Orthodontic practices near York
On our practice register: 17 practices within 5 miles of York, 17 practices within 10 and 34 practices within 20. The closest is Orthokind in York, 0.1 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OrthokindYork | 0.1 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (16 reviews) |
| Hopkins & Poyner Dental PracticeYork | 0.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (150 reviews) |
| Andrea Ubhi DentistryYork | 0.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (150 reviews) |
| Blossom Family Dental CareYork | 0.6 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (575 reviews) |
| Blossom Cosmetic ClinicYork | 0.7 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (252 reviews) |
| Clifton Dental PracticeYork | 0.8 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (23 reviews) |
| The Mount Dental PracticeYork | 0.8 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (61 reviews) |
| Yorkshire Dental Suite BirminghamYork | 1.0 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (1,018 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to York with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is York, 0.1 miles north-west; the next are Upper Poppleton (2.0 miles west) and Nether Poppleton (2.3 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| York | 16 | 0.1 miles north-west |
| Upper Poppleton | 1 | 2.0 miles west |
| Nether Poppleton | 1 | 2.3 miles north-west |
| Selby | 1 | 12.2 miles south |
| Wetherby | 2 | 12.4 miles west |
| Knaresborough | 1 | 16.2 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of York
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), 1.0 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Dental Suite BirminghamYork | 5.0 (1,018 reviews) | 1.0 miles north |
| Hopkinson DentalWetherby | 5.0 (175 reviews) | 12.7 miles west |
| Jorvik Dental PracticeYork | 5.0 (57 reviews) | 2.4 miles north-west |
| Manor House Dental PracticeYork | 5.0 (53 reviews) | 1.5 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
York at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | York |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 156,135 |
| Residents under 16 | 1.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,671 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 0.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 51.2% aged 16 to 24 and 31.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 60.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 7,640 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 17 practices, more than 88% of towns in England |
| Access within City of York | 1st closest to an orthodontic practice of 35 places in the county (the county median is 1.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.1 miles away, closer than 98% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 0.5% here, against 5.9% across neighbourhoods in City of York |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 22 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | All Saints Catholic School York — 0.8 miles Millthorpe School — 0.9 miles Vale of York Academy — 1.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 9 schools, about 11,365 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 70 schools, 27,370 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 25.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 16 |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 17 within 10 miles, 34 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 York
The nearest practice to York is Orthokind in York, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 17 practices, and within 20 there are 34.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Andrea Ubhi Dentistry (under a mile) mentions a free consultation, and 22 of the practices around York list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 York are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Orthokind in York, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 22 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In York
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in York, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across City of York. York — a city with a population of around 156,135 — is covered on this page specifically.
Facts about York
York has a population of around 156,135, making it a city within City of York. Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Foss Islands, the closest linked location.
More local pages to browse
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Foss Islands, Layerthorpe, Clementhorpe, Tang Hall, New Earswick, and Heslington.
York in context
York's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, York falls under NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. With just 1.8% of residents under 16, York skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 0.5% of the 2,671 residents in York's census neighbourhood, below the 5.9% average across City of York. With 17 orthodontic practices within five miles, York is better served than 88% of towns in England. 25.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in York are served by secondary schools including All Saints Catholic School York (0.8 miles) and Millthorpe School (0.9 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. York's Local Authority area covers 70 schools and 27,370 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts York close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to York is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 22 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local orthodontic signals in York
Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 16 published orthodontic practices in the database currently link to York or nearby searches; 12 mention clear aligners or Invisalign; 6 mention fixed braces; 7 include NHS signals and 17 include private treatment signals; 4 mention finance or monthly payment options; access-related signals include parking from 3, wheelchair access from 3, and evening or weekend availability from 5. Nearby practice records include Andrea Ubhi Dentistry, Bishopthorpe Dental Centre, Blossom Cosmetic Clinic, Blossom Family Dental Care, and Clifton Dental Practice. Practice websites also mention serving areas such as Acomb, Dringhouses, Holgate, and Woodthorpe.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in York
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in York helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins. People from Foss Islands, Layerthorpe and Clementhorpe regularly visit orthodontists in York.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in York
There are 16 orthodontic practices in our database covering York. York — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. With just 1.8% of residents under 16, York skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around York, 0.5% of the 2,671 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 5.9% average across City of York, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (17), York has more choice than 88% of towns in England. Regionally, 25.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to York are All Saints Catholic School York (0.8 miles) and Millthorpe School (0.9 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. York's Local Authority has 70 schools educating 27,370 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts York close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to York is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 22 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention. People from Foss Islands, Layerthorpe, and Clementhorpe regularly make use of York's orthodontic practices for starting orthodontic treatment.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in York
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in York can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything. People from Foss Islands, Layerthorpe and Clementhorpe regularly visit orthodontists in York.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in York
Every mainstream option is available to patients in York — 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 York. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around York
If York, City of York is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. Nearby pages covering Foss Islands, Layerthorpe, Clementhorpe, Tang Hall, New Earswick, and Heslington may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in York
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in York often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to York?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to York is Orthokind in York, about 0.1 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Hopkins & Poyner Dental Practice (0.2 miles) and Andrea Ubhi Dentistry (0.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near York?
Our register has 17 practices within 5 miles of York, 17 practices within 10 miles and 34 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near York?
The nearest practice to York that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Orthokind in York, about 0.1 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Hopkins & Poyner Dental Practice (0.2 miles) and Andrea Ubhi Dentistry (0.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in York, City of York?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in York, City of York?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.