Orthodontic practices near Dalby
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Dalby; 19 practices within 20. The closest is York Dental Practice, 10.2 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York Dental PracticeYork | 10.2 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (184 reviews) |
| PortmanDentex YorkNether Poppleton | 10.3 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (376 reviews) |
| Fresh Dental OrthodonticsYork | 10.3 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (7 reviews) |
| Yorkshire Dental Suite BirminghamYork | 10.9 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (1,018 reviews) |
| Clifton Moor Dental Implant CentreYork | 11.3 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (370 reviews) |
| Clifton Dental PracticeYork | 11.5 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (23 reviews) |
| Jorvik Dental PracticeYork | 11.6 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (57 reviews) |
| Hopkins & Poyner Dental PracticeYork | 11.8 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (150 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Dalby with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is York, 10.2 miles south; the next are Nether Poppleton (10.3 miles south) and Upper Poppleton (11.9 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| York | 16 | 10.2 miles south |
| Nether Poppleton | 1 | 10.3 miles south |
| Upper Poppleton | 1 | 11.9 miles south |
| Knaresborough | 1 | 19.5 miles south-west |
| Wetherby | 2 | 19.7 miles south-west |
| Harrogate | 7 | 21.1 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 Dalby
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Yorkshire Dental Suite Birmingham (5.0 from 1,018 reviews), 10.9 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Dental Suite BirminghamYork | 5.0 (1,018 reviews) | 10.9 miles south |
| Jorvik Dental PracticeYork | 5.0 (57 reviews) | 11.6 miles south |
| Manor House Dental PracticeYork | 5.0 (53 reviews) | 12.0 miles south |
| PortmanDentex YorkNether Poppleton | 4.9 (376 reviews) | 10.3 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Dalby 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 | 14.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,954 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 20.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 28 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within North Yorkshire | 599th closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 31 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 | York Dental Practice, York — 10 miles PortmanDentex York, Nether Poppleton — 10 miles Perfect Smile Clinic, Upper Poppleton — 12 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, 19 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Helmsley Smiles — 8 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 Dalby
The nearest practice to Dalby is York Dental Practice, 10.2 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. 19 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: PortmanDentex York (10.3 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 21 of the practices around Dalby list clear aligners, the nearest 10.3 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 Dalby are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Jorvik Dental Practice in York, 11.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 31 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Dalby to York Dental Practice 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 270 to 530 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £120 to £240 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 160 to 270 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Dalby
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What official data says about Dalby
Officially, Dalby is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Dalby. 14.8% of Dalby's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Dalby, 6.3% of the 1,954 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. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Dalby; the nearest is about 10 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 25.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. There are 377 schools and 86,087 pupils in Dalby's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Dalby close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Dalby is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 31 miles away.
What local practice data suggests in Dalby
There is no orthodontist on our records in Dalby itself. The closest on record are York Dental Practice, about 10 miles away; PortmanDentex York in Nether Poppleton, about 10 miles away; and Perfect Smile Clinic in Upper Poppleton, about 12 miles away.
A quick look at Dalby
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Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Dalby
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Treatment Options in Dalby — Local Context
Dalby has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Helmsley Smiles — is about 8 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Dalby sits within NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 14.8% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Dalby, 6.3% of the 1,954 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. People in Dalby usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 10 miles away. 25.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. There are 377 schools and 86,087 pupils in Dalby's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Dalby'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 Dalby is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 31 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Dalby itself. The nearest we do hold are York Dental Practice, about 10 miles away; PortmanDentex York in Nether Poppleton, about 10 miles away; and Perfect Smile Clinic in Upper Poppleton, about 12 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Dalby
Starting orthodontic treatment in Dalby 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Dalby
There's no orthodontist on record in Dalby itself; the nearest dentist, Helmsley Smiles, is about 8 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Dalby is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Dalby's under-16 share sits at 14.8%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Dalby, 6.3% of the 1,954 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. People in Dalby usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 10 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 25.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Dalby's Local Authority has 377 schools educating 86,087 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Dalby close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Dalby is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 31 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Dalby. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Dalby
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Dalby often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Dalby?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Dalby is York Dental Practice, about 10.2 miles to the south. The next closest are PortmanDentex York (10.3 miles) and Fresh Dental Orthodontics (10.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Dalby?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Dalby, 0 practices within 10 miles and 19 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in York, 10.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Dalby?
The nearest practice to Dalby that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Jorvik Dental Practice in York, about 11.6 miles to the south. Others nearby include Hopkins & Poyner Dental Practice (11.8 miles) and Andrea Ubhi Dentistry (11.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Dalby, North Yorkshire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Dalby, North Yorkshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.