Orthodontic practices near Ellingstring
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Ellingstring; 1 practice within 10 and 9 practices within 20. The closest is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, 6.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Orthodontics BedaleBedale | 6.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (9 reviews) |
| Clover House Dental Practice LtdHarrogate | 18.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (416 reviews) |
| Chatsworth House Dental ClinicHarrogate | 19.0 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (352 reviews) |
| MapleLeaf DentalHarrogate | 19.1 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (168 reviews) |
| Yorkshire OrthodonticsHarrogate | 19.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Harrogate Dental & Implant ClinicHarrogate | 19.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (30 reviews) |
| The Harrogate ClinicHarrogate | 19.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (287 reviews) |
| Purely DentalKnaresborough | 19.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (133 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ellingstring with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bedale, 6.7 miles north-east; the next are Harrogate (18.8 miles south-east) and Knaresborough (19.7 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bedale | 1 | 6.7 miles north-east |
| Harrogate | 8 | 18.8 miles south-east |
| Knaresborough | 1 | 19.7 miles south-east |
| Darlington | 6 | 20.0 miles north |
| Middleton St George | 1 | 21.3 miles north-east |
| Yarm | 2 | 23.6 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ellingstring
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is MapleLeaf Dental in Harrogate (5.0 from 168 reviews), 19.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MapleLeaf DentalHarrogate | 5.0 (168 reviews) | 19.1 miles south-east |
| Clover House Dental Practice LtdHarrogate | 4.9 (416 reviews) | 18.8 miles south-east |
| Chatsworth House Dental ClinicHarrogate | 4.9 (352 reviews) | 19.0 miles south-east |
| The Harrogate ClinicHarrogate | 4.9 (287 reviews) | 19.5 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ellingstring 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 | 12.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,202 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.1% aged 16 to 24 and 22% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 18 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within North Yorkshire | 382nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.3% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 32 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Wensleydale School — 5.5 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 | Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, Bedale — 7 miles Clover House Dental Practice Ltd, Harrogate — 19 miles Purely Dental, Knaresborough — 20 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 9 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 Ellingstring
The nearest practice to Ellingstring is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, 6.7 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. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 9.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Windmill Orthodontics Bedale (6.7 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 19 of the practices around Ellingstring list clear aligners, the nearest 6.7 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 Ellingstring are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, 6.7 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 Ellingstring to Windmill Orthodontics Bedale is roughly 15 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 170 to 350 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 11.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ellingstring
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Orthodontist in Ellingstring: Before booking anything in Ellingstring, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It connects local orthodontic research in Ellingstring with the wider North Yorkshire area.
Local orthodontic signals in Ellingstring
There is no orthodontist on our records in Ellingstring itself. The nearest recorded are Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 7 miles away; Clover House Dental Practice Ltd in Harrogate, about 19 miles away; and Purely Dental in Knaresborough, about 20 miles away.
What official data says about Ellingstring
By ONS classification, Ellingstring falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Ellingstring falls under NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 12.9% of Ellingstring's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Ellingstring, 5.3% of the 1,202 residents are aged 10 to 15, below 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 Ellingstring; the nearest is about 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 25.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Ellingstring attend schools such as Wensleydale School (5.5 miles). There are 377 schools and 86,087 pupils in Ellingstring's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Ellingstring'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 Ellingstring is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 32 miles away.
Compare nearby areas
You can also compare treatment pages for Thornton Steward, Gollinglith Foot, East Witton, Fearby, Ulshaw, and Finghall if you are weighing up more than one location.
Ellingstring in numbers
The nearest other location we cover is Thornton Steward, around 3 km to the north.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Ellingstring
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Ellingstring helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Ellingstring runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Orthodontic Treatments in Ellingstring
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Ellingstring has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Ellingstring
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Ellingstring — 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 Ellingstring. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ellingstring
This section helps connect Ellingstring, North Yorkshire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. This page links onward to Thornton Steward, Gollinglith Foot, East Witton, Fearby, Ulshaw, and Finghall for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ellingstring
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ellingstring often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ellingstring?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ellingstring is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 6.7 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Clover House Dental Practice Ltd (18.8 miles) and Chatsworth House Dental Clinic (19.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ellingstring?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Ellingstring, 1 practice within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bedale, 6.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ellingstring?
The nearest practice to Ellingstring that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 6.7 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include The Harrogate Clinic (19.5 miles) and Purely Dental (19.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ellingstring, 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 Ellingstring, North Yorkshire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.