Orthodontic practices near Embsay
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Embsay; 5 practices within 10 and 62 practices within 20. The closest is DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic Supplies in Keighley, 5.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic SuppliesKeighley | 5.5 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| The Brace PlaceGlusburn | 5.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (102 reviews) |
| Taylored Dental Care KeighleyKeighley | 8.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (197 reviews) |
| Station House Dental CareBarnoldswick | 9.1 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (331 reviews) |
| 360 OrthodonticsKeighley | 9.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (22 reviews) |
| Smile Specialist CentreHaworth | 10.5 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (16 reviews) |
| Villa Dental & Implant ClinicBingley | 10.8 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
| Colne Dental CareColne | 11.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (64 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Embsay with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Keighley, 5.5 miles south-east; the next are Glusburn (5.5 miles south) and Barnoldswick (9.1 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Keighley | 3 | 5.5 miles south-east |
| Glusburn | 1 | 5.5 miles south |
| Barnoldswick | 1 | 9.1 miles south-west |
| Haworth | 1 | 10.5 miles south |
| Bingley | 1 | 10.8 miles south-east |
| Colne | 2 | 11.4 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 Embsay
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Yorkshire Dental Suite Guiseley (5.0 from 692 reviews), 13.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Dental Suite GuiseleyGuiseley | 5.0 (692 reviews) | 13.7 miles south-east |
| Adam Jowett Orthodontics - Shipley and HarrogateSaltaire | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 13.1 miles south-east |
| Smile on the Square - Your Complete Dental SuiteShipley | 5.0 (37 reviews) | 13.3 miles south-east |
| NuDentalShipley | 4.9 (574 reviews) | 13.2 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Embsay at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North Yorkshire |
| 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) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 1,679 |
| Residents under 16 | 19.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,914 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.9% aged 16 to 24 and 26.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 106 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within North Yorkshire | 280th closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 22 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ermysted's Grammar School — 1.8 miles Skipton Girls' High School — 1.9 miles The Skipton Academy — 2.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 2,434 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 377 schools, 86,087 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic Supplies, Keighley — 6 miles The Brace Place, Glusburn — 6 miles Station House Dental Care, Barnoldswick — 9 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 5 within 10 miles, 62 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 Embsay
The nearest practice to Embsay is DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic Supplies in Keighley, 5.5 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 are 5 practices, and within 20 there are 62.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Brace Place (5.5 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 19 of the practices around Embsay list clear aligners, the nearest 5.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Embsay are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Brace Place in Glusburn, 5.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 22 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Embsay to DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic Supplies is roughly 10 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 140 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 10.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Embsay
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Orthodontist in Embsay: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Embsay? 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 North Yorkshire. Embsay — a small village with a population of around 1,679 — is covered on this page specifically.
What local practice data suggests in Embsay
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Embsay. The nearest we do hold are DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic Supplies in Keighley, about 6 miles away; The Brace Place in Glusburn, about 6 miles away; and Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, about 9 miles away.
Area profile for Embsay
Embsay is classified as larger rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 19.3% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.2% of the 1,914 residents in Embsay's census neighbourhood, above the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. People in Embsay usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Regionally, 30.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Embsay attend schools such as Ermysted's Grammar School (1.8 miles) and Skipton Girls' High School (1.9 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Embsay's Local Authority area covers 377 schools and 86,087 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Embsay among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Embsay is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 22 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Nearby location pages
You can continue browsing related location pages including Eastby, Greatwood, Middle Town, Horse Close, Mill Fields, and Skipton if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Embsay in numbers
Around 1,679 people live in Embsay, which is a small village within North Yorkshire. Just around 2 km north-east, Eastby is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Embsay
Starting orthodontic treatment in Embsay can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Embsay runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Embsay
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Embsay has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Embsay — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Embsay vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Classified by ONS as larger rural: Further from a major town or city, Embsay sits within NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 19.3% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Embsay, 7.2% of the 1,914 residents are aged 10 to 15, above 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 Embsay; the nearest is about 6 miles away. 30.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Embsay attend schools such as Ermysted's Grammar School (1.8 miles) and Skipton Girls' High School (1.9 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Embsay's Local Authority has 377 schools educating 86,087 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Embsay sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Embsay is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 22 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Embsay itself. The nearest recorded are DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic Supplies in Keighley, about 6 miles away; The Brace Place in Glusburn, about 6 miles away; and Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, about 9 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Embsay. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Embsay
If Embsay, North Yorkshire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Eastby, Greatwood, Middle Town, Horse Close, Mill Fields, and Skipton.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Embsay
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Embsay often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Embsay?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Embsay is DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic Supplies in Keighley, about 5.5 miles to the south-east. The next closest are The Brace Place (5.5 miles) and Taylored Dental Care Keighley (8.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Embsay?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Embsay, 5 practices within 10 miles and 62 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Keighley, 5.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Embsay?
The nearest practice to Embsay that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Brace Place in Glusburn, about 5.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include Station House Dental Care (9.1 miles) and Smile Specialist Centre (10.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Embsay, 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 Embsay, 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.