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Orthodontic practices near Elvington

On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Elvington; 17 practices within 10 and 22 practices within 20. The closest is The York Dental Suite by Dr Mafalda Queiroz, 6.6 miles west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
The York Dental Suite by Dr Mafalda QueirozYork6.6 miles west–✓✓4.9 (314 reviews)
Andrea Ubhi DentistryYork6.7 miles north-west✓✓✓4.8 (150 reviews)
OrthokindYork6.7 miles north-west✓✓✓4.9 (16 reviews)
Hopkins & Poyner Dental PracticeYork6.9 miles north-west✓–✓4.7 (150 reviews)
Bishopthorpe Dental CentreYork6.9 miles west✓–✓4.9 (144 reviews)
Blossom Family Dental CareYork7.0 miles west✓✓✓4.7 (575 reviews)
Yorkshire Dental Suite BirminghamYork7.0 miles north-west––✓5.0 (1,018 reviews)
Blossom Cosmetic ClinicYork7.1 miles west–✓✓4.8 (252 reviews)

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

Nearest places to Elvington with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is York, 6.6 miles west; the next are Upper Poppleton (8.7 miles west) and Nether Poppleton (8.8 miles north-west).

PlacePracticesNearest
York166.6 miles west
Upper Poppleton18.7 miles west
Nether Poppleton18.8 miles north-west
Selby111.1 miles south-west
Wetherby218.5 miles west
Brough119.8 miles south-east

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

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Elvington

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), 7.0 miles north-west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Yorkshire Dental Suite BirminghamYork5.0 (1,018 reviews)7.0 miles north-west
Hopkinson DentalWetherby5.0 (175 reviews)18.6 miles west
Jorvik Dental PracticeYork5.0 (57 reviews)9.1 miles north-west
Manor House Dental PracticeYork5.0 (53 reviews)8.2 miles west

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

Elvington at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaYork
NHS dental servicesNHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Population933
Residents under 1619.3% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,270 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally9.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally10.5% aged 16 to 24 and 28.3% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car5.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre132 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health11.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 milesNone on our register
Access within City of York35th closest to an orthodontic practice of 35 places in the county (the county median is 1.8 miles)
Aged 10 to 15 vs county9.3% here, against 5.9% across neighbourhoods in City of York
Nearest university dental hospitalLeeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 27 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsArchbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy — 5.0 miles
Fulford School — 5.7 miles
Schools in council area70 schools, 27,370 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay25.7% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesThe York Dental Suite by Dr Mafalda Queiroz, York — 7 miles
Perfect Smile Clinic, Upper Poppleton — 9 miles
PortmanDentex York, Nether Poppleton — 9 miles
Estimated drive to the nearest practiceabout 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph)
Practices within 10 and 20 miles17 within 10 miles, 22 within 20 miles
Nearest general dentistRestore 32 Dental Practice — 6 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 Elvington

From Elvington the nearest practice is The York Dental Suite by Dr Mafalda Queiroz, 6.6 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 17 practices, and within 20 there are 22.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Andrea Ubhi Dentistry (6.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; One Smile Dental - Pontefract (22 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Elvington list clear aligners, the nearest 6.6 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 Elvington are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Andrea Ubhi Dentistry in York, 6.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 27 miles away.

Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Elvington to The York Dental Suite by Dr Mafalda Queiroz 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 340 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £155 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 5.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.

Orthodontic Treatment In Elvington

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Explore braces and aligners in Elvington

If you are looking for an orthodontist in Elvington, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It connects local orthodontic research in Elvington with the wider City of York area. Elvington — a small village with a population of around 933 — is covered on this page specifically.

Elvington in context

Elvington's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 19.3% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Elvington, 9.3% of the 1,270 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 5.9% average across City of York, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Elvington; the nearest is about 7 miles away. Regionally, 25.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Elvington attend schools such as Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy (5.0 miles) and Fulford School (5.7 miles). Elvington's Local Authority area covers 70 schools and 27,370 pupils, according to DfE figures. Elvington's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Elvington is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 27 miles away.

What we know about practices near Elvington

No orthodontic practice is recorded in Elvington. The closest on record are The York Dental Suite by Dr Mafalda Queiroz, about 7 miles away; Perfect Smile Clinic in Upper Poppleton, about 9 miles away; and PortmanDentex York in Nether Poppleton, about 9 miles away.

Browse nearby orthodontic locations

Pages for Sutton upon Derwent, Storwood, Newton upon Derwent, Wheldrake, East Cottingwith, and Low Catton follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.

Where Elvington sits locally

With a population of roughly 933, Elvington is a small village within City of York. Sutton upon Derwent is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south-east of Elvington.

Orthodontic Treatments in Elvington

Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Elvington can feel overwhelming at first. 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.

Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Elvington

Every mainstream option is available to patients in Elvington — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.

The Orthodontic Journey in Elvington

Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Elvington helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.

The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage

Every case in Elvington follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Elvington. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Elvington

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Elvington?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Elvington is The York Dental Suite by Dr Mafalda Queiroz, about 6.6 miles to the west. The next closest are Andrea Ubhi Dentistry (6.7 miles) and Orthokind (6.7 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Elvington?

Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Elvington, 17 practices within 10 miles and 22 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in York, 6.6 miles away.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Elvington?

The nearest practice to Elvington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Andrea Ubhi Dentistry in York, about 6.7 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Orthokind (6.7 miles) and Hopkins & Poyner Dental Practice (6.9 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Elvington, City of York?

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 Elvington, City of York?

Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.

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TitleElvington, City of York Braces & Aligners
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Published1 June 2022
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