Orthodontic practices near Wilford
On our practice register: 28 practices within 5 miles of Wilford, 39 practices within 10 and 93 practices within 20. The closest is Compton Acres Dental Practice in Nottingham, 0.8 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compton Acres Dental PracticeNottingham | 0.8 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (68 reviews) |
| Loughborough Road Dental Practice - Accepting New Private Patients | Composite Bonding | Clear Braces & Invisalign | ImplantsNottingham | 1.0 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (156 reviews) |
| Helix House OrthodonticsWest Bridgford | 1.2 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (188 reviews) |
| Straight Teeth SuiteWest Bridgford | 1.2 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| The Dental Suite - NottinghamWest Bridgford | 1.2 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (367 reviews) |
| Bridgford Dental PracticeNottingham | 1.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (79 reviews) |
| VIRTUE HEALTH LIMITED T/A HELIX HOUSE ORTHODONTICSNottingham | 1.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Lady Bay Dental CareNottingham | 1.4 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (156 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Wilford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Nottingham, 0.8 miles south; the next are West Bridgford (1.2 miles east) and Rylands (2.1 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Nottingham | 17 | 0.8 miles south |
| West Bridgford | 3 | 1.2 miles east |
| Rylands | 1 | 2.1 miles west |
| Ruddington | 1 | 2.4 miles south-east |
| Long Eaton | 1 | 2.5 miles west |
| Basford | 1 | 3.4 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Wilford
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Gedling Dental - Nottingham (5.0 from 258 reviews), 4.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gedling Dental - NottinghamGedling | 5.0 (258 reviews) | 4.3 miles north-east |
| Lady Bay Dental CareNottingham | 5.0 (156 reviews) | 1.4 miles north-east |
| Stella Dental NottinghamNottingham | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 1.7 miles north |
| Complete OrthodonticsArnold | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 4.2 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Wilford at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Nottingham |
| 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 | 19.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,516 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 36.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,563 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 28 practices, more than 95% of towns in England |
| Access within Nottingham | 16th closest to an orthodontic practice of 30 places in the county (the county median is 0.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.8 miles away, closer than 86% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.5% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Nottingham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 34 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Becket School — 0.3 miles The Nottingham Emmanuel School — 0.4 miles Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology — 1.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 12 schools, about 15,549 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 116 schools, 51,209 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.9% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Compton Acres Dental Practice, Nottingham — under a mile Helix House Orthodontics, West Bridgford — 1 miles Queen's Road Dental Care, Rylands — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 39 within 10 miles, 93 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 Wilford
The nearest practice to Wilford is Compton Acres Dental Practice in Nottingham, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 39 practices, and within 20 there are 93.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Loughborough Road Dental Practice - Accepting New Private Patients | Composite Bonding | Clear Braces & Invisalign | Implants (1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Regent Street Clinic Nottingham (1.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Wilford list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Wilford are commissioned by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Compton Acres Dental Practice in Nottingham, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 34 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Wilford
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Wilford, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Nottingham.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Meadows, The Park, Nottingham, Old Lenton, Standard Hill, and Lace Market.
The local picture in Wilford
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Wilford sits within NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Wilford's under-16 share sits at 19.3%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Wilford, 7.5% of the 1,516 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Nottingham, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Wilford has 28 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 95% of towns in England. Regionally, 19.9% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Wilford are The Becket School (0.3 miles) and The Nottingham Emmanuel School (0.4 miles). 12 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 116 schools and 51,209 pupils across Wilford's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Wilford among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Wilford is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 34 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
What we know about practices near Wilford
There is no orthodontist on our records in Wilford itself. The nearest we do hold are Compton Acres Dental Practice in Nottingham, under a mile away; Helix House Orthodontics in West Bridgford, about a mile away; and Queen's Road Dental Care in Rylands, about 2 miles away.
Wilford at a glance
Heading north-east for around 1 km brings you to Meadows, the closest linked location.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Wilford
Many people in Wilford delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Wilford
Treatment in Wilford runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
All Orthodontic Options in Wilford Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Wilford can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Treatment Options in Wilford — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Wilford vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Wilford sits within NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 19.3% of Wilford's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Wilford, 7.5% of the 1,516 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Nottingham, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 28 orthodontic practices within five miles, Wilford is better served than 95% of towns in England. 19.9% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Wilford are served by secondary schools including The Becket School (0.3 miles) and The Nottingham Emmanuel School (0.4 miles). 12 secondary schools are within three miles. Wilford's Local Authority has 116 schools educating 51,209 pupils (DfE data). Wilford's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Wilford is about 34 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Wilford. The nearest we do hold are Compton Acres Dental Practice in Nottingham, under a mile away; Helix House Orthodontics in West Bridgford, about a mile away; and Queen's Road Dental Care in Rylands, about 2 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Wilford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Wilford
If Wilford, Nottingham is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. Nearby pages covering Meadows, The Park, Nottingham, Old Lenton, Standard Hill, and Lace Market may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Wilford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Wilford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Wilford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Wilford is Compton Acres Dental Practice in Nottingham, about 0.8 miles to the south. The next closest are Loughborough Road Dental Practice - Accepting New Private Patients | Composite Bonding | Clear Braces & Invisalign | Implants (1.0 miles) and Helix House Orthodontics (1.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Wilford?
Our register has 28 practices within 5 miles of Wilford, 39 practices within 10 miles and 93 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Wilford?
The nearest practice to Wilford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Compton Acres Dental Practice in Nottingham, about 0.8 miles to the south. Others nearby include Loughborough Road Dental Practice - Accepting New Private Patients | Composite Bonding | Clear Braces & Invisalign | Implants (1.0 miles) and Helix House Orthodontics (1.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Wilford, Nottingham?
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 Wilford, Nottingham?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.