Orthodontic practices near Wharncliffe Side
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Wharncliffe Side, 22 practices within 10 and 81 practices within 20. The closest is Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre, 3.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant CentreSheffield | 3.1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (120 reviews) |
| One Smile Dental - SheffieldSheffield | 4.0 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (61 reviews) |
| SmilelignSheffield | 4.9 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (43 reviews) |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 5.0 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (264 reviews) |
| Charles Clifford Dental HospitalSheffield | 5.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.1 (170 reviews) |
| Portman Dental & Implant ClinicSheffield | 5.8 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (164 reviews) |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 6.0 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (213 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Centre, SheffieldNether Edge | 6.0 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (82 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Wharncliffe Side with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Sheffield, 3.1 miles south-east; the next are Nether Edge (6.0 miles south) and Barnsley (7.1 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Sheffield | 10 | 3.1 miles south-east |
| Nether Edge | 1 | 6.0 miles south |
| Barnsley | 4 | 7.1 miles north |
| Catcliffe | 1 | 7.4 miles south-east |
| Wakefield | 2 | 7.6 miles north |
| Rotherham | 7 | 7.9 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Wharncliffe Side
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), 10.6 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 5.0 (371 reviews) | 10.6 miles south |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 5.0 (264 reviews) | 5.0 miles south |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 6.0 miles south-east |
| Green Square Dental and Implant CentreRotherham | 5.0 (207 reviews) | 9.3 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Wharncliffe Side at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Sheffield |
| NHS dental services | NHS South Yorkshire 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 20% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,387 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.1% aged 16 to 24 and 27.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 16.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,070 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England |
| Access within Sheffield | 146th closest to an orthodontic practice of 180 places in the county (the county median is 1.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.1 miles away, closer than 56% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.1% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Sheffield |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 5 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Bradfield Secondary School — 1.8 miles Stocksbridge High School — 2.7 miles Yewlands Academy — 2.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 2,674 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre, Sheffield — 3 miles The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield, Nether Edge — 6 miles K3 Cosmetic Dental Studio, Barnsley — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 22 within 10 miles, 81 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Deepcar Dental Care — 2 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 Wharncliffe Side
Wharncliffe Side is 3.1 miles from Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 22 practices, and within 20 there are 81.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre (3.1 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 20 of the practices around Wharncliffe Side list clear aligners, the nearest 3.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Wharncliffe Side are commissioned by NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre, 3.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 5 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Wharncliffe Side
Sheffield12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Wharncliffe Side
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Wharncliffe Side, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It connects local orthodontic research in Wharncliffe Side with the wider Sheffield area.
The local picture in Wharncliffe Side
Wharncliffe Side — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 20% of Wharncliffe Side's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Wharncliffe Side, 9.1% of the 1,387 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7% average across Sheffield, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (4), Wharncliffe Side has more choice than 56% of towns in England. Regionally, 26.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Wharncliffe Side are served by secondary schools including Bradfield Secondary School (1.8 miles) and Stocksbridge High School (2.7 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Wharncliffe Side's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Wharncliffe Side is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 5 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Wharncliffe Side at a glance
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Brightholmlee, the closest linked location.
Practice signals around Wharncliffe Side
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Wharncliffe Side. The nearest we do hold are Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre, about 3 miles away; The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield in Nether Edge, about 6 miles away; and K3 Cosmetic Dental Studio in Barnsley, about 7 miles away.
Nearby location pages
For a broader view, related location pages cover Brightholmlee, Onesacre, Foldrings, Oughtibridge, Coldwell, and Worrall as well as this one.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Wharncliffe Side
Patients in Wharncliffe Side have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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 Wharncliffe Side — Local Context
Wharncliffe Side has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Deepcar Dental Care — is about 2 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Wharncliffe Side sits within NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Wharncliffe Side's under-16 share sits at 20%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,387 residents in the neighbourhood around Wharncliffe Side, 9.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7% average across Sheffield. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (4), Wharncliffe Side has more choice than 56% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 26.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Wharncliffe Side are served by secondary schools including Bradfield Secondary School (1.8 miles) and Stocksbridge High School (2.7 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Wharncliffe Side close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Wharncliffe Side is about 5 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Wharncliffe Side itself. The nearest we do hold are Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre, about 3 miles away; The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield in Nether Edge, about 6 miles away; and K3 Cosmetic Dental Studio in Barnsley, about 7 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Wharncliffe Side
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Wharncliffe Side helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Wharncliffe Side
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Wharncliffe Side — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Wharncliffe Side. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Wharncliffe Side
These links help widen your research beyond Wharncliffe Side, Sheffield if you're open to travelling a little further. You can also browse nearby location pages including Brightholmlee, Onesacre, Foldrings, Oughtibridge, Coldwell, and Worrall.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Wharncliffe Side
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Wharncliffe Side often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Wharncliffe Side?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Wharncliffe Side is Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre, about 3.1 miles to the south-east. The next closest are One Smile Dental - Sheffield (4.0 miles) and Smilelign (4.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Wharncliffe Side?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Wharncliffe Side, 22 practices within 10 miles and 81 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Wharncliffe Side?
The nearest practice to Wharncliffe Side that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre, about 3.1 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include One Smile Dental - Sheffield (4.0 miles) and The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield (6.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Wharncliffe Side, Sheffield?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Wharncliffe Side, Sheffield?
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.