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Orthodontic practices near Cross Hills

On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Cross Hills, 16 practices within 10 and 103 practices within 20. The closest is The Brace Place in Glusburn, 0.8 miles south-west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
The Brace PlaceGlusburn0.8 miles south-west✓✓✓4.8 (102 reviews)
DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic SuppliesKeighley1.8 miles east––✓5.0 (5 reviews)
Taylored Dental Care KeighleyKeighley4.6 miles south-east–––4.8 (197 reviews)
360 OrthodonticsKeighley5.5 miles south-east–––4.7 (22 reviews)
Smile Specialist CentreHaworth5.7 miles south✓––4.9 (16 reviews)
Villa Dental & Implant ClinicBingley7.2 miles south-east✓✓✓4.9 (139 reviews)
Station House Dental CareBarnoldswick8.4 miles west✓✓✓4.9 (331 reviews)
Colne Dental CareColne8.8 miles south-west✓–✓4.9 (64 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Cross Hills with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Glusburn, 0.8 miles south-west; the next are Keighley (1.8 miles east) and Haworth (5.7 miles south).

PlacePracticesNearest
Glusburn10.8 miles south-west
Keighley31.8 miles east
Haworth15.7 miles south
Bingley17.2 miles south-east
Barnoldswick18.4 miles west
Colne28.8 miles south-west

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Cross Hills

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), 11.4 miles east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Yorkshire Dental Suite GuiseleyGuiseley5.0 (692 reviews)11.4 miles east
Adam Jowett Orthodontics - Shipley and HarrogateSaltaire5.0 (70 reviews)9.5 miles south-east
Smile on the Square - Your Complete Dental SuiteShipley5.0 (37 reviews)9.8 miles south-east
NuDentalShipley4.9 (574 reviews)9.9 miles south-east

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Cross Hills at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaNorth Yorkshire
NHS dental servicesNHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Population11,731
Residents under 1613.5% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,909 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 22.6% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car8.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre145 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health17.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England
Access within North Yorkshire31st closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles)
Nearest practice compared0.8 miles away, closer than 86% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county6.5% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire
Nearest university dental hospitalLeeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 19 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsSouth Craven School — 0.8 miles
Carlton Keighley — 3.5 miles
The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy — 3.5 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles1 school, about 1,936 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area377 schools, 86,087 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay30.2% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesThe Brace Place, Glusburn — under a mile
DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic Supplies, Keighley — 2 miles
Smile Specialist Centre, Haworth — 6 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles16 within 10 miles, 103 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 Cross Hills

The nearest practice to Cross Hills is The Brace Place in Glusburn, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 16 practices, and within 20 there are 103.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Brace Place (under a mile) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 18 of the practices around Cross Hills list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Cross Hills are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Brace Place in Glusburn, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 19 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Cross Hills

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Teeth straightening options in Cross Hills

If you are looking for an orthodontist in Cross Hills, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of North Yorkshire. Cross Hills — a market town with a population of around 11,731 — is covered on this page specifically.

Practice data for Cross Hills

No orthodontic practice is recorded in Cross Hills. The closest on record are The Brace Place in Glusburn, under a mile away; DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic Supplies in Keighley, about 2 miles away; and Smile Specialist Centre in Haworth, about 6 miles away.

Explore more local orthodontic pages

Pages for Farnhill, Kildwick, Eastburn, Glusburn, Low Bradley, and Whitley Head follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.

Area profile for Cross Hills

Cross Hills is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Cross Hills falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. With just 13.5% of residents under 16, Cross Hills skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Cross Hills, 6.5% of the 1,909 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Cross Hills has 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 52% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 30.2% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Cross Hills are South Craven School (0.8 miles) and Carlton Keighley (3.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Cross Hills's Local Authority area covers 377 schools and 86,087 pupils, according to DfE figures. Cross Hills falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Cross Hills is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 19 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.

Facts about Cross Hills

Cross Hills has a population of around 11,731, making it a market town within North Yorkshire. The nearest other location we cover is Farnhill, under 1 km to the west.

How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Cross Hills

Many people in Cross Hills delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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.

What to Ask Before You Commit in Cross Hills

  • Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
  • What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
  • Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
  • What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
  • What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
  • Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?

Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step

Treatment in Cross Hills runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.

Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Cross Hills

Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Cross Hills can feel overwhelming at first. 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.

Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Cross Hills

Every mainstream option is available to patients in Cross Hills — 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 Cross Hills. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Cross Hills

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cross Hills often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cross Hills?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cross Hills is The Brace Place in Glusburn, about 0.8 miles to the south-west. The next closest are DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic Supplies (1.8 miles) and Taylored Dental Care Keighley (4.6 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Cross Hills?

Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Cross Hills, 16 practices within 10 miles and 103 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cross Hills?

The nearest practice to Cross Hills that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Brace Place in Glusburn, about 0.8 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Smile Specialist Centre (5.7 miles) and Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (7.2 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cross Hills, 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 Cross Hills, North Yorkshire?

Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.

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TitleCross Hills, North Yorkshire Orthodontics
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Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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