Orthodontic practices near Crofton
On our practice register: 12 practices within 5 miles of Crofton, 38 practices within 10 and 131 practices within 20. The closest is Advance Dental Care in Wakefield, 2.4 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advance Dental CareWakefield | 2.4 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (357 reviews) |
| Space DentalWakefield | 3.0 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,305 reviews) |
| Northgate DentalWakefield | 3.2 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (185 reviews) |
| Total Orthodontics Belfast, Ormeau RoadWakefield | 3.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.0 (5 reviews) |
| PoldentWakefield | 3.4 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (201 reviews) |
| Tovey Little Dental CentreWakefield | 3.4 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (334 reviews) |
| Newstead House Dental ClinicWakefield | 3.5 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.1 (59 reviews) |
| The Mount Dental PracticeLow Ackworth | 3.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.9 (18 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Crofton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Wakefield, 2.4 miles west; the next are Low Ackworth (3.6 miles east) and Pontefract (5.2 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Wakefield | 12 | 2.4 miles west |
| Low Ackworth | 1 | 3.6 miles east |
| Pontefract | 4 | 5.2 miles north-east |
| Castleford | 1 | 5.6 miles north-east |
| Barnsley | 3 | 5.9 miles south-west |
| Morley | 1 | 6.4 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 Crofton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Pontefract Dental Care (5.0 from 937 reviews), 5.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pontefract Dental CarePontefract | 5.0 (937 reviews) | 5.3 miles north-east |
| Northgate DentalWakefield | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 3.2 miles north-west |
| Smile Design StudioWakefield | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 3.7 miles north-west |
| Space DentalWakefield | 4.9 (1,305 reviews) | 3.0 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Crofton at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wakefield |
| 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 5,258 |
| Residents under 16 | 13.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,421 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.2% aged 16 to 24 and 24% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,577 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 12 practices, more than 79% of towns in England |
| Access within City and Borough of Wakefield | 95th closest to an orthodontic practice of 136 places in the county (the county median is 1.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.4 miles away, closer than 63% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.9% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Wakefield |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 11 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Crofton Academy — 0.2 miles St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy — 2.2 miles Outwood Academy Freeston — 2.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 5,344 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 155 schools, 57,141 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Advance Dental Care, Wakefield — 2 miles The Mount Dental Practice, Low Ackworth — 4 miles Ropergate Dental Care & Implant Studio, Pontefract — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 38 within 10 miles, 131 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 Crofton
The nearest practice to Crofton is Advance Dental Care in Wakefield, 2.4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 38 practices, and within 20 there are 131.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Advance Dental Care (2.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Mount Dental Practice (3.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Crofton list clear aligners, the nearest 2.4 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 Crofton are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Advance Dental Care in Wakefield, 2.4 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 Crofton
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Compare braces and clear aligners in Crofton
Orthodontist in Crofton: This page was put together for people in Crofton who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is relevant to searches focused on both Crofton and the wider City and Borough of Wakefield area. Crofton — a small town with a population of around 5,258 — is covered on this page specifically.
Crofton in numbers
Crofton is home to around 5,258 people, classing it as a small town within City and Borough of Wakefield. Just around 1 km north-east, New Sharlston is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
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Nearby location pages including New Sharlston, Sharlston Common, Warmfield, Horse Race End, Sharlston, and Wintersett can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
The local picture in Crofton
Crofton's ONS geography type is larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Crofton falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. With just 13.8% of residents under 16, Crofton skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Crofton, 4.9% of the 1,421 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Wakefield, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (12), Crofton has more choice than 79% 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 Crofton attend schools such as Crofton Academy (0.2 miles) and St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy (2.2 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 155 schools and 57,141 pupils across Crofton's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Crofton among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Crofton is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 11 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local treatment availability around Crofton
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Crofton. The closest on record are Advance Dental Care in Wakefield, about 2 miles away; The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, about 4 miles away; and Ropergate Dental Care & Implant Studio in Pontefract, about 5 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Crofton
Starting orthodontic treatment in Crofton 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Crofton
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Crofton. ONS classifies Crofton as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Crofton. Census data puts only 13.8% of Crofton's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,421 residents in the neighbourhood around Crofton, 4.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Wakefield. With 12 orthodontic practices within five miles, Crofton is better served than 79% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 30.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Crofton are served by secondary schools including Crofton Academy (0.2 miles) and St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy (2.2 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Crofton's Local Authority has 155 schools educating 57,141 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data ranks Crofton among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Crofton is about 11 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Crofton
Patients in Crofton have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Crofton
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Crofton — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Crofton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Crofton
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Crofton, City and Borough of Wakefield with surrounding locations. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including New Sharlston, Sharlston Common, Warmfield, Horse Race End, Sharlston, and Wintersett.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Crofton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Crofton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Crofton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Crofton is Advance Dental Care in Wakefield, about 2.4 miles to the west. The next closest are Space Dental (3.0 miles) and Northgate Dental (3.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Crofton?
Our register has 12 practices within 5 miles of Crofton, 38 practices within 10 miles and 131 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Crofton?
The nearest practice to Crofton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Advance Dental Care in Wakefield, about 2.4 miles to the west. Others nearby include Space Dental (3.0 miles) and Tovey Little Dental Centre (3.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Crofton, City and Borough of Wakefield?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Crofton, City and Borough of Wakefield?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.