Orthodontic practices near Ampleforth
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Ampleforth; 18 practices within 20. The closest is PortmanDentex York in Nether Poppleton, 14.6 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PortmanDentex YorkNether Poppleton | 14.6 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (376 reviews) |
| Fresh Dental OrthodonticsYork | 14.6 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (7 reviews) |
| York Dental PracticeYork | 14.6 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (184 reviews) |
| Clifton Moor Dental Implant CentreYork | 15.4 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (370 reviews) |
| Jorvik Dental PracticeYork | 15.7 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (57 reviews) |
| Yorkshire Dental Suite BirminghamYork | 15.7 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (1,018 reviews) |
| Clifton Dental PracticeYork | 16.0 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (23 reviews) |
| Perfect Smile ClinicUpper Poppleton | 16.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (397 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ampleforth with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Nether Poppleton, 14.6 miles south; the next are York (14.6 miles south) and Upper Poppleton (16.1 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Nether Poppleton | 1 | 14.6 miles south |
| York | 15 | 14.6 miles south |
| Upper Poppleton | 1 | 16.1 miles south |
| Knaresborough | 1 | 19.4 miles south-west |
| Bedale | 1 | 20.3 miles west |
| Harrogate | 7 | 21.2 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 Ampleforth
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), 15.7 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Dental Suite BirminghamYork | 5.0 (1,018 reviews) | 15.7 miles south |
| Jorvik Dental PracticeYork | 5.0 (57 reviews) | 15.7 miles south |
| Manor House Dental PracticeYork | 5.0 (53 reviews) | 16.3 miles south |
| PortmanDentex YorkNether Poppleton | 4.9 (376 reviews) | 14.6 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ampleforth 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 705 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,984 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 10.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 16.2% aged 16 to 24 and 20.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 36 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within North Yorkshire | 798th closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 10.4% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 33 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ryedale School — 5.8 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 — 15 miles Fresh Dental Orthodontics, York — 15 miles Perfect Smile Clinic, Upper Poppleton — 16 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 35 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 18 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Helmsley Smiles — 4 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 Ampleforth
From Ampleforth the nearest practice is PortmanDentex York in Nether Poppleton, 14.6 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. 18 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: PortmanDentex York (14.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Windmill Orthodontics Bedale (20.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 23 of the practices around Ampleforth list clear aligners, the nearest 14.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Ampleforth are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Jorvik Dental Practice in York, 15.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 33 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Ampleforth to PortmanDentex York is roughly 35 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 380 to 760 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £170 to £340 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 230 to 380 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ampleforth
North Yorkshire12 nearby locationsBraces and aligner options in Ampleforth
Orthodontist in Ampleforth: People weighing up braces or aligners in Ampleforth can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Ampleforth or another part of North Yorkshire. Ampleforth — a small village with a population of around 705 — is covered on this page specifically.
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You can continue browsing related location pages including Wass, Yearsley, Byland Abbey, Gilling East, Brandsby, and Rievaulx if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Ampleforth at a glance
Around 705 people live in Ampleforth, which is a small village within North Yorkshire. Just around 3 km north-west, Wass is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Area profile for Ampleforth
Ampleforth — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 17.9% of Ampleforth's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,984 residents in the neighbourhood around Ampleforth, 10.4% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. Ampleforth has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 15 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 Ampleforth are Ryedale School (5.8 miles). There are 377 schools and 86,087 pupils in Ampleforth's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Ampleforth's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Ampleforth is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 33 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Useful local orthodontic context for Ampleforth
There is no orthodontist on our records in Ampleforth itself. The closest on record are PortmanDentex York in Nether Poppleton, about 15 miles away; Fresh Dental Orthodontics in York, about 15 miles away; and Perfect Smile Clinic in Upper Poppleton, about 16 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Ampleforth
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Ampleforth helps you ask the right questions. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Ampleforth
No orthodontic practice covers Ampleforth directly, though Helmsley Smiles (about 4 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Ampleforth is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Ampleforth. 17.9% of Ampleforth's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Ampleforth, 10.4% of the 1,984 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Ampleforth has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 15 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 25.7% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Ampleforth attend schools such as Ryedale School (5.8 miles). There are 377 schools and 86,087 pupils in Ampleforth's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Ampleforth close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Ampleforth is about 33 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Ampleforth
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Ampleforth has the full spectrum of options. 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 Ampleforth — Local Context
No orthodontic practice covers Ampleforth directly, though Helmsley Smiles (about 4 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Ampleforth is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Ampleforth's under-16 share sits at 17.9%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,984 residents in the neighbourhood around Ampleforth, 10.4% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. Ampleforth has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 15 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 25.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Ampleforth are Ryedale School (5.8 miles). There are 377 schools and 86,087 pupils in Ampleforth's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Ampleforth sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Ampleforth is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 33 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Ampleforth. The closest on record are PortmanDentex York in Nether Poppleton, about 15 miles away; Fresh Dental Orthodontics in York, about 15 miles away; and Perfect Smile Clinic in Upper Poppleton, about 16 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 Ampleforth. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ampleforth
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Ampleforth, North Yorkshire, these local links help you keep browsing. If you're still deciding, related pages for Wass, Yearsley, Byland Abbey, Gilling East, Brandsby, and Rievaulx may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ampleforth
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ampleforth often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ampleforth?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ampleforth is PortmanDentex York in Nether Poppleton, about 14.6 miles to the south. The next closest are Fresh Dental Orthodontics (14.6 miles) and York Dental Practice (14.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ampleforth?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Ampleforth, 0 practices within 10 miles and 18 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Nether Poppleton, 14.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ampleforth?
The nearest practice to Ampleforth that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Jorvik Dental Practice in York, about 15.7 miles to the south. Others nearby include Perfect Smile Clinic (16.1 miles) and Hopkins & Poyner Dental Practice (16.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ampleforth, North Yorkshire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ampleforth, North Yorkshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.