Orthodontic practices near DE45
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of DE45; 1 practice within 10 and 38 practices within 20. The closest is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, 9.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 9.6 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (371 reviews) |
| Aspire DentalChesterfield | 10.2 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (204 reviews) |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 10.3 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (143 reviews) |
| Smile Care CentreWalton | 10.4 miles east | – | – | – | 4.2 (136 reviews) |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 10.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (122 reviews) |
| Peak Smile StudioPilsley | 11.4 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (39 reviews) |
| Brimington Dental PracticeStaveley | 12.0 miles east | – | – | – | 4.5 (170 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Centre, SheffieldNether Edge | 13.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (82 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to DE45 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dronfield, 9.6 miles north-east; the next are Chesterfield (10.2 miles east) and Walton (10.4 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dronfield | 1 | 9.6 miles north-east |
| Chesterfield | 3 | 10.2 miles east |
| Walton | 1 | 10.4 miles east |
| Pilsley | 1 | 11.4 miles east |
| Staveley | 1 | 12.0 miles east |
| Nether Edge | 1 | 13.1 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 DE45
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), 9.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 5.0 (371 reviews) | 9.6 miles north-east |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 5.0 (143 reviews) | 10.3 miles east |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 5.0 (122 reviews) | 10.5 miles east |
| Aspire DentalChesterfield | 4.9 (204 reviews) | 10.2 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from DE45
From DE45 the nearest practice is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, 9.6 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 is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 38.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse (9.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Chesterfield Orthodontics (10.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 5 of the practices around DE45 list clear aligners, the nearest 9.6 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 DE45 are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Chesterfield Orthodontics, 10.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 14 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from DE45 to The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse is roughly 20 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 250 to 500 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £225 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 250 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 17.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
DE45 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 12.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 4,263 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.8% aged 16 to 24 and 20.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 17.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 108 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 14 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Lady Manners School — 0.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,405 pupils (DfE) |
| 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 Aspire Dental, Chesterfield — 10 miles Smile Care Centre, Walton — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 38 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | S32, S33, DE4, S17, SK17, S18, S11, DE6 |
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.
Orthodontic research around DE45
People searching from DE45 usually begin with the same questions: which orthodontist is nearby, what braces or aligners cost, and how quickly they can get a professional opinion. Focusing on the postcode area keeps the research local without losing the treatment detail that matters before booking.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for DE45 is Bakewell.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near DE45
Where is the nearest orthodontist to DE45?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to DE45 is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, about 9.6 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Aspire Dental (10.2 miles) and Ferndale House Dental Practice (10.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near DE45?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of DE45, 1 practice within 10 miles and 38 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Dronfield, 9.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near DE45?
The nearest practice to DE45 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Chesterfield Orthodontics, about 10.5 miles to the east. Others nearby include The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield (13.1 miles).
Which places are in or near the DE45 postcode district?
Places in or next to DE45 include Bakewell, Over Haddon, Conksbury, Ashford in the Water, Great Longstone, Rowland, Alport and Hassop.
How do I find an orthodontist near the DE45 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Bakewell, Derbyshire, then use a guided photo assessment to see whether braces or clear aligners may suit your case.
Can I get a braces or clear aligner quote near DE45 online?
You can. Guided photos are enough for a clinician to outline likely options before you book anything.
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.