Orthodontic practices near Badsworth
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Badsworth, 21 practices within 10 and 97 practices within 20. The closest is The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, 2.1 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mount Dental PracticeLow Ackworth | 2.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.9 (18 reviews) |
| Pontefract HospitalPontefract | 4.2 miles north | – | – | – | 4.0 (201 reviews) |
| Ropergate Dental Care & Implant StudioPontefract | 4.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (510 reviews) |
| Pontefract Dental CarePontefract | 4.3 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (937 reviews) |
| One Smile Dental - PontefractPontefract | 4.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (59 reviews) |
| Armstrong and HaireCastleford | 7.1 miles north | – | – | – | 4.4 (184 reviews) |
| Advance Dental CareWakefield | 7.9 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (357 reviews) |
| TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICSBarnsley | 8.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Badsworth with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Low Ackworth, 2.1 miles west; the next are Pontefract (4.2 miles north) and Castleford (7.1 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Low Ackworth | 1 | 2.1 miles west |
| Pontefract | 4 | 4.2 miles north |
| Castleford | 1 | 7.1 miles north |
| Wakefield | 12 | 7.9 miles west |
| Barnsley | 4 | 8.4 miles south-west |
| Doncaster | 5 | 10.4 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Badsworth
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Pontefract Dental Care (5.0 from 937 reviews), 4.3 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pontefract Dental CarePontefract | 5.0 (937 reviews) | 4.3 miles north |
| Northgate DentalWakefield | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 8.9 miles north-west |
| Smile Design StudioWakefield | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 9.3 miles north-west |
| Space DentalWakefield | 4.9 (1,305 reviews) | 8.7 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Badsworth 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 682 |
| Residents under 16 | 12.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,670 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 21.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 141 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England |
| Access within City and Borough of Wakefield | 81st closest to an orthodontic practice of 136 places in the county (the county median is 1.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.1 miles away, closer than 67% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Wakefield |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 16 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Minsthorpe Community College — 2.0 miles Outwood Academy Hemsworth — 2.4 miles Ark Carleton High School — 3.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,710 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 | The Mount Dental Practice, Low Ackworth — 2 miles Pontefract Hospital, Pontefract — 4 miles Armstrong and Haire, Castleford — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 21 within 10 miles, 97 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 Badsworth
Badsworth is 2.1 miles from The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 21 practices, and within 20 there are 97.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Mount Dental Practice (2.1 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 18 of the practices around Badsworth list clear aligners, the nearest 2.1 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 Badsworth are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, 2.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 16 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Badsworth
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Explore teeth straightening in Badsworth
Orthodontist in Badsworth: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Badsworth? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It connects local orthodontic research in Badsworth with the wider City and Borough of Wakefield area. Badsworth — a small village with a population of around 682 — is covered on this page specifically.
Widen your local search
For a broader view, related location pages cover Thorpe Gate Estate, Hill Estate, Thorpe Audlin, Upton, Low Ackworth, and North Elmsall as well as this one.
Local treatment availability around Badsworth
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Badsworth itself. The nearest we do hold are The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, about 2 miles away; Pontefract Hospital, about 4 miles away; and Armstrong and Haire in Castleford, about 7 miles away.
What official data says about Badsworth
By ONS classification, Badsworth falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Badsworth. Census data puts only 12.6% of Badsworth's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Badsworth, 5% of the 1,670 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. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (5), Badsworth has more choice than 60% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 30.2% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Badsworth are served by secondary schools including Minsthorpe Community College (2.0 miles) and Outwood Academy Hemsworth (2.4 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Badsworth's Local Authority has 155 schools educating 57,141 pupils (DfE data). Badsworth falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Badsworth is about 16 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds.
Where Badsworth sits locally
Badsworth is home to around 682 people, classing it as a small village within City and Borough of Wakefield. Thorpe Gate Estate is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Badsworth.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Badsworth
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Badsworth has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Badsworth offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Badsworth
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Badsworth helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Badsworth follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Badsworth. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Badsworth
These links help widen your research beyond Badsworth, City and Borough of Wakefield if you're open to travelling a little further. Related nearby location pages such as Thorpe Gate Estate, Hill Estate, Thorpe Audlin, Upton, Low Ackworth, and North Elmsall can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Badsworth
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Badsworth often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Badsworth?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Badsworth is The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, about 2.1 miles to the west. The next closest are Pontefract Hospital (4.2 miles) and Ropergate Dental Care & Implant Studio (4.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Badsworth?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Badsworth, 21 practices within 10 miles and 97 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Badsworth?
The nearest practice to Badsworth that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, about 2.1 miles to the west. Others nearby include Ropergate Dental Care & Implant Studio (4.2 miles) and Pontefract Dental Care (4.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Badsworth, City and Borough of Wakefield?
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 Badsworth, City and Borough of Wakefield?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.