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Orthodontic practices near Adel

On our practice register: 22 practices within 5 miles of Adel, 57 practices within 10 and 117 practices within 20. The closest is Smile Clinic North Leeds in Horsforth, 1.2 miles south-west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Smile Clinic North LeedsHorsforth1.2 miles south-west–––4.8 (87 reviews)
Leeds Wellness Aesthetics Dental & Implant CareLeeds1.3 miles south✓–✓4.9 (291 reviews)
Smile Clinic LeedsLeeds2.1 miles south–––4.7 (63 reviews)
Smiles on Harrogate RoadLeeds2.3 miles south-east–✓✓5.0 (258 reviews)
Ivory DentalHorsforth2.4 miles west––✓4.9 (211 reviews)
Horsforth Smile ClinicHorsforth2.7 miles west✓–✓4.6 (154 reviews)
Yorkshire OrthodonticsChapel Allerton3.0 miles east–––5.0 (84 reviews)
New Smile Dental CareLeeds3.1 miles south✓✓✓4.7 (155 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Adel with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Horsforth, 1.2 miles south-west; the next are Leeds (1.3 miles south) and Chapel Allerton (3.0 miles east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Horsforth31.2 miles south-west
Leeds161.3 miles south
Chapel Allerton13.0 miles east
Pudsey34.2 miles south-west
Yeadon14.6 miles west
Guiseley25.4 miles west

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Adel

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Yorkshire Dental Suite Guiseley (5.0 from 692 reviews), 5.4 miles west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Yorkshire Dental Suite GuiseleyGuiseley5.0 (692 reviews)5.4 miles west
Smiles on Harrogate RoadLeeds5.0 (258 reviews)2.3 miles south-east
Pav DentalBradford5.0 (98 reviews)7.3 miles south-west
Yorkshire OrthodonticsChapel Allerton5.0 (84 reviews)3.0 miles east

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Adel at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaLeeds
NHS dental servicesNHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Residents under 1616.8% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,549 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 27.8% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car9.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre1,917 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health15.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles21 practices, more than 92% of towns in England
Access within City and Borough of Leeds117th closest to an orthodontic practice of 209 places in the county (the county median is 0.9 miles)
Nearest practice compared1.2 miles away, closer than 80% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county6.1% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Leeds
Nearest university dental hospitalLeeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 3 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsAllerton High School — 1.1 miles
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School — 1.1 miles
Lawnswood School — 1.2 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles10 schools, about 12,850 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area296 schools, 135,588 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay30.2% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesSmile Clinic North Leeds, Horsforth — 1 miles
Leeds Wellness Aesthetics Dental & Implant Care, Leeds — 1 miles
Yorkshire Orthodontics, Chapel Allerton — 3 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles57 within 10 miles, 117 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 Adel

Adel is 1.2 miles from Smile Clinic North Leeds in Horsforth, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 57 practices, and within 20 there are 117.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Leeds Wellness Aesthetics Dental & Implant Care (1.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Swinnow Dental (4.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Adel list clear aligners, the nearest 1.3 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Adel are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Leeds Wellness Aesthetics Dental & Implant Care, 1.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 3 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Adel

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Local orthodontic treatment in Adel

Orthodontist in Adel: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Adel often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Adel itself or elsewhere in City and Borough of Leeds.

Adel in numbers

Just around 1 km south, Weetwood is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.

Local orthodontic signals in Adel

There is no orthodontist on our records in Adel itself. The nearest recorded are Smile Clinic North Leeds in Horsforth, about a mile away; Leeds Wellness Aesthetics Dental & Implant Care, about a mile away; and Yorkshire Orthodontics in Chapel Allerton, about 3 miles away.

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If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Weetwood, Black Moor, Far Headingley, Ireland Wood, Holt Park, and Lawnswood.

Area profile for Adel

By ONS classification, Adel falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 16.8% of Adel's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.1% of the 1,549 residents in Adel's census neighbourhood, below the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Leeds. Adel has 21 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 92% of towns in England. Regionally, 30.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Adel are served by secondary schools including Allerton High School (1.1 miles) and Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School (1.1 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. Adel's Local Authority has 296 schools educating 135,588 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data ranks Adel among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Adel is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 3 miles away.

The Orthodontic Journey in Adel

Starting orthodontic treatment in Adel can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.

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Orthodontic Treatments in Adel

From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Adel has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.

Treatment Options in Adel — Local Context

Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Adel. ONS classifies Adel as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Adel sits within NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 16.8% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,549 residents in the neighbourhood around Adel, 6.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Leeds. Adel has 21 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 92% of towns in England. Regionally, 30.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Adel are Allerton High School (1.1 miles) and Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School (1.1 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. Adel's Local Authority has 296 schools educating 135,588 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Adel sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Adel is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 3 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Adel. The closest on record are Smile Clinic North Leeds in Horsforth, about a mile away; Leeds Wellness Aesthetics Dental & Implant Care, about a mile away; and Yorkshire Orthodontics in Chapel Allerton, about 3 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Adel. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Adel

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Adel often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Adel?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Adel is Smile Clinic North Leeds in Horsforth, about 1.2 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Leeds Wellness Aesthetics Dental & Implant Care (1.3 miles) and Smile Clinic Leeds (2.1 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Adel?

Our register has 22 practices within 5 miles of Adel, 57 practices within 10 miles and 117 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Adel?

The nearest practice to Adel that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Leeds Wellness Aesthetics Dental & Implant Care, about 1.3 miles to the south. Others nearby include Horsforth Smile Clinic (2.7 miles) and New Smile Dental Care (3.1 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Adel, City and Borough of Leeds?

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Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Adel, City and Borough of Leeds?

Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.

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TitleAdel, City and Borough of Leeds Braces & Aligners
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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