Orthodontic practices near Durkar
On our practice register: 13 practices within 5 miles of Durkar, 40 practices within 10 and 129 practices within 20. The closest is Advance Dental Care in Wakefield, 1.3 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advance Dental CareWakefield | 1.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (357 reviews) |
| Orthodontics by JontyWakefield | 1.9 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| St Michael's OrthodonticsWakefield | 1.9 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (142 reviews) |
| St Michael's Dental PracticeWakefield | 1.9 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (46 reviews) |
| Space DentalWakefield | 2.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,305 reviews) |
| Total Orthodontics Belfast, Ormeau RoadWakefield | 2.4 miles north | – | – | – | 4.0 (5 reviews) |
| Northgate DentalWakefield | 2.5 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (185 reviews) |
| Newstead House Dental ClinicWakefield | 2.6 miles north | – | – | – | 3.1 (59 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Durkar with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Wakefield, 1.3 miles east; the next are Middlestown (4.3 miles west) and Barnsley (4.5 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Wakefield | 12 | 1.3 miles east |
| Middlestown | 1 | 4.3 miles west |
| Barnsley | 3 | 4.5 miles south |
| Morley | 3 | 5.1 miles north |
| Dewsbury | 5 | 5.3 miles north-west |
| Batley | 4 | 5.8 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 Durkar
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Northgate Dental in Wakefield (5.0 from 185 reviews), 2.5 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northgate DentalWakefield | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 2.5 miles north |
| Smile Design StudioWakefield | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 2.8 miles north |
| Space DentalWakefield | 4.9 (1,305 reviews) | 2.0 miles north-east |
| Eclipse Dental CareBatley | 4.9 (1,024 reviews) | 6.5 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Durkar 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 13.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,300 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.8% aged 16 to 24 and 27.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 541 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 13 practices, more than 81% of towns in England |
| Access within City and Borough of Wakefield | 43rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 136 places in the county (the county median is 1.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.3 miles away, closer than 78% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.2% 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 | Kettlethorpe High School — 0.9 miles Horbury Academy — 1.4 miles Trinity Academy Cathedral — 1.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 6,175 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 — 1 miles Thornhill Dental, Middlestown — 4 miles Mapplewell Dental Centre, Barnsley — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 40 within 10 miles, 129 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | WF4 |
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 Durkar
Durkar is 1.3 miles from Advance Dental Care in Wakefield, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 40 practices, and within 20 there are 129.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Advance Dental Care (1.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Mount Dental Practice (7.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Durkar list clear aligners, the nearest 1.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Durkar are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Advance Dental Care in Wakefield, 1.3 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 Durkar
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Local orthodontic treatment in Durkar
Orthodontist in Durkar: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Durkar keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is relevant to searches focused on both Durkar and the wider City and Borough of Wakefield area.
Local snapshot of Durkar
Just around 1 km south-east, Chapelthorpe is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Continue your local research
Related pages for Chapelthorpe, Crigglestone, Hill Top, Calder Grove, Hollingthorpe, and Horbury Junction are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Area profile for Durkar
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Durkar sits within NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Durkar has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.3% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Durkar, 5.2% of the 1,300 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. Durkar has 13 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 81% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 30.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Durkar attend schools such as Kettlethorpe High School (0.9 miles) and Horbury Academy (1.4 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Durkar's Local Authority area covers 155 schools and 57,141 pupils, according to DfE figures. Durkar's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Durkar is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 11 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local orthodontic signals in Durkar
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Durkar itself. The nearest recorded are Advance Dental Care in Wakefield, about a mile away; Thornhill Dental in Middlestown, about 4 miles away; and Mapplewell Dental Centre in Barnsley, about 4 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Durkar
Many people in Durkar delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Durkar
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Durkar. Officially, Durkar is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 13.3% of Durkar's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,300 residents in the neighbourhood around Durkar, 5.2% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Wakefield. With 13 orthodontic practices within five miles, Durkar is better served than 81% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 30.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Durkar attend schools such as Kettlethorpe High School (0.9 miles) and Horbury Academy (1.4 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 155 schools and 57,141 pupils in Durkar's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Durkar falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Durkar is about 11 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Durkar Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Durkar can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Durkar
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Durkar — 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 Durkar. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Durkar
These local links are here for anyone comparing Durkar, City and Borough of Wakefield against nearby alternatives. You can also browse nearby location pages including Chapelthorpe, Crigglestone, Hill Top, Calder Grove, Hollingthorpe, and Horbury Junction.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Durkar
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Durkar often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Durkar?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Durkar is Advance Dental Care in Wakefield, about 1.3 miles to the east. The next closest are Orthodontics by Jonty (1.9 miles) and St Michael's Orthodontics (1.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Durkar?
Our register has 13 practices within 5 miles of Durkar, 40 practices within 10 miles and 129 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Durkar?
The nearest practice to Durkar that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Advance Dental Care in Wakefield, about 1.3 miles to the east. Others nearby include St Michael's Orthodontics (1.9 miles) and St Michael's Dental Practice (1.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Durkar, City and Borough of Wakefield?
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 Durkar, City and Borough of Wakefield?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.