Orthodontic practices near Alne
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Alne; 9 practices within 10 and 29 practices within 20. The closest is PortmanDentex York in Nether Poppleton, 8.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PortmanDentex YorkNether Poppleton | 8.2 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (376 reviews) |
| Fresh Dental OrthodonticsYork | 8.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (7 reviews) |
| Clifton Moor Dental Implant CentreYork | 8.4 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (370 reviews) |
| York Dental PracticeYork | 8.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (184 reviews) |
| Jorvik Dental PracticeYork | 8.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (57 reviews) |
| Perfect Smile ClinicUpper Poppleton | 9.0 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (397 reviews) |
| Manor House Dental PracticeYork | 9.5 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (53 reviews) |
| Clifton Dental PracticeYork | 9.7 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (23 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Alne with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Nether Poppleton, 8.2 miles south-east; the next are York (8.2 miles south-east) and Upper Poppleton (9.0 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Nether Poppleton | 1 | 8.2 miles south-east |
| York | 15 | 8.2 miles south-east |
| Upper Poppleton | 1 | 9.0 miles south-east |
| Knaresborough | 1 | 10.3 miles south-west |
| Wetherby | 2 | 11.6 miles south-west |
| Harrogate | 8 | 12.0 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 Alne
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), 9.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Dental Suite BirminghamYork | 5.0 (1,018 reviews) | 9.9 miles south-east |
| Hopkinson DentalWetherby | 5.0 (175 reviews) | 12.1 miles south-west |
| MapleLeaf DentalHarrogate | 5.0 (168 reviews) | 13.6 miles south-west |
| Infinity Dental SuiteHarrogate | 5.0 (101 reviews) | 15.1 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Alne 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 569 |
| Residents under 16 | 15.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,094 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 24.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 63 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within North Yorkshire | 466th closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.1% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 23 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Outwood Academy Easingwold — 3.1 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 | PortmanDentex York, Nether Poppleton — 8 miles Fresh Dental Orthodontics, York — 8 miles Perfect Smile Clinic, Upper Poppleton — 9 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 within 10 miles, 29 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Boroughbridge Dental Centre — 6 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 Alne
The nearest practice to Alne is PortmanDentex York in Nether Poppleton, 8.2 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 9 practices, and within 20 there are 29.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: PortmanDentex York (8.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Windmill Orthodontics Bedale (20.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 23 of the practices around Alne list clear aligners, the nearest 8.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Alne are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Jorvik Dental Practice in York, 8.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 23 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Alne to PortmanDentex York is roughly 20 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 210 to 430 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £195 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Alne
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Orthodontist in Alne: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Alne keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in North Yorkshire. Alne — a small village with a population of around 569 — is covered on this page specifically.
What official data says about Alne
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Alne sits within NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Alne's under-16 share sits at 15.9%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Alne, 8.1% of the 2,094 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Alne has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. 25.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Alne are Outwood Academy Easingwold (3.1 miles). Alne's Local Authority area covers 377 schools and 86,087 pupils, according to DfE figures. Alne falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Alne is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 23 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local snapshot of Alne
Around 569 people live in Alne, which is a small village within North Yorkshire. Just around 1 km south-west, Youlton is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Widen your local search
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Youlton, Tollerton, Flawith, Linton upon Ouse, Aldwark, and Tholthorpe.
Practice data for Alne
There is no orthodontist on our records in Alne itself. The nearest we do hold are PortmanDentex York in Nether Poppleton, about 8 miles away; Fresh Dental Orthodontics in York, about 8 miles away; and Perfect Smile Clinic in Upper Poppleton, about 9 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Alne
Orthodontic treatment in Alne is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Alne
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Alne
No orthodontic practice covers Alne directly, though Boroughbridge Dental Centre (about 6 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Alne's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Alne falls under NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 15.9% of Alne's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,094 residents in the neighbourhood around Alne, 8.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. Alne has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. 25.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Alne attend schools such as Outwood Academy Easingwold (3.1 miles). There are 377 schools and 86,087 pupils in Alne's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Alne sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Alne is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 23 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Alne
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Alne can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Alne
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Alne — 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 Alne. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Alne
These local links are here for anyone comparing Alne, North Yorkshire against nearby alternatives. If you're still deciding, related pages for Youlton, Tollerton, Flawith, Linton upon Ouse, Aldwark, and Tholthorpe may help.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Alne
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Alne often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Alne?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Alne is PortmanDentex York in Nether Poppleton, about 8.2 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Fresh Dental Orthodontics (8.2 miles) and Clifton Moor Dental Implant Centre (8.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Alne?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Alne, 9 practices within 10 miles and 29 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Nether Poppleton, 8.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Alne?
The nearest practice to Alne that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Jorvik Dental Practice in York, about 8.5 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Perfect Smile Clinic (9.0 miles) and Purely Dental (10.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Alne, North Yorkshire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Alne, North Yorkshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.