Orthodontic practices near Flanshaw
On our practice register: 22 practices within 5 miles of Flanshaw, 56 practices within 10 and 118 practices within 20. The closest is Orthodontics by Jonty in Wakefield, 0.4 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthodontics by JontyWakefield | 0.4 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| St Michael's OrthodonticsWakefield | 0.4 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (142 reviews) |
| St Michael's Dental PracticeWakefield | 0.4 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (46 reviews) |
| Newstead House Dental ClinicWakefield | 1.2 miles east | – | – | – | 3.1 (59 reviews) |
| Total Orthodontics Belfast, Ormeau RoadWakefield | 1.2 miles east | – | – | – | 4.0 (5 reviews) |
| Northgate DentalWakefield | 1.3 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (185 reviews) |
| PoldentWakefield | 1.3 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (201 reviews) |
| Tovey Little Dental CentreWakefield | 1.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (334 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Flanshaw with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Wakefield, 0.4 miles east; the next are Morley (3.0 miles north) and Middlestown (4.0 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Wakefield | 11 | 0.4 miles east |
| Morley | 3 | 3.0 miles north |
| Middlestown | 1 | 4.0 miles west |
| Dewsbury | 5 | 4.1 miles west |
| Batley | 4 | 4.4 miles west |
| Barnsley | 1 | 6.6 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Flanshaw
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Northgate Dental in Wakefield (5.0 from 185 reviews), 1.3 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northgate DentalWakefield | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 1.3 miles east |
| Smile Design StudioWakefield | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 1.3 miles north-east |
| Gomersal Dental LoungeCleckheaton | 5.0 (114 reviews) | 7.1 miles north-west |
| Space DentalWakefield | 4.9 (1,305 reviews) | 1.4 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Flanshaw at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wakefield |
| 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 19.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,495 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 32.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 20.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,584 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 22 practices, more than 92% of towns in England |
| Access within City and Borough of Wakefield | 15th closest to an orthodontic practice of 136 places in the county (the county median is 1.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.4 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.8% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Wakefield |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 9 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Trinity Academy Cathedral — 0.8 miles Horbury Academy — 1.5 miles Outwood Grange Academy — 2.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 9,003 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 155 schools, 57,141 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Orthodontics by Jonty, Wakefield — under a mile The Dental Studio, Morley — 3 miles Thornhill Dental, Middlestown — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 56 within 10 miles, 118 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 Flanshaw
The nearest practice to Flanshaw is Orthodontics by Jonty in Wakefield, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 56 practices, and within 20 there are 118.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Tovey Little Dental Centre (1.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dental Rituals (6.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Flanshaw list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Flanshaw are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Michael's Orthodontics in Wakefield, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 9 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Flanshaw
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Research orthodontic options in Flanshaw
Orthodontist in Flanshaw: Before booking anything in Flanshaw, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of City and Borough of Wakefield.
What official data says about Flanshaw
Flanshaw's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Flanshaw falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 19.6% of Flanshaw's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.8% of the 1,495 residents in Flanshaw's census neighbourhood, above the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Wakefield. Flanshaw has 22 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 92% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 30.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Flanshaw are Trinity Academy Cathedral (0.8 miles) and Horbury Academy (1.5 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. Flanshaw's Local Authority has 155 schools educating 57,141 pupils (DfE data). Flanshaw falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Flanshaw is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 9 miles away.
Continue your local research
For a broader view, related location pages cover Alverthorpe, Borough Corner, Lupset, New Scarborough, Peacock, and Westgate Common as well as this one.
Practice data for Flanshaw
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Flanshaw itself. The closest on record are Orthodontics by Jonty in Wakefield, under a mile away; The Dental Studio in Morley, about 3 miles away; and Thornhill Dental in Middlestown, about 4 miles away.
Local context for Flanshaw
Borough Corner is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Flanshaw.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Flanshaw
Orthodontic treatment in Flanshaw is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Flanshaw
Not every practice near Flanshaw offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Flanshaw sits within NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 19.6% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Flanshaw, 7.8% of the 1,495 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Wakefield, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (22), Flanshaw has more choice than 92% of towns in England. Regionally, 30.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Flanshaw are Trinity Academy Cathedral (0.8 miles) and Horbury Academy (1.5 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. Flanshaw's Local Authority area covers 155 schools and 57,141 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Flanshaw among England's more deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Flanshaw is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 9 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Flanshaw Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Flanshaw offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Flanshaw
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Flanshaw — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Flanshaw. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Flanshaw
These links help widen your research beyond Flanshaw, City and Borough of Wakefield if you're open to travelling a little further. Related nearby location pages such as Alverthorpe, Borough Corner, Lupset, New Scarborough, Peacock, and Westgate Common can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Flanshaw
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Flanshaw often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Flanshaw?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Flanshaw is Orthodontics by Jonty in Wakefield, about 0.4 miles to the east. The next closest are St Michael's Orthodontics (0.4 miles) and St Michael's Dental Practice (0.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Flanshaw?
Our register has 22 practices within 5 miles of Flanshaw, 56 practices within 10 miles and 118 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Flanshaw?
The nearest practice to Flanshaw that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Michael's Orthodontics in Wakefield, about 0.4 miles to the east. Others nearby include St Michael's Dental Practice (0.4 miles) and Tovey Little Dental Centre (1.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Flanshaw, City and Borough of Wakefield?
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 Flanshaw, City and Borough of Wakefield?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.