Orthodontic practices near Friendly
On our practice register: 7 practices within 5 miles of Friendly, 35 practices within 10 and 165 practices within 20. The closest is Skircoat Green Dental in Halifax, 2.4 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skircoat Green DentalHalifax | 2.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (376 reviews) |
| Mode Dental StudioHalifax | 2.6 miles east | – | – | – | 4.5 (46 reviews) |
| Dr Sia Lord DentistryHalifax | 2.6 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (48 reviews) |
| SALTAIRE ORTHODONTICS (CROSSLEY STREET)Halifax | 2.6 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Halifax OrthodonticsHalifax | 2.7 miles east | – | – | – | 4.1 (74 reviews) |
| West Vale Dental PracticeHalifax | 3.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (44 reviews) |
| Pearl DentalQueensbury | 4.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (361 reviews) |
| Town Hall DentalBrighouse | 5.7 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (352 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Friendly with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Halifax, 2.4 miles east; the next are Queensbury (4.8 miles north-east) and Brighouse (5.7 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Halifax | 6 | 2.4 miles east |
| Queensbury | 1 | 4.8 miles north-east |
| Brighouse | 2 | 5.7 miles east |
| Huddersfield | 12 | 5.8 miles south-east |
| Bradford | 7 | 7.1 miles north-east |
| Haworth | 1 | 8.4 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Friendly
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), 2.4 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Skircoat Green DentalHalifax | 5.0 (376 reviews) | 2.4 miles east |
| Town Hall DentalBrighouse | 5.0 (352 reviews) | 5.7 miles east |
| Smiles in Tandem DentalHuddersfield | 5.0 (284 reviews) | 8.7 miles south-east |
| Pav DentalBradford | 5.0 (98 reviews) | 9.6 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Friendly at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Calderdale |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 19.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,386 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.1% aged 16 to 24 and 35.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 23.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,319 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 7 practices, more than 66% of towns in England |
| Access within Calderdale | 55th closest to an orthodontic practice of 109 places in the county (the county median is 2.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.4 miles away, closer than 63% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.9% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Calderdale |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 16 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Trinity Academy Grammar — 0.6 miles Ryburn Valley High School — 0.6 miles The Halifax Academy — 1.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 6,447 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 113 schools, 36,207 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Skircoat Green Dental, Halifax — 2 miles Pearl Dental, Queensbury — 5 miles Town Hall Dental, Brighouse — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 35 within 10 miles, 165 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 Friendly
The nearest practice to Friendly is Skircoat Green Dental in Halifax, 2.4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 35 practices, and within 20 there are 165.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Only Orthodontics (6.9 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 11 of the practices around Friendly list clear aligners, the nearest 2.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Friendly are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Skircoat Green Dental in Halifax, 2.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 16 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Friendly
Calderdale12 nearby locationsCompare braces and clear aligners in Friendly
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Friendly, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Friendly itself or elsewhere in Calderdale.
What local practice data suggests in Friendly
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Friendly itself. The nearest we do hold are Skircoat Green Dental in Halifax, about 2 miles away; Pearl Dental in Queensbury, about 5 miles away; and Town Hall Dental in Brighouse, about 6 miles away.
Nearby location pages
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Hullen Edge, Sowerby Bridge, Warley Town, Highroad Well, Norland Town, and Norton Tower.
Area profile for Friendly
Friendly is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 19.9% of Friendly's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,386 residents in the neighbourhood around Friendly, 7.9% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.1% average across Calderdale. With 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, Friendly is better served than 66% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 30.2% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Friendly are Trinity Academy Grammar (0.6 miles) and Ryburn Valley High School (0.6 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 113 schools and 36,207 pupils in Friendly's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Friendly sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Friendly is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 16 miles away.
Facts about Friendly
Just under 1 km east, Sowerby Bridge is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The Orthodontic Journey in Friendly
Many people in Friendly delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Friendly
Orthodontic practices in and around Friendly vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Officially, Friendly is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Friendly falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. 19.9% of Friendly's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.9% of the 1,386 residents in Friendly's census neighbourhood, above the 7.1% average across Calderdale. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (7), Friendly has more choice than 66% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 30.2% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Friendly attend schools such as Trinity Academy Grammar (0.6 miles) and Ryburn Valley High School (0.6 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 113 schools and 36,207 pupils in Friendly's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Friendly sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Friendly is about 16 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Friendly
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Friendly has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Friendly — Local Context
What's available in Friendly depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Friendly is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. 19.9% of Friendly's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.9% of the 1,386 residents in Friendly's census neighbourhood, above the 7.1% average across Calderdale. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (7), Friendly has more choice than 66% of towns in England. 30.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Friendly are served by secondary schools including Trinity Academy Grammar (0.6 miles) and Ryburn Valley High School (0.6 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 113 schools and 36,207 pupils in Friendly's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Friendly close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Friendly is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 16 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Friendly itself. The nearest recorded are Skircoat Green Dental in Halifax, about 2 miles away; Pearl Dental in Queensbury, about 5 miles away; and Town Hall Dental in Brighouse, about 6 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Friendly. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Friendly
This part of the page places Friendly, Calderdale in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Related nearby location pages such as Hullen Edge, Sowerby Bridge, Warley Town, Highroad Well, Norland Town, and Norton Tower can help you compare a wider local area.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Friendly
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Friendly often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Friendly?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Friendly is Skircoat Green Dental in Halifax, about 2.4 miles to the east. The next closest are Mode Dental Studio (2.6 miles) and Dr Sia Lord Dentistry (2.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Friendly?
Our register has 7 practices within 5 miles of Friendly, 35 practices within 10 miles and 165 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Friendly?
The nearest practice to Friendly that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Skircoat Green Dental in Halifax, about 2.4 miles to the east. Others nearby include SALTAIRE ORTHODONTICS (CROSSLEY STREET) (2.6 miles) and West Vale Dental Practice (3.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Friendly, Calderdale?
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 Friendly, Calderdale?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.