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Orthodontic practices near Carr Crofts

On our practice register: 27 practices within 5 miles of Carr Crofts, 71 practices within 10 and 120 practices within 20. The closest is Infinity Dental Clinic in Leeds, 0.1 miles north-west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Infinity Dental ClinicLeeds0.1 miles north-west––✓4.9 (873 reviews)
Xen SmilesLeeds0.8 miles west✓–✓4.8 (110 reviews)
Smile Clinic LeedsLeeds1.6 miles north-east–––4.7 (63 reviews)
Clarendon Dental SpaLeeds1.8 miles east✓✓✓4.8 (3,876 reviews)
Invisalign in LeedsLeeds1.8 miles east–––5.0 (2 reviews)
Leeds Dental InstituteLeeds1.8 miles east–––4.3 (106 reviews)
Swinnow DentalPudsey1.8 miles west––✓4.9 (293 reviews)
Dr AymanLeeds1.9 miles east––✓5.0 (60 reviews)

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

Nearest places to Carr Crofts with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Leeds, 0.1 miles north-west; the next are Pudsey (1.8 miles west) and Horsforth (2.7 miles north).

PlacePracticesNearest
Leeds160.1 miles north-west
Pudsey31.8 miles west
Horsforth32.7 miles north
Morley23.9 miles south
Chapel Allerton14.8 miles north-east
Bradford44.9 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 Carr Crofts

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Smiles on Harrogate Road in Leeds (5.0 from 258 reviews), 3.2 miles north-east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Smiles on Harrogate RoadLeeds5.0 (258 reviews)3.2 miles north-east
Pav DentalBradford5.0 (98 reviews)5.4 miles west
Yorkshire OrthodonticsChapel Allerton5.0 (84 reviews)4.8 miles north-east
Dr AymanLeeds5.0 (60 reviews)1.9 miles east

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

Carr Crofts at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaLeeds
NHS dental servicesNHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationMore deprived than most of England
Residents under 1613.6% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,113 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally4.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally10.1% aged 16 to 24 and 43.7% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car40.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre7,665 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health18.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles26 practices, more than 94% of towns in England
Access within City and Borough of Leeds1st closest to an orthodontic practice of 209 places in the county (the county median is 0.9 miles)
Nearest practice compared0.1 miles away, closer than 98% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county4.5% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Leeds
Nearest university dental hospitalLeeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 2 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsDixons Unity Academy — 0.4 miles
The Farnley Academy — 1.4 miles
Leeds City Academy — 2.1 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles11 schools, about 12,904 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area296 schools, 135,588 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay30.2% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesInfinity Dental Clinic, Leeds — under a mile
Swinnow Dental, Pudsey — 2 miles
Smile Clinic North Leeds, Horsforth — 3 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles71 within 10 miles, 120 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 Carr Crofts

The nearest practice to Carr Crofts is Infinity Dental Clinic in Leeds, 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 71 practices, and within 20 there are 120.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Xen Smiles (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Swinnow Dental (1.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Carr Crofts list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Carr Crofts are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Xen Smiles in Leeds, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 2 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Carr Crofts

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Orthodontic treatment options in Carr Crofts

Orthodontist in Carr Crofts: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Carr Crofts? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is relevant to searches focused on both Carr Crofts and the wider City and Borough of Leeds area.

The local picture in Carr Crofts

Carr Crofts's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Carr Crofts falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Carr Crofts's under-16 share, 13.6%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,113 residents in the neighbourhood around Carr Crofts, 4.5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Leeds. Carr Crofts has 26 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 94% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 30.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Carr Crofts are served by secondary schools including Dixons Unity Academy (0.4 miles) and The Farnley Academy (1.4 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. Carr Crofts's Local Authority area covers 296 schools and 135,588 pupils, according to DfE figures. Carr Crofts falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Carr Crofts is about 2 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds.

About Carr Crofts

Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Upper Armley, the closest linked location.

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Local provider signals in Carr Crofts

No orthodontic practice is recorded in Carr Crofts. The nearest recorded are Infinity Dental Clinic in Leeds, under a mile away; Swinnow Dental in Pudsey, about 2 miles away; and Smile Clinic North Leeds in Horsforth, about 3 miles away.

Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Carr Crofts

Orthodontic treatment in Carr Crofts 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Carr Crofts

Provision in Carr Crofts varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Carr Crofts's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Carr Crofts. Census data puts only 13.6% of Carr Crofts's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Carr Crofts, 4.5% of the 1,113 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Leeds, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (26), Carr Crofts has more choice than 94% of towns in England. Regionally, 30.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Carr Crofts are Dixons Unity Academy (0.4 miles) and The Farnley Academy (1.4 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 296 schools and 135,588 pupils in Carr Crofts's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Carr Crofts's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Carr Crofts is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 2 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

Teeth Straightening Options Available in Carr Crofts

From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Carr Crofts has the full spectrum of options. 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.

Which Treatment Is Right for You?

Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Carr Crofts 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 Carr Crofts. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Carr Crofts

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Carr Crofts?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Carr Crofts is Infinity Dental Clinic in Leeds, about 0.1 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Xen Smiles (0.8 miles) and Smile Clinic Leeds (1.6 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Carr Crofts?

Our register has 27 practices within 5 miles of Carr Crofts, 71 practices within 10 miles and 120 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Carr Crofts?

The nearest practice to Carr Crofts that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Xen Smiles in Leeds, about 0.8 miles to the west. Others nearby include Clarendon Dental Spa (1.8 miles) and New Smile Dental Care (2.0 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Carr Crofts, City and Borough of Leeds?

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 Carr Crofts, City and Borough of Leeds?

Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.

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TitleCarr Crofts, City and Borough of Leeds Clear Aligners
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Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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