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Orthodontic practices near Exley Head

On our practice register: 6 practices within 5 miles of Exley Head, 33 practices within 10 and 123 practices within 20. The closest is Taylored Dental Care Keighley, 1.9 miles north-east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Taylored Dental Care KeighleyKeighley1.9 miles north-east–––4.8 (197 reviews)
Smile Specialist CentreHaworth2.2 miles south✓––4.9 (16 reviews)
360 OrthodonticsKeighley2.8 miles east–––4.7 (22 reviews)
DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic SuppliesKeighley3.3 miles north––✓5.0 (5 reviews)
The Brace PlaceGlusburn3.8 miles north-west✓✓✓4.8 (102 reviews)
Villa Dental & Implant ClinicBingley4.0 miles east✓✓✓4.9 (139 reviews)
Saltaire Orthodontics BradfordSaltaire5.9 miles east–––4.8 (119 reviews)
SALTAIRE ORTHODONTICSShipley6.0 miles east✓–––

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

Nearest places to Exley Head with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Keighley, 1.9 miles north-east; the next are Haworth (2.2 miles south) and Glusburn (3.8 miles north-west).

PlacePracticesNearest
Keighley31.9 miles north-east
Haworth12.2 miles south
Glusburn13.8 miles north-west
Bingley14.0 miles east
Saltaire45.9 miles east
Shipley56.0 miles east

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

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Exley Head

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), 9.1 miles east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Yorkshire Dental Suite GuiseleyGuiseley5.0 (692 reviews)9.1 miles east
Pav DentalBradford5.0 (98 reviews)9.4 miles south-east
Adam Jowett Orthodontics - Shipley and HarrogateSaltaire5.0 (70 reviews)6.2 miles east
Smile on the Square - Your Complete Dental SuiteShipley5.0 (37 reviews)6.5 miles east

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

Exley Head at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaBradford
NHS dental servicesNHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Residents under 1615.6% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,426 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally5.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 27.2% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car13.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre3,835 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health17.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles6 practices, more than 64% of towns in England
Access within Bradford147th closest to an orthodontic practice of 181 places in the county (the county median is 1 miles)
Nearest practice compared1.9 miles away, closer than 70% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county5.7% here, against 8.1% across neighbourhoods in Bradford
Nearest university dental hospitalLeeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 16 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsBeckfoot Oakbank — 0.5 miles
The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy — 1.2 miles
Carlton Keighley — 1.4 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles4 schools, about 3,894 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area227 schools, 99,744 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay30.2% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesTaylored Dental Care Keighley, Keighley — 2 miles
Smile Specialist Centre, Haworth — 2 miles
The Brace Place, Glusburn — 4 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles33 within 10 miles, 123 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 Exley Head

Exley Head is 1.9 miles from Taylored Dental Care Keighley, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 33 practices, and within 20 there are 123.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Brace Place (3.8 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 14 of the practices around Exley Head list clear aligners, the nearest 3.3 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Exley Head are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smile Specialist Centre in Haworth, 2.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 16 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Exley Head

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Orthodontist in Exley Head: People weighing up braces or aligners in Exley Head can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Bradford.

Continue your local research

You can continue browsing related location pages including Bogthorn, Bracken Bank, Damems, Guard House, Holy Croft, and Cackleshaw if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.

Useful local orthodontic context for Exley Head

No orthodontic practice is recorded in Exley Head. The nearest we do hold are Taylored Dental Care Keighley, about 2 miles away; Smile Specialist Centre in Haworth, about 2 miles away; and The Brace Place in Glusburn, about 4 miles away.

The local picture in Exley Head

Exley Head — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 15.6% of Exley Head's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Exley Head, 5.7% of the 1,426 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 8.1% average across Bradford, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Exley Head has 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 64% of towns in England. 30.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Exley Head are served by secondary schools including Beckfoot Oakbank (0.5 miles) and The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy (1.2 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 227 schools and 99,744 pupils across Exley Head's Local Authority. Exley Head's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Exley Head is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 16 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.

Where Exley Head sits locally

The nearest other location we cover is Holy Croft, under 1 km to the east.

Orthodontic Treatments in Exley Head

The orthodontic landscape in Exley Head offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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.

Which Treatment Is Right for You?

Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Exley Head offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.

Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Exley Head

Many people in Exley Head delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Exley Head

Orthodontic practices in and around Exley Head vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Exley Head sits within NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Exley Head's under-16 share sits at 15.6%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.7% of the 1,426 residents in Exley Head's census neighbourhood, below the 8.1% average across Bradford. With 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, Exley Head is better served than 64% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 30.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Exley Head attend schools such as Beckfoot Oakbank (0.5 miles) and The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy (1.2 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 227 schools and 99,744 pupils in Exley Head's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Exley Head'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 Exley Head is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 16 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

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

Frequently Asked Questions in Exley Head

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Exley Head?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Exley Head is Taylored Dental Care Keighley, about 1.9 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Smile Specialist Centre (2.2 miles) and 360 Orthodontics (2.8 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Exley Head?

Our register has 6 practices within 5 miles of Exley Head, 33 practices within 10 miles and 123 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Exley Head?

The nearest practice to Exley Head that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smile Specialist Centre in Haworth, about 2.2 miles to the south. Others nearby include The Brace Place (3.8 miles) and Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (4.0 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Exley Head, Bradford?

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Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Exley Head, Bradford?

Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.

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TitleExley Head, Bradford Teeth Straightening
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Published1 June 2022
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