic Specialists (11.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upper Mayfield?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Upper Mayfield, 1 practice within 10 miles and 48 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Marchington, 8.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upper Mayfield?
The nearest practice to Upper Mayfield that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST in Derby, about 11.8 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Ashbourne Road Dental (12.9 miles) and The Practice @ Willington (13.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upper Mayfield, Staffordshire?
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 Upper Mayfield, Staffordshire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.