Orthodontic practices near Wardlow Mires
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Wardlow Mires; 1 practice within 10 and 52 practices within 20. The closest is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, 9.8 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 9.8 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (371 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Centre, SheffieldNether Edge | 11.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (82 reviews) |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 11.6 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (213 reviews) |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 11.7 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (264 reviews) |
| Charles Clifford Dental HospitalSheffield | 11.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.1 (170 reviews) |
| ImpressSheffield | 12.0 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (35 reviews) |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 12.6 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (143 reviews) |
| Aspire DentalChesterfield | 12.6 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (204 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Wardlow Mires with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dronfield, 9.8 miles east; the next are Nether Edge (11.4 miles north-east) and Sheffield (11.6 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dronfield | 1 | 9.8 miles east |
| Nether Edge | 1 | 11.4 miles north-east |
| Sheffield | 10 | 11.6 miles north-east |
| Chesterfield | 3 | 12.6 miles east |
| Walton | 1 | 13.1 miles east |
| Staveley | 2 | 13.8 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 Mires
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), 9.8 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 5.0 (371 reviews) | 9.8 miles east |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 5.0 (264 reviews) | 11.7 miles north-east |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 11.6 miles north-east |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 5.0 (143 reviews) | 12.6 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Wardlow Mires 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 | 550th 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 | Hope Valley College — 4.7 miles Lady Manners School — 5.5 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 — 11 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, 52 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 Mires
The nearest practice to Wardlow Mires is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, 9.8 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 52.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse (9.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; One Smile Dental - Sheffield (12.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Wardlow Mires list clear aligners, the nearest 9.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Wardlow Mires are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield in Nether Edge, 11.4 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 Mires 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 250 to 510 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £230 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 250 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 Mires
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Area profile for Wardlow Mires
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Wardlow Mires sits within NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 13.7% of residents under 16, Wardlow Mires skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Wardlow Mires, 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 Mires usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 10 miles away. 18.8% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Wardlow Mires are Hope Valley College (4.7 miles) and Lady Manners School (5.5 miles). Wardlow Mires 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 Wardlow Mires is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 12 miles away.
Where Wardlow Mires sits locally
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What local practice data suggests in Wardlow Mires
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Wardlow Mires. The nearest we do hold are The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, about 10 miles away; The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield in Nether Edge, about 11 miles away; and ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General Dentistry in Sheffield, about 12 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Wardlow Mires
Orthodontic treatment in Wardlow Mires is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Wardlow Mires runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
All Orthodontic Options in Wardlow Mires Explained
Patients in Wardlow Mires have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Wardlow Mires — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Wardlow Mires. Wardlow Mires is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Wardlow Mires sits within NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 13.7% of Wardlow Mires's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.2% of the 1,557 residents in Wardlow Mires's census neighbourhood, above the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. People in Wardlow Mires usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 10 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Wardlow Mires attend schools such as Hope Valley College (4.7 miles) and Lady Manners School (5.5 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Wardlow Mires sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Wardlow Mires is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 12 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. There is no orthodontist on our records in Wardlow Mires itself. The closest on record are The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, about 10 miles away; The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield in Nether Edge, about 11 miles away; and ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General Dentistry in Sheffield, about 12 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Wardlow Mires. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Wardlow Mires
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Frequently Asked Questions in Wardlow Mires
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Wardlow Mires often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Wardlow Mires?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Wardlow Mires is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, about 9.8 miles to the east. The next closest are The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield (11.4 miles) and ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General Dentistry (11.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Wardlow Mires?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Wardlow Mires, 1 practice within 10 miles and 52 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Dronfield, 9.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Wardlow Mires?
The nearest practice to Wardlow Mires that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield in Nether Edge, about 11.4 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include One Smile Dental - Sheffield (12.7 miles) and Chesterfield Orthodontics (12.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Wardlow Mires, Derbyshire?
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 Wardlow Mires, Derbyshire?
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.