Orthodontic practices near Azerley
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Azerley; 1 practice within 10 and 12 practices within 20. The closest is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, 8.3 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Orthodontics BedaleBedale | 8.3 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (9 reviews) |
| Clover House Dental Practice LtdHarrogate | 11.8 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (416 reviews) |
| Chatsworth House Dental ClinicHarrogate | 12.0 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (352 reviews) |
| Yorkshire OrthodonticsHarrogate | 12.1 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| MapleLeaf DentalHarrogate | 12.2 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (168 reviews) |
| Purely DentalKnaresborough | 12.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (133 reviews) |
| Harrogate Dental & Implant ClinicHarrogate | 12.4 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (30 reviews) |
| The Harrogate ClinicHarrogate | 12.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (287 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Azerley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bedale, 8.3 miles north; the next are Harrogate (11.8 miles south) and Knaresborough (12.2 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bedale | 1 | 8.3 miles north |
| Harrogate | 8 | 11.8 miles south |
| Knaresborough | 1 | 12.2 miles south-east |
| Wetherby | 2 | 18.6 miles south-east |
| Guiseley | 2 | 20.9 miles south |
| Yeadon | 1 | 22.2 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Azerley
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Hopkinson Dental in Wetherby (5.0 from 175 reviews), 19.0 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hopkinson DentalWetherby | 5.0 (175 reviews) | 19.0 miles south-east |
| MapleLeaf DentalHarrogate | 5.0 (168 reviews) | 12.2 miles south |
| Infinity Dental SuiteHarrogate | 5.0 (101 reviews) | 13.5 miles south |
| Clover House Dental Practice LtdHarrogate | 4.9 (416 reviews) | 11.8 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Azerley 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,463 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 22.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 30 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within North Yorkshire | 476th closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 26 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Outwood Academy Ripon — 3.5 miles Ripon Grammar School — 3.6 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 | Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, Bedale — 8 miles Clover House Dental Practice Ltd, Harrogate — 12 miles Purely Dental, Knaresborough — 12 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 | 1 within 10 miles, 12 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 Azerley
The nearest practice to Azerley is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, 8.3 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 is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 12.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Windmill Orthodontics Bedale (8.3 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 21 of the practices around Azerley list clear aligners, the nearest 8.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Azerley are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, 8.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 26 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Azerley to Windmill Orthodontics Bedale 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 220 to 430 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £100 to £195 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 220 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Azerley
North Yorkshire12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Azerley
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Azerley, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across North Yorkshire and the surrounding area.
Facts about Azerley
Galphay is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km south of Azerley.
What local practice data suggests in Azerley
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Azerley itself. The nearest recorded are Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 8 miles away; Clover House Dental Practice Ltd in Harrogate, about 12 miles away; and Purely Dental in Knaresborough, about 12 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Related pages for Galphay, Winksley, West Tanfield, Binsoe, Grewelthorpe, and Kirkby Malzeard are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
What official data says about Azerley
Officially, Azerley is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Azerley sits within NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 17.5% of Azerley's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Azerley, 9% of the 1,463 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Azerley; the nearest is about 8 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 25.7% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Azerley are Outwood Academy Ripon (3.5 miles) and Ripon Grammar School (3.6 miles). Azerley's Local Authority has 377 schools educating 86,087 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Azerley close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Azerley is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 26 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Azerley
Orthodontic treatment in Azerley 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Azerley follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Azerley
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Azerley has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Azerley
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Azerley — 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 Azerley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Azerley
This section helps connect Azerley, North Yorkshire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Galphay, Winksley, West Tanfield, Binsoe, Grewelthorpe, and Kirkby Malzeard.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Azerley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Azerley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Azerley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Azerley is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 8.3 miles to the north. The next closest are Clover House Dental Practice Ltd (11.8 miles) and Chatsworth House Dental Clinic (12.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Azerley?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Azerley, 1 practice within 10 miles and 12 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bedale, 8.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Azerley?
The nearest practice to Azerley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 8.3 miles to the north. Others nearby include Purely Dental (12.2 miles) and The Harrogate Clinic (12.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Azerley, North Yorkshire?
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 Azerley, North Yorkshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.