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Orthodontic practices near Windhill

On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Windhill; 18 practices within 10 and 67 practices within 20. The closest is One 44 Dental Ltd in Rotherham, 5.6 miles south.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
One 44 Dental LtdRotherham5.6 miles south–✓✓5.0 (161 reviews)
TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICSBarnsley5.6 miles west✓–––
Fosters Dental PracticeRotherham5.8 miles south-west✓–✓4.5 (39 reviews)
The Orthodontic Studio by Helix House OrthodonticsRotherham5.8 miles south-west✓✓✓4.9 (65 reviews)
Stag Dental CareRotherham6.0 miles south–––4.7 (126 reviews)
TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS DONCASTERDoncaster6.1 miles east✓–––
Precision Dental CareRotherham6.1 miles south-west✓✓✓4.8 (72 reviews)
Doncaster Royal InfirmaryDoncaster6.9 miles east–––3.1 (553 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Windhill with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Rotherham, 5.6 miles south; the next are Barnsley (5.6 miles west) and Doncaster (6.1 miles east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Rotherham75.6 miles south
Barnsley45.6 miles west
Doncaster66.1 miles east
Auckley18.4 miles east
Catcliffe18.8 miles south-west
Kirk Sandall19.0 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 Windhill

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Green Square Dental and Implant Centre in Rotherham (5.0 from 207 reviews), 6.9 miles south-west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Green Square Dental and Implant CentreRotherham5.0 (207 reviews)6.9 miles south-west
One 44 Dental LtdRotherham5.0 (161 reviews)5.6 miles south
Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant CentreSheffield5.0 (120 reviews)11.1 miles south-west
Space DentalCatcliffe4.9 (463 reviews)8.8 miles south-west

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Windhill at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaDoncaster
NHS dental servicesNHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationMore deprived than most of England
Residents under 1623.4% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,266 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally8.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally10.7% aged 16 to 24 and 26.9% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car46.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre4,694 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health28.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 milesNone on our register
Access within Doncaster88th closest to an orthodontic practice of 93 places in the county (the county median is 3 miles)
Aged 10 to 15 vs county8.6% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Doncaster
Nearest university dental hospitalCharles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 12 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsThe Laurel Academy — 1.1 miles
De Warenne Academy — 1.7 miles
Swinton Academy — 2.4 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles6 schools, about 6,249 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area136 schools, 49,424 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay26.4% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesTRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS, Barnsley — 6 miles
One 44 Dental Ltd, Rotherham — 6 miles
TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS DONCASTER, Doncaster — 6 miles
Estimated drive to the nearest practiceabout 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph)
Practices within 10 and 20 miles18 within 10 miles, 67 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 Windhill

The nearest practice to Windhill is One 44 Dental Ltd in Rotherham, 5.6 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 18 practices, and within 20 there are 67.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: One 44 Dental Ltd (5.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Orthodontic Studio by Helix House Orthodontics (5.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Windhill list clear aligners, the nearest 5.6 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Windhill are commissioned by NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Barnsley, 5.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 12 miles away.

Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Windhill to One 44 Dental Ltd 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 150 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 46.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.

Orthodontic Treatment In Windhill

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Teeth straightening options in Windhill

Orthodontist in Windhill: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Windhill understand their options before committing to an appointment. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Doncaster.

Windhill in context

Windhill's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Windhill. With 23.4% of residents under 16, Windhill has an above-average share of children. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.6% of the 1,266 residents in Windhill's census neighbourhood, above the 6.7% average across Doncaster. Windhill has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. 26.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Windhill are The Laurel Academy (1.1 miles) and De Warenne Academy (1.7 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 136 schools and 49,424 pupils in Windhill's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Windhill sits among the more deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Windhill is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 12 miles away.

Where Windhill sits locally

Heading south-west for around 1 km brings you to Old Denaby, the closest linked location.

Keep exploring nearby

Related pages for Old Denaby, Barnburgh, Adwick upon Dearne, Denaby Main, Dolcliffe Common, and Mexborough are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.

Practice signals around Windhill

No orthodontic practice is recorded in Windhill. The closest on record are TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Barnsley, about 6 miles away; One 44 Dental Ltd in Rotherham, about 6 miles away; and TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS DONCASTER, about 6 miles away.

How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Windhill

Orthodontic treatment in Windhill is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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 Windhill

The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Windhill — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.

Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Windhill

The orthodontic landscape in Windhill 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.

Treatment Options in Windhill — Local Context

How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Windhill. ONS classifies Windhill as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Windhill falls under NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 23.4% of Windhill's residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Windhill, 8.6% of the 1,266 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across Doncaster, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Windhill; the nearest is about 6 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 26.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Windhill are served by secondary schools including The Laurel Academy (1.1 miles) and De Warenne Academy (1.7 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 136 schools and 49,424 pupils across Windhill's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Windhill sits among the more deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Windhill is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 12 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Windhill. The nearest we do hold are TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Barnsley, about 6 miles away; One 44 Dental Ltd in Rotherham, about 6 miles away; and TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS DONCASTER, about 6 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 Windhill. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Windhill

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Windhill often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Windhill?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Windhill is One 44 Dental Ltd in Rotherham, about 5.6 miles to the south. The next closest are TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS (5.6 miles) and Fosters Dental Practice (5.8 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Windhill?

Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Windhill, 18 practices within 10 miles and 67 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Rotherham, 5.6 miles away.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Windhill?

The nearest practice to Windhill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Barnsley, about 5.6 miles to the west. Others nearby include Fosters Dental Practice (5.8 miles) and The Orthodontic Studio by Helix House Orthodontics (5.8 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Windhill, Doncaster?

Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Windhill, Doncaster?

Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.

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TitleWindhill, Doncaster Clear Braces & Aligners
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Published1 June 2022
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