Orthodontic practices near Clotherholme
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Clotherholme; 6 practices within 10 and 14 practices within 20. The closest is Purely Dental in Knaresborough, 9.3 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purely DentalKnaresborough | 9.3 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (133 reviews) |
| Clover House Dental Practice LtdHarrogate | 9.4 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (416 reviews) |
| Chatsworth House Dental ClinicHarrogate | 9.6 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (352 reviews) |
| Yorkshire OrthodonticsHarrogate | 9.7 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| MapleLeaf DentalHarrogate | 9.8 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (168 reviews) |
| Harrogate Dental & Implant ClinicHarrogate | 10.0 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (30 reviews) |
| The Harrogate ClinicHarrogate | 10.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (287 reviews) |
| Windmill Orthodontics BedaleBedale | 10.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (9 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Clotherholme with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Knaresborough, 9.3 miles south; the next are Harrogate (9.4 miles south) and Bedale (10.4 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Knaresborough | 1 | 9.3 miles south |
| Harrogate | 8 | 9.4 miles south |
| Bedale | 1 | 10.4 miles north |
| Wetherby | 2 | 15.7 miles south-east |
| Guiseley | 2 | 19.5 miles south |
| York | 6 | 20.4 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Clotherholme
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Yorkshire Dental Suite Guiseley (5.0 from 692 reviews), 19.6 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Dental Suite GuiseleyGuiseley | 5.0 (692 reviews) | 19.6 miles south |
| Hopkinson DentalWetherby | 5.0 (175 reviews) | 16.1 miles south-east |
| MapleLeaf DentalHarrogate | 5.0 (168 reviews) | 9.8 miles south |
| Infinity Dental SuiteHarrogate | 5.0 (101 reviews) | 11.4 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Clotherholme at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North Yorkshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Humber and North 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 27.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,164 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 11% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 12% aged 16 to 24 and 34.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,413 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within North Yorkshire | 544th closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 11% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 23 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Outwood Academy Ripon — 0.3 miles Ripon Grammar School — 0.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,566 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 377 schools, 86,087 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 25.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Purely Dental, Knaresborough — 9 miles Clover House Dental Practice Ltd, Harrogate — 9 miles Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, Bedale — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 6 within 10 miles, 14 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Boroughbridge Dental Centre — 7 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 Clotherholme
The nearest practice to Clotherholme is Purely Dental in Knaresborough, 9.3 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 6 practices, and within 20 there are 14.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Purely Dental (9.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Windmill Orthodontics Bedale (10.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Clotherholme list clear aligners, the nearest 9.3 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 Clotherholme are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Purely Dental in Knaresborough, 9.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 23 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Clotherholme to Purely Dental is roughly 20 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 240 to 480 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £215 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 240 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Clotherholme
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About Clotherholme
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Clotherholme in context
By ONS classification, Clotherholme falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Clotherholme. Clotherholme skews family-heavy: 27.1% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Clotherholme, 11% of the 1,164 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Clotherholme; the nearest is about 9 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 25.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Clotherholme are served by secondary schools including Outwood Academy Ripon (0.3 miles) and Ripon Grammar School (0.4 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 377 schools and 86,087 pupils across Clotherholme's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Clotherholme sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Clotherholme is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 23 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Useful local orthodontic context for Clotherholme
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Clotherholme itself. The nearest we do hold are Purely Dental in Knaresborough, about 9 miles away; Clover House Dental Practice Ltd in Harrogate, about 9 miles away; and Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 10 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Clotherholme
Starting orthodontic treatment in Clotherholme can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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 Clotherholme — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Clotherholme
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How to Choose in Clotherholme
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Clotherholme practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Clotherholme. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Clotherholme
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Frequently Asked Questions in Clotherholme
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Clotherholme often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Clotherholme?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Clotherholme is Purely Dental in Knaresborough, about 9.3 miles to the south. The next closest are Clover House Dental Practice Ltd (9.4 miles) and Chatsworth House Dental Clinic (9.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Clotherholme?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Clotherholme, 6 practices within 10 miles and 14 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Knaresborough, 9.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Clotherholme?
The nearest practice to Clotherholme that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Purely Dental in Knaresborough, about 9.3 miles to the south. Others nearby include The Harrogate Clinic (10.2 miles) and Windmill Orthodontics Bedale (10.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Clotherholme, North Yorkshire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Clotherholme, North Yorkshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.