Orthodontic practices near DE4
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of DE4; 6 practices within 10 and 57 practices within 20. The closest is Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, 6.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak Smile StudioPilsley | 6.8 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (39 reviews) |
| Refine Specialist Dental CareAlfreton | 7.4 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (96 reviews) |
| Smile Care CentreWalton | 8.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.2 (136 reviews) |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 9.3 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (122 reviews) |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 9.4 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (143 reviews) |
| Aspire DentalChesterfield | 9.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (204 reviews) |
| Brimington Dental PracticeStaveley | 11.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (170 reviews) |
| Heanor Dental CareHeanor | 12.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.0 (66 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to DE4 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Pilsley, 6.8 miles north-east; the next are Alfreton (7.4 miles east) and Walton (8.9 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Pilsley | 1 | 6.8 miles north-east |
| Alfreton | 1 | 7.4 miles east |
| Walton | 1 | 8.9 miles north-east |
| Chesterfield | 3 | 9.3 miles north-east |
| Staveley | 1 | 11.3 miles north-east |
| Heanor | 1 | 12.1 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of DE4
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Ferndale House Dental Practice in Chesterfield (5.0 from 143 reviews), 9.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 5.0 (143 reviews) | 9.4 miles north-east |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 5.0 (122 reviews) | 9.3 miles north-east |
| Aspire DentalChesterfield | 4.9 (204 reviews) | 9.4 miles north-east |
| Brimington Dental PracticeStaveley | 4.5 (170 reviews) | 11.3 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from DE4
The nearest practice to DE4 is Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, 6.8 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 6 practices, and within 20 there are 57.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Chesterfield Orthodontics (9.3 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 4 of the practices around DE4 list clear aligners, the nearest 6.8 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 DE4 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 18 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from DE4 to Peak Smile Studio 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 180 to 350 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 20.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
DE4 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 13.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 8,611 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 27.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 20.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 406 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 18 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Highfields School — 1.8 miles Anthony Gell School — 3.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,298 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Peak Smile Studio, Pilsley — 7 miles Refine Specialist Dental Care, Alfreton — 7 miles Smile Care Centre, Walton — 9 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 | 6 within 10 miles, 57 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | DE56, DE45, S45, S40, S42, S49, DE5, S41 |
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.
Starting your orthodontic search in DE4
Most DE4 searches start broad — an orthodontist near me, Invisalign alternatives, clear aligner suitability, likely pricing. The value of a postcode page is turning a broad search into local, treatment-specific next steps.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for DE4 is Matlock Dale.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near DE4
Where is the nearest orthodontist to DE4?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to DE4 is Peak Smile Studio in Pilsley, about 6.8 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Refine Specialist Dental Care (7.4 miles) and Smile Care Centre (8.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near DE4?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of DE4, 6 practices within 10 miles and 57 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Pilsley, 6.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near DE4?
The nearest practice to DE4 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Refine Specialist Dental Care in Alfreton, about 7.4 miles to the east. Others nearby include Chesterfield Orthodontics (9.3 miles) and Heanor Dental Care (12.1 miles).
Which places are in or near the DE4 postcode district?
Places in or next to DE4 include Matlock Dale, Upperwood, Matlock Bath, Dimple, Matlock, Matlock Bridge, Matlock Bank and Matlock Green.
How do I find an orthodontist near the DE4 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Matlock Dale, Derbyshire, then use a guided photo assessment to see whether braces or clear aligners may suit your case.
How long does orthodontic treatment take for patients near DE4?
Timescales usually run one to two years, driven by case complexity rather than location.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.