Orthodontic practices near Coverham
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Coverham; 1 practice within 20. The closest is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, 10.6 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Orthodontics BedaleBedale | 10.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (9 reviews) |
| Darlington Dental ClinicDarlington | 20.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (33 reviews) |
| Duke Street Dental PracticeDarlington | 21.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.3 (9 reviews) |
| QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (WEST) LIMITEDDarlington | 21.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Phillips & Co Cosmetic DentistryDarlington | 21.3 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (246 reviews) |
| Springs PracticeDarlington | 21.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.5 (46 reviews) |
| Clover House Dental Practice LtdHarrogate | 22.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (416 reviews) |
| Chatsworth House Dental ClinicHarrogate | 22.4 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (352 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Coverham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bedale, 10.6 miles east; the next are Darlington (20.8 miles north-east) and Harrogate (22.3 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bedale | 1 | 10.6 miles east |
| Darlington | 6 | 20.8 miles north-east |
| Harrogate | 8 | 22.3 miles south-east |
| Middleton St George | 1 | 22.8 miles north-east |
| Knaresborough | 1 | 23.5 miles south-east |
| Keighley | 3 | 25.3 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Coverham 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 12.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,202 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.1% aged 16 to 24 and 22% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 18 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within North Yorkshire | 622nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.3% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 34 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Wensleydale School — 3.2 miles |
| 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 | Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, Bedale — 11 miles Darlington Dental Clinic, Darlington — 21 miles Clover House Dental Practice Ltd, Harrogate — 22 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 1 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 Coverham
From Coverham the nearest practice is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, 10.6 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. 1 practice is within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Windmill Orthodontics Bedale (10.6 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 18 of the practices around Coverham list clear aligners, the nearest 10.6 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 Coverham are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, 10.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 34 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Coverham to Windmill Orthodontics Bedale is roughly 25 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 280 to 550 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £125 to £250 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 170 to 280 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 11.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Coverham
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Facts about Coverham
Just around 1 km south-west, Caldbergh is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Widen your local search
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Caldbergh, Agglethorpe, East Scrafton, Wensley, Leyburn, and Middleham.
Coverham in context
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Coverham sits within NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 12.9% of residents under 16, Coverham skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Coverham, 5.3% of the 1,202 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Coverham has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 11 miles away. Regionally, 25.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Coverham are served by secondary schools including Wensleydale School (3.2 miles). DfE figures put 377 schools and 86,087 pupils across Coverham's Local Authority. Coverham's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Coverham is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 34 miles away.
What local practice data suggests in Coverham
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Coverham. The nearest we do hold are Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 11 miles away; Darlington Dental Clinic, about 21 miles away; and Clover House Dental Practice Ltd in Harrogate, about 22 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Coverham
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The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
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Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Coverham
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Coverham
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Areas We Cover Around Coverham
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Frequently Asked Questions in Coverham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Coverham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Coverham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Coverham is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 10.6 miles to the east. The next closest are Darlington Dental Clinic (20.8 miles) and Duke Street Dental Practice (21.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Coverham?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Coverham, 0 practices within 10 miles and 1 practice within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bedale, 10.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Coverham?
The nearest practice to Coverham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 10.6 miles to the east. Others nearby include QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (WEST) LIMITED (21.2 miles) and Springs Practice (21.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Coverham, North Yorkshire?
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 Coverham, North Yorkshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.