Orthodontic practices near Windmill
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Windmill; 69 practices within 20. The closest is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, 10.5 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 10.5 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (371 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Centre, SheffieldNether Edge | 11.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (82 reviews) |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 11.7 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (264 reviews) |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 11.7 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (213 reviews) |
| Charles Clifford Dental HospitalSheffield | 11.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.1 (170 reviews) |
| ImpressSheffield | 12.1 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (35 reviews) |
| One Smile Dental - SheffieldSheffield | 12.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (61 reviews) |
| Portman Dental & Implant ClinicSheffield | 12.9 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (164 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Windmill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dronfield, 10.5 miles east; the next are Nether Edge (11.5 miles north-east) and Sheffield (11.7 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dronfield | 1 | 10.5 miles east |
| Nether Edge | 1 | 11.5 miles north-east |
| Sheffield | 9 | 11.7 miles north-east |
| Chesterfield | 3 | 13.7 miles east |
| Marple | 2 | 14.3 miles north-west |
| Walton | 1 | 14.3 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Windmill
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), 10.5 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 5.0 (371 reviews) | 10.5 miles east |
| Silk DentalMacclesfield | 5.0 (288 reviews) | 16.1 miles west |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 5.0 (264 reviews) | 11.7 miles north-east |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 11.7 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Windmill at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Derbyshire Dales |
| 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 | 13.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,788 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.6% aged 16 to 24 and 22.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 74 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Derbyshire | 567th closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.1% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 12 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Hope Valley College — 3.3 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, Dronfield — 10 miles The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield, Nether Edge — 12 miles Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign Sheffield, Sheffield — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 69 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Dean Kennedy Dental Practice — 10 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 Windmill
From Windmill the nearest practice is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, 10.5 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. 69 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse (10.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; One Smile Dental - Sheffield (12.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Windmill list clear aligners, the nearest 10.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Windmill are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield in Nether Edge, 11.5 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 Windmill to The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse is roughly 25 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 270 to 550 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £120 to £250 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 160 to 270 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 11.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Windmill
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Practice signals around Windmill
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Windmill itself. The closest on record are The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, about 10 miles away; The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield in Nether Edge, about 12 miles away; and Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign Sheffield, about 12 miles away.
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Local snapshot of Windmill
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The local picture in Windmill
Windmill is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Windmill's under-16 share, 13.5%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,788 residents in the neighbourhood around Windmill, 5.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Windmill; the nearest is about 11 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Windmill are served by secondary schools including Hope Valley College (3.3 miles). National deprivation data ranks Windmill among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Windmill is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 12 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Windmill
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Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Windmill
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Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
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Frequently Asked Questions in Windmill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Windmill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Windmill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Windmill is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, about 10.5 miles to the east. The next closest are The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield (11.5 miles) and Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign Sheffield (11.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Windmill?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Windmill, 0 practices within 10 miles and 69 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Dronfield, 10.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Windmill?
The nearest practice to Windmill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield in Nether Edge, about 11.5 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include One Smile Dental - Sheffield (12.5 miles) and Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre (13.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Windmill, Derbyshire?
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 Windmill, Derbyshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.