Orthodontic practices near Washgreen
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Washgreen; 2 practices within 10 and 62 practices within 20. The closest is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 7.4 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refine Specialist Dental CareAlfreton | 7.4 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (96 reviews) |
| Peak Smile StudioPilsley | 8.8 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (39 reviews) |
| Heanor Dental CareHeanor | 10.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.0 (66 reviews) |
| Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental CentreDerby | 11.1 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (323 reviews) |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 11.1 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (346 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Practice / Derby Orthodontics (R V Patel)Derby | 11.3 miles south | – | – | – | 2.3 (6 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic PracticeDerby | 11.3 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (128 reviews) |
| Remarkable Smiles - DerbyDerby | 11.5 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 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 Washgreen with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Alfreton, 7.4 miles east; the next are Pilsley (8.8 miles north-east) and Heanor (10.4 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Alfreton | 1 | 7.4 miles east |
| Pilsley | 1 | 8.8 miles north-east |
| Heanor | 1 | 10.4 miles south-east |
| Derby | 14 | 11.1 miles south-east |
| Walton | 1 | 11.7 miles north-east |
| Chesterfield | 3 | 12.1 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Washgreen
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), 15.6 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 5.0 (371 reviews) | 15.6 miles north |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 5.0 (143 reviews) | 12.3 miles north-east |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 5.0 (122 reviews) | 12.1 miles north-east |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 4.9 (346 reviews) | 11.1 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Washgreen 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) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,574 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.8% aged 16 to 24 and 27.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 19.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,401 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Derbyshire | 481st closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 21 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Anthony Gell School — 0.1 miles Highfields School — 4.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 776 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Refine Specialist Dental Care, Alfreton — 7 miles Peak Smile Studio, Pilsley — 9 miles Heanor Dental Care, Heanor — 10 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 | 2 within 10 miles, 62 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 1 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 Washgreen
The nearest practice to Washgreen is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 7.4 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 are 2 practices, and within 20 there are 62.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Chesterfield Orthodontics (12.1 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 22 of the practices around Washgreen list clear aligners, the nearest 7.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Washgreen are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 7.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 21 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Washgreen to Refine Specialist Dental Care 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 380 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £85 to £170 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 190 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 19.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Washgreen
Derbyshire12 nearby locationsFind orthodontic treatment in Washgreen
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Washgreen, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Derbyshire.
Local snapshot of Washgreen
The nearest other location we cover is Gorseybank, under 1 km to the north.
More local pages to browse
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Gorseybank, Wirksworth, Bolehill, Steeple Grange, Warmbrook, and Ashleyhay.
What official data says about Washgreen
Washgreen is classified as larger rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 15.6% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Washgreen, 6.6% of the 1,574 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Derbyshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Washgreen has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Washgreen attend schools such as Anthony Gell School (0.1 miles) and Highfields School (4.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Washgreen among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Washgreen is about 21 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield.
What we know about practices near Washgreen
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Washgreen itself. The nearest recorded are Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 7 miles away; Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, about 9 miles away; and Heanor Dental Care, about 10 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Washgreen Explained
Patients in Washgreen have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Washgreen — Local Context
No orthodontic practice covers Washgreen directly, though Bupa Dental Care (about a mile away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Washgreen's ONS geography type is larger rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Washgreen. Census figures show 15.6% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Washgreen, 6.6% of the 1,574 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Derbyshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Washgreen has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Washgreen attend schools such as Anthony Gell School (0.1 miles) and Highfields School (4.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Washgreen's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Washgreen is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 21 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. There is no orthodontist on our records in Washgreen itself. The closest on record are Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 7 miles away; Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, about 9 miles away; and Heanor Dental Care, about 10 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Washgreen
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Washgreen helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Washgreen runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Washgreen. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Washgreen
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Washgreen, Derbyshire within a broader nearby area. Other local pages worth browsing include Gorseybank, Wirksworth, Bolehill, Steeple Grange, Warmbrook, and Ashleyhay.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Washgreen
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Washgreen often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Washgreen?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Washgreen is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 7.4 miles to the east. The next closest are Peak Smile Studio (8.8 miles) and Heanor Dental Care (10.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Washgreen?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Washgreen, 2 practices within 10 miles and 62 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Alfreton, 7.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Washgreen?
The nearest practice to Washgreen that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 7.4 miles to the east. Others nearby include Heanor Dental Care (10.4 miles) and Ashbourne Road Dental (11.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Washgreen, Derbyshire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Washgreen, Derbyshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.