Orthodontic practices near Craven
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Craven; 13 practices within 20. The closest is Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, 12.0 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station House Dental CareBarnoldswick | 12.0 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (331 reviews) |
| The Brace PlaceGlusburn | 14.8 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (102 reviews) |
| DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic SuppliesKeighley | 15.6 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Renovo DentalChatburn | 16.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (385 reviews) |
| Colne Dental CareColne | 16.2 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (64 reviews) |
| Smyli OrthodonticsColne | 16.2 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Barrowford Dental PracticeBarrowford | 16.9 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
| Oakland Family Dental & OrthodonticsNelson | 17.5 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (59 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Craven with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barnoldswick, 12.0 miles south; the next are Glusburn (14.8 miles south-east) and Keighley (15.6 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Barnoldswick | 1 | 12.0 miles south |
| Glusburn | 1 | 14.8 miles south-east |
| Keighley | 3 | 15.6 miles south-east |
| Chatburn | 1 | 16.1 miles south-west |
| Colne | 2 | 16.2 miles south |
| Barrowford | 1 | 16.9 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Craven
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Renovo Dental in Chatburn (5.0 from 385 reviews), 16.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Renovo DentalChatburn | 5.0 (385 reviews) | 16.1 miles south-west |
| Station House Dental CareBarnoldswick | 4.9 (331 reviews) | 12.0 miles south |
| Briercliffe Road Dental PracticeBurnley | 4.9 (216 reviews) | 19.9 miles south |
| Barrowford Dental PracticeBarrowford | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 16.9 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Craven at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North Yorkshire |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 10.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,539 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7% aged 16 to 24 and 20.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 10 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within North Yorkshire | 687th 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% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 32 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Settle College — 5.2 miles |
| Schools in council area | 377 schools, 86,087 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Station House Dental Care, Barnoldswick — 12 miles The Brace Place, Glusburn — 15 miles DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic Supplies, Keighley — 16 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, 13 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 Craven
From Craven the nearest practice is Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, 12 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. 13 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Brace Place (14.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Station House Dental Care (12 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Craven list clear aligners, the nearest 12 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Craven are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, 12 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 32 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Craven to Station House Dental Care 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 310 to 620 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £140 to £280 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 190 to 310 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Craven
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Orthodontist in Craven: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Craven often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of North Yorkshire.
Facts about Craven
Just around 2 km south-west, Langscar is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The local picture in Craven
Craven — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Craven has a smaller share of children than most areas — 10.6% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,539 residents in the neighbourhood around Craven, 5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. Craven has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 12 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 30.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Craven attend schools such as Settle College (5.2 miles). DfE figures put 377 schools and 86,087 pupils across Craven's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Craven close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Craven is about 32 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds.
Nearby location pages
Nearby location pages including Langscar, Malham, Hanlith, Kirkby Malham, Airton, and Scosthrop can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
What local practice data suggests in Craven
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Craven itself. The nearest we do hold are Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, about 12 miles away; The Brace Place in Glusburn, about 15 miles away; and DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic Supplies in Keighley, about 16 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Craven
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Craven helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Craven
Practices serving Craven differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Craven — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Craven's under-16 share, 10.6%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,539 residents in the neighbourhood around Craven, 5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. Craven has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 12 miles away. Regionally, 30.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Craven attend schools such as Settle College (5.2 miles). There are 377 schools and 86,087 pupils in Craven's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Craven close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Craven is about 32 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Craven Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Craven offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Craven — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Craven vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Craven is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 10.6% of Craven's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Craven, 5% of the 1,539 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Craven usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 12 miles away. 30.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Craven are served by secondary schools including Settle College (5.2 miles). Craven's Local Authority area covers 377 schools and 86,087 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Craven close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Craven is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 32 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Craven itself. The nearest recorded are Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, about 12 miles away; The Brace Place in Glusburn, about 15 miles away; and DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic Supplies in Keighley, about 16 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Craven. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Craven
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Craven, North Yorkshire alone. This page links onward to Langscar, Malham, Hanlith, Kirkby Malham, Airton, and Scosthrop for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Craven
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Craven often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Craven?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Craven is Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, about 12.0 miles to the south. The next closest are The Brace Place (14.8 miles) and DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic Supplies (15.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Craven?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Craven, 0 practices within 10 miles and 13 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Barnoldswick, 12.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Craven?
The nearest practice to Craven that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, about 12.0 miles to the south. Others nearby include The Brace Place (14.8 miles) and Colne Dental Care (16.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Craven, 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 Craven, North Yorkshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.