Orthodontic practices near Bolton upon Swale
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Bolton upon Swale; 6 practices within 10 and 24 practices within 20. The closest is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, 7.1 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Orthodontics BedaleBedale | 7.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (9 reviews) |
| Darlington Dental ClinicDarlington | 9.3 miles north | – | – | – | 4.5 (33 reviews) |
| Duke Street Dental PracticeDarlington | 9.7 miles north | – | – | – | 4.3 (9 reviews) |
| QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (WEST) LIMITEDDarlington | 9.7 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Phillips & Co Cosmetic DentistryDarlington | 9.8 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (246 reviews) |
| Springs PracticeDarlington | 9.8 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.5 (46 reviews) |
| Middleton St George Dental CareMiddleton St George | 10.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (610 reviews) |
| Harrowgate Hill Dental PracticeDarlington | 11.2 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.2 (50 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bolton upon Swale with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bedale, 7.1 miles south; the next are Darlington (9.3 miles north) and Middleton St George (10.5 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bedale | 1 | 7.1 miles south |
| Darlington | 6 | 9.3 miles north |
| Middleton St George | 1 | 10.5 miles north-east |
| Yarm | 2 | 13.4 miles north-east |
| Thornaby-on-Tees | 1 | 15.4 miles north-east |
| Stockton-on-Tees | 4 | 16.8 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Bolton upon Swale
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Aura Dental Clinic in Stockton-on-Tees (5.0 from 1,138 reviews), 19.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aura Dental ClinicStockton-on-Tees | 5.0 (1,138 reviews) | 19.3 miles north-east |
| Queensway Orthodontics - StocktonYarm | 5.0 (29 reviews) | 13.4 miles north-east |
| Queensway Dental - Bishop AucklandBishop Auckland | 5.0 (28 reviews) | 19.1 miles north |
| Queensway Dental - BillinghamStockton-on-Tees | 4.9 (1,588 reviews) | 20.0 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bolton upon Swale 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,651 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9% aged 16 to 24 and 25% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 48 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within North Yorkshire | 405th closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.6% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Risedale School — 3.9 miles St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy — 4.2 miles Richmond School & Sixth Form College — 4.3 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 — 7 miles Darlington Dental Clinic, Darlington — 9 miles Middleton St George Dental Care, Middleton St George — 10 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 | 6 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 Bolton upon Swale
From Bolton upon Swale the nearest practice is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, 7.1 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 6 practices, and within 20 there are 24.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Windmill Orthodontics Bedale (7.1 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 17 of the practices around Bolton upon Swale list clear aligners, the nearest 7.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Bolton upon Swale are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, 7.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Bolton upon Swale to Windmill Orthodontics Bedale 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 370 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £165 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 7.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Bolton upon Swale
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Orthodontist in Bolton upon Swale: This page was put together for people in Bolton upon Swale who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It connects local orthodontic research in Bolton upon Swale with the wider North Yorkshire area.
Local orthodontic signals in Bolton upon Swale
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Bolton upon Swale. The nearest recorded are Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 7 miles away; Darlington Dental Clinic, about 9 miles away; and Middleton St George Dental Care, about 10 miles away.
Bolton upon Swale at a glance
Scorton is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north-east of Bolton upon Swale.
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You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Catterick, Scorton, Ellerton-on-Swale, Uckerby, Brompton-on-Swale, and Kiplin.
Area profile for Bolton upon Swale
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Bolton upon Swale sits within NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Bolton upon Swale's under-16 share sits at 16.2%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.6% of the 1,651 residents in Bolton upon Swale's census neighbourhood, above the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. Bolton upon Swale has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 25.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Bolton upon Swale are Risedale School (3.9 miles) and St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy (4.2 miles). Bolton upon Swale's Local Authority has 377 schools educating 86,087 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Bolton upon Swale sits among the less deprived areas of England.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Bolton upon Swale
Orthodontic treatment in Bolton upon Swale is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Bolton upon Swale
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Bolton upon Swale. Bolton upon Swale's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 16.2% of Bolton upon Swale's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.6% of the 1,651 residents in Bolton upon Swale's census neighbourhood, above the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. Bolton upon Swale has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. 25.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Bolton upon Swale attend schools such as Risedale School (3.9 miles) and St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy (4.2 miles). DfE figures put 377 schools and 86,087 pupils across Bolton upon Swale's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Bolton upon Swale among England's less deprived areas. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Bolton upon Swale Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Bolton upon Swale offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Bolton upon Swale
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 Bolton upon Swale. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Bolton upon Swale
This part of the page places Bolton upon Swale, North Yorkshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Nearby pages covering Catterick, Scorton, Ellerton-on-Swale, Uckerby, Brompton-on-Swale, and Kiplin may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Bolton upon Swale
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bolton upon Swale often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bolton upon Swale?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bolton upon Swale is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 7.1 miles to the south. The next closest are Darlington Dental Clinic (9.3 miles) and Duke Street Dental Practice (9.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bolton upon Swale?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Bolton upon Swale, 6 practices within 10 miles and 24 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bedale, 7.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bolton upon Swale?
The nearest practice to Bolton upon Swale that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 7.1 miles to the south. Others nearby include QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (WEST) LIMITED (9.7 miles) and Springs Practice (9.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bolton upon Swale, North Yorkshire?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Bolton upon Swale, North Yorkshire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.