Orthodontic practices near Alwoodley
On our practice register: 20 practices within 5 miles of Alwoodley, 49 practices within 10 and 130 practices within 20. The closest is Yorkshire Orthodontics in Chapel Allerton, 1.5 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire OrthodonticsChapel Allerton | 1.5 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (84 reviews) |
| Smiles on Harrogate RoadLeeds | 1.5 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (258 reviews) |
| Leeds Wellness Aesthetics Dental & Implant CareLeeds | 2.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (291 reviews) |
| Smile Clinic North LeedsHorsforth | 2.7 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (87 reviews) |
| Smile Clinic LeedsLeeds | 2.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (63 reviews) |
| New Smile Dental CareLeeds | 2.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (155 reviews) |
| Leeds Dental InstituteLeeds | 3.3 miles south | – | – | – | 4.3 (106 reviews) |
| Clarendon Dental SpaLeeds | 3.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (3,876 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Alwoodley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chapel Allerton, 1.5 miles east; the next are Leeds (1.5 miles south) and Horsforth (2.7 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chapel Allerton | 1 | 1.5 miles east |
| Leeds | 16 | 1.5 miles south |
| Horsforth | 3 | 2.7 miles west |
| Pudsey | 3 | 5.4 miles south-west |
| Scholes | 1 | 5.8 miles south-east |
| Yeadon | 1 | 6.2 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Alwoodley
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), 7.0 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Dental Suite GuiseleyGuiseley | 5.0 (692 reviews) | 7.0 miles west |
| Smiles on Harrogate RoadLeeds | 5.0 (258 reviews) | 1.5 miles south |
| Yorkshire OrthodonticsChapel Allerton | 5.0 (84 reviews) | 1.5 miles east |
| Dr AymanLeeds | 5.0 (60 reviews) | 3.8 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Alwoodley at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Leeds |
| 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 29.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,777 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 10.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 38% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 34.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,254 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 20 practices, more than 91% of towns in England |
| Access within City and Borough of Leeds | 134th closest to an orthodontic practice of 209 places in the county (the county median is 0.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.5 miles away, closer than 75% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 10.2% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Leeds |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 3 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Leeds Jewish Free School — 0.3 miles Allerton High School — 0.5 miles Allerton Grange School — 0.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 10 schools, about 12,951 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 296 schools, 135,588 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Smiles on Harrogate Road, Leeds — 2 miles Yorkshire Orthodontics, Chapel Allerton — 2 miles Smile Clinic North Leeds, Horsforth — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 49 within 10 miles, 130 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | King Lane Dental Care — under a mile |
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 Alwoodley
The nearest practice to Alwoodley is Yorkshire Orthodontics in Chapel Allerton, 1.5 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 49 practices, and within 20 there are 130.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Leeds Wellness Aesthetics Dental & Implant Care (2.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Swinnow Dental (5.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 23 of the practices around Alwoodley list clear aligners, the nearest 1.5 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 Alwoodley are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Leeds Wellness Aesthetics Dental & Implant Care, 2.3 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 Alwoodley
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Compare orthodontic care in Alwoodley
Orthodontist in Alwoodley: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Alwoodley understand their options before committing to an appointment. It connects local orthodontic research in Alwoodley with the wider City and Borough of Leeds area.
What official data says about Alwoodley
By ONS classification, Alwoodley falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Alwoodley sits within NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 29.3% of Alwoodley's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. In the census neighbourhood around Alwoodley, 10.2% of the 1,777 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Leeds, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Alwoodley has 20 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 91% 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 Alwoodley attend schools such as Leeds Jewish Free School (0.3 miles) and Allerton High School (0.5 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 296 schools and 135,588 pupils in Alwoodley's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data ranks Alwoodley among England's more deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Alwoodley is about 3 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds.
Widen your local search
For a broader view, related location pages cover Camp Town, Moor Allerton, Black Moor, Chapel Allerton, Moortown, and Lidgett Park as well as this one.
Useful local orthodontic context for Alwoodley
There is no orthodontist on our records in Alwoodley itself. The closest on record are Smiles on Harrogate Road in Leeds, about 2 miles away; Yorkshire Orthodontics in Chapel Allerton, about 2 miles away; and Smile Clinic North Leeds in Horsforth, about 3 miles away.
About Alwoodley
Camp Town is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km west of Alwoodley.
All Orthodontic Options in Alwoodley Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Alwoodley offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Alwoodley
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Alwoodley — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Alwoodley
Many people in Alwoodley delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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 Alwoodley
No orthodontic practice covers Alwoodley directly, though King Lane Dental Care (under a mile away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Alwoodley is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Alwoodley. With 29.3% of residents under 16, Alwoodley has an above-average share of children. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 10.2% of the 1,777 residents in Alwoodley's census neighbourhood, above the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Leeds. Alwoodley has 20 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 91% of towns in England. Regionally, 30.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Alwoodley are served by secondary schools including Leeds Jewish Free School (0.3 miles) and Allerton High School (0.5 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 296 schools and 135,588 pupils across Alwoodley's Local Authority. Alwoodley falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Alwoodley is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 3 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Alwoodley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Alwoodley
These links help widen your research beyond Alwoodley, City and Borough of Leeds if you're open to travelling a little further. Other local pages worth browsing include Camp Town, Moor Allerton, Black Moor, Chapel Allerton, Moortown, and Lidgett Park.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Alwoodley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Alwoodley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Alwoodley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Alwoodley is Yorkshire Orthodontics in Chapel Allerton, about 1.5 miles to the east. The next closest are Smiles on Harrogate Road (1.5 miles) and Leeds Wellness Aesthetics Dental & Implant Care (2.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Alwoodley?
Our register has 20 practices within 5 miles of Alwoodley, 49 practices within 10 miles and 130 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Alwoodley?
The nearest practice to Alwoodley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Leeds Wellness Aesthetics Dental & Implant Care, about 2.3 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include New Smile Dental Care (2.9 miles) and Clarendon Dental Spa (3.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Alwoodley, City and Borough of Leeds?
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 Alwoodley, City and Borough of Leeds?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.