Orthodontic practices near Altofts
On our practice register: 15 practices within 5 miles of Altofts, 48 practices within 10 and 120 practices within 20. The closest is Armstrong and Haire in Castleford, 3.3 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armstrong and HaireCastleford | 3.3 miles east | – | – | – | 4.4 (184 reviews) |
| Northgate DentalWakefield | 3.3 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (185 reviews) |
| Tovey Little Dental CentreWakefield | 3.3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (334 reviews) |
| Smile Design StudioWakefield | 3.3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (116 reviews) |
| Newstead House Dental ClinicWakefield | 3.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.1 (59 reviews) |
| PoldentWakefield | 3.4 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (201 reviews) |
| Total Orthodontics Belfast, Ormeau RoadWakefield | 3.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.0 (5 reviews) |
| Space DentalWakefield | 3.6 miles south-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 Altofts with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Castleford, 3.3 miles east; the next are Wakefield (3.3 miles south-west) and Morley (4.8 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Castleford | 1 | 3.3 miles east |
| Wakefield | 11 | 3.3 miles south-west |
| Morley | 2 | 4.8 miles west |
| Pontefract | 4 | 5.0 miles east |
| Low Ackworth | 1 | 5.8 miles south-east |
| Garforth | 1 | 6.0 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Altofts
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Pontefract Dental Care (5.0 from 937 reviews), 5.0 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pontefract Dental CarePontefract | 5.0 (937 reviews) | 5.0 miles east |
| Northgate DentalWakefield | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 3.3 miles south-west |
| Smile Design StudioWakefield | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 3.3 miles south-west |
| Dr AymanLeeds | 5.0 (60 reviews) | 7.8 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Altofts 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 14.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,570 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 26% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,752 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 15 practices, more than 85% of towns in England |
| Access within City and Borough of Wakefield | 120th closest to an orthodontic practice of 136 places in the county (the county median is 1.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.3 miles away, closer than 54% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.7% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Wakefield |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 8 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Outwood Academy Freeston — 1.3 miles Oulton Academy — 2.2 miles Outwood Academy City Fields — 2.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 4,523 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 | Armstrong and Haire, Castleford — 3 miles Northgate Dental, Wakefield — 3 miles The Dental Studio, Morley — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 48 within 10 miles, 120 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 Altofts
Altofts is 3.3 miles from Armstrong and Haire in Castleford, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 48 practices, and within 20 there are 120.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Tovey Little Dental Centre (3.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Ropergate Dental Care & Implant Studio (5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Altofts list clear aligners, the nearest 3.3 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 Altofts are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Tovey Little Dental Centre in Wakefield, 3.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 8 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Altofts
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Orthodontic services in Altofts
Orthodontist in Altofts: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Altofts. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of City and Borough of Wakefield.
Where Altofts sits locally
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Lower Altofts, the closest linked location.
Area profile for Altofts
Officially, Altofts is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Altofts falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. 14.5% of Altofts's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.7% of the 1,570 residents in Altofts's census neighbourhood, below the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Wakefield. Altofts has 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 85% of towns in England. 30.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Altofts are served by secondary schools including Outwood Academy Freeston (1.3 miles) and Oulton Academy (2.2 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 155 schools and 57,141 pupils in Altofts's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Altofts's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Altofts is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 8 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local treatment availability around Altofts
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Altofts. The nearest recorded are Armstrong and Haire in Castleford, about 3 miles away; Northgate Dental in Wakefield, about 3 miles away; and The Dental Studio in Morley, about 5 miles away.
Continue your local research
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Lower Altofts, Ellentrees, Methley Lanes, Goosehill, Woodhouse Common, and Gilcar.
The Orthodontic Journey in Altofts
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Altofts 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 Altofts
Practices serving Altofts differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Altofts sits within NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 14.5% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Altofts, 5.7% of the 1,570 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Wakefield, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Altofts has 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 85% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 30.2% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Altofts are served by secondary schools including Outwood Academy Freeston (1.3 miles) and Oulton Academy (2.2 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Altofts's Local Authority has 155 schools educating 57,141 pupils (DfE data). Altofts falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Altofts is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 8 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Altofts
Patients in Altofts have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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.
Treatment Options in Altofts — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Altofts — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Altofts's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Altofts falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. 14.5% of Altofts's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,570 residents in the neighbourhood around Altofts, 5.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Wakefield. With 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, Altofts is better served than 85% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 30.2% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Altofts are served by secondary schools including Outwood Academy Freeston (1.3 miles) and Oulton Academy (2.2 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 155 schools and 57,141 pupils across Altofts's Local Authority. Altofts's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Altofts is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 8 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Altofts itself. The closest on record are Armstrong and Haire in Castleford, about 3 miles away; Northgate Dental in Wakefield, about 3 miles away; and The Dental Studio in Morley, about 5 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Altofts. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Altofts
If Altofts, City and Borough of Wakefield is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Lower Altofts, Ellentrees, Methley Lanes, Goosehill, Woodhouse Common, and Gilcar.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Altofts
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Altofts often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Altofts?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Altofts is Armstrong and Haire in Castleford, about 3.3 miles to the east. The next closest are Northgate Dental (3.3 miles) and Tovey Little Dental Centre (3.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Altofts?
Our register has 15 practices within 5 miles of Altofts, 48 practices within 10 miles and 120 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Altofts?
The nearest practice to Altofts that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tovey Little Dental Centre in Wakefield, about 3.3 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Smile Design Studio (3.3 miles) and Space Dental (3.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Altofts, City and Borough of Wakefield?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Altofts, City and Borough of Wakefield?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.