Orthodontic practices near Weston Underwood
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Weston Underwood, 17 practices within 10 and 74 practices within 20. The closest is Ashbourne Road Dental in Derby, 5.0 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 5.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (346 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Practice / Derby Orthodontics (R V Patel)Derby | 5.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 2.3 (6 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic PracticeDerby | 5.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (128 reviews) |
| NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALISTDerby | 5.2 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| No1 The Orthodontic SpecialistsFindern | 5.3 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
| Remarkable Smiles - DerbyDerby | 5.4 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (460 reviews) |
| Bridge Dental and Implant ClinicDerby | 5.8 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (452 reviews) |
| Casa DentalDerby | 5.8 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (180 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Weston Underwood with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Derby, 5.0 miles south-east; the next are Findern (5.3 miles south) and Repton (8.9 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Derby | 14 | 5.0 miles south-east |
| Findern | 1 | 5.3 miles south |
| Repton | 1 | 8.9 miles south |
| Heanor | 1 | 9.4 miles east |
| Marchington | 1 | 10.2 miles south-west |
| Ilkeston | 1 | 10.4 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Weston Underwood
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Beaufort Dental Health Centre in Swadlincote (4.9 from 352 reviews), 13.5 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beaufort Dental Health CentreSwadlincote | 4.9 (352 reviews) | 13.5 miles south |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 4.9 (346 reviews) | 5.0 miles south-east |
| Kimberley DentalKimberley | 4.9 (251 reviews) | 13.2 miles east |
| Burton Smiles Dental ClinicBurton upon Trent | 4.9 (246 reviews) | 12.5 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Weston Underwood at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Amber Valley |
| 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 | 15.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,769 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 23.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 56 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Derbyshire | 379th closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.6% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 28 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Ecclesbourne School — 3.3 miles Allestree Woodlands School — 3.4 miles Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy — 4.3 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Ashbourne Road Dental, Derby — 5 miles No1 The Orthodontic Specialists, Findern — 5 miles The Practice @ Willington, Repton — 9 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 17 within 10 miles, 74 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 Weston Underwood
The nearest practice to Weston Underwood is Ashbourne Road Dental in Derby, 5 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 17 practices, and within 20 there are 74.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: No1 The Orthodontic Specialists (5.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Serena Hoyte (10.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Weston Underwood list clear aligners, the nearest 5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Weston Underwood are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ashbourne Road Dental in Derby, 5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 28 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Weston Underwood to Ashbourne Road Dental is roughly 10 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 130 to 260 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £60 to £115 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 130 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Weston Underwood
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Orthodontist in Weston Underwood: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Weston Underwood, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Weston Underwood itself or elsewhere in Derbyshire.
Where Weston Underwood sits locally
Just under 1 km west, Mugginton is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Local provider signals in Weston Underwood
There is no orthodontist on our records in Weston Underwood itself. The closest on record are Ashbourne Road Dental in Derby, about 5 miles away; No1 The Orthodontic Specialists in Findern, about 5 miles away; and The Practice @ Willington in Repton, about 9 miles away.
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You can also compare treatment pages for Mugginton, Kedleston, Muggintonlane End, Windley, Kirk Langley, and Mercaston if you are weighing up more than one location.
What official data says about Weston Underwood
Officially, Weston Underwood is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Weston Underwood falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. 15.5% of Weston Underwood's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.6% of the 2,769 residents in Weston Underwood's census neighbourhood, above the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Weston Underwood are served by secondary schools including The Ecclesbourne School (3.3 miles) and Allestree Woodlands School (3.4 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Weston Underwood sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Weston Underwood is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 28 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Weston Underwood
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Weston Underwood 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Weston Underwood
Provision in Weston Underwood varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Weston Underwood sits within NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Weston Underwood's under-16 share sits at 15.5%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.6% of the 2,769 residents in Weston Underwood's census neighbourhood, above the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. 18.8% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Weston Underwood are The Ecclesbourne School (3.3 miles) and Allestree Woodlands School (3.4 miles). Weston Underwood 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 Weston Underwood is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 28 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Weston Underwood
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Weston Underwood has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Weston Underwood — Local Context
What's available in Weston Underwood depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Weston Underwood 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 15.5% of Weston Underwood's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.6% of the 2,769 residents in Weston Underwood's census neighbourhood, above the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Weston Underwood attend schools such as The Ecclesbourne School (3.3 miles) and Allestree Woodlands School (3.4 miles). Weston Underwood'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 Weston Underwood is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 28 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Weston Underwood. The nearest recorded are Ashbourne Road Dental in Derby, about 5 miles away; No1 The Orthodontic Specialists in Findern, about 5 miles away; and The Practice @ Willington in Repton, about 9 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 Weston Underwood. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Weston Underwood
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Weston Underwood, Derbyshire. Related nearby location pages such as Mugginton, Kedleston, Muggintonlane End, Windley, Kirk Langley, and Mercaston can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Weston Underwood
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Weston Underwood often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Weston Underwood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Weston Underwood is Ashbourne Road Dental in Derby, about 5.0 miles to the south-east. The next closest are The Orthodontic Practice / Derby Orthodontics (R V Patel) (5.1 miles) and The Orthodontic Practice (5.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Weston Underwood?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Weston Underwood, 17 practices within 10 miles and 74 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Weston Underwood?
The nearest practice to Weston Underwood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ashbourne Road Dental in Derby, about 5.0 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST (5.2 miles) and Derby City Dental Care (6.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Weston Underwood, Derbyshire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Weston Underwood, Derbyshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.