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Orthodontic practices near Carthorpe

On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Carthorpe, 1 practice within 10 and 18 practices within 20. The closest is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, 3.6 miles north-west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Windmill Orthodontics BedaleBedale3.6 miles north-west✓✓✓4.4 (9 reviews)
Purely DentalKnaresborough16.5 miles south✓–✓4.9 (133 reviews)
Clover House Dental Practice LtdHarrogate16.9 miles south–––4.9 (416 reviews)
Chatsworth House Dental ClinicHarrogate17.2 miles south––✓4.9 (352 reviews)
Yorkshire OrthodonticsHarrogate17.3 miles south–––5.0 (1 review)
MapleLeaf DentalHarrogate17.5 miles south–✓✓5.0 (168 reviews)
Harrogate Dental & Implant ClinicHarrogate17.6 miles south–––4.9 (30 reviews)
The Harrogate ClinicHarrogate17.8 miles south✓✓✓4.9 (287 reviews)

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

Nearest places to Carthorpe with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bedale, 3.6 miles north-west; the next are Knaresborough (16.5 miles south) and Harrogate (16.9 miles south).

PlacePracticesNearest
Bedale13.6 miles north-west
Knaresborough116.5 miles south
Harrogate816.9 miles south
Middleton St George118.4 miles north
Darlington618.7 miles north
Yarm219.2 miles north

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

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Carthorpe

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is MapleLeaf Dental in Harrogate (5.0 from 168 reviews), 17.5 miles south.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
MapleLeaf DentalHarrogate5.0 (168 reviews)17.5 miles south
Infinity Dental SuiteHarrogate5.0 (101 reviews)19.0 miles south
Queensway Orthodontics - StocktonYarm5.0 (29 reviews)19.2 miles north
Middleton St George Dental CareMiddleton St George4.9 (610 reviews)18.4 miles north

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

Carthorpe 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
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Residents under 1617.4% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents2,699 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally4.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally14.9% aged 16 to 24 and 34.3% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car5.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre79 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health13.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles1 practice
Access within North Yorkshire136th closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles)
Nearest practice compared3.6 miles away, closer than 51% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county4.6% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire
Nearest university dental hospitalLeeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 31 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsBedale High School — 3.4 miles
Schools in council area377 schools, 86,087 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay25.7% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesWindmill Orthodontics Bedale, Bedale — 4 miles
Purely Dental, Knaresborough — 16 miles
Clover House Dental Practice Ltd, Harrogate — 17 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles1 within 10 miles, 18 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 Carthorpe

Carthorpe is 3.6 miles from Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 18.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Windmill Orthodontics Bedale (3.6 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 18 of the practices around Carthorpe list clear aligners, the nearest 3.6 miles 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 Carthorpe are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, 3.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 31 miles away.

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What we know about practices near Carthorpe

No orthodontic practice is recorded in Carthorpe. The closest on record are Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 4 miles away; Purely Dental in Knaresborough, about 16 miles away; and Clover House Dental Practice Ltd in Harrogate, about 17 miles away.

Where Carthorpe sits locally

Just around 1 km north, Burneston is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.

Area profile for Carthorpe

ONS classifies Carthorpe as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Carthorpe sits within NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Carthorpe's under-16 share sits at 17.4%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,699 residents in the neighbourhood around Carthorpe, 4.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. Regionally, 25.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Carthorpe are Bedale High School (3.4 miles). There are 377 schools and 86,087 pupils in Carthorpe's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data ranks Carthorpe among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Carthorpe is about 31 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds.

Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Carthorpe

Many people in Carthorpe delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Carthorpe

Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Carthorpe. ONS classifies Carthorpe as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Carthorpe. Census figures show 17.4% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.6% of the 2,699 residents in Carthorpe's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. 25.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Carthorpe are served by secondary schools including Bedale High School (3.4 miles). Carthorpe's Local Authority area covers 377 schools and 86,087 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Carthorpe among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Carthorpe is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 31 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Carthorpe

Patients in Carthorpe have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.

Treatment Options in Carthorpe — Local Context

What's available in Carthorpe depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Carthorpe is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Carthorpe's under-16 share sits at 17.4%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,699 residents in the neighbourhood around Carthorpe, 4.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. OHID data for this ICB shows 25.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Carthorpe are Bedale High School (3.4 miles). There are 377 schools and 86,087 pupils in Carthorpe's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data ranks Carthorpe among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Carthorpe is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 31 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Carthorpe itself. The closest on record are Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 4 miles away; Purely Dental in Knaresborough, about 16 miles away; and Clover House Dental Practice Ltd in Harrogate, about 17 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.

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

Frequently Asked Questions in Carthorpe

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Carthorpe?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Carthorpe is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 3.6 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Purely Dental (16.5 miles) and Clover House Dental Practice Ltd (16.9 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Carthorpe?

Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Carthorpe, 1 practice within 10 miles and 18 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Carthorpe?

The nearest practice to Carthorpe that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 3.6 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Purely Dental (16.5 miles) and The Harrogate Clinic (17.8 miles).

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

Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.

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TitleCarthorpe, North Yorkshire Clear Braces & Aligners
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Published1 June 2022
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