Orthodontic practices near Bendgate
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Bendgate; 2 practices within 10 and 24 practices within 20. The closest is Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, 7.0 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station House Dental CareBarnoldswick | 7.0 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (331 reviews) |
| Renovo DentalChatburn | 9.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (385 reviews) |
| Colne Dental CareColne | 11.1 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (64 reviews) |
| Smyli OrthodonticsColne | 11.1 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Barrowford Dental PracticeBarrowford | 11.3 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
| Oakland Family Dental & OrthodonticsNelson | 12.0 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (59 reviews) |
| The Brace PlaceGlusburn | 12.9 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (102 reviews) |
| Queensgate Dental PracticeBurnley | 13.9 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (112 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bendgate with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barnoldswick, 7.0 miles south; the next are Chatburn (9.5 miles south-west) and Colne (11.1 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Barnoldswick | 1 | 7.0 miles south |
| Chatburn | 1 | 9.5 miles south-west |
| Colne | 2 | 11.1 miles south |
| Barrowford | 1 | 11.3 miles south |
| Nelson | 1 | 12.0 miles south |
| Glusburn | 1 | 12.9 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 Bendgate
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Renovo Dental in Chatburn (5.0 from 385 reviews), 9.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Renovo DentalChatburn | 5.0 (385 reviews) | 9.5 miles south-west |
| Accrington Dental SuiteAccrington | 5.0 (315 reviews) | 17.9 miles south |
| Standish Street Dental LtdBurnley | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 15.1 miles south |
| Station House Dental CareBarnoldswick | 4.9 (331 reviews) | 7.0 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bendgate at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North Yorkshire |
| 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,252 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 24.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 65 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within North Yorkshire | 399th closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — 25 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Settle College — 4.5 miles |
| Schools in council area | 377 schools, 86,087 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Station House Dental Care, Barnoldswick — 7 miles Renovo Dental, Chatburn — 10 miles Colne Dental Care, Colne — 11 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 2 within 10 miles, 24 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 Bendgate
The nearest practice to Bendgate is Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, 7 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 are 2 practices, and within 20 there are 24.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Smyli Orthodontics (11.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Station House Dental Care (7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Bendgate list clear aligners, the nearest 7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Bendgate are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, 7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Preston Dental School in Preston, about 25 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Bendgate to Station House Dental Care is roughly 15 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 180 to 360 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Bendgate
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About Bendgate
The nearest other location we cover is Long Preston, around 1 km to the north-west.
Practice signals around Bendgate
There is no orthodontist on our records in Bendgate itself. The nearest recorded are Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, about 7 miles away; Renovo Dental in Chatburn, about 10 miles away; and Colne Dental Care, about 11 miles away.
Area profile for Bendgate
Bendgate is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. 16% of Bendgate's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,252 residents in the neighbourhood around Bendgate, 6.9% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. Bendgate has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. Regionally, 30.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Bendgate are Settle College (4.5 miles). There are 377 schools and 86,087 pupils in Bendgate's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Bendgate's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Bendgate is about 25 miles from Preston Dental School in Preston.
The Orthodontic Journey in Bendgate
Orthodontic treatment in Bendgate is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Bendgate
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Bendgate
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Bendgate. Officially, Bendgate is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Bendgate falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 16% of Bendgate's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Bendgate, 6.9% of the 2,252 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Bendgate has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. Regionally, 30.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Bendgate are served by secondary schools including Settle College (4.5 miles). There are 377 schools and 86,087 pupils in Bendgate's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data ranks Bendgate among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Bendgate is about 25 miles from Preston Dental School in Preston. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Bendgate
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Bendgate 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. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Bendgate 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.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Bendgate. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Bendgate
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Bendgate, North Yorkshire with surrounding locations. Other local pages worth browsing include Long Preston, Town Head, Halton West, Hellifield, Wigglesworth, and Mearbeck.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Bendgate
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bendgate often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bendgate?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bendgate is Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, about 7.0 miles to the south. The next closest are Renovo Dental (9.5 miles) and Colne Dental Care (11.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bendgate?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Bendgate, 2 practices within 10 miles and 24 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Barnoldswick, 7.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bendgate?
The nearest practice to Bendgate that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, about 7.0 miles to the south. Others nearby include Colne Dental Care (11.1 miles) and The Brace Place (12.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bendgate, North Yorkshire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Bendgate, North Yorkshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.