Orthodontic practices near Wardlow
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Wardlow; 1 practice within 10 and 48 practices within 20. The closest is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, 9.9 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 9.9 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (371 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Centre, SheffieldNether Edge | 11.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (82 reviews) |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 12.0 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (213 reviews) |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 12.2 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (264 reviews) |
| Aspire DentalChesterfield | 12.4 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (204 reviews) |
| ImpressSheffield | 12.4 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (35 reviews) |
| Charles Clifford Dental HospitalSheffield | 12.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.1 (170 reviews) |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 12.5 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (143 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Wardlow with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dronfield, 9.9 miles east; the next are Nether Edge (11.8 miles north-east) and Sheffield (12.0 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dronfield | 1 | 9.9 miles east |
| Nether Edge | 1 | 11.8 miles north-east |
| Sheffield | 10 | 12.0 miles north-east |
| Chesterfield | 3 | 12.4 miles east |
| Walton | 1 | 12.9 miles east |
| Staveley | 2 | 13.7 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Wardlow
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), 9.9 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 5.0 (371 reviews) | 9.9 miles east |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 5.0 (264 reviews) | 12.2 miles north-east |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 12.0 miles north-east |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 5.0 (143 reviews) | 12.5 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Wardlow 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 | 13.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,557 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 20% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 50 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Derbyshire | 556th closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 12 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Lady Manners School — 4.9 miles Hope Valley College — 5.4 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, Dronfield — 10 miles The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield, Nether Edge — 12 miles ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General Dentistry, Sheffield — 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 |
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 Wardlow
From Wardlow the nearest practice is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, 9.9 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: The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse (9.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Chesterfield Orthodontics (12.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Wardlow list clear aligners, the nearest 9.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Wardlow are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield in Nether Edge, 11.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 12 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Wardlow to The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse 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 260 to 510 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £115 to £230 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 260 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Wardlow
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Orthodontist in Wardlow: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Wardlow? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Wardlow itself or elsewhere in Derbyshire.
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For a broader view, related location pages cover Wardlow Mires, Grindlow, Foolow, Cressbrook, Little Longstone, and Monsal Head as well as this one.
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The nearest other location we cover is Wardlow Mires, around 1 km to the north.
Practice data for Wardlow
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Wardlow. The nearest recorded are The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, about 10 miles away; The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield in Nether Edge, about 12 miles away; and ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General Dentistry in Sheffield, about 12 miles away.
What official data says about Wardlow
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Wardlow sits within NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 13.7% of residents under 16, Wardlow skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.2% of the 1,557 residents in Wardlow's census neighbourhood, above the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. Wardlow has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 10 miles away. 18.8% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Wardlow are served by secondary schools including Lady Manners School (4.9 miles) and Hope Valley College (5.4 miles). Wardlow's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Wardlow is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 12 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Wardlow
Starting orthodontic treatment in Wardlow can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Wardlow
Practices serving Wardlow differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Wardlow sits within NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 13.7% of residents under 16, Wardlow skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Wardlow, 7.2% of the 1,557 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Derbyshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Wardlow usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 10 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Wardlow are Lady Manners School (4.9 miles) and Hope Valley College (5.4 miles). Wardlow falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Wardlow is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 12 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Wardlow Explained
Patients in Wardlow have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Wardlow
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Wardlow. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Wardlow
This part of the page places Wardlow, Derbyshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Wardlow Mires, Grindlow, Foolow, Cressbrook, Little Longstone, and Monsal Head.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Wardlow
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Wardlow often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Wardlow?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Wardlow is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, about 9.9 miles to the east. The next closest are The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield (11.8 miles) and ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General Dentistry (12.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Wardlow?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Wardlow, 1 practice within 10 miles and 48 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Dronfield, 9.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Wardlow?
The nearest practice to Wardlow that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield in Nether Edge, about 11.8 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Chesterfield Orthodontics (12.7 miles) and One Smile Dental - Sheffield (13.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Wardlow, Derbyshire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Wardlow, Derbyshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.