Orthodontic practices near Wirksworth
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Wirksworth; 2 practices within 10 and 62 practices within 20. The closest is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 7.4 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refine Specialist Dental CareAlfreton | 7.4 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (96 reviews) |
| Peak Smile StudioPilsley | 8.8 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (39 reviews) |
| Heanor Dental CareHeanor | 10.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.0 (66 reviews) |
| Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental CentreDerby | 11.1 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (323 reviews) |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 11.1 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (346 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Practice / Derby Orthodontics (R V Patel)Derby | 11.3 miles south | – | – | – | 2.3 (6 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic PracticeDerby | 11.3 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (128 reviews) |
| Remarkable Smiles - DerbyDerby | 11.5 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (460 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Wirksworth with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Alfreton, 7.4 miles east; the next are Pilsley (8.8 miles north-east) and Heanor (10.4 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Alfreton | 1 | 7.4 miles east |
| Pilsley | 1 | 8.8 miles north-east |
| Heanor | 1 | 10.4 miles south-east |
| Derby | 14 | 11.1 miles south-east |
| Walton | 1 | 11.7 miles north-east |
| Chesterfield | 3 | 12.1 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 Wirksworth
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), 15.6 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 5.0 (371 reviews) | 15.6 miles north |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 5.0 (143 reviews) | 12.3 miles north-east |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 5.0 (122 reviews) | 12.1 miles north-east |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 4.9 (346 reviews) | 11.1 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Wirksworth 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) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 5,038 |
| Residents under 16 | 15.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,574 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.8% aged 16 to 24 and 27.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 19.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,401 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Derbyshire | 481st closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 21 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Anthony Gell School — 0.1 miles Highfields School — 4.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 776 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Refine Specialist Dental Care, Alfreton — 7 miles Peak Smile Studio, Pilsley — 9 miles Heanor Dental Care, Heanor — 10 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 | 2 within 10 miles, 62 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 1 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 Wirksworth
From Wirksworth the nearest practice is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 7.4 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. Within 10 miles there are 2 practices, and within 20 there are 62.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Chesterfield Orthodontics (12.1 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 22 of the practices around Wirksworth list clear aligners, the nearest 7.4 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 Wirksworth are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, 7.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 21 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Wirksworth to Refine Specialist Dental Care 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 190 to 380 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £85 to £170 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 190 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 19.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Wirksworth
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Orthodontist in Wirksworth: This page was put together for people in Wirksworth who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Derbyshire. Wirksworth — a small town with a population of around 5,038 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local context for Wirksworth
Wirksworth is home to around 5,038 people, classing it as a small town within Derbyshire. Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Gorseybank, the closest linked location.
What we know about practices near Wirksworth
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Wirksworth. The nearest we do hold are Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 7 miles away; Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, about 9 miles away; and Heanor Dental Care, about 10 miles away.
What official data says about Wirksworth
ONS classifies Wirksworth as larger rural: Further from a major town or city. Wirksworth sits within NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Wirksworth's under-16 share sits at 15.6%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Wirksworth, 6.6% of the 1,574 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Derbyshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Wirksworth usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Wirksworth attend schools such as Anthony Gell School (0.1 miles) and Highfields School (4.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Wirksworth's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Wirksworth is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 21 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
For a broader view, related location pages cover Gorseybank, Washgreen, Bolehill, Steeple Grange, Warmbrook, and Ashleyhay as well as this one.
The Orthodontic Journey in Wirksworth
Starting orthodontic treatment in Wirksworth can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Wirksworth
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Wirksworth follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Orthodontic Treatments in Wirksworth
Patients in Wirksworth have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Wirksworth — Local Context
No orthodontic practice covers Wirksworth directly, though Bupa Dental Care (about a mile away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. ONS classifies Wirksworth as larger rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Wirksworth. Census data puts 15.6% of Wirksworth's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 1,574 residents in Wirksworth's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. Wirksworth has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. Regionally, 18.8% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Wirksworth attend schools such as Anthony Gell School (0.1 miles) and Highfields School (4.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Wirksworth sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Wirksworth is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 21 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Wirksworth itself. The nearest we do hold are Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 7 miles away; Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, about 9 miles away; and Heanor Dental Care, about 10 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Wirksworth. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Wirksworth
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Wirksworth, Derbyshire with surrounding locations. Nearby pages covering Gorseybank, Washgreen, Bolehill, Steeple Grange, Warmbrook, and Ashleyhay may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Wirksworth
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Wirksworth often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Wirksworth?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Wirksworth is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 7.4 miles to the east. The next closest are Peak Smile Studio (8.8 miles) and Heanor Dental Care (10.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Wirksworth?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Wirksworth, 2 practices within 10 miles and 62 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Alfreton, 7.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Wirksworth?
The nearest practice to Wirksworth that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 7.4 miles to the east. Others nearby include Heanor Dental Care (10.4 miles) and Ashbourne Road Dental (11.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Wirksworth, Derbyshire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Wirksworth, Derbyshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.