Orthodontic practices near Felixkirk
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Felixkirk; 11 practices within 20. The closest is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, 12.6 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Orthodontics BedaleBedale | 12.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (9 reviews) |
| Leven Vale Dental - Invisalign & Implant DentistryThornaby-on-Tees | 17.3 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (363 reviews) |
| Queensway Orthodontics - StocktonYarm | 17.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (29 reviews) |
| Enhance Dental CareYarm | 17.6 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (113 reviews) |
| Purely DentalKnaresborough | 18.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (133 reviews) |
| Marton Dental Practice - Dentists MiddlesbroughMarton | 19.0 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (588 reviews) |
| Middleton St George Dental CareMiddleton St George | 19.1 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (610 reviews) |
| Thornaby Dental CentreStockton-on-Tees | 19.3 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (90 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Felixkirk with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bedale, 12.6 miles west; the next are Thornaby-on-Tees (17.3 miles north) and Yarm (17.4 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bedale | 1 | 12.6 miles west |
| Thornaby-on-Tees | 1 | 17.3 miles north |
| Yarm | 2 | 17.4 miles north |
| Knaresborough | 1 | 18.6 miles south-west |
| Marton | 1 | 19.0 miles north |
| Middleton St George | 1 | 19.1 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Felixkirk
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Queensway Orthodontics - Stockton in Yarm (5.0 from 29 reviews), 17.4 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queensway Orthodontics - StocktonYarm | 5.0 (29 reviews) | 17.4 miles north |
| Middleton St George Dental CareMiddleton St George | 4.9 (610 reviews) | 19.1 miles north-west |
| Marton Dental Practice - Dentists MiddlesbroughMarton | 4.9 (588 reviews) | 19.0 miles north |
| PortmanDentex YorkNether Poppleton | 4.9 (376 reviews) | 20.0 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Felixkirk 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 |
| Population | 100 |
| Residents under 16 | 12.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,827 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.3% aged 16 to 24 and 21.1% 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 | 24 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within North Yorkshire | 714th closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.4% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 34 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Thirsk School & Sixth Form College — 3.7 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 | Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, Bedale — 13 miles Leven Vale Dental - Invisalign & Implant Dentistry, Thornaby-on-Tees — 17 miles Queensway Orthodontics - Stockton, Yarm — 17 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 11 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Helmsley Smiles — 9 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 Felixkirk
The nearest practice to Felixkirk is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, 12.6 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. 11 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Windmill Orthodontics Bedale (12.6 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 17 of the practices around Felixkirk list clear aligners, the nearest 12.6 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 Felixkirk are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, 12.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 34 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Felixkirk to Windmill Orthodontics Bedale is roughly 30 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 330 to 660 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £150 to £295 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 200 to 330 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 Felixkirk
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Orthodontist in Felixkirk: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Felixkirk understand their options before committing to an appointment. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across North Yorkshire. Felixkirk — a small village with a population of around 100 — is covered on this page specifically.
The local picture in Felixkirk
Officially, Felixkirk is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Felixkirk. Felixkirk has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.4% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Felixkirk, 5.4% of the 1,827 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Felixkirk usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 13 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 25.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Felixkirk attend schools such as Thirsk School & Sixth Form College (3.7 miles). DfE figures put 377 schools and 86,087 pupils across Felixkirk's Local Authority. Felixkirk sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Felixkirk is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 34 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
For a broader view, related location pages cover Kirby Knowle, Boltby, Thirlby, Upsall, Woolmoor, and Bagby as well as this one.
Local orthodontic signals in Felixkirk
There is no orthodontist on our records in Felixkirk itself. The closest on record are Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 13 miles away; Leven Vale Dental - Invisalign & Implant Dentistry in Thornaby-on-Tees, about 17 miles away; and Queensway Orthodontics - Stockton in Yarm, about 17 miles away.
Where Felixkirk sits locally
Felixkirk has a population of around 100, making it a small village within North Yorkshire. Heading north for around 2 km brings you to Kirby Knowle, the closest linked location.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Felixkirk
Patients in Felixkirk have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Felixkirk — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in Felixkirk itself; the nearest dentist, Helmsley Smiles, is about 9 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Felixkirk sits within NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Felixkirk's under-16 share, 12.4%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.4% of the 1,827 residents in Felixkirk's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Felixkirk; the nearest is about 13 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 25.7% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Felixkirk are served by secondary schools including Thirsk School & Sixth Form College (3.7 miles). DfE figures put 377 schools and 86,087 pupils across Felixkirk's Local Authority. Felixkirk sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Felixkirk is about 34 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Felixkirk itself. The nearest we do hold are Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 13 miles away; Leven Vale Dental - Invisalign & Implant Dentistry in Thornaby-on-Tees, about 17 miles away; and Queensway Orthodontics - Stockton in Yarm, about 17 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Felixkirk
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Felixkirk helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Felixkirk 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 Felixkirk. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Felixkirk
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Felixkirk, North Yorkshire. Other local pages worth browsing include Kirby Knowle, Boltby, Thirlby, Upsall, Woolmoor, and Bagby.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Felixkirk
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Felixkirk often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Felixkirk?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Felixkirk is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 12.6 miles to the west. The next closest are Leven Vale Dental - Invisalign & Implant Dentistry (17.3 miles) and Queensway Orthodontics - Stockton (17.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Felixkirk?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Felixkirk, 0 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bedale, 12.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Felixkirk?
The nearest practice to Felixkirk that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 12.6 miles to the west. Others nearby include Queensway Orthodontics - Stockton (17.4 miles) and Purely Dental (18.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Felixkirk, North Yorkshire?
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 Felixkirk, North Yorkshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.