Orthodontic practices near Cragg Hill
On our practice register: 28 practices within 5 miles of Cragg Hill, 61 practices within 10 and 120 practices within 20. The closest is Horsforth Smile Clinic, 0.7 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsforth Smile ClinicHorsforth | 0.7 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (154 reviews) |
| Ivory DentalHorsforth | 0.7 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (211 reviews) |
| Smile Clinic North LeedsHorsforth | 1.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (87 reviews) |
| Leeds Wellness Aesthetics Dental & Implant CareLeeds | 1.7 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (291 reviews) |
| Farsley Dental PracticePudsey | 1.9 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (576 reviews) |
| Xen SmilesLeeds | 1.9 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (110 reviews) |
| Swinnow DentalPudsey | 2.0 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (293 reviews) |
| Smile Clinic LeedsLeeds | 2.1 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (63 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Cragg Hill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Horsforth, 0.7 miles north-west; the next are Leeds (1.7 miles east) and Pudsey (1.9 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Horsforth | 3 | 0.7 miles north-west |
| Leeds | 15 | 1.7 miles east |
| Pudsey | 3 | 1.9 miles south-west |
| Yeadon | 1 | 3.0 miles north-west |
| Bradford | 5 | 3.5 miles west |
| Guiseley | 2 | 4.2 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Cragg Hill
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), 4.2 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Dental Suite GuiseleyGuiseley | 5.0 (692 reviews) | 4.2 miles north-west |
| Smiles on Harrogate RoadLeeds | 5.0 (258 reviews) | 3.8 miles east |
| Pav DentalBradford | 5.0 (98 reviews) | 4.9 miles south-west |
| Yorkshire OrthodonticsChapel Allerton | 5.0 (84 reviews) | 5.1 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cragg Hill at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Leeds |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,563 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 32.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 15% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,453 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 | 27 practices, more than 95% of towns in England |
| Access within City and Borough of Leeds | 70th closest to an orthodontic practice of 209 places in the county (the county median is 0.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.7 miles away, closer than 88% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Leeds |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 4 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Abbey Grange Church of England Academy — 0.9 miles Horsforth School — 1.0 miles Leeds West Academy — 1.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 11 schools, about 13,901 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 296 schools, 135,588 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Horsforth Smile Clinic, Horsforth — under a mile Leeds Wellness Aesthetics Dental & Implant Care, Leeds — 2 miles Farsley Dental Practice, Pudsey — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 61 within 10 miles, 120 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 Cragg Hill
Cragg Hill has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Horsforth Smile Clinic is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 61 practices, and within 20 there are 120.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Horsforth Smile Clinic (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Swinnow Dental (2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Cragg Hill list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Cragg Hill are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Horsforth Smile Clinic, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 4 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cragg Hill
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Research orthodontic options in Cragg Hill
Orthodontist in Cragg Hill: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Cragg Hill keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of City and Borough of Leeds.
Cragg Hill in context
ONS classifies Cragg Hill as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Cragg Hill sits within NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 16.7% of Cragg Hill's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Cragg Hill, 7% of the 1,563 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Leeds, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 27 orthodontic practices within five miles, Cragg Hill is better served than 95% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 30.2% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Cragg Hill attend schools such as Abbey Grange Church of England Academy (0.9 miles) and Horsforth School (1.0 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. Cragg Hill's Local Authority area covers 296 schools and 135,588 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Cragg Hill sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Cragg Hill is about 4 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds.
Cragg Hill in numbers
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Newlay, the closest linked location.
Nearby location pages
Related pages for Newlay, Horsforth, Horsforth Woodside, Troy, Beecroft Hill, and Tinshill are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Practice data for Cragg Hill
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Cragg Hill itself. The nearest recorded are Horsforth Smile Clinic, under a mile away; Leeds Wellness Aesthetics Dental & Implant Care, about 2 miles away; and Farsley Dental Practice in Pudsey, about 2 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Cragg Hill
Starting orthodontic treatment in Cragg Hill can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Cragg Hill
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Cragg Hill
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Cragg Hill — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Cragg Hill sits within NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 16.7% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7% of the 1,563 residents in Cragg Hill's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Leeds. With 27 orthodontic practices within five miles, Cragg Hill is better served than 95% of towns in England. 30.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Cragg Hill are served by secondary schools including Abbey Grange Church of England Academy (0.9 miles) and Horsforth School (1.0 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 296 schools and 135,588 pupils in Cragg Hill's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Cragg Hill's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Cragg Hill is about 4 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Cragg Hill Explained
Patients in Cragg Hill have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Cragg Hill 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.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Cragg Hill. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cragg Hill
These links help widen your research beyond Cragg Hill, City and Borough of Leeds if you're open to travelling a little further. You can keep exploring with related pages for Newlay, Horsforth, Horsforth Woodside, Troy, Beecroft Hill, and Tinshill.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Cragg Hill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cragg Hill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cragg Hill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cragg Hill is Horsforth Smile Clinic, about 0.7 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Ivory Dental (0.7 miles) and Smile Clinic North Leeds (1.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cragg Hill?
Our register has 28 practices within 5 miles of Cragg Hill, 61 practices within 10 miles and 120 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cragg Hill?
The nearest practice to Cragg Hill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Horsforth Smile Clinic, about 0.7 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Leeds Wellness Aesthetics Dental & Implant Care (1.7 miles) and Farsley Dental Practice (1.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cragg Hill, City and Borough of Leeds?
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 Cragg Hill, City and Borough of Leeds?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.