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title: "Orthodontists in Basford, Nottingham | Compare NHS & Private"
url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/basford
description: "Compare 1 orthodontic practice in Basford, Nottingham: treatments listed, NHS or private, public ratings and distance from the town centre."
updated: 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z
publisher: Virtual Consultant Online
---

# Orthodontists in Basford

Compare 1 orthodontic practice in Basford, Nottingham by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance.

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## Compare Orthodontists in Basford

1 practice is on our register for Basford. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average.

| Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Smilestyle Signature Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smilestyle-signature-dental-care) NG8 5BU | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.9 (217 reviews) | Under a mile |

## Basford 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Population | 16,000 |
| Residents under 16 | 27.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,977 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 11.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 11.6% aged 16 to 24 and 37% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 32.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,928 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 33 practices, more than 96% of towns in England |
| Access within Nottingham | 4th closest to an orthodontic practice of 30 places in the county (the county median is 0.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.4 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 11.2% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Nottingham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 31 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Bluecoat Aspley Academy — 0.5 miles Djanogly City Academy — 0.7 miles Ellis Guilford School — 0.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 17 schools, about 18,427 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) |

Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules.

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Practice information is compiled from official public sources including CQC, NHS registers, and practice websites. Listings are informational and are not clinical endorsements.

### Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontists in Basford

How many orthodontists are there in Basford?

There is 1 orthodontic practice on our register for Basford, 1 of which list NHS treatment.

Which orthodontists in Basford offer NHS treatment?

Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Basford: Smilestyle Signature Dental Care. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed.

Which orthodontist in Basford has the highest review rating?

Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Smilestyle Signature Dental Care has the highest average rating on our register for Basford: 4.9 from 217 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement.

How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Basford?

NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. 18-year-olds in qualifying full-time education are also exempt, as are adults on certain benefits or low incomes, and one charge covers the full course from fitting to retainers.

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