Orthodontic practices near S18
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of S18, 23 practices within 10 and 45 practices within 20. The closest is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, 0.8 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 0.8 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (371 reviews) |
| Brimington Dental PracticeStaveley | 4.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (170 reviews) |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 4.6 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (143 reviews) |
| Aspire DentalChesterfield | 4.6 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (204 reviews) |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 4.9 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (122 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Centre, SheffieldNether Edge | 4.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (82 reviews) |
| ImpressSheffield | 5.0 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (35 reviews) |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 5.0 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (213 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to S18 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dronfield, 0.8 miles west; the next are Staveley (4.3 miles south-east) and Chesterfield (4.6 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dronfield | 1 | 0.8 miles west |
| Staveley | 1 | 4.3 miles south-east |
| Chesterfield | 3 | 4.6 miles south |
| Nether Edge | 1 | 4.9 miles north |
| Sheffield | 2 | 5.0 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of S18
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), 0.8 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 5.0 (371 reviews) | 0.8 miles west |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 5.0 miles north |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 5.0 (143 reviews) | 4.6 miles south |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 5.0 (122 reviews) | 4.9 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from S18
The nearest practice to S18 is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 23 practices, and within 20 there are 45.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Chesterfield Orthodontics (4.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 6 of the practices around S18 list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 S18 are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Chesterfield Orthodontics, 4.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 6 miles away.
S18 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North East Derbyshire |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 9,248 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 28.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 16.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,189 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 6 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School — 0.4 miles Meadowhead School Academy Trust — 1.9 miles King Ecgbert School — 2.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 5,391 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 1 |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, Dronfield — under a mile Brimington Dental Practice, Staveley — 4 miles Ferndale House Dental Practice, Chesterfield — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 23 within 10 miles, 45 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | S8, S14, S7, S17, S41, S11, S40, S2 |
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 S18
People searching from S18 usually begin with the same questions: which orthodontist is nearby, what braces or aligners cost, and how quickly they can get a professional opinion. 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 S18 is Dronfield.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near S18
Where is the nearest orthodontist to S18?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to S18 is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, about 0.8 miles to the west. The next closest are Brimington Dental Practice (4.3 miles) and Ferndale House Dental Practice (4.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near S18?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of S18, 23 practices within 10 miles and 45 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near S18?
The nearest practice to S18 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Chesterfield Orthodontics, about 4.9 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield (4.9 miles).
Which places are in or near the S18 postcode district?
Places in or next to S18 include Dronfield, Holmley Common, Snape Hill, Summerwood Top, Gosforth Valley, Coal Aston, Bowshaw and Lowedges.
How do I find an orthodontist near the S18 postcode area?
Begin with the town and area pages covering Dronfield, Derbyshire, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
Can I get a braces or clear aligner quote near S18 online?
Yes — a photo-based assessment returns treatment options and pricing signals without an initial in-person appointment.
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.