Orthodontic practices near DN22
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of DN22; 6 practices within 10 and 41 practices within 20. The closest is Bassetlaw Hospital in Worksop, 7.5 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bassetlaw HospitalWorksop | 7.5 miles west | – | – | – | 4.2 (412 reviews) |
| Bassetlaw DentalWorksop | 7.7 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (19 reviews) |
| Robinson & AssociatesWorksop | 8.1 miles west | – | – | – | 3.0 (4 reviews) |
| TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICSWorksop | 8.1 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Trinity House HuddersfieldWorksop | 8.2 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (48 reviews) |
| The Forum OrthodonticsBeckingham | 8.6 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (17 reviews) |
| Doncaster Orthodontics at BJ Julius Dental Surgery - Invisalign, fixed braces and removable bracesAuckley | 11.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
| Nostell Place Dental PracticeDoncaster | 13.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.3 (12 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to DN22 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Worksop, 7.5 miles west; the next are Beckingham (8.6 miles north-east) and Auckley (11.7 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Worksop | 5 | 7.5 miles west |
| Beckingham | 1 | 8.6 miles north-east |
| Auckley | 1 | 11.7 miles north-west |
| Doncaster | 1 | 13.8 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of DN22
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Bassetlaw Dental in Worksop (5.0 from 19 reviews), 7.7 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bassetlaw DentalWorksop | 5.0 (19 reviews) | 7.7 miles west |
| The Forum OrthodonticsBeckingham | 5.0 (17 reviews) | 8.6 miles north-east |
| Trinity House HuddersfieldWorksop | 4.9 (48 reviews) | 8.2 miles west |
| Nostell Place Dental PracticeDoncaster | 4.3 (12 reviews) | 13.8 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from DN22
The nearest practice to DN22 is Bassetlaw Hospital in Worksop, 7.5 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 41.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Trinity House Huddersfield (8.2 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 2 of the practices around DN22 list clear aligners, the nearest 8.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around DN22 are commissioned by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Worksop, 8.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 24 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from DN22 to Bassetlaw Hospital 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 200 to 390 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £175 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 21% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
DN22 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Bassetlaw |
| 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 15.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 9,283 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 26.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 21% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 232 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 24 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Elizabethan Academy — 1.1 miles Retford Oaks Academy — 1.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,310 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.9% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bassetlaw Hospital, Worksop — 8 miles The Forum Orthodontics, Beckingham — 9 miles Doncaster Orthodontics at BJ Julius Dental Surgery - Invisalign, fixed braces and removable braces, Auckley — 12 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, 41 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | DN10, NG22, DN9, S81, DN11, S80, DN21, NG23 |
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.
Braces and aligners in the DN22 area
A typical orthodontic search around DN22 mixes practical questions about cost, treatment type and how soon advice is available. It bridges a general search and a specific decision about where and how to start.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for DN22 is Balk Field.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near DN22
Where is the nearest orthodontist to DN22?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to DN22 is Bassetlaw Hospital in Worksop, about 7.5 miles to the west. The next closest are Bassetlaw Dental (7.7 miles) and Robinson & Associates (8.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near DN22?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of DN22, 6 practices within 10 miles and 41 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Worksop, 7.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near DN22?
The nearest practice to DN22 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Worksop, about 8.1 miles to the west. Others nearby include Trinity House Huddersfield (8.2 miles).
Which places are in or near the DN22 postcode district?
Places in or next to DN22 include Balk Field, Retford, South Retford, Welham, West Field, West Retford, Ordsall and Little Gringley.
How do I find an orthodontist near the DN22 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Balk Field, Nottinghamshire, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
What affects orthodontic cost near DN22?
Cost depends on complexity, appliance type, how much movement is needed, and what the fee includes (refinements, retainers).
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.