Orthodontic practices near Fixby
On our practice register: 20 practices within 5 miles of Fixby, 45 practices within 10 and 140 practices within 20. The closest is Smile in Brighouse, 1.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SmileBrighouse | 1.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (52 reviews) |
| Town Hall DentalBrighouse | 1.5 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (352 reviews) |
| Wonder of Wellness ClinicHuddersfield | 1.8 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (199 reviews) |
| Huddersfield OrthodonticsHuddersfield | 1.9 miles south | – | – | – | 4.2 (129 reviews) |
| Edgerton Dental Clinic & Implant CentreHuddersfield | 1.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 (257 reviews) |
| SALTAIRE ORTHODONTICSHuddersfield | 2.0 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Lindley DentalHuddersfield | 2.2 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (431 reviews) |
| Greenhead Dental Practice LtdHuddersfield | 2.3 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (40 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Fixby with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Brighouse, 1.1 miles north-east; the next are Huddersfield (1.8 miles south-west) and Halifax (2.7 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Brighouse | 2 | 1.1 miles north-east |
| Huddersfield | 12 | 1.8 miles south-west |
| Halifax | 6 | 2.7 miles west |
| Cleckheaton | 1 | 5.5 miles north-east |
| Bradford | 1 | 6.3 miles north |
| Batley | 3 | 6.5 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Fixby
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Skircoat Green Dental in Halifax (5.0 from 376 reviews), 3.4 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Skircoat Green DentalHalifax | 5.0 (376 reviews) | 3.4 miles north-west |
| Town Hall DentalBrighouse | 5.0 (352 reviews) | 1.5 miles north |
| Smiles in Tandem DentalHuddersfield | 5.0 (284 reviews) | 3.2 miles south-east |
| Gomersal Dental LoungeCleckheaton | 5.0 (114 reviews) | 5.5 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Fixby at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Kirklees |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,401 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.1% aged 16 to 24 and 25.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,195 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 20 practices, more than 91% of towns in England |
| Access within Kirklees | 54th closest to an orthodontic practice of 208 places in the county (the county median is 2.1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.1 miles away, closer than 81% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 7.2% across neighbourhoods in Kirklees |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 13 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | All Saints Catholic College — 0.7 miles Rastrick High School — 1.1 miles North Huddersfield Trust School — 1.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 10 schools, about 10,795 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 198 schools, 67,205 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Smile, Brighouse — 1 miles Wonder of Wellness Clinic, Huddersfield — 2 miles West Vale Dental Practice, Halifax — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 45 within 10 miles, 140 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 Fixby
Fixby is 1.1 miles from Smile in Brighouse, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 45 practices, and within 20 there are 140.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Only Orthodontics (2.3 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 12 of the practices around Fixby list clear aligners, the nearest 1.5 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 Fixby are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Edgerton Dental Clinic & Implant Centre in Huddersfield, 1.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 13 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Fixby
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Orthodontist in Fixby: People weighing up braces or aligners in Fixby 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 Kirklees.
Widen your local search
Pages for Rastrick, Brackenhall, Netheroyd Hill, Cowcliffe, Elland Upper Edge, and Brighouse follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
What local practice data suggests in Fixby
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Fixby itself. The nearest recorded are Smile in Brighouse, about a mile away; Wonder of Wellness Clinic in Huddersfield, about 2 miles away; and West Vale Dental Practice in Halifax, about 3 miles away.
Facts about Fixby
Just around 1 km north, Rastrick is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Area profile for Fixby
Fixby is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Fixby falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. 16.1% of Fixby's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,401 residents in the neighbourhood around Fixby, 6.9% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.2% average across Kirklees. With 20 orthodontic practices within five miles, Fixby is better served than 91% of towns in England. Regionally, 30.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Fixby attend schools such as All Saints Catholic College (0.7 miles) and Rastrick High School (1.1 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. Fixby's Local Authority has 198 schools educating 67,205 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data ranks Fixby among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Fixby is about 13 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Fixby
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Fixby can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. 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 Fixby 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 Fixby
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Fixby 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.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Fixby
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Fixby
Orthodontic practices in and around Fixby vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Officially, Fixby is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Fixby falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. 16.1% of Fixby's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Fixby, 6.9% of the 1,401 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.2% average across Kirklees, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (20), Fixby has more choice than 91% of towns in England. 30.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Fixby attend schools such as All Saints Catholic College (0.7 miles) and Rastrick High School (1.1 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. Fixby's Local Authority has 198 schools educating 67,205 pupils (DfE data). Fixby falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Fixby is about 13 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Fixby. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Fixby
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Fixby, Kirklees with surrounding locations. Related nearby location pages such as Rastrick, Brackenhall, Netheroyd Hill, Cowcliffe, Elland Upper Edge, and Brighouse can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Fixby
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Fixby often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Fixby?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Fixby is Smile in Brighouse, about 1.1 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Town Hall Dental (1.5 miles) and Wonder of Wellness Clinic (1.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Fixby?
Our register has 20 practices within 5 miles of Fixby, 45 practices within 10 miles and 140 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Fixby?
The nearest practice to Fixby that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Edgerton Dental Clinic & Implant Centre in Huddersfield, about 1.9 miles to the south. Others nearby include SALTAIRE ORTHODONTICS (2.0 miles) and Greenhead Dental Practice Ltd (2.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Fixby, Kirklees?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Fixby, Kirklees?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.