Orthodontic practices near Upperwood
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Upperwood; 6 practices within 10 and 58 practices within 20. The closest is Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, 7.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak Smile StudioPilsley | 7.2 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (39 reviews) |
| Refine Specialist Dental CareAlfreton | 7.5 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (96 reviews) |
| Smile Care CentreWalton | 9.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.2 (136 reviews) |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 9.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (122 reviews) |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 9.9 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (143 reviews) |
| Aspire DentalChesterfield | 9.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (204 reviews) |
| Brimington Dental PracticeStaveley | 11.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (170 reviews) |
| Heanor Dental CareHeanor | 12.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.0 (66 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upperwood with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Pilsley, 7.2 miles north-east; the next are Alfreton (7.5 miles east) and Walton (9.4 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Pilsley | 1 | 7.2 miles north-east |
| Alfreton | 1 | 7.5 miles east |
| Walton | 1 | 9.4 miles north-east |
| Chesterfield | 3 | 9.8 miles north-east |
| Staveley | 2 | 11.8 miles north-east |
| Heanor | 1 | 12.0 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 Upperwood
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), 12.9 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 5.0 (371 reviews) | 12.9 miles north |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 5.0 (143 reviews) | 9.9 miles north-east |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 5.0 (122 reviews) | 9.8 miles north-east |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 4.9 (346 reviews) | 13.8 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upperwood 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 13.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,447 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 23.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 127 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Derbyshire | 470th closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.9% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 18 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Highfields School — 2.3 miles Anthony Gell School — 2.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,074 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Peak Smile Studio, Pilsley — 7 miles Refine Specialist Dental Care, Alfreton — 8 miles Smile Care Centre, Walton — 9 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 6 within 10 miles, 58 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 2 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 Upperwood
From Upperwood the nearest practice is Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, 7.2 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 6 practices, and within 20 there are 58.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Chesterfield Orthodontics (9.8 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 20 of the practices around Upperwood list clear aligners, the nearest 7.2 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 Upperwood are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 7.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 18 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Upperwood to Peak Smile Studio is roughly 15 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 190 to 370 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £85 to £165 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 190 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upperwood
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Orthodontist in Upperwood: This page was put together for people in Upperwood who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Upperwood or another part of Derbyshire.
Local provider signals in Upperwood
There is no orthodontist on our records in Upperwood itself. The nearest recorded are Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, about 7 miles away; Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 8 miles away; and Smile Care Centre in Walton, about 9 miles away.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
Related pages for Bonsall, Matlock Bath, Cromford, Matlock Dale, Dimple, and Matlock are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Upperwood in numbers
Bonsall is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km west of Upperwood.
The local picture in Upperwood
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Upperwood sits within NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Upperwood has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.5% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Upperwood, 5.9% of the 1,447 residents are aged 10 to 15, below 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 Upperwood; the nearest is about 7 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 Upperwood are Highfields School (2.3 miles) and Anthony Gell School (2.8 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Upperwood close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Upperwood is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 18 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Upperwood
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Upperwood has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Upperwood
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Upperwood
Orthodontic treatment in Upperwood is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Upperwood
There's no orthodontist on record in Upperwood itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about 2 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Upperwood is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 13.5% of Upperwood's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,447 residents in the neighbourhood around Upperwood, 5.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Upperwood; the nearest is about 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Upperwood are Highfields School (2.3 miles) and Anthony Gell School (2.8 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Upperwood close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Upperwood is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 18 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Upperwood. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upperwood
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Upperwood, Derbyshire within a broader nearby area. This page links onward to Bonsall, Matlock Bath, Cromford, Matlock Dale, Dimple, and Matlock for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Upperwood
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upperwood often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upperwood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upperwood is Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, about 7.2 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Refine Specialist Dental Care (7.5 miles) and Smile Care Centre (9.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upperwood?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Upperwood, 6 practices within 10 miles and 58 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Pilsley, 7.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upperwood?
The nearest practice to Upperwood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 7.5 miles to the east. Others nearby include Chesterfield Orthodontics (9.8 miles) and Heanor Dental Care (12.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upperwood, 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 Upperwood, Derbyshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.