Orthodontic practices near Upper Padley
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Upper Padley; 14 practices within 10 and 36 practices within 20. The closest is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, 5.6 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 5.6 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (371 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Centre, SheffieldNether Edge | 6.9 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (82 reviews) |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 7.0 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (213 reviews) |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 7.2 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (264 reviews) |
| ImpressSheffield | 7.4 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (35 reviews) |
| Charles Clifford Dental HospitalSheffield | 7.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.1 (170 reviews) |
| One Smile Dental - SheffieldSheffield | 8.3 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (61 reviews) |
| Portman Dental & Implant ClinicSheffield | 8.3 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (164 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upper Padley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dronfield, 5.6 miles east; the next are Nether Edge (6.9 miles north-east) and Sheffield (7.0 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dronfield | 1 | 5.6 miles east |
| Nether Edge | 1 | 6.9 miles north-east |
| Sheffield | 10 | 7.0 miles north-east |
| Chesterfield | 3 | 9.5 miles south-east |
| Walton | 1 | 10.2 miles south-east |
| Staveley | 2 | 10.3 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Upper Padley
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), 5.6 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 5.0 (371 reviews) | 5.6 miles east |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 5.0 (264 reviews) | 7.2 miles north-east |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 7.0 miles north-east |
| Green Square Dental and Implant CentreRotherham | 5.0 (207 reviews) | 13.9 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upper Padley at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Derbyshire Dales |
| 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 14% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,606 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.7% aged 16 to 24 and 21.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 135 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Derbyshire | 402nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.4% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 7 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | King Ecgbert School — 3.9 miles Silverdale School — 5.1 miles High Storrs School — 5.6 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, Dronfield — 6 miles The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield, Nether Edge — 7 miles ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General Dentistry, Sheffield — 7 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 36 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 Padley
From Upper Padley the nearest practice is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, 5.6 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 are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 36.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse (5.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; One Smile Dental - Sheffield (8.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Upper Padley list clear aligners, the nearest 5.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Upper Padley are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield in Nether Edge, 6.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Upper Padley to The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse is roughly 10 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 150 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upper Padley
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Upper Padley, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Upper Padley or another part of Derbyshire.
More local pages to browse
You can continue browsing related location pages including Nether Padley, Grindleford, Hathersage Booths, Hathersage, Froggatt, and Calver if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Area profile for Upper Padley
ONS classifies Upper Padley as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Upper Padley falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Upper Padley's under-16 share, 14%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Upper Padley, 7.4% of the 1,606 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Derbyshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Upper Padley; the nearest is about 6 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Upper Padley attend schools such as King Ecgbert School (3.9 miles) and Silverdale School (5.1 miles). Upper Padley falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Upper Padley is about 7 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield.
Local context for Upper Padley
Nether Padley is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south of Upper Padley.
Practice data for Upper Padley
There is no orthodontist on our records in Upper Padley itself. The closest on record are The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, about 6 miles away; The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield in Nether Edge, about 7 miles away; and ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General Dentistry in Sheffield, about 7 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Upper Padley
Many people in Upper Padley delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Upper Padley
- 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?
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Upper Padley
Treatment in Upper Padley runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Orthodontic Treatments in Upper Padley
Patients in Upper Padley have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Upper Padley — Local Context
What's available in Upper Padley depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Upper Padley is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Upper Padley falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Upper Padley has a smaller share of children than most areas — 14% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.4% of the 1,606 residents in Upper Padley's census neighbourhood, above the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Upper Padley; the nearest is about 6 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Upper Padley are King Ecgbert School (3.9 miles) and Silverdale School (5.1 miles). Upper Padley falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Upper Padley is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 7 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Upper Padley. The closest on record are The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, about 6 miles away; The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield in Nether Edge, about 7 miles away; and ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General Dentistry in Sheffield, 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.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Upper Padley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upper Padley
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Upper Padley, Derbyshire alone. This page links onward to Nether Padley, Grindleford, Hathersage Booths, Hathersage, Froggatt, and Calver for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Upper Padley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upper Padley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upper Padley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upper Padley is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, about 5.6 miles to the east. The next closest are The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield (6.9 miles) and ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General Dentistry (7.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upper Padley?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Upper Padley, 14 practices within 10 miles and 36 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Dronfield, 5.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upper Padley?
The nearest practice to Upper Padley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield in Nether Edge, about 6.9 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include One Smile Dental - Sheffield (8.3 miles) and Smile9 - Invisalign Sheffield (8.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upper Padley, Derbyshire?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Upper Padley, Derbyshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.