Orthodontic practices near Watnall
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of Watnall, 46 practices within 10 and 83 practices within 20. The closest is Kimberley Dental, 1.0 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberley DentalKimberley | 1.0 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (251 reviews) |
| Hucknall Dental CareHucknall | 3.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (881 reviews) |
| Heanor Dental CareHeanor | 3.7 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.0 (66 reviews) |
| Smilestyle Signature Dental CareBasford | 3.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (217 reviews) |
| The Smile Suite, NottinghamArnold | 4.1 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (74 reviews) |
| Arrow Orthodontics LtdHucknall | 4.2 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | – |
| Dr Serena HoyteIlkeston | 4.4 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Boulevard Dental PracticeNottingham | 4.7 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (75 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Watnall with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Kimberley, 1.0 miles south; the next are Hucknall (3.1 miles north-east) and Heanor (3.7 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Kimberley | 1 | 1.0 miles south |
| Hucknall | 2 | 3.1 miles north-east |
| Heanor | 1 | 3.7 miles west |
| Basford | 1 | 3.8 miles south-east |
| Arnold | 5 | 4.1 miles east |
| Ilkeston | 1 | 4.4 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Watnall
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Lady Bay Dental Care in Nottingham (5.0 from 156 reviews), 7.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lady Bay Dental CareNottingham | 5.0 (156 reviews) | 7.3 miles south-east |
| Stella Dental NottinghamNottingham | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 5.7 miles south-east |
| Complete OrthodonticsArnold | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 6.3 miles east |
| Westdale DentalNottingham | 4.9 (730 reviews) | 6.3 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Watnall at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Broxtowe |
| NHS dental services | NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 19.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,905 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 28.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 333 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 8 practices, more than 69% of towns in England |
| Access within Nottinghamshire | 26th closest to an orthodontic practice of 321 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.0 miles away, closer than 83% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Nottinghamshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 27 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Kimberley School — 0.8 miles The Holgate Academy — 2.0 miles Hall Park Academy — 2.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 4,518 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.9% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Kimberley Dental, Kimberley — 1 miles Hucknall Dental Care, Hucknall — 3 miles Heanor Dental Care, Heanor — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 46 within 10 miles, 83 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 Watnall
Watnall is 1 miles from Kimberley Dental, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 46 practices, and within 20 there are 83.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Smilestyle Signature Dental Care (3.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Serena Hoyte (4.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Watnall list clear aligners, the nearest 1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Watnall are commissioned by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Kimberley Dental, 1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 27 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Watnall
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Orthodontist in Watnall: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Watnall keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It connects local orthodontic research in Watnall with the wider Nottinghamshire area.
Useful local orthodontic context for Watnall
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Watnall. The nearest we do hold are Kimberley Dental, about a mile away; Hucknall Dental Care, about 3 miles away; and Heanor Dental Care, about 4 miles away.
Where Watnall sits locally
Greasley is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north-west of Watnall.
Watnall in context
Watnall is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board. Watnall's under-16 share sits at 19.7%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,905 residents in the neighbourhood around Watnall, 8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire. Watnall has 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 69% of towns in England. Regionally, 19.9% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Watnall are served by secondary schools including The Kimberley School (0.8 miles) and The Holgate Academy (2.0 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Watnall falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Watnall is about 27 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield.
Nearby location pages
Nearby location pages including Greasley, Giltbrook, Newthorpe, Babbington, Moorgreen, and Awsworth can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Watnall
The orthodontic landscape in Watnall offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Watnall
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Watnall — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Watnall
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Watnall helps you ask the right questions. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Watnall
Provision in Watnall varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. By ONS classification, Watnall falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Watnall sits within NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 19.7% of Watnall's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,905 residents in the neighbourhood around Watnall, 8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire. With 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, Watnall is better served than 69% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.9% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Watnall attend schools such as The Kimberley School (0.8 miles) and The Holgate Academy (2.0 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Watnall sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Watnall is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 27 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Watnall. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Watnall
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Watnall, Nottinghamshire within a broader nearby area. Related nearby location pages such as Greasley, Giltbrook, Newthorpe, Babbington, Moorgreen, and Awsworth can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Watnall
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Watnall often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Watnall?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Watnall is Kimberley Dental, about 1.0 miles to the south. The next closest are Hucknall Dental Care (3.1 miles) and Heanor Dental Care (3.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Watnall?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of Watnall, 46 practices within 10 miles and 83 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Watnall?
The nearest practice to Watnall that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Kimberley Dental, about 1.0 miles to the south. Others nearby include Hucknall Dental Care (3.1 miles) and Heanor Dental Care (3.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Watnall, Nottinghamshire?
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 Watnall, Nottinghamshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.