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Orthodontic practices near Bulmer

On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Bulmer; 4 practices within 10 and 19 practices within 20. The closest is Yorkshire Dental Suite Birmingham, 9.6 miles south-west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Yorkshire Dental Suite BirminghamYork9.6 miles south-west––✓5.0 (1,018 reviews)
York Dental PracticeYork9.7 miles south-west–––4.9 (184 reviews)
PortmanDentex YorkNether Poppleton10.0 miles south-west–✓✓4.9 (376 reviews)
Fresh Dental OrthodonticsYork10.0 miles south-west–––5.0 (7 reviews)
Andrea Ubhi DentistryYork10.4 miles south-west✓✓✓4.8 (150 reviews)
Hopkins & Poyner Dental PracticeYork10.5 miles south-west✓–✓4.7 (150 reviews)
Clifton Dental PracticeYork10.5 miles south-west––✓4.8 (23 reviews)
OrthokindYork10.5 miles south-west✓✓✓4.9 (16 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Bulmer with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is York, 9.6 miles south-west; the next are Nether Poppleton (10.0 miles south-west) and Upper Poppleton (11.5 miles south-west).

PlacePracticesNearest
York169.6 miles south-west
Nether Poppleton110.0 miles south-west
Upper Poppleton111.5 miles south-west
East Ayton119.6 miles north-east
Wetherby221.3 miles south-west
Selby121.4 miles south

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Bulmer

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), 9.6 miles south-west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Yorkshire Dental Suite BirminghamYork5.0 (1,018 reviews)9.6 miles south-west
Jorvik Dental PracticeYork5.0 (57 reviews)11.4 miles south-west
Manor House Dental PracticeYork5.0 (53 reviews)11.3 miles south-west
PortmanDentex YorkNether Poppleton4.9 (376 reviews)10.0 miles south-west

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Bulmer at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaNorth Yorkshire
NHS dental servicesNHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationAround the England average
Residents under 1616.5% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,695 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 25.1% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car6.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre28 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health15.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 milesNone on our register
Access within North Yorkshire560th closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles)
Aged 10 to 15 vs county6.4% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire
Nearest university dental hospitalLeeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 32 miles
Schools in council area377 schools, 86,087 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay25.7% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesYorkshire Dental Suite Birmingham, York — 10 miles
PortmanDentex York, Nether Poppleton — 10 miles
Perfect Smile Clinic, Upper Poppleton — 12 miles
Estimated drive to the nearest practiceabout 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph)
Practices within 10 and 20 miles4 within 10 miles, 19 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 Bulmer

The nearest practice to Bulmer is Yorkshire Dental Suite Birmingham, 9.6 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 4 practices, and within 20 there are 19.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: PortmanDentex York (10 miles) mentions a free consultation; Crescent Dental Practice (24.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Bulmer list clear aligners, the nearest 9.6 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Bulmer are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Andrea Ubhi Dentistry in York, 10.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 32 miles away.

Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Bulmer to Yorkshire Dental Suite Birmingham 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 250 to 500 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £225 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 250 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.

Orthodontic Treatment In Bulmer

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Orthodontic care near Bulmer

Orthodontist in Bulmer: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Bulmer often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across North Yorkshire, not just Bulmer.

Local snapshot of Bulmer

Heading east for around 1 km brings you to Whitwell-on-the-Hill, the closest linked location.

The local picture in Bulmer

Bulmer — smaller 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. 16.5% of Bulmer's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Bulmer, 6.4% of the 1,695 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Bulmer usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 10 miles away. Regionally, 25.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Bulmer's Local Authority area covers 377 schools and 86,087 pupils, according to DfE figures. Bulmer's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Bulmer is about 32 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds.

Local treatment availability around Bulmer

We hold no orthodontic practice records in Bulmer itself. The closest on record are Yorkshire Dental Suite Birmingham, about 10 miles away; PortmanDentex York in Nether Poppleton, about 10 miles away; and Perfect Smile Clinic in Upper Poppleton, about 12 miles away.

Keep exploring nearby

Nearby location pages including Whitwell-on-the-Hill, Barton le Willows, Thornton-le-Clay, North Yorkshire, Crambe, and Castle Howard can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.

Teeth Straightening Options Available in Bulmer

From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Bulmer 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 Bulmer 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.

The Orthodontic Journey in Bulmer

Starting orthodontic treatment in Bulmer can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.

Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Bulmer

  • What treatment do you recommend and why?
  • How long will treatment take for my specific case?
  • What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
  • What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
  • What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
  • Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?

The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage

The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Bulmer — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Bulmer. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Bulmer

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bulmer often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bulmer?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bulmer is Yorkshire Dental Suite Birmingham, about 9.6 miles to the south-west. The next closest are York Dental Practice (9.7 miles) and PortmanDentex York (10.0 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Bulmer?

Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Bulmer, 4 practices within 10 miles and 19 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in York, 9.6 miles away.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bulmer?

The nearest practice to Bulmer that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Andrea Ubhi Dentistry in York, about 10.4 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Hopkins & Poyner Dental Practice (10.5 miles) and Orthokind (10.5 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bulmer, North Yorkshire?

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Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Bulmer, North Yorkshire?

Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.

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