Orthodontic practices near Fleets
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Fleets; 2 practices within 10 and 30 practices within 20. The closest is Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, 9.9 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station House Dental CareBarnoldswick | 9.9 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (331 reviews) |
| The Brace PlaceGlusburn | 10.0 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (102 reviews) |
| DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic SuppliesKeighley | 10.4 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Colne Dental CareColne | 13.5 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (64 reviews) |
| Smyli OrthodonticsColne | 13.6 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Taylored Dental Care KeighleyKeighley | 13.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (197 reviews) |
| 360 OrthodonticsKeighley | 14.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (22 reviews) |
| Barrowford Dental PracticeBarrowford | 14.8 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Fleets with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barnoldswick, 9.9 miles south-west; the next are Glusburn (10.0 miles south) and Keighley (10.4 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Barnoldswick | 1 | 9.9 miles south-west |
| Glusburn | 1 | 10.0 miles south |
| Keighley | 3 | 10.4 miles south-east |
| Colne | 2 | 13.5 miles south |
| Barrowford | 1 | 14.8 miles south-west |
| Haworth | 1 | 15.2 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Fleets
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), 18.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Dental Suite GuiseleyGuiseley | 5.0 (692 reviews) | 18.5 miles south-east |
| Renovo DentalChatburn | 5.0 (385 reviews) | 16.0 miles south-west |
| Standish Street Dental LtdBurnley | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 18.7 miles south-west |
| Adam Jowett Orthodontics - Shipley and HarrogateSaltaire | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 18.1 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Fleets at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North Yorkshire |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 13% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,576 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.1% aged 16 to 24 and 21.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 10 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within North Yorkshire | 581st closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 26 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Upper Wharfedale School — 3.0 miles The Skipton Academy — 5.4 miles Skipton Girls' High School — 5.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 351 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 377 schools, 86,087 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Station House Dental Care, Barnoldswick — 10 miles The Brace Place, Glusburn — 10 miles DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic Supplies, Keighley — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 2 within 10 miles, 30 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 Fleets
The nearest practice to Fleets is Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, 9.9 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. Within 10 miles there are 2 practices, and within 20 there are 30.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Brace Place (10 miles) mentions a free consultation; Station House Dental Care (9.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Fleets list clear aligners, the nearest 9.9 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 Fleets are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, 9.9 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 Fleets to Station House Dental Care is roughly 20 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 260 to 510 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £115 to £230 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 260 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Fleets
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Orthodontist in Fleets: This page was put together for people in Fleets who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Fleets itself or elsewhere in North Yorkshire.
What official data says about Fleets
Fleets is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Fleets has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,576 residents in the neighbourhood around Fleets, 5.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. Fleets has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 10 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 30.2% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Fleets attend schools such as Upper Wharfedale School (3.0 miles) and The Skipton Academy (5.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Fleets's Local Authority has 377 schools educating 86,087 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Fleets close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Fleets is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 26 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local provider signals in Fleets
There is no orthodontist on our records in Fleets itself. The closest on record are Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, about 10 miles away; The Brace Place in Glusburn, about 10 miles away; and DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic Supplies in Keighley, about 10 miles away.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Hetton, Cracoe, Rylstone, Flasby, Skirethorns, and Winterburn.
Where Fleets sits locally
Just around 1 km south, Hetton is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Orthodontic Treatments in Fleets
The orthodontic landscape in Fleets offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Fleets
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Fleets
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Fleets helps you ask the right questions. 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.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Fleets
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Fleets
What's available in Fleets depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Fleets — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Fleets has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.6% of the 1,576 residents in Fleets's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Fleets; the nearest is about 10 miles away. 30.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Fleets are Upper Wharfedale School (3.0 miles) and The Skipton Academy (5.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 377 schools and 86,087 pupils in Fleets's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Fleets sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Fleets is about 26 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 Fleets. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Fleets
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Fleets, North Yorkshire alone. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Hetton, Cracoe, Rylstone, Flasby, Skirethorns, and Winterburn.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Fleets
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Fleets often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Fleets?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Fleets is Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, about 9.9 miles to the south-west. The next closest are The Brace Place (10.0 miles) and DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic Supplies (10.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Fleets?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Fleets, 2 practices within 10 miles and 30 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Barnoldswick, 9.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Fleets?
The nearest practice to Fleets that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, about 9.9 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include The Brace Place (10.0 miles) and Colne Dental Care (13.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Fleets, North Yorkshire?
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 Fleets, North Yorkshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.