Orthodontic practices near Elm Estate
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Elm Estate, 17 practices within 10 and 87 practices within 20. The closest is The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, 4.2 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mount Dental PracticeLow Ackworth | 4.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.9 (18 reviews) |
| TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICSBarnsley | 6.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Pontefract HospitalPontefract | 7.0 miles north | – | – | – | 4.0 (201 reviews) |
| Ropergate Dental Care & Implant StudioPontefract | 7.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (510 reviews) |
| One Smile Dental - PontefractPontefract | 7.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (59 reviews) |
| Pontefract Dental CarePontefract | 7.1 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (937 reviews) |
| TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS DONCASTERDoncaster | 8.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Trinity House OrthodonticsWakefield | 8.4 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (183 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Elm Estate with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Low Ackworth, 4.2 miles north-west; the next are Barnsley (6.4 miles south-west) and Pontefract (7.0 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Low Ackworth | 1 | 4.2 miles north-west |
| Barnsley | 4 | 6.4 miles south-west |
| Pontefract | 4 | 7.0 miles north |
| Doncaster | 6 | 8.2 miles south-east |
| Wakefield | 11 | 8.4 miles west |
| Kirk Sandall | 1 | 9.2 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Elm Estate
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Pontefract Dental Care (5.0 from 937 reviews), 7.1 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pontefract Dental CarePontefract | 5.0 (937 reviews) | 7.1 miles north |
| Northgate DentalWakefield | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 10.7 miles north-west |
| Smile Design StudioWakefield | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 11.1 miles north-west |
| Space DentalWakefield | 4.9 (1,305 reviews) | 10.4 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Elm Estate 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 21.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,348 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.8% aged 16 to 24 and 36.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 23.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,299 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within City and Borough of Wakefield | 135th closest to an orthodontic practice of 136 places in the county (the county median is 1.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Wakefield |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 17 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Minsthorpe Community College — 0.8 miles Outwood Academy Hemsworth — 3.2 miles Outwood Academy Adwick — 4.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,609 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 | The Mount Dental Practice, Low Ackworth — 4 miles TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS, Barnsley — 6 miles Pontefract Hospital, Pontefract — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 17 within 10 miles, 87 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 Elm Estate
Elm Estate is 4.2 miles from The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 17 practices, and within 20 there are 87.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Mount Dental Practice (4.2 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 18 of the practices around Elm Estate list clear aligners, the nearest 4.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Elm Estate are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, 4.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 17 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Elm Estate
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Compare braces and clear aligners in Elm Estate
Orthodontist in Elm Estate: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Elm Estate? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of City and Borough of Wakefield.
Practice signals around Elm Estate
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Elm Estate. The nearest recorded are The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, about 4 miles away; TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Barnsley, about 6 miles away; and Pontefract Hospital, about 7 miles away.
The local picture in Elm Estate
Elm Estate's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Elm Estate. Census data puts 21.5% of Elm Estate's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Elm Estate, 6.4% of the 2,348 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Wakefield, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Regionally, 30.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Elm Estate are Minsthorpe Community College (0.8 miles) and Outwood Academy Hemsworth (3.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 155 schools and 57,141 pupils in Elm Estate's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Elm Estate sits among the more deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Elm Estate is about 17 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield.
More local pages to browse
You can continue browsing related location pages including Minsthorpe, Moorthorpe, Priory Estate, South Elmsall, Frickley, and Upton if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Elm Estate at a glance
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Moorthorpe, the closest linked location.
All Orthodontic Options in Elm Estate Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Elm Estate offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Elm Estate — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Elm Estate vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Elm Estate — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 21.5% of Elm Estate's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Elm Estate, 6.4% of the 2,348 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Wakefield, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Regionally, 30.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Elm Estate attend schools such as Minsthorpe Community College (0.8 miles) and Outwood Academy Hemsworth (3.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 155 schools and 57,141 pupils in Elm Estate's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Elm Estate's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Elm Estate is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 17 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. There is no orthodontist on our records in Elm Estate itself. The closest on record are The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, about 4 miles away; TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Barnsley, about 6 miles away; and Pontefract Hospital, about 7 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Elm Estate
Orthodontic treatment in Elm Estate is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Elm Estate runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Elm Estate. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Elm Estate
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Elm Estate, City and Borough of Wakefield within a broader nearby area. Related nearby location pages such as Minsthorpe, Moorthorpe, Priory Estate, South Elmsall, Frickley, and Upton can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Elm Estate
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Elm Estate often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Elm Estate?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Elm Estate is The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, about 4.2 miles to the north-west. The next closest are TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS (6.4 miles) and Pontefract Hospital (7.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Elm Estate?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Elm Estate, 17 practices within 10 miles and 87 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Elm Estate?
The nearest practice to Elm Estate that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, about 4.2 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS (6.4 miles) and Ropergate Dental Care & Implant Studio (7.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Elm Estate, City and Borough of Wakefield?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Elm Estate, City and Borough of Wakefield?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.