Orthodontic practices near Windley
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Windley; 18 practices within 10 and 77 practices within 20. The closest is Ashbourne Road Dental in Derby, 5.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 5.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (346 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Practice / Derby Orthodontics (R V Patel)Derby | 5.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 2.3 (6 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic PracticeDerby | 5.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (128 reviews) |
| Remarkable Smiles - DerbyDerby | 6.1 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (460 reviews) |
| Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental CentreDerby | 6.3 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (323 reviews) |
| Casa DentalDerby | 6.5 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (180 reviews) |
| No1 The Orthodontic SpecialistsFindern | 6.5 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
| NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALISTDerby | 6.5 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Windley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Derby, 5.7 miles south-east; the next are Findern (6.5 miles south) and Heanor (8.4 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Derby | 14 | 5.7 miles south-east |
| Findern | 1 | 6.5 miles south |
| Heanor | 1 | 8.4 miles east |
| Alfreton | 1 | 9.4 miles north-east |
| Ilkeston | 1 | 9.9 miles east |
| Repton | 1 | 10.3 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Windley
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Ashbourne Road Dental in Derby (4.9 from 346 reviews), 5.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 4.9 (346 reviews) | 5.7 miles south-east |
| Kimberley DentalKimberley | 4.9 (251 reviews) | 12.3 miles east |
| Burton Smiles Dental ClinicBurton upon Trent | 4.9 (246 reviews) | 14.1 miles south |
| The Park Dental ClinicDerby | 4.9 (194 reviews) | 7.6 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Windley 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 | None on our register |
| Access within Derbyshire | 408th 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 — 26 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Ecclesbourne School — 2.6 miles Allestree Woodlands School — 3.8 miles Belper School and Sixth Form Centre — 4.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,604 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Ashbourne Road Dental, Derby — 6 miles No1 The Orthodontic Specialists, Findern — 6 miles Heanor Dental Care, Heanor — 8 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 18 within 10 miles, 77 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 Windley
The nearest practice to Windley is Ashbourne Road Dental in Derby, 5.7 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 77.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: No1 The Orthodontic Specialists (6.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Serena Hoyte (9.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 23 of the practices around Windley list clear aligners, the nearest 5.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Windley are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ashbourne Road Dental in Derby, 5.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 26 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Windley to Ashbourne Road Dental is roughly 15 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 300 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £135 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 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 Windley
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Orthodontist in Windley: This page was put together for people in Windley who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Derbyshire.
Windley in numbers
The nearest other location we cover is Muggintonlane End, around 2 km to the west.
Local orthodontic signals in Windley
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Windley. The closest on record are Ashbourne Road Dental in Derby, about 6 miles away; No1 The Orthodontic Specialists in Findern, about 6 miles away; and Heanor Dental Care, about 8 miles away.
Area profile for Windley
ONS classifies Windley as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Windley sits within NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Windley's under-16 share sits at 15.5%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Windley, 7.6% of the 2,769 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Derbyshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Windley usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Windley attend schools such as The Ecclesbourne School (2.6 miles) and Allestree Woodlands School (3.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Windley falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Windley is about 26 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield.
Widen your local search
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Cowers Lane, Turnditch, Hillclifflane, Shottlegate, Weston Underwood, and Kedleston.
All Orthodontic Options in Windley Explained
Patients in Windley 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.
How to Choose in Windley
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Windley practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Windley
Orthodontic treatment in Windley is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Windley follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Windley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Windley
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Windley, Derbyshire alone. You can also browse nearby location pages including Cowers Lane, Turnditch, Hillclifflane, Shottlegate, Weston Underwood, and Kedleston.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Windley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Windley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Windley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Windley is Ashbourne Road Dental in Derby, about 5.7 miles to the south-east. The next closest are The Orthodontic Practice / Derby Orthodontics (R V Patel) (5.8 miles) and The Orthodontic Practice (5.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Windley?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Windley, 18 practices within 10 miles and 77 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Derby, 5.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Windley?
The nearest practice to Windley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ashbourne Road Dental in Derby, about 5.7 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST (6.5 miles) and Derby City Dental Care (6.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Windley, Derbyshire?
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 Windley, Derbyshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.