Orthodontic practices near Clayton
On our practice register: 24 practices within 5 miles of Clayton, 67 practices within 10 and 140 practices within 20. The closest is Pearl Dental in Queensbury, 1.3 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl DentalQueensbury | 1.3 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (361 reviews) |
| Rayner Dental Practice Whetley Lane GirlingtonBradford | 1.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (515 reviews) |
| St. Luke’s HospitalBradford | 2.6 miles east | – | – | – | 3.8 (211 reviews) |
| Southbrook Dental PracticeBradford | 2.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (154 reviews) |
| HARICOVERT LTD T/AS TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICSBradford | 3.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Mode Dental StudioHalifax | 3.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (46 reviews) |
| Halifax OrthodonticsHalifax | 3.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.1 (74 reviews) |
| SALTAIRE ORTHODONTICS (CROSSLEY STREET)Halifax | 3.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Clayton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Queensbury, 1.3 miles west; the next are Bradford (1.7 miles east) and Halifax (3.6 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Queensbury | 1 | 1.3 miles west |
| Bradford | 10 | 1.7 miles east |
| Halifax | 6 | 3.6 miles south-west |
| Shipley | 5 | 4.1 miles north-east |
| Saltaire | 4 | 4.6 miles north |
| Brighouse | 2 | 5.0 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Clayton
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), 4.9 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Skircoat Green DentalHalifax | 5.0 (376 reviews) | 4.9 miles south |
| Town Hall DentalBrighouse | 5.0 (352 reviews) | 5.0 miles south |
| Gomersal Dental LoungeCleckheaton | 5.0 (114 reviews) | 6.3 miles south-east |
| Pav DentalBradford | 5.0 (98 reviews) | 3.9 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Clayton at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Bradford |
| NHS dental services | NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 21.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,121 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 36% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 25.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,396 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 24 practices, more than 93% of towns in England |
| Access within Bradford | 115th closest to an orthodontic practice of 181 places in the county (the county median is 1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.3 miles away, closer than 78% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8% here, against 8.1% across neighbourhoods in Bradford |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 11 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy — 1.1 miles Trinity Academy Bradford — 1.2 miles Beckfoot Thornton — 1.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 14 schools, about 14,985 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 227 schools, 99,744 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Pearl Dental, Queensbury — 1 miles Rayner Dental Practice Whetley Lane Girlington, Bradford — 2 miles Mode Dental Studio, Halifax — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 67 within 10 miles, 140 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 Clayton
Clayton is 1.3 miles from Pearl Dental in Queensbury, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 67 practices, and within 20 there are 140.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Honesty Dental Care (4.6 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 12 of the practices around Clayton list clear aligners, the nearest 1.3 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 Clayton are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Pearl Dental in Queensbury, 1.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 11 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Clayton
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Area profile for Clayton
Officially, Clayton is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. 21.5% of Clayton's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8% of the 2,121 residents in Clayton's census neighbourhood, close to the 8.1% average across Bradford. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (24), Clayton has more choice than 93% 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 Clayton are Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy (1.1 miles) and Trinity Academy Bradford (1.2 miles). 14 secondary schools are within three miles. Clayton's Local Authority has 227 schools educating 99,744 pupils (DfE data). Clayton falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Clayton is about 11 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds.
About Clayton
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Old Dolphin, the closest linked location.
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Practice data for Clayton
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Clayton. The nearest we do hold are Pearl Dental in Queensbury, about a mile away; Rayner Dental Practice Whetley Lane Girlington in Bradford, about 2 miles away; and Mode Dental Studio in Halifax, about 4 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Clayton
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Clayton
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Clayton
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Areas We Cover Around Clayton
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Frequently Asked Questions in Clayton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Clayton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Clayton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Clayton is Pearl Dental in Queensbury, about 1.3 miles to the west. The next closest are Rayner Dental Practice Whetley Lane Girlington (1.7 miles) and St. Luke’s Hospital (2.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Clayton?
Our register has 24 practices within 5 miles of Clayton, 67 practices within 10 miles and 140 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Clayton?
The nearest practice to Clayton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Pearl Dental in Queensbury, about 1.3 miles to the west. Others nearby include Rayner Dental Practice Whetley Lane Girlington (1.7 miles) and HARICOVERT LTD T/AS TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS (3.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Clayton, Bradford?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Clayton, Bradford?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.