Orthodontic practices near Acklam
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Acklam; 19 practices within 20. The closest is Yorkshire Dental Suite Birmingham, 12.3 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Dental Suite BirminghamYork | 12.3 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (1,018 reviews) |
| Andrea Ubhi DentistryYork | 12.9 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (150 reviews) |
| Hopkins & Poyner Dental PracticeYork | 13.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (150 reviews) |
| OrthokindYork | 13.0 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (16 reviews) |
| York Dental PracticeYork | 13.0 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (184 reviews) |
| Clifton Dental PracticeYork | 13.2 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (23 reviews) |
| PortmanDentex YorkNether Poppleton | 13.4 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (376 reviews) |
| Fresh Dental OrthodonticsYork | 13.4 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (7 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Acklam with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is York, 12.3 miles south-west; the next are Nether Poppleton (13.4 miles west) and Upper Poppleton (14.5 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| York | 16 | 12.3 miles south-west |
| Nether Poppleton | 1 | 13.4 miles west |
| Upper Poppleton | 1 | 14.5 miles south-west |
| East Ayton | 1 | 17.3 miles north-east |
| Beverley | 2 | 20.6 miles south-east |
| Selby | 1 | 21.5 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Acklam
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Yorkshire Dental Suite Birmingham (5.0 from 1,018 reviews), 12.3 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Dental Suite BirminghamYork | 5.0 (1,018 reviews) | 12.3 miles south-west |
| Jorvik Dental PracticeYork | 5.0 (57 reviews) | 14.5 miles west |
| Manor House Dental PracticeYork | 5.0 (53 reviews) | 14.2 miles south-west |
| PortmanDentex YorkNether Poppleton | 4.9 (376 reviews) | 13.4 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Acklam at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North Yorkshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 13% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,234 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 24.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 29 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within North Yorkshire | 700th closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.5% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 35 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Norton School — 5.2 miles |
| Schools in council area | 377 schools, 86,087 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 25.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Yorkshire Dental Suite Birmingham, York — 12 miles PortmanDentex York, Nether Poppleton — 13 miles Perfect Smile Clinic, Upper Poppleton — 14 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 19 within 20 miles |
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.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Acklam
The nearest practice to Acklam is Yorkshire Dental Suite Birmingham, 12.3 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. 19 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Andrea Ubhi Dentistry (12.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Crescent Dental Practice (22.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Acklam list clear aligners, the nearest 12.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Acklam are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Andrea Ubhi Dentistry in York, 12.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 35 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Acklam to Yorkshire Dental Suite Birmingham is roughly 25 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 320 to 640 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £145 to £290 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 190 to 320 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Acklam
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Orthodontist in Acklam: Before booking anything in Acklam, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Acklam or another part of North Yorkshire.
What we know about practices near Acklam
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Acklam. The closest on record are Yorkshire Dental Suite Birmingham, about 12 miles away; PortmanDentex York in Nether Poppleton, about 13 miles away; and Perfect Smile Clinic in Upper Poppleton, about 14 miles away.
Continue your local research
Related pages for Acklam Wold, Leavening, Burythorpe, Kennythorpe, Garrowby, and Leppington are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Where Acklam sits locally
The nearest other location we cover is Acklam Wold, under 1 km to the east.
Area profile for Acklam
Acklam is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Acklam. Acklam's under-16 share, 13%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.5% of the 2,234 residents in Acklam's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. Acklam has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 12 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 25.7% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Acklam are served by secondary schools including Norton School (5.2 miles). Acklam's Local Authority has 377 schools educating 86,087 pupils (DfE data). Acklam sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Acklam is about 35 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds.
All Orthodontic Options in Acklam Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Acklam has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Acklam
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Acklam
Orthodontic treatment in Acklam is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Acklam — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Acklam. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Acklam
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Acklam, North Yorkshire with surrounding locations. Nearby pages covering Acklam Wold, Leavening, Burythorpe, Kennythorpe, Garrowby, and Leppington may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Acklam
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Acklam often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Acklam?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Acklam is Yorkshire Dental Suite Birmingham, about 12.3 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Andrea Ubhi Dentistry (12.9 miles) and Hopkins & Poyner Dental Practice (13.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Acklam?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Acklam, 0 practices within 10 miles and 19 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in York, 12.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Acklam?
The nearest practice to Acklam that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Andrea Ubhi Dentistry in York, about 12.9 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Hopkins & Poyner Dental Practice (13.0 miles) and Orthokind (13.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Acklam, North Yorkshire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Acklam, North Yorkshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.