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Orthodontic practices near Catherine Slack

On our practice register: 12 practices within 5 miles of Catherine Slack, 57 practices within 10 and 138 practices within 20. The closest is Pearl Dental in Queensbury, 1.1 miles north.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Pearl DentalQueensbury1.1 miles north✓✓✓4.9 (361 reviews)
Mode Dental StudioHalifax1.8 miles south–––4.5 (46 reviews)
Halifax OrthodonticsHalifax1.8 miles south–––4.1 (74 reviews)
SALTAIRE ORTHODONTICS (CROSSLEY STREET)Halifax1.8 miles south✓–––
Dr Sia Lord DentistryHalifax2.1 miles south–––5.0 (48 reviews)
Skircoat Green DentalHalifax3.2 miles south✓✓✓5.0 (376 reviews)
Rayner Dental Practice Whetley Lane GirlingtonBradford3.6 miles north-east✓✓✓4.9 (515 reviews)
West Vale Dental PracticeHalifax4.4 miles south✓––3.4 (44 reviews)

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

Nearest places to Catherine Slack with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Queensbury, 1.1 miles north; the next are Halifax (1.8 miles south) and Bradford (3.6 miles north-east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Queensbury11.1 miles north
Halifax61.8 miles south
Bradford93.6 miles north-east
Brighouse24.6 miles south-east
Shipley46.1 miles north-east
Saltaire46.5 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 Catherine Slack

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Skircoat Green Dental in Halifax (5.0 from 376 reviews), 3.2 miles south.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Skircoat Green DentalHalifax5.0 (376 reviews)3.2 miles south
Town Hall DentalBrighouse5.0 (352 reviews)4.6 miles south-east
Pav DentalBradford5.0 (98 reviews)6.0 miles north-east
Adam Jowett Orthodontics - Shipley and HarrogateSaltaire5.0 (70 reviews)6.5 miles north-east

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

Catherine Slack at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaCalderdale
NHS dental servicesNHS West 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 1615.3% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,952 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally5.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 30.6% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car21% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre406 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health18.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles11 practices, more than 77% of towns in England
Access within Bradford98th closest to an orthodontic practice of 181 places in the county (the county median is 1 miles)
Nearest practice compared1.1 miles away, closer than 81% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county5.4% here, against 8.1% across neighbourhoods in Bradford
Nearest university dental hospitalLeeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 13 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsTrinity Academy Halifax — 0.7 miles
The North Halifax Grammar School — 1.0 miles
Trinity Academy Bradford — 1.1 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles6 schools, about 7,710 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area113 schools, 36,207 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay30.2% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesPearl Dental, Queensbury — 1 miles
Mode Dental Studio, Halifax — 2 miles
Rayner Dental Practice Whetley Lane Girlington, Bradford — 4 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles57 within 10 miles, 138 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 Catherine Slack

The nearest practice to Catherine Slack is Pearl Dental in Queensbury, 1.1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 57 practices, and within 20 there are 138.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Honesty Dental Care (6.5 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 10 of the practices around Catherine Slack list clear aligners, the nearest 1.1 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Catherine Slack are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Pearl Dental in Queensbury, 1.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 13 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Catherine Slack

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Explore teeth straightening in Catherine Slack

Orthodontist in Catherine Slack: People weighing up braces or aligners in Catherine Slack can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is relevant to searches focused on both Catherine Slack and the wider Bradford area.

Local treatment availability around Catherine Slack

We hold no orthodontic practice records in Catherine Slack itself. The closest on record are Pearl Dental in Queensbury, about a mile away; Mode Dental Studio in Halifax, about 2 miles away; and Rayner Dental Practice Whetley Lane Girlington in Bradford, about 4 miles away.

Catherine Slack in numbers

Boothtown is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south-west of Catherine Slack.

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You can continue browsing related location pages including Boothtown, Mountain, Akroydon, Claremount, Holdsworth, and Lee Mount if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.

Catherine Slack in context

By ONS classification, Catherine Slack falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Catherine Slack falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. 15.3% of Catherine Slack's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.4% of the 1,952 residents in Catherine Slack's census neighbourhood, below the 8.1% average across Bradford. Catherine Slack has 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 77% of towns in England. 30.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Catherine Slack attend schools such as Trinity Academy Halifax (0.7 miles) and The North Halifax Grammar School (1.0 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. Catherine Slack's Local Authority area covers 113 schools and 36,207 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Catherine Slack close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Catherine Slack is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 13 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.

Teeth Straightening Options Available in Catherine Slack

Patients in Catherine Slack have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.

Which Treatment Is Right for You?

Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Catherine Slack 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.

How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Catherine Slack

Orthodontic treatment in Catherine Slack 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. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Catherine Slack

Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Catherine Slack — comparing a couple is worthwhile. ONS classifies Catherine Slack as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Catherine Slack falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Catherine Slack's under-16 share sits at 15.3%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.4% of the 1,952 residents in Catherine Slack's census neighbourhood, below the 8.1% average across Bradford. Catherine Slack has 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 77% of towns in England. 30.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Catherine Slack are Trinity Academy Halifax (0.7 miles) and The North Halifax Grammar School (1.0 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. Catherine Slack's Local Authority has 113 schools educating 36,207 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Catherine Slack is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Catherine Slack is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 13 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

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

Frequently Asked Questions in Catherine Slack

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Catherine Slack?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Catherine Slack is Pearl Dental in Queensbury, about 1.1 miles to the north. The next closest are Mode Dental Studio (1.8 miles) and Halifax Orthodontics (1.8 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Catherine Slack?

Our register has 12 practices within 5 miles of Catherine Slack, 57 practices within 10 miles and 138 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Catherine Slack?

The nearest practice to Catherine Slack that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Pearl Dental in Queensbury, about 1.1 miles to the north. Others nearby include SALTAIRE ORTHODONTICS (CROSSLEY STREET) (1.8 miles) and Skircoat Green Dental (3.2 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Catherine Slack, Bradford?

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Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Catherine Slack, Bradford?

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

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TitleCatherine Slack, Bradford Orthodontist
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Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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