Orthodontic practices near Ackworth Moor Top
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Ackworth Moor Top, 21 practices within 10 and 110 practices within 20. The closest is The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, 1.0 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mount Dental PracticeLow Ackworth | 1.0 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.9 (18 reviews) |
| Ropergate Dental Care & Implant StudioPontefract | 2.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (510 reviews) |
| Pontefract HospitalPontefract | 2.9 miles north | – | – | – | 4.0 (201 reviews) |
| Pontefract Dental CarePontefract | 3.0 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (937 reviews) |
| One Smile Dental - PontefractPontefract | 3.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (59 reviews) |
| Armstrong and HaireCastleford | 5.4 miles north | – | – | – | 4.4 (184 reviews) |
| Advance Dental CareWakefield | 6.5 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (357 reviews) |
| Space DentalWakefield | 7.1 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,305 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ackworth Moor Top with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Low Ackworth, 1.0 miles south-west; the next are Pontefract (2.8 miles north) and Castleford (5.4 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Low Ackworth | 1 | 1.0 miles south-west |
| Pontefract | 4 | 2.8 miles north |
| Castleford | 1 | 5.4 miles north |
| Wakefield | 12 | 6.5 miles west |
| Barnsley | 4 | 8.4 miles south-west |
| Garforth | 1 | 10.2 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ackworth Moor Top
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Pontefract Dental Care (5.0 from 937 reviews), 3.0 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pontefract Dental CarePontefract | 5.0 (937 reviews) | 3.0 miles north |
| Northgate DentalWakefield | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 7.2 miles west |
| Smile Design StudioWakefield | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 7.6 miles west |
| Space DentalWakefield | 4.9 (1,305 reviews) | 7.1 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ackworth Moor Top 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,810 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.6% aged 16 to 24 and 25.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 248 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England |
| Access within City and Borough of Wakefield | 37th closest to an orthodontic practice of 136 places in the county (the county median is 1.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.0 miles away, closer than 83% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Wakefield |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 14 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Featherstone Academy — 1.8 miles Ark Carleton High School — 2.2 miles Ark the King's School — 2.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 3,724 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 | The Mount Dental Practice, Low Ackworth — 1 miles Ropergate Dental Care & Implant Studio, Pontefract — 3 miles Armstrong and Haire, Castleford — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 21 within 10 miles, 110 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 Ackworth Moor Top
The nearest practice to Ackworth Moor Top is The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, 1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 21 practices, and within 20 there are 110.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Mount Dental Practice (1 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 20 of the practices around Ackworth Moor Top list clear aligners, the nearest 1 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 Ackworth Moor Top are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, 1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 14 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ackworth Moor Top
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Braces and aligner options in Ackworth Moor Top
Orthodontist in Ackworth Moor Top: People weighing up braces or aligners in Ackworth Moor Top can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Ackworth Moor Top itself or elsewhere in City and Borough of Wakefield.
Local orthodontic signals in Ackworth Moor Top
There is no orthodontist on our records in Ackworth Moor Top itself. The nearest we do hold are The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, about a mile away; Ropergate Dental Care & Implant Studio in Pontefract, about 3 miles away; and Armstrong and Haire in Castleford, about 5 miles away.
Keep exploring nearby
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Charlestown Estate, High Ackworth, Low Ackworth, Rhyddings, Brackenhill, and East Hardwick.
Ackworth Moor Top in context
Ackworth Moor Top is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 15.3% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Ackworth Moor Top, 6.5% of the 1,810 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Wakefield, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (5), Ackworth Moor Top has more choice than 60% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 30.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Ackworth Moor Top attend schools such as The Featherstone Academy (1.8 miles) and Ark Carleton High School (2.2 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Ackworth Moor Top's Local Authority has 155 schools educating 57,141 pupils (DfE data). Ackworth Moor Top falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Ackworth Moor Top is about 14 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds.
Ackworth Moor Top at a glance
Low Ackworth is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Ackworth Moor Top.
Orthodontic Treatments in Ackworth Moor Top
The orthodontic landscape in Ackworth Moor Top offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Ackworth Moor Top — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Ackworth Moor Top — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Ackworth Moor Top — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 15.3% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.5% of the 1,810 residents in Ackworth Moor Top's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Wakefield. Ackworth Moor Top has 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 60% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 30.2% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Ackworth Moor Top are served by secondary schools including The Featherstone Academy (1.8 miles) and Ark Carleton High School (2.2 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Ackworth Moor Top's Local Authority area covers 155 schools and 57,141 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Ackworth Moor Top sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Ackworth Moor Top is about 14 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Ackworth Moor Top itself. The nearest recorded are The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, about a mile away; Ropergate Dental Care & Implant Studio in Pontefract, about 3 miles away; and Armstrong and Haire in Castleford, about 5 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Ackworth Moor Top
Starting orthodontic treatment in Ackworth Moor Top can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Ackworth Moor Top
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Ackworth Moor Top
Every case in Ackworth Moor Top follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ackworth Moor Top. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ackworth Moor Top
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Ackworth Moor Top, City and Borough of Wakefield. You can also browse nearby location pages including Charlestown Estate, High Ackworth, Low Ackworth, Rhyddings, Brackenhill, and East Hardwick.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ackworth Moor Top
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ackworth Moor Top often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ackworth Moor Top?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ackworth Moor Top is The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, about 1.0 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Ropergate Dental Care & Implant Studio (2.8 miles) and Pontefract Hospital (2.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ackworth Moor Top?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Ackworth Moor Top, 21 practices within 10 miles and 110 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ackworth Moor Top?
The nearest practice to Ackworth Moor Top that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, about 1.0 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Ropergate Dental Care & Implant Studio (2.8 miles) and Pontefract Dental Care (3.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ackworth Moor Top, City and Borough of Wakefield?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ackworth Moor Top, City and Borough of Wakefield?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.