Orthodontic practices near Ackton
On our practice register: 11 practices within 5 miles of Ackton, 26 practices within 10 and 125 practices within 20. The closest is Ropergate Dental Care & Implant Studio in Pontefract, 2.7 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ropergate Dental Care & Implant StudioPontefract | 2.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (510 reviews) |
| Armstrong and HaireCastleford | 2.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.4 (184 reviews) |
| Pontefract Dental CarePontefract | 2.8 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (937 reviews) |
| One Smile Dental - PontefractPontefract | 2.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (59 reviews) |
| Pontefract HospitalPontefract | 2.9 miles east | – | – | – | 4.0 (201 reviews) |
| The Mount Dental PracticeLow Ackworth | 3.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.9 (18 reviews) |
| Northgate DentalWakefield | 4.8 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (185 reviews) |
| Total Orthodontics Belfast, Ormeau RoadWakefield | 4.9 miles west | – | – | – | 4.0 (5 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ackton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Pontefract, 2.7 miles east; the next are Castleford (2.8 miles north) and Low Ackworth (3.6 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Pontefract | 4 | 2.7 miles east |
| Castleford | 1 | 2.8 miles north |
| Low Ackworth | 1 | 3.6 miles south |
| Wakefield | 11 | 4.8 miles west |
| Garforth | 1 | 7.1 miles north |
| Morley | 2 | 7.2 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ackton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Pontefract Dental Care (5.0 from 937 reviews), 2.8 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pontefract Dental CarePontefract | 5.0 (937 reviews) | 2.8 miles east |
| Northgate DentalWakefield | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 4.8 miles west |
| Smile Design StudioWakefield | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 5.1 miles west |
| Dr AymanLeeds | 5.0 (60 reviews) | 10.2 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ackton at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wakefield |
| NHS dental services | NHS West Yorkshire 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 18.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,306 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.1% aged 16 to 24 and 30.7% 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 | 319 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 11 practices, more than 77% of towns in England |
| Access within City and Borough of Wakefield | 100th closest to an orthodontic practice of 136 places in the county (the county median is 1.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.7 miles away, closer than 60% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.9% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Wakefield |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 11 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy — 0.9 miles Outwood Academy Freeston — 1.4 miles The Featherstone Academy — 1.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 5,540 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 155 schools, 57,141 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Ropergate Dental Care & Implant Studio, Pontefract — 3 miles Armstrong and Haire, Castleford — 3 miles The Mount Dental Practice, Low Ackworth — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 26 within 10 miles, 125 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 Ackton
Ackton is 2.7 miles from Ropergate Dental Care & Implant Studio in Pontefract, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 26 practices, and within 20 there are 125.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: One Smile Dental - Pontefract (2.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Ropergate Dental Care & Implant Studio (2.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Ackton list clear aligners, the nearest 2.7 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 Ackton are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ropergate Dental Care & Implant Studio in Pontefract, 2.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 11 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ackton
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Teeth straightening options in Ackton
Orthodontist in Ackton: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Ackton keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is relevant to searches focused on both Ackton and the wider City and Borough of Wakefield area.
Practice data for Ackton
There is no orthodontist on our records in Ackton itself. The nearest recorded are Ropergate Dental Care & Implant Studio in Pontefract, about 3 miles away; Armstrong and Haire in Castleford, about 3 miles away; and The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, about 4 miles away.
Facts about Ackton
Just under 1 km west, Old Snydale is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Area profile for Ackton
Officially, Ackton is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Ackton falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Ackton's under-16 share sits at 18.4%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,306 residents in the neighbourhood around Ackton, 7.9% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Wakefield. Ackton has 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 77% of towns in England. 30.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Ackton attend schools such as St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy (0.9 miles) and Outwood Academy Freeston (1.4 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Ackton's Local Authority has 155 schools educating 57,141 pupils (DfE data). Ackton's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Ackton is about 11 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds.
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If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Old Snydale, Hopetown, North Featherstone, Streethouse, Whitwood, and Cutsyke.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Ackton
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Ackton helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Ackton
Provision in Ackton varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. By ONS classification, Ackton falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Ackton. Census data puts 18.4% of Ackton's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.9% of the 1,306 residents in Ackton's census neighbourhood, above the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Wakefield. Ackton has 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 77% of towns in England. Regionally, 30.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Ackton attend schools such as St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy (0.9 miles) and Outwood Academy Freeston (1.4 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Ackton's Local Authority area covers 155 schools and 57,141 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Ackton close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Ackton is about 11 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Ackton
The orthodontic landscape in Ackton offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Ackton
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Ackton — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ackton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ackton
This section helps connect Ackton, City and Borough of Wakefield to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. This page links onward to Old Snydale, Hopetown, North Featherstone, Streethouse, Whitwood, and Cutsyke for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ackton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ackton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ackton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ackton is Ropergate Dental Care & Implant Studio in Pontefract, about 2.7 miles to the east. The next closest are Armstrong and Haire (2.8 miles) and Pontefract Dental Care (2.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ackton?
Our register has 11 practices within 5 miles of Ackton, 26 practices within 10 miles and 125 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ackton?
The nearest practice to Ackton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ropergate Dental Care & Implant Studio in Pontefract, about 2.7 miles to the east. Others nearby include Pontefract Dental Care (2.8 miles) and One Smile Dental - Pontefract (2.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ackton, City and Borough of Wakefield?
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 Ackton, City and Borough of Wakefield?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.