Orthodontic practices near S32
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of S32; 11 practices within 10 and 45 practices within 20. The closest is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, 6.5 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 6.5 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (371 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Centre, SheffieldNether Edge | 8.2 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (82 reviews) |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 8.4 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (213 reviews) |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 8.6 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (264 reviews) |
| ImpressSheffield | 8.8 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (35 reviews) |
| Charles Clifford Dental HospitalSheffield | 8.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.1 (170 reviews) |
| Portman Dental & Implant ClinicSheffield | 9.6 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (164 reviews) |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 9.8 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (143 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to S32 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dronfield, 6.5 miles east; the next are Nether Edge (8.2 miles north-east) and Sheffield (8.4 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dronfield | 1 | 6.5 miles east |
| Nether Edge | 1 | 8.2 miles north-east |
| Sheffield | 5 | 8.4 miles north-east |
| Chesterfield | 1 | 9.8 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 S32
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), 6.5 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 5.0 (371 reviews) | 6.5 miles east |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 5.0 (264 reviews) | 8.6 miles north-east |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 8.4 miles north-east |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 5.0 (143 reviews) | 9.8 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 S32
The nearest practice to S32 is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, 6.5 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 11 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 (6.5 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 7 of the practices around S32 list clear aligners, the nearest 6.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around S32 are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield in Nether Edge, 8.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from S32 to The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse 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 170 to 340 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £155 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 10.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
S32 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 14.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 3,712 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 22.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 73 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 9 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | King Ecgbert School — 5.0 miles Hope Valley College — 5.5 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, Dronfield — 6 miles The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield, Nether Edge — 8 miles ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General Dentistry, Sheffield — 8 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 | 11 within 10 miles, 45 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | DE45, S33, S17, S10, S11, S7, S6, S18 |
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 S32 area
A typical orthodontic search around S32 mixes practical questions about cost, treatment type and how soon advice is available. 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 S32 is Grindleford.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near S32
Where is the nearest orthodontist to S32?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to S32 is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse, about 6.5 miles to the east. The next closest are The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield (8.2 miles) and ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General Dentistry (8.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near S32?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of S32, 11 practices within 10 miles and 45 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Dronfield, 6.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near S32?
The nearest practice to S32 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield in Nether Edge, about 8.2 miles to the north-east.
Which places are in or near the S32 postcode district?
Places in or next to S32 include Grindleford, Stoney Middleton, Froggatt, Nether Padley, Upper Padley, Calver, Calver Low and Calver Sough.
How do I find an orthodontist near the S32 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Grindleford, Derbyshire, then use a guided photo assessment to see whether braces or clear aligners may suit your case.
Should I choose braces or clear aligners?
It comes down to complexity and lifestyle. A photo assessment gives an early indication of which route fits.
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.