Orthodontic practices near Catshaw
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Catshaw; 17 practices within 10 and 130 practices within 20. The closest is K3 Cosmetic Dental Studio in Barnsley, 7.0 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K3 Cosmetic Dental StudioBarnsley | 7.0 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (331 reviews) |
| Barnsley HospitalBarnsley | 8.1 miles east | – | – | – | 3.6 (508 reviews) |
| Smiles in Tandem DentalHuddersfield | 8.2 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (284 reviews) |
| The Town Dental (Huddersfield)Huddersfield | 8.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (177 reviews) |
| Aspley DentalHuddersfield | 8.5 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (129 reviews) |
| Mapplewell Dental CentreBarnsley | 8.6 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (249 reviews) |
| Trinity House OrthodonticsWakefield | 8.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (183 reviews) |
| Courtyard DentalHuddersfield | 8.8 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (412 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Catshaw with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barnsley, 7.0 miles east; the next are Huddersfield (8.2 miles north) and Wakefield (8.6 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Barnsley | 4 | 7.0 miles east |
| Huddersfield | 12 | 8.2 miles north |
| Wakefield | 3 | 8.6 miles east |
| Middlestown | 1 | 9.6 miles north |
| Sheffield | 2 | 11.0 miles south-east |
| Dewsbury | 4 | 11.4 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Catshaw
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Smiles in Tandem Dental in Huddersfield (5.0 from 284 reviews), 8.2 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smiles in Tandem DentalHuddersfield | 5.0 (284 reviews) | 8.2 miles north |
| Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant CentreSheffield | 5.0 (120 reviews) | 11.0 miles south-east |
| SmileBrighouse | 5.0 (52 reviews) | 12.0 miles north |
| Batley Carr Dental CentreBatley | 4.9 (866 reviews) | 12.0 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Catshaw at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Barnsley |
| NHS dental services | NHS South 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 17.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,924 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 26.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 30 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Barnsley | 92nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 98 places in the county (the county median is 2.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.8% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Barnsley |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 13 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Penistone Grammar School — 2.2 miles Shelley College, A Share Academy — 4.4 miles Scissett Middle School — 4.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,946 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | K3 Cosmetic Dental Studio, Barnsley — 7 miles Smiles in Tandem Dental, Huddersfield — 8 miles Trinity House Orthodontics, Wakefield — 9 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 | 17 within 10 miles, 130 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | {my}dentist — 2 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 Catshaw
From Catshaw the nearest practice is K3 Cosmetic Dental Studio in Barnsley, 7 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 17 practices, and within 20 there are 130.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Town Dental (Huddersfield) (8.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre (11 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Catshaw list clear aligners, the nearest 7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Catshaw are commissioned by NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Town Dental (Huddersfield), 8.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 13 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Catshaw to K3 Cosmetic Dental Studio 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 360 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £160 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 7.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Catshaw
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Catshaw, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Barnsley.
Practice data for Catshaw
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Catshaw. The nearest we do hold are K3 Cosmetic Dental Studio in Barnsley, about 7 miles away; Smiles in Tandem Dental, about 8 miles away; and Trinity House Orthodontics in Wakefield, about 9 miles away.
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Nearby location pages including Bullhouse, Fullshaw Cross, Millhouse Green, Crow Edge, Hazelhead, and High Flatts can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
The local picture in Catshaw
Catshaw's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 17.6% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.8% of the 1,924 residents in Catshaw's census neighbourhood, above the 6.9% average across Barnsley. People in Catshaw usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 26.4% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Catshaw are Penistone Grammar School (2.2 miles) and Shelley College, A Share Academy (4.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Catshaw is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Catshaw is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 13 miles away.
Where Catshaw sits locally
Just around 1 km south-east, Bullhouse is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Catshaw
Many people in Catshaw delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Catshaw — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
All Orthodontic Options in Catshaw Explained
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Catshaw
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This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Catshaw. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Catshaw
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Frequently Asked Questions in Catshaw
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Catshaw often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Catshaw?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Catshaw is K3 Cosmetic Dental Studio in Barnsley, about 7.0 miles to the east. The next closest are Barnsley Hospital (8.1 miles) and Smiles in Tandem Dental (8.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Catshaw?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Catshaw, 17 practices within 10 miles and 130 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Barnsley, 7.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Catshaw?
The nearest practice to Catshaw that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Town Dental (Huddersfield), about 8.4 miles to the north. Others nearby include Trinity House Orthodontics (8.6 miles) and TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS (8.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Catshaw, Barnsley?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Catshaw, Barnsley?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.