Orthodontic practices near Whirlow
On our practice register: 10 practices within 5 miles of Whirlow, 25 practices within 10 and 44 practices within 20. The closest is The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield in Nether Edge, 2.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Orthodontic Centre, SheffieldNether Edge | 2.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (82 reviews) |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 2.6 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (213 reviews) |
| ImpressSheffield | 2.9 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (35 reviews) |
| Charles Clifford Dental HospitalSheffield | 3.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.1 (170 reviews) |
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 3.1 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (371 reviews) |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 3.2 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (264 reviews) |
| Portman Dental & Implant ClinicSheffield | 3.8 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (164 reviews) |
| Smile9 - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 4.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (164 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Whirlow with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Nether Edge, 2.4 miles north-east; the next are Sheffield (2.6 miles north-east) and Dronfield (3.1 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Nether Edge | 1 | 2.4 miles north-east |
| Sheffield | 10 | 2.6 miles north-east |
| Dronfield | 1 | 3.1 miles south-east |
| Catcliffe | 1 | 6.8 miles north-east |
| Beighton | 1 | 7.2 miles east |
| Rotherham | 7 | 7.8 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 Whirlow
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), 3.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 5.0 (371 reviews) | 3.1 miles south-east |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 5.0 (264 reviews) | 3.2 miles north |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 2.6 miles north-east |
| Green Square Dental and Implant CentreRotherham | 5.0 (207 reviews) | 9.3 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Whirlow 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,672 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 23.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 907 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 10 practices, more than 75% of towns in England |
| Access within Sheffield | 128th closest to an orthodontic practice of 180 places in the county (the county median is 1.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.4 miles away, closer than 63% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.4% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Sheffield |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 3 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Silverdale School — 0.8 miles High Storrs School — 1.3 miles King Ecgbert School — 1.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 9 schools, about 13,863 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield, Nether Edge — 2 miles ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General Dentistry, Sheffield — 3 miles The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, Dronfield — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 25 within 10 miles, 44 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | GHB 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 Whirlow
Whirlow is 2.4 miles from The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield in Nether Edge, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 25 practices, and within 20 there are 44.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield (2.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; One Smile Dental - Sheffield (4.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Whirlow list clear aligners, the nearest 2.4 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around Whirlow are commissioned by NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield in Nether Edge, 2.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 3 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Whirlow
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Orthodontist in Whirlow: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Whirlow. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Whirlow or another part of Sheffield.
Whirlow in context
Whirlow is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Whirlow's under-16 share sits at 17.8%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Whirlow, 7.4% of the 1,672 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7% average across Sheffield, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Whirlow has 10 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 75% of towns in England. Regionally, 26.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Whirlow attend schools such as Silverdale School (0.8 miles) and High Storrs School (1.3 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. Whirlow's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Whirlow is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 3 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
About Whirlow
Just around 1 km north, Bents Green is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Local orthodontic signals in Whirlow
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Whirlow. The closest on record are The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield in Nether Edge, about 2 miles away; ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General Dentistry in Sheffield, about 3 miles away; and The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, about 3 miles away.
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Whirlow
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Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
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Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Whirlow
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Whirlow
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This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Whirlow. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Whirlow
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Whirlow often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Whirlow?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Whirlow is The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield in Nether Edge, about 2.4 miles to the north-east. The next closest are ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General Dentistry (2.6 miles) and Impress (2.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Whirlow?
Our register has 10 practices within 5 miles of Whirlow, 25 practices within 10 miles and 44 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Whirlow?
The nearest practice to Whirlow that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield in Nether Edge, about 2.4 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Smile9 - Invisalign Sheffield (4.1 miles) and One Smile Dental - Sheffield (4.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Whirlow, Sheffield?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Whirlow, Sheffield?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.