Orthodontic practices near Fawdington
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Fawdington; 29 practices within 20. The closest is Purely Dental in Knaresborough, 10.9 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purely DentalKnaresborough | 10.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (133 reviews) |
| Harrogate Dental CareHarrogate | 12.8 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (405 reviews) |
| Clover House Dental Practice LtdHarrogate | 13.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (416 reviews) |
| Chatsworth House Dental ClinicHarrogate | 13.3 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (352 reviews) |
| Yorkshire OrthodonticsHarrogate | 13.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Harrogate Dental & Implant ClinicHarrogate | 13.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (30 reviews) |
| MapleLeaf DentalHarrogate | 13.7 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (168 reviews) |
| The Harrogate ClinicHarrogate | 13.8 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (287 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Fawdington with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Knaresborough, 10.9 miles south-west; the next are Harrogate (12.8 miles south-west) and Nether Poppleton (14.2 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Knaresborough | 1 | 10.9 miles south-west |
| Harrogate | 8 | 12.8 miles south-west |
| Nether Poppleton | 1 | 14.2 miles south-east |
| York | 15 | 14.2 miles south-east |
| Bedale | 1 | 14.2 miles north-west |
| Upper Poppleton | 1 | 15.0 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 Fawdington
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), 16.0 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Dental Suite BirminghamYork | 5.0 (1,018 reviews) | 16.0 miles south-east |
| Hopkinson DentalWetherby | 5.0 (175 reviews) | 15.5 miles south |
| MapleLeaf DentalHarrogate | 5.0 (168 reviews) | 13.7 miles south-west |
| Infinity Dental SuiteHarrogate | 5.0 (101 reviews) | 15.4 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Fawdington 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 | 15.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,886 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 26% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 34 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within North Yorkshire | 635th closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 26 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Boroughbridge High School — 5.0 miles Thirsk School & Sixth Form College — 5.2 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 | Purely Dental, Knaresborough — 11 miles Harrogate Dental Care, Harrogate — 13 miles PortmanDentex York, Nether Poppleton — 14 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 29 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Boroughbridge Dental Centre — 5 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 Fawdington
The nearest practice to Fawdington is Purely Dental in Knaresborough, 10.9 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. 29 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Purely Dental (10.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Windmill Orthodontics Bedale (14.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 23 of the practices around Fawdington list clear aligners, the nearest 10.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Fawdington are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Purely Dental in Knaresborough, 10.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 26 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Fawdington to Purely Dental is roughly 25 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 280 to 570 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £125 to £255 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 170 to 280 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Fawdington
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Orthodontist in Fawdington: This page was put together for people in Fawdington who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Fawdington or another part of North Yorkshire.
Continue your local research
Nearby location pages including Cundall, Helperby, Brafferton, Dalton, Eldmire, and Sessay can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Useful local orthodontic context for Fawdington
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Fawdington itself. The closest on record are Purely Dental in Knaresborough, about 11 miles away; Harrogate Dental Care, about 13 miles away; and PortmanDentex York in Nether Poppleton, about 14 miles away.
A quick look at Fawdington
Heading west for around 1 km brings you to Cundall, the closest linked location.
Fawdington in context
Fawdington is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Fawdington sits within NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 15.3% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.3% of the 1,886 residents in Fawdington's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. Fawdington has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 11 miles away. 25.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Fawdington attend schools such as Boroughbridge High School (5.0 miles) and Thirsk School & Sixth Form College (5.2 miles). Fawdington's Local Authority has 377 schools educating 86,087 pupils (DfE data). Fawdington sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Fawdington is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 26 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Fawdington
Starting orthodontic treatment in Fawdington can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Fawdington runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
All Orthodontic Options in Fawdington Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Fawdington offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Fawdington 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.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Fawdington. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Fawdington
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Fawdington, North Yorkshire alone. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Cundall, Helperby, Brafferton, Dalton, Eldmire, and Sessay.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Fawdington
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Fawdington often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Fawdington?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Fawdington is Purely Dental in Knaresborough, about 10.9 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Harrogate Dental Care (12.8 miles) and Clover House Dental Practice Ltd (13.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Fawdington?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Fawdington, 0 practices within 10 miles and 29 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Knaresborough, 10.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Fawdington?
The nearest practice to Fawdington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Purely Dental in Knaresborough, about 10.9 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Harrogate Dental Care (12.8 miles) and The Harrogate Clinic (13.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Fawdington, North Yorkshire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Fawdington, 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.