Orthodontic practices near Bishopthorpe
On our practice register: 17 practices within 5 miles of Bishopthorpe, 18 practices within 10 and 43 practices within 20. The closest is Bishopthorpe Dental Centre in York, 0.1 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishopthorpe Dental CentreYork | 0.1 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (144 reviews) |
| The York Dental Suite by Dr Mafalda QueirozYork | 1.5 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (314 reviews) |
| The Mount Dental PracticeYork | 2.3 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (61 reviews) |
| Blossom Cosmetic ClinicYork | 2.4 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (252 reviews) |
| Blossom Family Dental CareYork | 2.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (575 reviews) |
| OrthokindYork | 2.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (16 reviews) |
| Hopkins & Poyner Dental PracticeYork | 3.0 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (150 reviews) |
| Andrea Ubhi DentistryYork | 3.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (150 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bishopthorpe with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is York, 0.1 miles north; the next are Upper Poppleton (3.5 miles north) and Nether Poppleton (4.7 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| York | 15 | 0.1 miles north |
| Upper Poppleton | 1 | 3.5 miles north |
| Nether Poppleton | 1 | 4.7 miles north |
| Selby | 1 | 9.5 miles south |
| Wetherby | 2 | 11.6 miles west |
| Garforth | 1 | 14.7 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 Bishopthorpe
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), 3.9 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Dental Suite BirminghamYork | 5.0 (1,018 reviews) | 3.9 miles north |
| Pontefract Dental CarePontefract | 5.0 (937 reviews) | 18.0 miles south-west |
| Hopkinson DentalWetherby | 5.0 (175 reviews) | 11.7 miles west |
| Yorkshire OrthodonticsChapel Allerton | 5.0 (84 reviews) | 17.4 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bishopthorpe 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 3,237 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,326 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.9% aged 16 to 24 and 23.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 18.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,139 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20% 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 | 8.4% here, against 5.9% across neighbourhoods in City of York |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 20 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Fulford School — 1.8 miles Millthorpe School — 2.0 miles All Saints Catholic School York — 2.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 5,017 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) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bishopthorpe Dental Centre, York — under a mile Perfect Smile Clinic, Upper Poppleton — 4 miles PortmanDentex York, Nether Poppleton — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 18 within 10 miles, 43 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 Bishopthorpe
The nearest practice to Bishopthorpe is Bishopthorpe Dental Centre 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 18 practices, and within 20 there are 43.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Andrea Ubhi Dentistry (3 miles) mentions a free consultation; One Smile Dental - Pontefract (17.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 23 of the practices around Bishopthorpe list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Bishopthorpe are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bishopthorpe Dental Centre in York, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 20 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Bishopthorpe
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Orthodontist in Bishopthorpe: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Bishopthorpe understand their options before committing to an appointment. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of City of York. Bishopthorpe — a small town with a population of around 3,237 — is covered on this page specifically.
Bishopthorpe at a glance
Bishopthorpe is home to around 3,237 people, classing it as a small town within City of York. The nearest other location we cover is Dringhouses, around 2 km to the north.
Area profile for Bishopthorpe
Bishopthorpe — larger rural: Nearer to 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 17.6% of Bishopthorpe's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,326 residents in the neighbourhood around Bishopthorpe, 8.4% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 5.9% average across City of York. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (17), Bishopthorpe has more choice than 88% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 25.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Bishopthorpe attend schools such as Fulford School (1.8 miles) and Millthorpe School (2.0 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 70 schools and 27,370 pupils across Bishopthorpe's Local Authority. Bishopthorpe's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Bishopthorpe is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 20 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Widen your local search
You can continue browsing related location pages including Acaster Malbis, Dringhouses, Naburn, Clementhorpe, Westfield Park, and Copmanthorpe if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Local provider signals in Bishopthorpe
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Bishopthorpe. The nearest we do hold are Bishopthorpe Dental Centre in York, under a mile away; Perfect Smile Clinic in Upper Poppleton, about 4 miles away; and PortmanDentex York in Nether Poppleton, about 5 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Bishopthorpe
Many people in Bishopthorpe delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Bishopthorpe
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Bishopthorpe — comparing a couple is worthwhile. ONS classifies Bishopthorpe as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Bishopthorpe falls under NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 17.6% of Bishopthorpe's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Bishopthorpe, 8.4% of the 1,326 residents are aged 10 to 15, above 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), Bishopthorpe has more choice 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. The closest secondary schools to Bishopthorpe are Fulford School (1.8 miles) and Millthorpe School (2.0 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 70 schools and 27,370 pupils in Bishopthorpe's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data ranks Bishopthorpe among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Bishopthorpe is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 20 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Bishopthorpe
The orthodontic landscape in Bishopthorpe offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Bishopthorpe
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Bishopthorpe. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Bishopthorpe
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Bishopthorpe, City of York with surrounding locations. If you're still deciding, related pages for Acaster Malbis, Dringhouses, Naburn, Clementhorpe, Westfield Park, and Copmanthorpe may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Bishopthorpe
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bishopthorpe often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bishopthorpe?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bishopthorpe is Bishopthorpe Dental Centre in York, about 0.1 miles to the north. The next closest are The York Dental Suite by Dr Mafalda Queiroz (1.5 miles) and The Mount Dental Practice (2.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bishopthorpe?
Our register has 17 practices within 5 miles of Bishopthorpe, 18 practices within 10 miles and 43 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bishopthorpe?
The nearest practice to Bishopthorpe that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bishopthorpe Dental Centre in York, about 0.1 miles to the north. Others nearby include Blossom Family Dental Care (2.4 miles) and Orthokind (2.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bishopthorpe, City of York?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Bishopthorpe, City of York?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.